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IMPLEMENTS 



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PATENTED IN THE UNITED STATES 



From the Year 1800 up to, and including, June, 1878, 
With a Supplement to January, 1879. 




COMPILED AND- ARRANGED BY 



U. S. Patent Office, 



WASHINGTON, D. C. 



m 14 1886 ' 



Entered according to act of Congress, in the year 1879, by 
James T. Allen, 
In the Office of the Librarian, at Washington, D. C. 



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PREFACE. 



A short history, or synopsis, of seeding implements compiled from various books and charts in possession of the 
United States Patent Office and employes. 

For the many kind words of encouragement and assistance rendered me by various gentlemen connected with the 
Office, I embrace this occasion to tender ray sincere thanks. 

The first seeding machine (of any kind) is said to have been used by the Assyrians 504 years before the Christian 
era; as to the truthfulness of this statement I will leave others to judge, but simply give that which I have dis- 
covered in my endeavor to look up the "State of the Art," as far back as possible, merely to show the advancement 
made from the first production down to the present time. 

Fig, I of the opposite page represents a machine used by the Assyrians; it was a rude implement, having an 
opener and mould board made from a round stick of toughened wood, with a tongue and handles attached. In 
rear of the plow point was attached a bowl shaped hopper supported on a hollow standard through which seed 
passed to the furrow, and was covered by the turned furrow falling back upon it. 

The Italians claim the honor of originating the first seeding machine. Zanon, in his " Work on Agriculture," 
printed at Venice in 1764, gives a partial description of a machine for sowing grain, which description purports to 
be a transcript from a book published at Bologna in 1605. Cavallina is mentioned as the inventor of this machine. 
(See fig, 2 on the opposite page.) From the description it is understood that the machine was mounted on two 
wheels, the axle passing through the seed box, in the bottom of which was a series of holes opening into an equal 
number of metal tubes or funnels, through which the seed was conducted to the ground. The front of the tubes, 
at their lower ends, were shaped somewhat like plow shares, and were designed to make small furrows into which 
the seed dropped. There is no evidence that this machine was ever seen outside of Bologna. 

In the year 1623 Alexander Hamilton, of England, had a vision of a seeding machine, and although he obtained 
a license for his protection in developing the invention, it was never completed. In 1634 David Ramsay, of 
England, made an attempt in the same direction, but without success. 

Joseph Locatelli, of Corinthia, Austria, was the next to enter the field with a seeding machine. The exact date 
of Locatelli's invention cannot' be determined, but there is ample evidence to show that a satisfactory trial of the 
machine was had at Luxonburg in the year 1662. The inventor was rewarded by the Emperor, who gave him let- 
ters of recommendation to the King of Spain, whither he repaired in the summer of 1663, and in 1664 the machines 
were being manufactured at Madrid, and sold at a price fixed in the patent. Printed instructions for using the 
machine were given to purchasers. In 1669 John Evely presented to the Royal Philosophical Society of London, 
one of Locatelli's machines, together with a description and instructions for using the same. In this communica- 
tion the following words occur: " Even at this day all sorts of seeds of corn and grain are sown by handsful, throw- 
ing them out by aim, heedlessly, and by chance." An agent was, about this time, in London for the sale of this 
machine. The first patent granted by the United States for a seed planter was issued January 25, 1799, to Eliakim 
Spooner a citizen of Vermont. Smce the granting of this patent these useful adjuncts of husbandry have been 
rapidly multiplying. 

Before the fire of (September 24, 1877,) there were in the cases of the model room 3,000 models representing im- 
provements in seeding implements on which patents had been granted. About 75,000 seeding implements of vari- 
ous kinds are munufactured annually in the United States. 




J^fydiojiy Seed. ^ower,Jrw&ri6^ di/^ 




THE FOLLOWmG IS A CHRONOLOGICAL INDEX OF UIS^RESTORED PAT- 
EOTS GRANTED IN THE CLASS OF SEEDERS AND PLANTERS, 
DESTROYED 1\"ITH THE PATENT OFFICE IN 1836. 



Page. 

Spooner Eliakim January 25, 1799. 

Beacher John March 18. 1809. 

Nichols M. and J October 12, 1809. 

Blooher John April 12, 1814. 

Harper Geo March 23, 1818. 

Martin A.D June 2, 1819. 

Cock Andrew March 29, 1821. 

Ford Christopher May 26, 1825. 

LobdeU John December 26, 1826. 

Ross William June 24, 1826. 

Smith Francis H February 15, 1826. 

Russell Herman June 16, 1827'. 



Page. 

Starr Orson August 22, 1828. 

Lennox N., Croft W. and PitnerH., 

January 26. 1829. 

Lane Zobina September 21, 1829. 

Coffey Reuben December 14, 1830. 

Meigs P. and Arnold M. C. . . .Nov. 3, 1830. 
Smith P. and Arnold T. H . . . . Jan. 30. 1831. 

Todd H October 1. 1831. 

Wilson M. L June 22, lS;i2. 

Goodman J. C. and McDonald W. S.. 

June 29. 1833. 

Bush T. D December 17. 18:34. 



Page. 

Huzzey Benj ^ ...April 1, 1834. 

Beam Michael February 13, 1835. 

Burrall T. D Jime 26. :8-35. 

Goodman R. T September 18. 1835. 

Beam Michael March .30, 1636. 

Blair H August 31. 1*36. 

Greenleaf Wm. C July 1, 1836. 

Murphy Bird.: December 31, 1S37. 



LIST OF MODELS TAKEN FROM THE DEBRIS OF THE FIRE OF 

SEPTEMBER 24, 1877. 



(See 



Armstrong J., Jr. 

Aldrich W. 

Bogle J. S 

Blessing "W 

Bickford L 

Bean H 

Bushnell J. B 

Barlow J. C 

Bramer F 

Bullock W. 



Photographs Eeferred to by Page Number.) 

Page. 1 

Ingels J ■. 744 

Jessup G 734 

Jones E. P 1054 

Jenkins J. C 576 



Brown H. L. and C. P. 
Brown C. P 



Cahoon C. W 

Corbin L. J 

Case J 

Chamberlain F 

Cavanaugh P. H 

gyke W. H 
e Haven J. S 

EldredT 

Evans A. C 

Esler J. J 

Est«rly G 

Foster, Jessup and Brovm. 
Farmer J. H 



Fulghum J. P. 



.(A. L) 



Fiery S.M 

Gardiner CO. 



&33 
414 
757 
739 
74 
733 
1205 
1209 
749 
748 
744 
745 



Green A. P 64 

Hardy and Dubrul , 345 

HazenR. J., Jr 388 

Howland J 1190 

Harris J .'■ 632 

Hay den M 65 

HouckeC. W 748 

Ingels J 740 

Ives G. L 644 

Ingels J 744 



Johnson W. D . 



1111 
1044 



Jones C. N 

Jenkins S 

Johnson C. F., Jr 

King J 

Koeller H. H 

KuhusE 

Kuhns and Scholz 755 

" 851 

Kuhns B 

KeUin R, P 

Kuhns E 

Kuhns B 

King J , 

Koeller H. H 

Kuhns B 

Keller J. F 



King and Ogden 745 

' 643 



Landis J. H 

Lowth and Howe 

Lighter, Harding and Curtis 637 

Lmam J. T 752 

Lindsey T 806 

Lighter and Harding 636 

Leigh G 39 

Mole J. G 408 

McSherry D. E 643 

Marlay and Weusthoff 
McMillan G. M. L 



McSherry D. E ^35 

3Iast and Gardiner 747 

Myers H. A. and L. B 812 

Nauman W. H 757 

Osgood W. F 1126 

Owen B 622 

Palmer A 782 

632 i Patric C. E 747 

■753 ! Putnam A 740 

642 I Pearce J 127 

412 ; Patric C. E 759 

755 I •' " 758 

Perry 0 708 

PryorE. F 646 

739 j Patric C. E 750 

926 ! Pitts W. C 1117 

758 ! Regan B 735 

751 ; Runstetler A 325 

750 ; Riter J. L 743 

387 i Roweil J. S 743 

738 Seymour P 684 

6.34 i Strunk D 754 

" 7.59 

Stone O 708 

Smith H. M 354 

Sanders B. D.... 791 

Schmitt P. and P. J 638 

Thomas and Mast 634 



Thomas J. H. 



746 
746 
90 



Mead E. D . . . . . 
McSherry P. E. 



miler W.D... 
i Mead E. D.... 

i Morgan E 

j Morgan E. M. 



Taveau A. L 

Tilton F. W 

Thomas and Mast. 640 

Van Brunt W. A 742 

West W. F ..: 1187 

Workman W 103 

Wright and Ewings 850 

Westcott J. M ; 755 

Weusthoff and Schmidt 741 

Weusthoff W 742 

-T;^"Uson T 588 

Weaver L ..~ 927 



LIST OF MODELS REMAINING AFTER THE FIRE OF SEPTEM- 
BER 24, 1877. 



AUen J. P 541 

" H. P 1041 

" J. P 544 

Armstrong J 552 

Arrington W. J .- 1046 

Acree L 1218 

Badger W 537 

Baker P. B 1041 

Brooks R. M 541 

Beauchamp E. P 540 

Brown L. B 545 

Beecher D. J 536 

Belt C. R 536 

BostromE. T 5-39 

BadgleyN. E 543 

Bacon F.M 546 

Banks W. C 1044 

Breed N .- 555 

Brian A. W- 1046 

BrownA. D.,Sr 554 

Battle C. 542 

Brooks R.M 543 

Brown F. H 648 

BadgleyN. E 1043 

Brown F. H 548 

BadgleyN. E 1043 

Bamett E. L 554 

Barton W. S 1058 

BushneU J. B 756 

Crutcher J. P 1041 

Corner T. T. and H. W. S 541 

Cooper G. W 535 

CoxJ. A 551 

Care7 A •. 1042 

Carnngton N. R 542 

Clark J. G 549 

Carter T 1039 

Corbin L.J 591 

Case J , 1090 

Carothers J. H 1086 

Donovan and Fowler 538 

DoolittleZ.; 1219 

Doolittle and Crowder 553 

Dickey E.J 1082 

Edwards J. L. A 550 

EUiott J. M 556 

Evans A. C 1193 

Foster N. (assignee of J. M. Jones) . . 536 



(See Photographs Referred to by Page Number.) 
Page. 



Foster A. G. W 

Fulghum and Lawrence. 

Fell and Phifer 

Gatlin J 

Garrett C. C 

Gates W, A. 



Page. 

,. 1168 

, . 1185 

.. 549 

. 534 

. . 539 

. 1039 



Goelet E. H. and E. B. 552 

Gill J. G. B 556 

Gibson O. L 1121 

Going A. J 553 

Going A. J 554 

Garrett C. C 1138 

Gebby W. L 550 

HaU J. H 537 

Huntley J. W 540 

HerlongD 546 



1040 
556 
557 
1042 
824 
549 
1179 



Horn J. L. 

Ham J. G 

Humber O. P 

Ham J. T 

Harrison A. "F 

Harrall W, A 

Hendricks G. W.. 

Hunt and Haines 10S9 

Justice and Galbreath 537 

Johnson J 627 

Jessup G 1045 

Kesler and Reinhard 542 

LawL. D .-. 538 

Learned C 539 

Millers....: 535 

MorreUA. H 536 

MorilZ. N 540 

Miner and Felt 634 

McDonald A 539 

McClenahan C. W 544 

Murphy W. G 540 

Mvers and WeUman 546 

Mbran F. E 550 

Mernrmon and Dunn 550 

McMillianM 1046 

McGaffeyl.W 548 

McAdams R 102 

Martin A. J 759 

Manny F.ff 744 

NealD. B 538 

Nash R. C 544 

Nixon A. R 558 



Nicholson W. J 438 

I Orr J. F.... 537 

I OwenB 543 

OwenB 547 

Price W 543 

Plait B. and N. 546 

I Packham A 547 

Price J 546 

Rogers T. J. 1217 

Ross J 538 

Richardson O : . . . . 552 

RoseC. A 1043 

I RusseU J. L 548 

Runstetler and Windeck 553 

Richmond C 1044 

Smith and Collier 541 

Stewart J. A 1040 

Selsor J. P 1063 

Stewart U. T 551 

Shearer and Armstrong 655 

Sanders D. H. A 1045 

Sprague A. V. M 555 

Sweeny S.P fr42 

Suddith W. A. and J. F 544 

Spencer B 545 

Sa«rwood N. B 547 

Smith B 554 

Sherwood N. B 547 

Savage and Doty 1183 

Sprinkle M. M 11.56 

Thomas R. S 534 

Tobias J. C 551 

Thompsons. W 557 

TimnardW. F 556 

"Van Bnmt and Barber 35 

Williams and Bausman 535 

White T. W 545 

Wait J. T. and L. P 535 

Washburn A. W..... 1040 

White T. W 545 

Wilcox and Caldwell 551 

Woolton A. H 557 

WiggsA.R 555 

Wiggs A. R 557 

WeUs M. D 549 

WincheU. J. F..- 749 



•5 

GENERAL ALPHABETICAL INDEX. 



(R.) in brackets denotes Re-issue. 

(E.) Extensions, to be found at the end of each letter. 
(A.I.) Additional Improvements. 



PAGE NUMBERS 

OF 

SUB-DIVISIONS OF DRAWINGS AND TEXT. 





Drawings. 


Text. 


Broadcast, 


1 


134 


Broadcast, Hand, 


' 113 


169 


Broadcast Revolving Hoppers, 


127 


173 


Broadcast, Walking, - ■ 


132 


174 


Check Row, 


175 


203 


Corn, .... 


215 


457 


Cotton, 


534 


596 


Cups on Belts, 


580 


609 


Cups on Disk, 


584 


610 


Drills Adj. Rank, - 


614 


661 


Drills and Broadcast Combined, 


625 


665 


Drill Teeth, 


631 


667 


Drills, Walking, 


648 


672 


Elastic Feed Wheels, 


676 


680 


Fertilizer Distributors, 


681 


720 


Fertilizer Distributors, Hand, 


711 


730 


Fertilizer Distributors, Rev. Hoppers,713 


731 


Fertilizer Distributors, Walking, 


716 


731 



Toot Planters, - 


Drawings 

■ 718 


Text. 

732 


Force Feed, 


733 


763 


G-rain Drills, 


- 779 


861 


Grain Drill, Cleaners, - 


859 


885 


Hand, 


- 887 


953 


Hand Oscillating, 


889 


953 


Hand Reciprocating, 


- 904 


957 


Hand Rotary, - 


951 


969 


Land Markers, 


■ 971 


991 


Pivoted Seed Cups, 


997 


1029 


Potato Planters, 


- 1000 


1030 


Potato Planters, Walking, 


1010 


1033 


Plungers, 


- 1017 


1035 


Rolling Hoppers, 


1039 


1067 


Screw Feed, 


- 1060 


1072 


Walking Planters, 


1075 


1224 


Walking Planters, j 
Vibrating Hoppers, f 


- 1217 


1264 



SUPPLEMElsTT FROM JULY, 18T8, TO JA:iSr., 1879. 
Drawings, - - - - 1270 1 Text, - - " - 1313 



GENERAL ALPHABETICAL INDEX. 



A 

Drawings. Text. 



Andrews J 6 13.5 

AUen H. R 14 137 

Andrews J 22 139 

Andrews J 22 139 

Anderson J 80 158 

Alvord C 88 160 

Archer W. S 88 160 

Allen N. E., Record I. B., Rood 

J.- and Hayden J 89 161 

Allen A. P 105 166 

Arvin J. N. and Whitmore J. M. 176 204 

Arvin J. N. and vVhitmore J. M. 177 204 

Abbott J. B 189 208 

Armsworth W. and Brown J. H. 202 214 

Arnold L 222 459 

• Allen H. R 223 460 

Adams J. 0 239 463 

AnableA 240 464 

Avery S 247 465 

Adle W. H., Miles P. D. and 

Custer G 251 466 

Abbey D. B 258 468 

Armstrong J., Jr 260 469 

" (R.) 260 469 

Agnew John 269 47:^ 

Alexander T.K 270 473 

Armstrong J., Jr 271 474 

" (R.) 271 474 

Armstrong A 286 479 

Adams Jesse 299 483 

Andrews J. K. and Green J. D . 300 484 

Abbott G 301 484 

AUen E. W 309 487 

Armstrong A 309 487 

Arthur I. B 309 487 

Avery G.C 311 487 

Atwood M 313 488 

AckermanH 313 488 

Allison J. M 318 490 

Aiken A. G 332 494 

Armstrong J., Jr 335 495 

AckermanM 348 499 

Aitchison J, M 358 502 

Altman D 366 504 

Armstrong J., Jr 372 506 

Asay A. M. and Wood J. W . . . . ^91 5U 

Armstrong J., Jr 394 512 

AshcraftJ 412 518 

Anderson C. A 413 5i8 

Ackerman M 446 530 

Avery R.H 447 530 

AvervR. H.... 4.52 532 

Allen H 534 596 

Allen J. P 541 597 

Allen J. P 544 598 

Armstrong J 552 600 

Allen J. P 559 602 

AltstattP. H 564 604 

Atwood M 580 609 

Arney J. H .621 664 

Aldricb W 622 664 

Allen N. E ; 626 666 

A Id rich W ; 752 773 

Anderson C. F 800 867 

Aslop Jas 808 869 

Aylsworth Thos. D 816 871 

Alexander J. H 823 874 

Armstrong A 825 874 

Atkins G 891 954 

Arey R 901 956 

AmesD. S 929 963 

Amey J. H 94^ 968 

Abbott A. 0 950 968 

Armstrong G 978 992 

Anderson J. H 981 993 

Angspurger J 985 994 

Angspurger J 986 994 

Angspurger J : 987 994 

AldridgeW.V 987 994 

Anderson J. M., Higgins I. and 

Banner G. W 988 995 

AmosD. W 998 1029 

Anderson A 1000 1030 

Aspinwall L. A 1006 1031 

Aspinwall L 1007 1032 

Albertson J. R 1011 1033 



Drawings. Text. 



Aspinwall L. A 1012 1033 

Aspinwall L. A 1013 1034 

Aldrich C. C 1019 1035 

Adams J. N 1023 1036 

Allen H.P 1041 1067 

Allen S. L 1045 1068 

" (R.) 1045 1068 

ArringtonW. J 1046 1069 

Allen S. L 1050 1070 

Alley R.D 1057 1072 

Adams B. F 1059 1072 

Alden D. R.. 1097 1229 

Anderson C. F 1109 1231 

Allen E. C 1113 1233 

Atkinson C 1115 1233 

Adams S.W 1122 1234 

Amos J. B 1131 1237 

Allen T 1143 1242 

Allison J. M 1148 1244 

AshbumF. J 1152 1245 

Adams M 1156 1246 

Arrington J 1162 1248 

Ailing P » 1165 1249 

Alvord D. S. and HoUis CD... 1170 1251 

Askew L. E. and Sangster W. H. 1191 1257 

Albertson I. H 1199 1259 

Adair J. H 1209 1262 

Allison J. W 1212 1263 

Avery H. A 1306 1324 

Allen I. and Chandler H 1308 1325 

Acree L 1218 1265 

Allen E. C (E.) 

B 

Baker N 2 1-34 

Bullock W 5 1.35 

Brown J 6 135 

BigelowL. N 8 135 

Berr>' E. F 8 135 

Bitter G. 1 9 136 

Boyer J. and Grier D. S 14 137 

BallG. S 16 137 

Binkley S 19 138 

Badger J 19 138 

Bulgin W. G 20 138 

Burrows S 23 139 

Barnes J 26 140 

BadlamE 29 141 

Ball G. S and Nauman W. H. . 29 141 

Billinger E 33 142 

Brewer J ■. ... 33 142 

Brooks A 41 145 

Baldwin C. A. and Aborn C. . . . 44 146 

Barlow D. L. and J. M 47 147 

Bates W.N 48 147 

Bear J. H 56 150 

Bourn H 61 152 

Barber H., Van Brunt D C. j H2 I 

andG. W ) 1270 f 

Brock G. F. and Brondige E. . . 63 153 

Baxter R 63 153 

Byler W. P.. 66 154 

Blood A. R., Hathaway A. and 

Beach V.R •. 70 155 

Beaumont A, B 71 155 

Bowman S 77 1.57 

BeanH 81 158 

Barton E. A 83 159 

Bradbury S 84 1.59 

Barton E. A 88 160 

Bradley G 91 161 

Button A 92 161 

BaerM 94 162 

Blcod A. R. and Uhrich B 96 162 

Bramer F 99 164 

Bright J. M. and Standt E 100 164 

Buist D. and Alden C. E 104 166 

Baker A. S 1^06 166 

Birge J. B 107 167 

Barnes W.G 108 167 

Buist D. and Alden C. E 110 167 

Bean J. C 127 173 

Brand J. C 132 174 

Butts L. A 177 204 

Barnes A 180 205 





Drawings. Text. 




(R) 


180 


205 




(R.) 


180 


205 




185 


207 


Black W. L 




191 


209 


Black A. M 




192 


209 






194 


210 


Bryne F. W 




196 


211 


Bering J. E. and Barnes A. and 






M 




200 


213 


Black A. M. and Babcock J. . . . 


200 


213 


Barsalou H 




201 


213 


Biddle A. R 




1272 


1313 


Brown Geo. W — ... 




217 


4.57 




(R.) 


217 


457 




(R.) 


217 


4.5S 




(R.) 


217 


458 




(R.) 


217 


458 




.(R.) 


217 


458 




(R.) 


217 


458 




218 


458 




(R.) 


218 


458 




(R.) 


218 


458 




(R.) 


218 


458 




(R.) 


218 


458 




(R.) 


218 


458 




(R.) 


218 


459 


Butts L. A 


219 


459 


Baker S 




225 


460 


Barton C 




227 


461 






228 


461 


Bumside S 




229 


461 






230 


461 


Babcock A. G 




231 


461 


Beckwith J. F. and Gage A, G. 


232 


462 


Baxter E. 0 




234 


462 


Brown Z. B. and Godard M. C. 


238 


463 






239 


463 


Bell H 




240 


464 






240 


464 


Baker W. J 




243 


464 


BealD. and W. W,.., 




252 


466 


Bell H 




252 


466 


Brinkerhoff A. W 




253 


467 






255 


467 
468 


Brinkerhoff A. W ... 




257 


Brightbill A 




257 


468 


Brent T. R 




261 


470 






261 


470 


Bergen G. I 




267 


472 


.. ..(R.) 


267 


472 


Blandin W. F 


268 


472 






269 


473 


Brown G. W. .......... . 




269 


473 






269 


473 


Broad J. H 




270 


473 






274 


474 




(R.) 




475 




(R.) 


275 


475 


Bergen G. I 




275 


475 






276 


475 


Boyle W. H 




277 


475 






278 


476 






279 


476 






279 


476 






281 


477 


Baldwin W. R 




289 


480 


Butler W. R 




290 


480 


Barsalow H 




291 


480 






291 


480 


Barber A — . 




292 


481 






294 


481 






295 
306 


482 
486 


Butz E. M 








308 


486 


Blessing J. M 




310 


487 


BeekmanW. T 




322 


491 






324 


492 


Barto E 




325 


492 




(R.) 


325 


492 




327 


493 


Bunker G. W 




328 


493 






330 


493 






332 


494 






340 


497 






340 


497 




(R.) 


341 


497 




(R.) 


341 


497 



ix 



Drawings. Text. 



Brown G.W (R.) 341 497 

BuckS.B 341 497 

BrockwayT 342 497 

BogartI 343 498 

Bush J . 344 498' 

BeshlerH. C 351 500 

BacherS 353 500 

Babbit A. S 354 501 

BurressP 355 .501 

Becker L 357 501 

BilhimerC. F 357 502 

Boulware R. A 359 502 

Baughman H 360 .502 

Bowman J. and Selby W. G.. 360 502 

Bye S.J 361 .503 

BarrickC. W 362 503 

Baker B 362 503 

Barlow J. C 364 .503 

BradtH. and Otis J 367 505 

Beall W 368 505 

Bowman R. M. & W. H 372 506 | 

Burton C.E 373 506 

Ballard T. H 376 507 

BuschC 376 507 

Burgner A. C. and G. F 377 507 

Bowman R. M. and W. H 387 510 

Brown G.W 389 510 

Brown G. W 391 511 

Brown G.W 391 511 

Brown G. W 394 512 

Bostrom P 395 512 

BoldueeF 395 512 

Brown G. W 396 512 

Barlow J. C 396 513 

Ball J. R., J. S. and Mole J. G. 397 513 

Barton T 398 513 

Bagley H 400 514 

Barlow J. C 402 515 

Berryman C 402 515 

Burgess W. V 404 515 

Barlow J. C 405 .516 

Bryer J 408 517 

Burgner A. C 410 517 

Balding H. H 412 518 

Branham A. J 415 .5^9 

Brown G. W 416 519 

BeitzellH 423 522 

Bosworth L. J 424 522 

Bacon D. C 431 524 

Baker H. F 434 525 

Bennett J. 0 434 525 

Butler T.T 441 528 

Baltzly H. H 444 529 

BoydC. H 444 529 

Brown G.W 446 530 

Bergstresser E. L 447 530 

Brown R. and Houston W 448 531 

Barbour M 449 531 

ButterfieldJ 449 531 

Berryman C 450 531 

Brown G. W 454 532 

Barlow J. C 456 533 

BergholdA. and Forstner T . . . 1230 1316 

Beecher D. 1 536 596 I 

Belt C. R 536 596 

Badger W 537 596 

Bostrom E. T 539 597 

Beauchamp E. P 540 597 

Brooks R.M 541 597 

Battle C 542 597 

BadgleyN. E 543 597 

Brooks R. M 543 597 

Brown L. B 545 598 

Bacon F. M 546 598 

Brown F. H 548 599 

Brown F. H 548 599 

Barnett E. L 554 601 

Brown A. D., Sr 554 601 

Breed N 555 601 

Brooks R.M 559 603 

BrinlyT. E. C 564 604 

Burton J. N 567 605 

Brooks J. M 570 606 

Ball R 578 608 

Boatwright R. B 584 610 

Bacon J. M 586 610 

Bacon F. M. and Fowler J 586 610 

Bucknell J 586 611 

Barry A. P 590 612 

Burke J 592 613 

Burke J 593 613 

Brigham J. W 594 613 

Brigham J. W. and Flenniken 

T. M 1290 1318 

BallG. S 620 663 

Baker J. C 622 664 

BergeyJ 623 665 

Brown H. L 624 665 

Bogle J. S 624 665 

Buxton J. E 628 666 

Buxton J. E 629 667 

Buxton J. E 629 667 

Buxton J. E 629 667 

Beitzell H 632 667 

Boyer M 633 667 

Bickford L 640 669 

Blacks..... 642 670 



Drawings. Text. 



Brown W 644 670 

Bogle J. S 645 671 

Briggs P. W. and H. G 646 671 

Bryden E. D 6.50 672 

Barns T. and Jamison H. S 658 675 

Blanc J 681 720 

Bartle W. S 684 721 

" (R.) 684 721 

Barnes J. W 684 721 

Bickford L 685 721 

Black S. B 687 722 

Brinton J. H 688 722 

Babcock H. S. and Jenks S. H. 689 723 

Bugbee A 690 723 

Blair M 691 723 

Brown H. L. and C. P 694 724 

Burnett W. C 696 725 

Baker J. H 706 728 

Brown D. C 706 728 

Bailey C 713 730 

Baker J. P... 713 730 

BurrallE. J 714 731 

Barrett R. A 715 731 

Brown W.P 717 732 

Boon W. M 718 732 

Brown H. L. and C. P 734 764 

BundelH 736 765 

" (R.) 736 765 

Brown CP 737 765 

Baughman D.C 737 765 

Bickford L 737 765 

BushnellJ. B 751 772 

BushnellJ. B 756 775 

Bogle J. S 761 777 

Bogle J. S 761 777 

Burroughs J 762 778 

Bogie J. S 763 779 

Birge J. B., Woodard D. J. 

and Rowell G. D 763 779 

Bullock Wm 785 862 

Bunson G. C. and Roberts C. . . 801 867 

Babcock A. G 802 867 

Baxter E.0 803 868 

Barnard Benj 808 869 

Bean J. H 810 869 

BadlamE 812 870 

Ballard Wm 815 871 

Beckwith P. D 818 872 

Bugbee A 822 873 

Baughman D. C 825 874 

Beckwith P. D 829 876 

Bundel H. and Williams J 831 876 

Braggins E 842 880 

Butler B 847 881 

Brown S 849 882 

Bushnell J. B 852 883 

Buck J. C 852 883 

Baker J. C 853 883 

Baker J. C 853 883 

Brennan T., Taylor J. and 

Lynam J. T 854 884 

Baldwin U. and Shumard I. T. 

andW. K 856 884 

Baker H. F 859 885 

Brown C. B 859 885 

Brumfleld O. H. S 860 885 

Bean J. H 860 885 

Bunsen G. C. and Roberts C . . . . 801 867 

Baker J. C 853 883 

Bullock W 889 953 

BarnhartA. J 890 953 

Barnhart A.J..... 890 953 

Bruen J. H 892 954 

BruenJ. H 892 954 

BatchellerH. F 893 954 

BatchellerH. F 894 954 

BurchardJ. A 895 955 

Bradley T 896 955 

Bergstresser E. ■ L 897 9.55 

BornemanA.. 903 957 

BarrF. A 903 957 

Borden C. B., B.S. and McLean 

A. R 906 957 

Boeklin R... 908 958 

Boeklin R..... 909 958 

Broughton J 910 959 

Brown Z. B 915 959 

Bower B 915 959 

Briggs S. P 915 959 

Billings O.. 920 961 

Billings 0 928 962 

BurdickM. S 928 962 

BroyD 930 963 

Burson G 9.31 963 

Burson G 934 964 

Burson G 935 964 

BurenA. B 938 965 

BroyD 941 966 

Beers J 944 967 

Babcock S. P 945 967 

Babcock S. P 947 967 

Babcock S. P 949 968 

Briggs S. P 951 969 

Burchard J. A 952 969 

Burnham J 974 991 

Brown E.C 975 991 

Bower W. L 975 992 



Drawings. Text. 



Barto E 976 992 

Beam J. H 977 992 

BeardenJ 978 992 

BrassfieldA. G 980 992 

Betts G. W 982 993 

Burns CM 990 995 

Bamhill J 997 1029 

Bundy G. J 1000 1030 

Bendix J. E. and Deitsch M. . . 1014 1034 

Beebe U 1017 1035 

Beemer L 1018 1035 

Brown J. A 1020 1035 

Bingham L. F. and Pierce N. O. 1020 1036 

Baker P. B 1041 1067 

BadgleyN. E 1043 1068 

BadgleyN. E 1043 1068 

Banks W. C 1044 1068 

Brian A. W 1046 1068 

Burns M. S 1049 1069 

Bristol D. W. and Searcy J. 

F. B 1056 1071 

Brent J. A., Jr 10.57 1071 

Barton W.S 1U58 1072 

Burris J. W 1058 1072 

Bowman W. H 10.59 1072 

Barnes J. W 1061 1073 

Bostrom E. T 1061 1073 

Beckwith S 1063 1073 

Blunt R.C 1064 1073 

Blunt G. G 1065 1074 

Brown J 1065 1074 

Baker J. C 1066 1074 

Barnes W. G 1066 1074 

Blair H 1075 1224 

BeltC. R 1075 1224 

Boyd G 1075 1224 

Bunce E 1076 1224 

Buckminster W 1076 1224 

Bachelder L. and S. H 1077 1224 

" " " " ...(A.I.) 1077 1224 

Bradv S 1080 1225 

Bartlett A. G 1082 1225 

Bruce G. A 1087 1226 

Billing C. W 1089 1227 

Blackwood J 1090 1227 

Bemis M 1094 1228 

Bates M 1094 1228 

Bonham J. H 1099 1229 

(R.) 1099 1229 

BedgoodT. M. 1103 1230 

Bottoms T. J 1104 1230 

Bryant J 1106 1231 

Beckwith J. F. and Gage A. G. 1106 1231 

Baker J. C 1107 1231 

Benthall J. C 1107 1231 

Brinkerhoff A. W 1108 1231 

Banks W. C 1116 1:^33 

Banks W. C 1116 1233 

" (A. I.) 1116 1233 

Bonham J. H 1117 1233 

Bennett G. T 1118 1234 

Barber W. H 1120 1234 

Bargar H. F. and T. R 1125 1236 

Bunch G. and Price J. A 1129 1237 

Blessing W 1131 1237 

Ball W. M 1141 1241 

Bergstresser E. L 1143 1242 

Bishop L 1147 1243 

Baughman H 11.59 1247 

BoswellJ. 1 1160 1247 

Byland J. F 1162 1248 

Bond J. L 1165 1249 

Blacklidge E 1166 1249 

Bond J. L 1170 1251 

Bibb W. C 1172 1251 

Bowman W. C 1174 1252 

Ballard E. F 1177 12.53 

Barbour M 1179 1253 

Brooks T. M. andJ 1179 1253 

BoardmanD. G... 11S2 12.54 

Brown E. C 11S6 1255 

Barton W. S 11S7 1256 

Brewton C. F. and Curtis F. M. 1189 1256 

BeattyM. 0 1201 1259 

Bryant W. A. and Partridge G. 

W. D .. 1208 1262 

Baites G. E 1210 1263 

Brown J. M 1211 1263 

Bronaugh D 1212 1263 

Bean R. 0 1217 1264 

Brewer D 1217 1^64 

Bowen R. E 1221 1265 

Boyd J. H 1221 1266 

Baientine D. F 1222 1266 

Butler G. L 1223 12G6 

Brown G. W (E.) 



Bartle W S 
Blessing W 



X 



Di-aAvings. Text. 

ColverL.W 4 134 

Cahoon C. W 13 136 

" (R.) 13 136 

Chapin "W. A 13 137 

Critchersou J 16 137 

Conklin S. and Newton G 18 138 

Clark G.W 28 140 

Cornick T. R 41 145 

Conkling G. S 44 146 

Crichton W. H 47 147 

Cook S. D. and Webb H. J. . . . 48 147 

Crowell J. B 49 147 

Clark M 50 148 

Cooper G. E 54 149 

Cook B. D 55 149 

Carr J. M 55 150 

ConneUj- H. S 59 151 

ChesneyE. E 59 151 

CurtissC. G 69 154 

Crawford E. F 69 155 

Curtis C 72 155 

Clark S. S. and AMiitnev J. G. . 76 157 

Crocker G. H 81 158 

Cornell CM 83 159 

CorbettT. M 85 159 

Cole J. H 90 161 

Cozard J 93 162 

Caine D 98 163 

Cummings W. H 101 164 

Conklin I. B 102 164 

Codville J 103 165 

Clayton H 110 167 

CoUer L 110 167 

Chamberlain E..H Ill 168 

Copeland G 117 169 

Cahoon C.W 118 170 

Cummings P. D 118 170 

Clark CM 119 170 

CoffmanW. S 120 170 

CadweU M. S. and J. R 128 163 

Chapman J. B 178 204 

ClarridgeJ 183 206 

Cunningham W. R 196 211 

CarrE.R 201 213 

Chambers W. B 1272 1313 

Chambers W. B. & Bering J. E. 1272 1314 

Cross C.G 1276 1315 

CoryM 216 457 

Caswell L 217 458 

ColverL.W 219 459 

Chandler T. A 221 4.59 

Case J 224 460 

" (R.) 224 460 

Case J 233 462 

" (R.) 233 462 

Cramton G 237 463 

Clark Walter 237 463 

CoonleyJ. P 237 463 

Colton Aaron 257 46S 

Craig W 268 472 

Crisman A. and Whitmer M.. . . 273 474 

Chase O. N 273 474 

Conrad P 274 474 

Chesney W. E 275 475 

Cochran J. D 283 478 

Cogswell Wm 285 47S 

ChampUnJ. F 285 478 

Clark B 286 479 

Caldwell W.F 287 479 

Cox W. H 288 479 

Conrad J 289 480 

ChappeU I. H 294 481 

CorbitA. M 295 482 

Clarridge John 296 482 

Camp H. W. and Fox A. W . . . . 298 483 

Cassady R. and J. L 300 484 

ChappeU I. H 302 485 

ChurchiU C 305 486 

Chipman D. and W. F 310 487 

Clark W.R 311 487 

Claggett Z. T 313 488 

Case J 314 488 

Campbells. 0 315 488 

Chambers J. D 319 490 

Coen J. S 319 490 

Cooley G. T 322 491 

Cox W. H 323 491 

Crow A. L 326 492 

CaldweU W 329 493 

Campbell J 331 494 

Currie J. A 333 494 

Coen J. S a35 495 

Campbell J. P 337 496 

CosandJ S49 499 

Clements J 350 500 

Carson R. B. and H 353 501 

Carter J. T. and Williamson 

M. B a>3 501 

Carman G. A 3.57 501 

Colvin R. J 360 502 

Chambers W. B 363 .503 

ComstockJ. A 363 .503 

Converse L. H. andWelter J. K. SOC 503 

ChesnerE. E 365 504 

Crosby W. H 369 505 



DraAvings. 

Converse L. H 371 

Clark N 375 

Crandall W. J. C 377 

Cowan R 377 

Carpenter G. J S81 

Case J 387 

CarrikerW. M 414 

CostonA. M 418 

Conn J. B 419 

ClarridgeJ 428 

Cole T. A 430 

Christi-up K. M. and Schneider 

C. F 436 

ChismW. L 437 

Case J 439 

ChamplinJ. F 442 

Carriker W. M 448 

Carey J. J 449 

Cooper L. A 1277 

CarrikerW. M 1280 

Campbell S. O 1281 

Coe C. E 1287 

Cooper G. W 535 

CoUier T. T. and H. W. S 541 

Carrington N. R 542 

Clark J. G 549 

" (R.) 549 

Cox J. A 551 

Croom W. W 559 

CloptonJ. P 565 

CampM. B 566 

Cadenhead B. F 575 

Cox J. C 577 

Clarridge J 577 

Clarridge J 577 

ClarridgeJ 578 

Chapman W. W 1288 

Cox E 582 

ClarridgeJ 582 

Craggs R. and Reynolds O 584 

CowlesC.H 589 

CulleyJ. M 591 

Corbin L. J 591 

" (R.) 591 

Covmgton W. J 593 

Corbin L. J 593 

Cleveland R. L 595 

ChamberlinF 626 

" (A. I.) 626 

Carter C.C '. 627 

Crooks G.W 645 

Conger W.M 652 

Chambers J 654 

Cook J. H 679 

Cooper L 682 

Croasdale W 684 

CroweUJ. B 688 

(R.) 688 

CuUom F. P 690 

Caine D 692 

CookE. H 693 

Gotten T.L 697 

CripeD. E 700 

Crutchfield J. P 700 

Curtiss D. S 703 

Cox E. R. and Garriss G. C. . . . 704 

CordAiUe J 704 

CadweU J 711 

Colby D. C 711 

Coxwell J. D 716 

Clute N. and MarshaU 0..W . . . . 719 

Cavanaugh P. H 758 

Custer Daniel 784 

Colver L. W 793 

Cressler W 794 

Curtis E.D 796 

Coggeshall W. and Warner 

B. B 799 

Conklin I. H 799 

Cooley J 811 

Churchill C 814 

Carter C.C 825 

Colvin R.J 828 

ChappeU I. H 829 

CampbeU R. W 837 

Carpenter G. W 838 

Clemans J. B 839 

Canterbury A 847 

Clark T. C 1300 

Crume J. W 898 

Caldwell R. W 899 

Crane T 910 

Carroll Jas 911 

Coppin D. G 912 

ChappeU J. VV 916 

Case M 917 

Cochran J. D 920 

Cleveland R.L 922 

CrumI 923 

Cotton C. W. and Staples E. L. 926 

Coleman J. W 940 

Croy I. S 942 

Carr J. T 943 

Cleland J. W 944 

Cottle 31 . 949 

CroseG.G 971 

Canterbury J. M 974 



Text. 

505 
507 
507 
507 
508 
510 
519 
520 
521 
523 
524 

526 
526 
527 
528 
531 
531 
1315 
1316 
1316 
1318 
596 
597 
597 
599 
599 
600 
602 
604 
605 
607 
608 
608 



1318 
609 
609 
610 
612 
612 
612 
612 
613 
613 
613 
665 



674 
680 
720 
721 
722 
723 
723 
724 
724 
725 
726 
726 
727 
727 
727 
730 
730 
731 
732 
775 



870 
871 
874 
875 
876 
878 
879 
879 
881 
1323 
956 
956 
958 
959 
959 
960 
960 



961 

962 
965 



968 
991 
991 



Drawings. Text 

CateyO. H 978 99; 

Corbitt J. T 978 99; 

Cuff J 981 

Cooke A. and Cross D. W 982 

CrocoJ 1003 

CrocoJ 1003 

Couteau L. A 1008 

CousensW 1008 

Clement John C 1013 

ChesneyE. E 1023 

Cronk (\ H 1027 

Carter T 1039 

Crutcher J. P 1041 

Carey A 1042 

Chapman R 1043 

Croom W. W 1051 

CarroU F. F 1051 

Croom W. W 1053 

Carter Z 1055 

Covington W. J 1055 

Cook W. H 1056 

Coffee G. H 1057 

Cole S. W 1078 

Colby Geo 10S3 

Croasdale Wm 10S3 

Colvin R. I 10S4 

Cannon Sam'l 1084 

Clements W. P 1085 

Carothers J. H 1086 

Case J 1090 

" " (R.) 1090 

" " (R.) 1090 

Corey J. W 1091 

Charlton J 1101 

Clay R. J 1101 

Carey A. C 1102 

Campbell A., W. and J 1110 

" " " .. (A I.) 1110 

Carpenter L. R 1112 

Center W. R 1121 

Combs Wm 1122 

Cassidy H 1125 

Campbell Jas 1135 

" (R.) 1135 

" (R.) 1135 

" (R.J 1135 

Cortes E 1137 

Cone M. D. and Douglass A. N . 1139 

Clopton N. A. and J. S 1151 

Campbell J 1160 

" (R.) 1160 

Conaty J. B. and Catt M 1171 

Craven J. W. and Clark A 1171 

Cheatham O.B 1176 

Campbell J IISI 

'• (R.) IISI 

Call W., Jr 1184 

Cox W. J. and Smith W. T 1185 

Cooper M 1192 

Cook W. J 1192 



Connor L. S. 



1192 

1196 
1196 
1197 
1197 
119S 



CampbeU J 

Campbell J 

Champion W. C 

Campbell J 

Curlee M. P 

Custer J 1209 

Campbell J 1211 

Cloyd J. V 1214 

Clary S. S. and J. P 1306 

Case J (E.) 

CoggshallW. and Warner R. B. " 



DuaneJ. B 21 

Dennis O. H 24 

Duane J. B 29 

Durant A. P 32 

Dalton H. N 32 

Durant A. P 34 

DugdaleJ. K 39 

Doubler J. W. H 41 

Dann H. D 50 

Dodge A 54 

DannH. D 56 

Duncan D. and Ridgley E. R . . . 60 

Dick D. and Preston O. W.. Jr. 66 

Deis C 69 

Doud J. W 86 

DomlingF. M 106 

DiltzW. J 109 

DooleyJ. W 112 

Davis W 114 

Downer P. A. and Stuart A. P. . 131 

Dague L 132 

Davis S. B 183 

De Yeaux S 190 

DunnW. W 191 

De Yeaux S 192 

De Yeaux S. and Rosser J 196 

De Yeara M. N 197 

Drake A 226 

" (R.) 226 

" (A. I.) 227 



99? 
99? 
103( 
103] 
103S 
103^ 
1034 
103( 
103S 
1067 
1067 
1067 
106; 
107( 
1U7( 
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1071 
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1071 
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12.24 
122e 
122f 
122C 
122f 
122f 
122f 
1227 
1227 
1227 
122; 
123C 
1230 
1230 
1232 
1232 
123^ 
1231 
1234 
1235 
1239 
1239 
1239 
1239 
1240 
1241 
1244 
1248 
1248 
1251 
1251 
12.52 
1254 
1254 
1255 
1255 
1257 
1257 
( 1257 
■| 1326 
1258 
1258 
1258 
1258 
1259 
1262 
1263 
1264 
1324 



138 
139 
141 
141 
142 
142 
144 
145 
14S 
149 
150 
151 
154 
154 
160 
166 
167 
16S 
169 
174 
174 
206 
209 
209 
209 
211 
211 
460 
460 
461 



XI 



Drawings. Text. 



Drummond W 230 461 

DmmmondW 2^32 462 

Davis F.M 235 462 

Doty A. E 243 464 

Dutchei-D 245 465 

Dugdale J. K 263 471 

Davis J. R 267 472 

DeyoS. D .. 272 474 

Doak J , 273 474 

Davis J. R 277 475 

Davis J 281 477 

Donnell W. A 298 483 

Dyer C 317 489 

Dickinson G. W 333 495 

Dawson N. C 334 495 

DeauW. A 371 505 

Dixson S 401 514 

Dixson S 417 520 

Dyke W. H 424 522 

Davis D.J 427 523 

Dixon S 435 526 

Dixon S 435 526 

DeYeaiixS 443 529 

Dodge J. R., Jr. and Mast W.G. 447 530 

Da\isS. B 452 532 

Demiug O. S 127S 1315 

Dunne L 1282 1316 

DuSouchetO. C 1282 1317 

Donavan J. T. and Fowler W.J. 538 596 
Doolittle Z. and Crowder A. 

M 553 601 

Dana J 572 606 

Dana J 573 607 

Dana J 576 607 

Donnell S. L 590 612 

Dixson S 591 612 

Davis C.F 614 661 

DeHavenJ. S 633 667 

Dixon A. H 644 670 

DelongB 1294 1320 

Davis J 652 673 

Doolittle G. W 653 674 

Dotterer T. D . . . 655 674 

Donnell W. A 655 674 

DillierJ 657 675 

DyeW. McE 705 728 

Deihl David 782 862 

Davis L. H., Pennock S. and M. 793 865 

Dilley M. A 817 871 

Davis J 823 873 

Davidson J. W 833 8T7 

Dickson D. L 833 877 

Dean H. B. and Baker S. A. . . . 836 878 

Daman J. C 848 881 

Daman J. C 849 882 

..(R.) 849 832 

De Fever C 851 882 

Doty P. B 857 884 

Dadisman M. V 858 884 

DannO.. 887 953 

Denny S.L 891 954 

Davis H. V 896 955 

Doddridge L. M., Reitenour H. 

and Swliier J. B 897 955 

Dyson J 898 955 

Dj-erH 899 956 

Dana C. H 905 957 

Daser L 905 957 

Dana C. H 906 958 

Decker J 910 958 

Douglass W 916 960 

Dean F 918 960 

Davis H.V 919 960 

Daggett W 928 963 

Davis ACL 933 964 

Davis J. S 941 966 

DotyG. W: 943 966 

Davis S. B 946 967 

Downing J 947 967 

DyerF 947 967 

Dickie M. and Cowan E. P 976 992 

Dolenty W 988 994 

Davis T. J 1304 1324 

Davis T. J. and Hemingway, 

J., Jr 1016 1035 

Davis S. B 1026 1037 

Dickason J. S 1050 1070 

Donaldson N -..1051 1070 

DoublerJ.W. H 1062 1073 

Davis J 1062 1073 

Dickey E J 1082 1226 

Davis KG 1087 1226 

Doss W. C 1100 1229 

Davis J. S 1103 1230 

Davis J 1125 1235 

Davis H. V. and Peabody G. W. 1136 1240 

Deutler S. G 1140 1241 

Da\as H. V. and Smith G. E. . . . 1142 1241 

Da^^s H. V 1142 1242 

DickersonG 1150 1244 

Duncanson T 1152 1245 

Donnell S.L 1162 1248 

Davis N.C 1164 1249 

DaleT 1165 1249 

Davis J. A 1165 1249 

Delap J. D 1172 1251 

Dunlevy A. W 1176 1252 



Drawings. Text. 



DancyJ. H 1180 1253 

De Vany G., Jr 1185 1255 

Domeschke C 1191 1256 

Dana J 1200 1259 

DefenbaughL 1211 1263 

Domeschke C 1212 1263 

Davis C. B 1218 1265 

Doolittle Z 1219 1265 

Davis G 1220 1265 



E 

Eggleston C. and D 20 138 

Emmert E 28 140 

Early J. and Parvin J. B 33 142 

Edgett J. B., Martin G. P., Kel- 
logg H. C. and Alexander 

E. A 39 145 

Edgett A. J 55 149 

Eggleston A. R. and Swain C. F. 58 150 

EwellJ. B 62 152 

Eggleston A. R. and Swain C. F. 67 154 

Esterly G 71 155 

" (R.) 1270 1313 

Esterly G 74 156 

Emmert E 103 165 

Emmert E Ill 167 

Elder J. C 1275 1315 

EldredD 250 466 

Elmore B.H 254 467 

ElwardJ. H 268 472 

Eggleston C.H 276 475 

ElyD. J.... 282 477 

EbyR. N 299 483 

Eidmann P 306 486 

Edwards R. S 308 486 

Edmister A 317 489 

Elbertson John 320 490 

Engelman F. E. A 326 492 

Ernest J. H 326 492 

Erdly R 351 500 

Edwards A 35S 502 

EldredgeT 414 519 

Engle J. H 421 521 

Ewart W. D 442 528 

Edwards J. L. A 550 600 

Elliott J. M 556 602 

Ellis D. C. and Deming G. N. . . 563 604 

Elliott J. W 579 608 

Evans G.M ... 581 609 

Eldred D 585 610 

Edwards G. W. B 591 613 

Earle A. B 625 665 

Eley P 689 723 

Edwards J. S 692 724 

Englar D. jr 1295 1321 

Esler J. J 739 766 

Evans A. C 757 775 

Eberly D 785 862 

Eberly D 787 863 

Enoch G. T. and Wissinger D . . 795 865 

Eggleston C 809 869 

Evans D 836 878 

Esterday J. and Crowell J. B. . 837 878 

Emmert E 859 885 

Elbertson J 897 955 

Ensign E. R 974 991 

EardlyJ. W 976 992 

Everitt W 1303 1324 

Elverud J 1026 1037 

Early wine N 1052 1070 

Elliott P. H 1059 1070 

Evans W. K 1305 1324 

Eves H. C 1064 1073 

Earle A. B 1082 1225 

Evans G. M 1096 1228 

Ells J. W. and Charlton J 1097 1229 

Elhott S 1106 1231 

Edge J 1139 1241 

Eardley J. W 1154 1245 

Earlywine N 1166 1249 

Edwards C. R 1166 1250 

Elliott J. M 1168 1250 

Edwards Y.I 1170 1251 

Edgar T. M 1175 1252 

Eastin W. A 1182 1254 

Evans A. C 1193 1257 

Evans S. P 1195 1258 

Easterday W. T 1202 1260 

Evans A. C 1204 1260 

Easterday W. T 1307 1324 



F 

lisk E 1 134 

Fletcher G., Sr. and Barnes T. . 3 134 

Fowler J. and Bacon F. M 18 138 

Fowler J. and Bacon F. M 20 138 

FinlayW 26 140 

Field B.F 34 142 

" (R.) 34 142 

Finley W 38 144 

FollettJ. M 46 147 

Fowler J. and Bacon F. M 48 147 

FaircbildA 56 150 





Drawings. 


Text. 


Fulghum J. P 




61 


152 






65 


153 


Finch J. R 




67 


154 


Floyd F. G. and E. A 




71 


155 


France J. V, B 




86 


160 


Finlayson J 




87 


160 


Fisher J. F 




90 


161 






92 


161 


Floom J. P 




94 


162 


Fulghum J. P 




99 


164 


Forney L. R 




108 


167 


Foster J. S 




1270 


1313 


Fordyce J 




115 


169 






119 


170 


Floyd F. G. and E. A 




120 


170 


" " " " 


(R.) 


120 


170 


Floyd F. G. and E. A , , 


121 


171 






126 


172 


Fawkes J. W 




188 


208 


FlaggG. C 




189 


208 


Fawkes J. W 




193 


210 


Faries R 




195 


210 


Flaherty W 




195 


210 






19? 


211 


Ferguson E 




1274 


1314 


Freylinghousen P. H. and Hell- 






man J. G 




237 


463 


Fowler J. S 




249 


466 


Floyd F. G. and E. A 




249 


466 


Fossler C. W 




254 


467 


Ford W. C 




254 


467 


Fov J. M 




255 


467 


Fenner R. R 




264 


471 






281 


477 




...(R.) 


281 


477 


Floyd M. C 


282 


477 


Freeman W. J 




287 


479 


Fate J. M 




288 


479 


Fisher D. S 




297 


483 


Fox A. W. and Camp H. W. . . . 


298 


483 






304 


485 


Filson S. and Kinert W. 


E 


318 


490 






329 


493 


Frankhn D. D 




331 


494 


Fitzpatrick D. and Knull J 


339 


497 


Fricke W. E 




347 


499 






380 


508 






385 


509 


Fo-JT A 




407 


516 


Frederick G. D. and Peck E. . . 


422 


521 


Finney W. F 




423 


521 


Fox A 




425 


522 






427 


523 


Foss C. H 




429 


523 


Fox R 




433 


525 


Foster H. E 




445 


.529 


Foster H. E 




452 


532 






1277 


1315 






1284 


1317 






12S7 


1318 


Foster N. (assignee of 


J. M. 










536 


596 


Fell H. R. and Phifer E, 




549 


599 






552 


601 


Ferguson D . P . 




571 


606 


Foster N 




572 


606 






624 


665 






625 


665 


Fricke A. W 




631 


667 


Fisher J. F 




639 


669 


Frank S 




1294 


1320 


Franklin A (H.) 




649 


672 




..(R.) 


649 


673 


Fletcher J. E 




678 


680 


Fawkes J. W 




683 


721 






688 


722 


Foster N 






724 


Foster C. C 




692 


724 




...(R.) 


692 


724 


Fisher J. F 


693 


724 




...(R.) 


694 


724 


Fisher J. F 


694 


7^1 


Foster C. C 




695 


725 






697 


725 






699 


726 


Fickes B 




700 


726 


Faubion M. W 




715 


731 


Vi<i\r V. 1 




720 


732 


Foster N., Jessup G., Brown H. 


C. and C. P 




733 


763 






741 


767 


Fulghum J. P 




744 


768 






745 


769 






74S 


770 


Fulghum J. P 




749 


771 






760 


7( ( 


Fulghum J. P 




1297 


1321 


Florv W. and Grove G. 


A.... 


7S6 


863 






788 


864 


Fravel A 




797 


866 






803 


868 






804 


868 


Ford N 




810 


869 


Fahrney J. and S 




812 


870 


Finch J.R. and Henderson T. W 


813 


S70 


Field B. F 




817 


872 


Field B. F 




822 


873 



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Dra\\-ings. Text. 



Fisher D. S 829 876 

FloomJ. P 843 880 

Farquliai- A. B 846 SSI 

Fenwick R. W. and Boeklen R 890 953 

FrevJ 893 954 

Faifchild H. C 893 954 

Fail-child H. C 894 954 

Ferguson S. T 904 957 

Fairbanks J. B 912 959 

Fretz S 916 960 

Fessler H. and Betz I. E 925 962 

Fairchild H. C 9c2 969 

Freeman D. A 973 991 

Fisher S.D 979 992 

Field B. F 1002 1030 

Farmer H 1004 1031 

Freese J. A 1022 1036 

Foster C 1023 1036 

Foster C 102:3 1036 

Forrest J. M 1039 1067 

Friday R 1053 1071 

Fisher L. B 1088 1227 

Fisher L. B 1090 1227 

Fraukhn A 1097 1227 

Fisher D. S 11 8 1231 

FarlevG. W 1133 1238 

Field' J. D 1137 1240 

FramptonJ. H 1147 1243 

FishWm. H.. Jr 1148 1243 

Franklin A. M.. Hastings W. J. 

and Holford J. A 1151 1244 

Fetzer J. G 1163 1 249 

Foster A. G. W 1168 1250 

(R.) 1168 1250 

" (R.) 1168 1250 

Foree J. T 1174 1252 

Fulghum J. P. and Lawrence 

L. L 1185 1255 

FosterA. G. W 1188 1256 

Frankish C 1192 1257 

Flatau L 1204 1260 

Farmer J. H 1205 1260 

Farmer J. H 1209 1262 

Fulgham J. P 1213 1263 

Fooshe J. C 1223 1266 

Franklin A (E) , 

Q 

Gasten J. C 12 136 

Green O.C 14 137 

Geiss J. and Brosius J 15 137 

Green J 27 140 

Grout M. and La^-ton C 31 141 

Grenell S 39 144 

Grant B. A 51 148 

Godfrey C. H 60 151 

Green A. P 64 153 

Gaston H. A 73 156 

Grover W. S 83 159 

Gray A. D 88 160 

Gould B. W 96 162 

GilUland S. B 110 167 

Gaston J. C 114 169 

Gyles J. F 118 170 

Guseman W. D., Davis J. A. 

and McGeorge H. D 124 171 

Grimes W. C 179 205 

Gardner W. and Hays G. L. . . . 189 208 

GilmanW 194 210 

GilmanW 195 210 

Goodwin F 222 459 

Ground R. B 230 461 

Gross J ^1 464 

GoddardF. A 248 466 

Greely J. B 262 470 

Golder J 270 473 

Gross J... 278 476 

(R.) 278 476 

Gait T. A 278 476 

Gregg H.P 292 481 

Garrison W. K 292 4S1 

Gow A. X 293 481 

Grimes B. F 297 4S2 

Gordon J. M. and Christianson 

E 302 485 

Gilbert J 306 4S6 

Goodwin W. B 316 4S9 

Goodwin AV. B 320 490 

Gardner W. C 321 490 

Green R. A 324 492 

Gortner H 339 496 

GilmanW 341 497 

Gross J H 356 501 

Graham L 359 502 

Gortner H 367 504 

Gobin D. H 370 505 

Gross E. L 379 50s 

Gait T. A. and Tracy G. S 381 508 

Gage E. C 3S8 510 

GriswoldA. 31 339 510 

Green R. A 399 514 

Green M 400 514 

Gregg M 401 514 

GaroutteW. B 405 516 

Gmeiner C. and Schattler C. . 410 517 



Drawings. Text. 



Gait T. A. and Tracy G. S 410 517 

Gale J. B 416 519 

GreenmanA. J 418 520 

Groves D. R 419 521 

Gait T. A. and Tracy G. S 421 521 

Gregg M 426 522 

GageE. C 427 523 

Goethals C. L 430 524 

Greene J. B 435 526 

Gregg M 437 526 

Gillett E. C. and Poole J. F. . . . 440 527 

Galley W 441 528 

Green O. C 451 531 

Goodwin W. W. and Hurlburt 

S. W 1279 1316 

Gat ling J 534 596 

Garrett CO 539 597 

GebbyW. L 550 599 

Goelet E. H. and E. B 552 600 

Going A. J 553 601 

Going A. J 5.54 601 

GillJ. G. B 556 602 

Goodwin J. B 559 603 

Garlington T. C 561 603 

GessnerW 568 605 

Garlington T. C 569 606 

Griswold A. D 570 606 

Gorham M. L 586 611 

•' (R.) 5S6 611 

Grenell S 587 611 

Gorham M. L 588 611 

Gorham M. L 589 611 

Gorham M. L 592 613 

GundlachP. M 618 663 

GaUup S. N 618 663 

Galloway T. and Larsen J 1293 1320 

Gage J. S 634 668 

" (R.) 634 668 

Gibson J. F 639 669 

Gardner F 640 669 

Galloway T. and Larsen J 1294 1320 

Gould A. M. and Flanders A. . . 649 672 

Gait T. A 650 672 

Gordon E. J 694 725 

Gladding C. E 698 725 

Green T.M 716 731 

Gardner CO 738 766 

Gardner CO 74S 770 

Gibbons J 779 Sfil 

" (A. L Fig. 5) 779 861 

Gardner G.S 788 864 

Green O.C 798 866 

Gill W. Y 798 866 

Gage J. S 807 868 

GlimsdalM. T 813 870 

Gage J. S. and Beckwith P. D. 814 871 

GemmiUJ. B 830 876 

Gaston H. A 837 879 

Gire J 839 879 

Galloway J 846 881 

Garrett H 850 882 

Gamble J. TT 854 883 

GrofEA. B 855 884 

Gere T. D 1301 1323 

Gundlach P. M 859 885 

GibbsJ 888 9.53 

Gortner H 900 956 

Gortner H 901 956 

Gilmore O. C 902 9.57 

Green P. B. and Kennedy E. A. 908 958 

Green P. B 910 958 

GareeW. M 914 9.59 

GareeW. 31 914 959 

Green C. L 919 960 

Guilds 919 960 

Gilbert W 921 961 

Gregg H. P 929 963 

Garside J. E 952 969 

Gohry AV 971 991 

Gray J. Y 981 993 

Graves G.W.... 988 994 

Godfrey S. T 1014 1034 

Green j.D 1024 1036 

Gates W. A.... 1039 1067 

Graves J. F 1049 1069 

Gatling R. J 1060 1072 

Gatling R. J 1081 1225 

Groshon J. P 10S4 1226 

Gan-ptsonl. H 1086 1226 

GelbyR. and W. L 1093 1228 

GorsuchS 1093 1228 

German .J. and Hoyt C B 1093 1228 

Gilbert R. B 1108 1231 

Gebbv W. L 1119 1234 

Golso'nW. W 1120 1234 

Gibson O. L 1121 1234 

Goodman J. and Rote S 1122 12:35 

Garrett C C 1123 1 235 

Gillaspie R 1133 1238 

Garrett C C 11:38 1240 

(R.) 1138 1240 

Gebbv W. L 1140 1241 

Garwood J. G. S 1145 1243 

Going A. J 1148 1243 

'• (R.) 1148 1244 

GitchellJ.M 1151 1244 

Gardner P. P 1157 1246 



Drawings. Text. 



Gilbert J. R 1177 1253 

Griffith W. H 1189 12.56 

Garner J. G 1194 1257 

Galer R. L. and Spencer E. E. . 1205 1261 

Gerber E 1210 1262 

Grimes G. W 1213 1263 

Grimes G. W 1216 1264 

Garver D. L 1307 1324 

Garhngton J. L 1219 1265 

Gantt L 1220 1265 



II 

Hatch J 1 134 

" " (R.) 1 134 

Hoyt G. A 1 134 

Hill D 5 1.35 

Hockman S. M 5 135 

HajTies E. K 11 1:36 

HallG 12 1.36 

Hildreth P 18 1:38 

Hunter S. R 21 138 

Henry S 21 138 

Hubbell S. P 22 138 

Huntington G 42 145 

HortonH. K 45 146 

Hartman W. H. and Sheller S. 47 147 

Hartman W. H 49 147 

Hartman W. H 52 148 

Hill F. A 56 150 

HortonB. F 57 150 

Hutchinson H 59 15] 

Hayden M 65 153 

Hayden M 65 153 

Haas J 72 1.55 

Hill F. A 72 156 

Hogle S. S 73 156 

House J 75 157 

Hallam A 76 157 

HallT. G 76 157 

Hodges P. F 76 157 

Hver C M. and Hudson J. C . . . 77 157 

Hathaway A 78 157 

Hodges P. F 80 158 

Hamilton W. N. 87 160 

House J 89 161 

Haines H 91 161 

HallH. L 92 161 

HudgensR. H 105 166 

HenigstW 1271 1313 

Haldeman D 115 169 

Harshbarger J. M 119 170 

Hall G 122 171 

Howell Thos 123 171 

HeberlingJ 123 171 

Howell T 124 172 

Harris B. W 125 172 

: Huffman J. D 126 172 

! Hall G 126 172 

' HarimanL 128 173 

HackettP 129 173 

Hunter Wm 129 173 

HeAvitt E. W. and Gorham G. . . 131 174 

Hubbard W.W 176 203 

" (R.) 176 203 

HaworthG. D 178 204 

" (R.) 178 204 

HaworthL. L 179 205 

Haworth G. D 181 206 

" (R.) 181 206 

(R.) 181 206 

HaworthG. D 182 206 

Haworth L. L 184 207 

Haworth L. L 185 207 

HaAvorth G. D 185 207 

HaworthG. D... 186 207 

Horne Y 187 208 

Haworth L. L 191 209 

HallH. P 193 210 

HaworthG. D 196 211 

HaworthG. D 198 211 

Harvey J 199 212 

Haworth L. L 199 212 

Haworth L. L. and G. D 199 212 

HaworthG. D 199 212 

HoghtonCM 200 212 

Haworth L. L 202 214 

Haworth G. D 1273 1314 

HaworthG. D 1274 1314 

Haworth G. D 1274 1314 

Houghton T. B 221 459 

Huston J 226 460 

" (A.L) 226 460 

Hatch P 229 461 

Henry W. Y 2:32 461 

Hunt R. W. and Kennedy M. . . 233 462 

HoagJ. L 234 462 

Haynes J 2:35 462 

Hudson J. "W 241 464 

Howell 31. A.. Jr 242 464 

Ha.yes A. and Yancuren J 243 464 

Hoilv S. T 244 465 

Hetnck G 247 465 

Herr D. J . and J. F 251 466 

Harlan Geo 256 468 

Howe H. J 856 468 



xiii 



Drawings. Text. 

Haworth G. D 258 468 

Hickman J. A. C and A. S 258 468 

Haworth G. D 262 470 

Heaton C. W. S 263 471 

Hines J. P 268 472 

Haworth G. D 272 474 

Hill T. M 282 

HeisyJ. L 284 

HolfordE. R 288 

Hunt M. J 



291 

Hobson W. J 293 

Hill G. A. and Lohnes C 296 

Hull D. H 296 

Holm an C. T 298 

Herrick G. E 298 

Hitchcock J. W. and Deyo J. K . 302 

Hunter S. C 303 

Harrison W. N. and J. J 311 

Hill J. H. and Hammond J. T. 312 
Harrington A. E. and Rich- 
ards J. D - 314 

Hollaman J. W 320 

Hearst A 321 

Herrin J. F 325 

Hodgson A. and E 330 

Harpel J. J 336 

Hamrick J. A 337 

Hardy E. E. and Dubrul N . . . . 3'^5 

Holcomb A. L 345 

Haskell C. A 354 

Hearst A 365 

Hamilton S. H 370 

Hackman R 374 

Henegan E. E 384 

Hutchins C 385 

Hazen R. S., Sr 388 

Hume G. H 393 

Hearst A 399 

Hearst A 399 

Haskell C. A 400 

HaU H. P 401 

Hutchins C 404 

Hodgson A 407 

Hearst A 409 

HoUy S. T 411 

HallE. L 417 

Hakes B. and E 422 

HoughtUng 1 424 

HillJ. L 434 

Hartnagel F. A. and J. W 436 

Hughes J. T 439 

Hammond A. F 442 

HaUA.F 445 

Haworth G. D 445 

Heckman A 453 

Hays D 455 

Hartsock H. H 4.57 

Heckman A 1280 

Hawley S. R 1285 

Hearst A. and Dunn W. W 1287 

HaUJ. H 537 

Huntley J. W 540 

Herlong D 545 

HorrallW. A 549 

Ham J. G 556 

HumberO. P 557 

Harris H. C 558 

Hudson E. J.... 560 

Hughes J 564 

Hobson R. G 565 

Habersham F. E 569 

Hardwick B. F 572 

Harbin J. W 573 

HaU J. M 1289 

HurdR 581 

Harrison J. D 616 

(R.) 1292 

Harrison J. D 616 

Hill T. A 623 

Haines J. C 632 

Harris John 632 

Hale H J 633 

Hart E 648 

Homer D 648 

Hamilton R 650 

Harcourt J. F 653 

" (R.) 653 

Halsted J. E. and CO 657 

Hollar C 6.57 

HydeO 679 

Holland J. K 681 

Hedges S. A 682 

Henson T. D. and Rohr G 683 

HiUR.J 686 

Hoke S 691 

HillD 695 

Halliburton D. F 701 

Hockman M 703 

HoUingsworth J 703 

HoggardW. H 704 

Henry J. B 705 

HuUD. F 707 

" (R.) 707 

Hurley A. C 709 

HiUD.T 713 

Harlam C 715 

Hamilton W. N 738 



478 
479 
480 
481 
482 
482 
483 
483 
485 
485 
487 
487 

488 
490 
490 
492 
494 
495 
496 
498 
498 
501 
50i 
505 
506 
509 
509 
510 
512 
514 
514 
514 
514 
515 
516 
517 
518 
520 
521 
522 
525 
526 
527 
528 
529 
529 
532 
533 
533 
1316 
1317 
1318 
596 
597 
598 
599 
602 
602 
602 
603 
604 
605 
605 
606 
606 
1318 
609 
662 
1319 
662 
664 
667 
667 
667 
672 
672 
672 
673 
673 
675 
675 
680 
720 
720 
721 
721 
723 
725 
726 
727 
727 
727 
728 
729 
729 
729 
731 
731 
766 



888 
891 
891 
895 



898 
900 
901 
904 
907 



Drawings. 

Haucke C. W 748 

Hildrup W. T. and Tschop A.. 1297 

Harversticke L 786 

Hunt M.J 789 

" (R.) 789 

Hart Edson 791 

Horn Peter 794 

Hildreth G. W 800 

Harrah, W. D. and Baldwin 

B. S 804 

Harrah W. D., Baldwin B. S. 

and Jones H. P 812 

Hoffman A 819 

Harrison A. T 824 

HallG. W 825 

HolmanD. S 827 

" (R.) 827 

Hays A a33 

Hail J. A 838 

Hay den M 839 

Hopkins S. D 845 

Hart S 845 

Henigst W 847 

Holland J. H 847 

Hilyard J. P. and Hohimer "W 

E 

Horrall W. A. and Verckler J. J 

Hinkley B. F 

Hopkins E 

Hammon H. B 

Howell D. H 

Harper C. A. and Partridge J.N 

Haven E. W 

Hickman H 

Hawkins F. A 

Huntley A. D 

Hoag A 

Hughes D. W 

Haines J 911 

Hughes D.W Sll 

HasslerJ. J.S 911 

Hartwell S. E 913 

Hammon H.B 914 

Humphreys D 921 

HayworthL. O 932 

Hanson J. F. and Callaway J.E. 933 

Harrison J. M 935 

HickokW 937 

Hughes D.W 944 

HubbellT. J 945 

HintzA.J 947 

Haight G. C 983 

Hammell N. C 989 

HoghtonC. M 990 

Harner D. S 1303 

Henkle C W 998 

Hawley E. E 1001 

Holcomb L. J 1003 

Hoffman C. F 1004 

Hutchinson S 1010 

Herbert T 1014 

Hinkley P 1019 

Horn j. L 1040 

Huggins J. S. and Chapman R. 1041 

Huggins J. S 1042 

Ham J. T 1042 

HorshallD.W 1306 

HydeO 1065 

Hoffer Samuel 1076 

HoskingsTH 1080 

Haldeman D 1085 

HallG 1094 

Havis J. D 1095 

Hildebrand J 1095 

Holly S. T 1096 

" (R.) 1096 

Hunt M. J. and Haines J. H. . . 1099 

Hatfield A 1106 

Hughes J. and Stonecipher N. 1107 

Hines A. F 1121 

Harbin J. W 1121 

Humphreys D 1123 

Harrington S. E 1126 

Hay den M 1130 

Hunter William H 1130 

Hall J. A 1132 

Hazard A. A 1132 

Hines A. F 11.33 

Hubbard W. W 1142 

Harpster S 1143 

Hughes N. G 1146 

Henkle C. W 1146 

Harris E. P 1149 

Holt A. J 1150 

Hamaker D. W 1153 

Haupt W. W 1156 

Hazen J. C 1160 

Holt D. E 1160 

Hippensteel C 1163 

Holland H. R 1167 

Hiestand S 1172 

Harnish E. P 1175 

Heath G. W 1178 

Hendricks G. W 1179 

Hildebrand J 1181 

Houck G. 0 1183 

Hayes G 11S4 



Text. 

770 
1321 

863 
864 
864 
865 
865 
867 



870 
872 
874 
874 
875 
875 
877 
879 
879 



881 
881 



850 882 



953 
9.54 
954 
954 
9b5 
955 
955 
956 
956 
957 
958 
959 
959 
959 
959 
959 
961 
963 
964 
964 
965 
967 
967 
968 
993 
995 
995 
1323 
1029 
1030 
1030 
1031 
1033 
1034 
1035 
1067 
1067 
1067 
1068 
1324 
1074 
1224 
1225 
1226 
1228 
1228 
1228 
1229 
1229 
1229 
1231 
1231 
1234 
1234 
1235 
1236 
1237 
1237 
1238 
1238 
1238 
1241 
1242 
1243 
1243 
1244 
I'Mi 
1245 
1246 
1247 
1247 
1249 
1250 
1251 
1252 
1253 
1253 
1254 
1254 
1255 



Drawings. Text. 

House W 1186 12.55 

Rowland J 1190 12.56 

Haworth L.L 1195 12.58 

Haworth L.L 1200 1259 

Hatcher A. T 1200 1259 

Hubbard W. W 1202 1260 

Herrick G. E 1204 1260 

Hoffacker J 1211 1263 

Harbin J. W 1215 1264 

HamelbackJ. W 1215 1264 

Harper W 1216 1264 

Harris S. E 1.306 1-324 

Humphrey M 1310 1.325 

Haselton John 1217 1264 

Hutchins A. B 1218 1265 

Hannon J. H 1220 1265 

Huff W. T 1222 1266 

Horton J. T 1223 1266 

Huggins J. S (E.) 

Holly S. T (E.) 



Ide S 

Ingels J 

Ingels A , 

Ingels A 

Ingels A , 

Ingebrigtson B . 

Imus A. J 

Ingalls A 

Ingels J 

Ives G. L 

Ingels J 

Ingels J 



Ingels J 

Ingels J 

Ingels J 

Ingels J 

Ingels J 

ining C 

Ingersall P. C 

Iverson A.. Jr 

Ingraham H 

Ironside William 

Ives L. C 

Ingels J. and Mount W. R. 



.(R.) 



5 
14 
36 
38 
64 
.365 
397 
568 
635 
644 
658 
735 
735 
736 
740 
743 
744 
744 
942 
1044 
1048 
1098 
1127 
1180 
1182 



Jones W. J. and Smith H. C. , 

Johnson W. B 

James C. C 



Jerome A. E 

Jones H. M. and Tyler S. E. 



Jones J. D 

Johnson F. B 

Jessup G. and Sharp D. P 

Jones J. H 

Jewett E. S 

Jones J. J. and Dwight S. H . . . 

Johnson W. H 

Johnson J. 

Jeffers J. D., Sparks J. and Jef- 

fers J. H 

Johnson J 

Jenne L. K 

Jones D. J 

Jacoby D. W 

" (R.) 

John J 

Johnson H. J 

Johnson J. B 

Johnson J. A 

Jenkins J 

Jackson J.. Jr 

Junkins J. H 

Johnson J., Ingram L. W. and 

Harper J 

Jones W. A. and Frantz D. L. . 

Jackson A. and Irwin R 

Jones W. and J. N 

Jones H 

Jones H 



135 
137 
143 
144 
153 
504 
513 
605 
668 
670 
675 
764 
764 
765 
767 
768 
768 
763 
966 
1068 
1069 
1229 
12.36 
1253 
1254 



Jones 51. J. (assignor to N. 

Foster) 

Justice H. L. and Galbreath 

J. H 

Jenkins J. C 

Jenkins J C 

Jarrell W 

Jordon R. J. and Barron J. H. . 

Johnson S 

Jones J. D 

" (R.) 

Jones J. D 

Johnson J 

Jenkins S 

Jones J. D 

JoUy S 



2 


134 


4 


134 


15 


137 


) 15 


137 


24 


139 


35 


143 


) 35 


143 


) 35 


143 


51 


148 


62 


152 


93 


162 


102 


165 


128 


173 


180 


205 


190 


209 


200 


212 


220 


459 


244 


465 


254 


467 


280 


476 


299 


4S4 


299 


4S4 


303 


4S5 


304 


4S5 


330 


493 


333 


495 


:336 


495 


363 


503 


373 


506 


390 


511 


396 


513 


396 


513 


422 


521 


42S 


523 


443 


529 


1276 


1315 


536 


596 


537 


596 


576 


607 


576 


607 


5i 1 


608 


579 


608 


5S5 


610 


614 


661 


614 


661 


614 


661 


627 


666 




667 


635 


668 


651 


673 



xiv 



Drawings. Text. 



JessupG , 691 723 

Johnson C. F., Jr 702 727 

Johnson J. C Jr 704 728 

" (R.) 704 728 

Jessup G 734 764 

(K) 734 764 

(R.) 734 764 

Jessup W. F 739 766 

Johnson C. F., Jr 753 773 

Jones J. H 757 775 

Jones T.B 810 869 

Jones S. G 888 953 

Jackman J 902 956 

Jenks W 907 958 

Jones J. H 908 958 

Jones C.N 917 960 

Jones J. H 925 962 

Jones S.W 930 963 

Jefecoat J 931 963 

Jones J. H 934 964 

Johnson G. M 972 991 

Jotter P 981 993 

Johnson W. D 1044 1068 

Jessup G 1045 1068 

Jones E.P 1054 1071 

Jones J 1079 1225 

Jackson R. M 1085 1226 

Johnston J. J 1101 12-30 

Jones S. F 1102 1230 

Johnson W. D 1111 1232 

Jones S. F 1126 1236 

Jordan H 1129 1237 

Jaeoby D. W 1143 1242 

Jenkins J. C 1199 1259 



K 

KeraJ.M 11 136 

Kierstead J. F 17 137 

Kirk J. W 17 137 

Keeler S. and Barthel J 34 142 

Keeler S. and Barthel J 36 143 

KroghC 49 148 

Keller J. F 57 150 

Kint D 69 1.54 

Kellogg H. C 77 157 

Kuhns B 86 160 

KneislyC. F 97 163 

King J. M 109 167 

King J. H., Jr 114 169 

Kurtz J. C 123 171 

Keener W. J 125 172 

Keith H.M 129 173 

KirlinA 175 203 

Kirlin A 175 203 

KreiderJ. L 177 204 

Kreider J. L 179 205 

Knickerbocker W 182 206 

Klar J 182 206 

KoelierH B 183 207 

Klar J. and Dixon H. S 188 208 

KringG.W 190 209 

Kuchke R. and Merkel P 222 459 

Kaller H 232 462 

KingWiUiamH 236 463 

Knight J. 1 241 464 

KaUerH 248 466 

Kimball E. W 253 467 

Kelley J. W 260 469 

Kelley J. M 265 471 

Kimball P. H 280 477 

Ketcham R 283 477 

Karicofe William H 284 478 

Krebs J. and Johns A 300 484 

Kershner D. A 309 487 

Keeney H. and See C. H 312 488 

Kinzer G. W 314 488 

Kimball S.S 323 491 

Keethler D 338 496 

Koeller H 343 498 

Keethler D 346 498 

Kissell M. L. and J. B ... 349 500 

KoelierH 352 500 

Knowland W. and CoUings K . . 361 502 

Knull J. and Pence J. P 364 503 

Knudson 0 382 508 

Koeller H. H 387 510 

Kelly J 388 510 

Kingsbury H.M 392 511 

KliissnerA 392 511 

Kelly J 406 .516 

Keller C.F 407 516 

KingB 407 516 

KoelierH. H 412 518 

Kranz P 420 521 

Kelly J. K 421 521 

King L. F. and Funk H. M 438 .527 

Kime W. W. S 446 580 

Kime W. AV. S 1279 1316 

Keim S. J 1280 1316 

Keim S. J 1281 1316 

Kesler C. and Rienhard F 542 597 

King J. C 561 603 

Knapp G. W 587 611 

Kuhns B 617 662 

Kuhns B 619 663 



Drawings. Text. 



Kuhns B (R.) 619 663 

" (R.) 619 663 

Keller J. F 620 663 

Keller J. F 621 664 

" (R.) 1291 1319 

" (R.) 1291 1319 

Kuhns B 621 664 

Kuhns B 622 664 

Keller John F 634 668 

Keller J. F 636 668 

Keeler S 636 668 

Keller J. F 640 670 

King J 642 670 

KeUer J. F 643 670 

Kuhns B. and Kneisly C. F 646 671 

King J 659 676 

Keller J. F 677 680 

Keller J. F 678 680 

KrausA. andJ 681 720 

Keller J. F 687 722 

" (R.) 687 722 

" (R.) 687 722 

Keller J. F 696 725 

Keller J. F 696 725 

Kemp J. S 708 729 

" (R.) 708 729 

Kuhns B 1295 1321 

Keith H. M 714 731 

Kuhns B 738 766 

(R.) 738 766 

Kuhns B 739 766 

King S. L. and Ogden W 745 768 

King J 750 772 

Kuhns B 751 772 

Kuhns E 753 773 

Kuhns B. and Scholz C 755 774 

Kuhns E 755 774 

Kuhns E 758 775 

Kilburn W. and Harris F 780 861 

KraberA 791 865 

Kuhns B. and Haines M. J 797 866 

" " " " (R.) 797 866 

Keller J. F 827 875 

KeUerJ. F 828 875 

King J. and Shope L. T 834 877 

Kuhns B. and Scholz C 851 882 

Kuhns B., Scholz C. and Kuhns 

D. Y 854 883 

Ketchum C 892 954 

KoelierH and Uecke W 896 955 

Klinglesmith J. F 897 955 

Kent A. C 900 9.56 

Kent A. C 903 957 

KimbaU E. W 912 959 

Kellogg C. A 918 960 

Kilhn R. P 926 962 

Kellogg C. A 9.30 963 

Keeler I. A 934 964 

Koeller H. and Uecke W 936 965 

KenipW. C 942 966 

Kent A. C 949 968 

Kendall F. B 980 992 

Kirkwood T. B 986 994 

Kendall F.B 986 994 

Kimball S. P 1302 1323 

KrehbrilJ 1006 1031 

Kent H. J 1006 1032 

" (R) 1006 1032 

Kent H.J 1009 1032 

Kersey G. W. and J. J 1011 10-33 

Knowlton G 1015 10-34 

Kavanaugh M. J. and Gregg M. 1025 1037 

Kanouse A. M 1026 1037 

Kelley W. E 1060 1072 

Xilburn W 1080 1225 

Keiper D. B. and Fox A. C 1104 12-30 

Klaus A 1113 1232 

Kenedy W. G 1128 1236 

King G 1129 1237 

Keller S 1131 1238 

Kidd I.J 1150 1244 

KiracofeJ. M 1163 1249 

KlingP 1167 1250 

Kuntz P 1169 1251 

Knetzer J. A 1174 1252 

Kefauver J. P 1203 1260 

Kerschner D 1208 1262 



Lincoln J 9 136 

LawrensonP 9 136 

Luce CO 10 136 

LeeJ. H 24 139 

Lawyer W.S 28 140 

Leigh G 39 144 

Lyle J 44 146 

Long J. P 47 147 

Long J. P 68 154 

Lowth M. F. and Howe T. J. . . . 78 157 

Linderman J. L 79 158 

Lewis J. S 87 160 

Lowth M. F. and Howe T. J . . . . 87 160 

Logan C. H. and F 100 164 

Long J. P 108 167 

' Leach E. E 109 167 



Drawings. 


J- ext. 




122 


171 




197 




T OTTT A TT 


1273 


1-314 




1275 


1315 




220 






222 


459 




225 


460 




233 


462 




239 


46-3 




246 


^too 


Lansmg H. B. and Grenell H. 








262 


470 


T ^PP^l T 


267 






282 


'it ( 




291 


480 


T /i .-vll AT 


295 


482 




299 


483 


T i/lrl/:>n TvT OT1/-1 Tvr 


.307 


486 




312 


487 


Lawrence E. B. and Quick C . . 


318 


490 




346 


498 




347 






352 


500 




369 


ouo 




373 


OUO 




379 


.508 


T n !-» "NT 


384 


509 




386 


509 


T oifr*!-! T 




524 


Lancaster E. H. and Shull T. . . 


437 


526 




438 


527 


Leimbach J. and Wilson G. H. 


1278 


1-315 


Lindsay T. J., D. A., and Miner 






w f 


12oo 






ooo 


596 




539 


597 




560 


fin?! 

DUO 




573 


607 


Legg J. B 


575 


607' 




587 


fiii 
oil 




587 


611 


Lighter S. K. and Harding T. . . 


636 


668 


i-iignter fe. is.., Jriaramg i. 








637 


668 




643 


670 


Linnell H. H. and Parker L 


643 


670 


Lewis J. H 


645 


0* 1 




1293 


iQ9n 




650 


D(/i 




658 


675 


Luddington H. andLupton S.R. 


683 


liX 


T r\n rtV. T XJ 


685 


C01 
( -41 




687 


722 


T TXT TT „ V. ^ T O 


690 






707 




T ^-ITT-Z^l I T T> 


1295 


1321 




719 


732 




752 


1 1 o 




795 


866 


" (R.) 


795 


866 




806 


86S 




810 


QRQ 

ooy 


(R.). 


810 






817 


fi71 




830 


a7ft 
f5( 0 


Lowth M. F. and Howe T. J . . . 


835 


C77 

oil 




835 


877 




840 


S7Q 


T ^-pp^l T 


846 


Qai 




846 


881 


T ^„ ™ T TXT 


1302 


1323 




919 


960 




922 


961 




922 


961 




923 


QRi 

yoi 




923 


yoi 


Large A. T 


925 


962 




927 






928 


963 




936 


965 


Lage H 


936 


QRK 

yoo 




943 


yoD 




946 


QR7 

yo* 


Luce C. 0 


951 


969 


Lewis N. A 


977 


992 


10] 9 


10-35 


Lyon E. L 


1020 


1035 


Lee J 


1021 


10-36 


Laude J 


1060 


1072 


Lewis T. J. and G F 


1078 


1224 


Lewis T. J. and G. F 


1078 


1224 


Lee J 


1099 


1229 


Lippincott O 


1100 


1230 


Lancaster L. S 


1112 


1232 


Lanum R. B 


1126 


1236 


Loos F 


1127 


1236 


Lineback W. H 


1134 


1238 


Luse D. and D. F 


1134 


1238 


" (R.) 1134 


1238 


" (R.) 1134 


1239 


Lane J. N 


1135 


1239 


Lowrey J. T., Case J. A. and 






Chew R 


1146 


1243 


Locke H. C 


1147 


1243 


LedUe W. and Gray G. L 


1151 


1244 


Leach D. P 


1155 


1245 




1159 


1247 



XV 



Drawings. Text. ] 

Moore L 780 861 ; 

Locke H. C (K.) 1159 1247 | 

Leach D. P 1159 1^7 1 

Lucas S. D 1169 1250 

Lewis G. W 1172 1251 

Little A 1178 1253 | 

Lawrence L. L. and Thomas G.S. 1194 1258 ; 

Ludlow J. B 1195 1258 ! 

Lee J. H 1203 1260 ' 

LovdS. P 1205 1261 

Lvtch J 1214 1264 

LytchJ 1222 1266 



3Ioore H 7 135 

Morgan E 8 135 

Miller A. C 10 136 

Miller A. C • 12 136 

McMillen G. M. L 17 137 

McCormick J. B. and Baker 

W. R 19 138 

Morse A. W 20 138 ' 

McElroy A. and R. B 26 140 

McEIroy A. and Kimble J. H. . 28 141 

Mar W .30 141 

Moh-ison J 30 141 

:.imer C. E 38 144 

31asehkaA 41 14.5 

3IcSherry D. E 45 147 

Matteson H. S 64 153 

Mahurin S 72 156 

MoodL 73 156 

McSherryD. E 74 156 

McConaughey T. B 77 157 

Manny F.H 78 157 

MarinusT. J 79 158 

MomanyO. F 82 158 

MottJ. T 93 162 

Masters S. 0 95 162 

Mast P. P. and Gardiner CO. 97 163 

Miller S B 99 163 

Morse B 100 164 

Mc Adams R 102 165 

Moore H 103 165 

Morgan E.M. 104 165 

Monroe N. A 106 166 

Monroe H. H 112 168 

Morgan E Ill 169 

Moore L.. 116 169 

(R.) 116 169 

Mcintosh C 120 170 

MitcheU "VY. H. and J. F 121 171 

Matlock J. N 121 171 

Manny A. M 186 207 

McGregor J 190 208 

31aclayC. B 192 209 

McVic'kerM. E 194 210 

McConoughey H. N 202 214 

3Ioos J. P 1273 1314 

Mott miller G 215 257 

MarshaU E 218 45S 

3IcCormickE 219 459 

MarkiUie T. R 220 459 

McGafEey I. W 223 460 

Markham D. and A. S 224 460 

MosierP.C 226 460 

Morehouse W 229 461 

MitcheU J. G 235 463 

Melendy O. H 236 463 

MitcheU M 23S 463 

McKenneyE 238 463 

3Iasten J. W 244 465 

Moore J. C 244 465 

Mitchell M 245 465 

3IillsT.S 246 465 

Morris L 246 465 

McLaughlin J 249 466 

Mills J. R 249 466 

Markham A. S. and D 252 466 

Mowry S. and Deppen E 252 467 

Mills T. S 256 468 

31yers C. K. and Cohenour J. . 256 468 

McGaffey L 260 469 

Moore J. C 260 469 

McGlewP 262 470 

3Iarkham A. S 266 471 

Mills P 266 472 

Merwin A. and Hobart C. H. . . 267 472 

Murphy .J. Y. D 269 473 

McCorkell R 272 474 

Miller J 284 478 

McGaffey LW 2S5 478 

McCune O. C 236 479 

Myers C. C 288 479 

ManloveJ.L 301 484 

Moran R. W 305 485 

Moore J 307 486 

Moore W.H 307 4S6 

McLucas W 312 488 

Mason J. S 315 489 

Moore Q. R., P. and Patrick 

E. L 318 490 

Maisonneuve N 326 492 

Mmer J. B .327 493 

McLucas W .330 494 



Drawings. Text. 

Mickley S. and Leathery S 332 494 

Misenheimer A. J 3U 495 

Magers J. W 342 498 

McClure J. A :M6 498 

Myers W. B 347 499 

3Iickley S 349 499 

3IeyersW. M 350 500 

Morrison W 3.59 .502 

Mathews R. H 361 .502 

Merry C. T. and Dunton M. A. . 362 503 

Moody N. B 364 503 

Meyers E. J 367 504 

Morton J. and Spaulding J. P. . 368 .505 

MillarG. G. J 374 506 

Merry C. T. and Dunton M. A. . 375 507 

McElhiney J. T 379 508 

Martin A. C. . . . ; 379 508 

MuU W 382 509 

Martin A. C. and Ferguson R. . 386 510 

McCalebJ. L 390 510 

Millar G. G. J. and Todd E. J. . 393 512 

Montague R.P 394 512 

McClure J. A 397 513 

Moore H 401 514 

Mole J. G 408 517 

McYawD 410 517 

Martin J. H., Bunford T. and 

Ege S. S 415 519 

MoremenC. G 416 519 

MatlackJ. R 426 522 

3Iiller B. F 429 52:3 

3IcQuiniff H 429 52;3 

Meyerhoff H. W 432 525 

3Iack D 4:39 527 

3Iundel J. C 451 531 

3IcConoughey H. N 454 532 

3Ioore D. E 1278 1315 

3Iartischang M 1284 1317 

Miner L. and Felts N 534 596 

Miller S 535 596 

MorrelA. H 536 596 

31cDonald A 539 597 

3IorrellZ. X 540 597 

3IurphT W. G 540 597 

3IcClenahan C. W 544 598 

3Ivers LD. and WeUman 3I.D. 546 598 

3rcGaffeTl. W 548 599 

3Ioran F. E 550 600 

3Ierrymon J. 31. and Dunn W. 31. 550 600 

3IcAdooJ. A 574 607 

3Ierrymon J. 31. and Dunn W. 

31 582 609 

3IitcheU H 583 609 

3Iusgrave J 583 609 

3Iarkham D. and A. S. and El- 

dred D 584 610 

3Iarkham D. and A. S. and El- 

dred D 585 610 

3Iinear S. C 593 613 

3IcSheriyD. E 617 662 

31organ E. 31 1291 1319 

3Iurphy G. 31 635 668 

3IcSlierryD. E 637 669 

3IcSherryD. E 641 670 

3IcSherryD. E 641 670 

31cSherryD. E 643 670 

3Iills S 649 672 

3Ioore Wm. H., Jr 656 675 

3IcSherryD.E. andLandis J.H. 6.59 676 

3Iarshall E 683 721 

3Iay 3V. H. and Coontz C. AY. . . 6S5 721 

3Iorton J. A 698 726 

3IachenJ. P 69S 726 

3IachenJ.P 699 726 

3IcDonaldT. A 706 728 

3Iiller A. B. and Ludwig R. P. . 709 729 

3Ioltrip J. C 710 730 

3Iorton S. S 1295 1321 

3IoderF. C 713 730 

3IcKay A. W 714 731 

3IekenneyA 1296 1321 

3IorrelZ. X 716 731 

3Ieacham G. A 718 732 

3IeachamG. A 718 732 

3Ioore H 733 763 

3Ioore H 73:3 763 

3IcSherryD. E 735 765 

3IcSherrv D. E 7:39 766 

3IcSherrVD. E 743 76S 

3Iannr F. H 744 76S 

31cSherryD. E 617 662 

3Iast P. P. and Gardiner CO.. 747 7ti9 

Morrison R. H. D 748 770 

3Iarlay J. A. and Weusthoff W. 749 771 I 

3Jast P. P 749 771 ! 

3IeadE. D..... 752 773 

3Iorgan E 752 ,.3 

3Iartin A. J 753 773 

3Ic3Iillen G. 31. L 7.54 774 

3Iead E. D 7.54 774 

3Ic31illen G. M. L 7.55 774 

3IillerW. D 75S 776 

3IartinA. J 759 776 

3Iartin A. J 759 777 

3Iartin A. J 761 778 

Martin A. J 762 778 

3Iast P. P. and Gardiner CO.. 129S 1322 



Drawings. Text. 

3Ioore L (R.) 780 861 

" .' (R.) 780 861 

" (R.) 781 661 

3Iiller J. C 781 862 

3Iyers E 78:3 862 

3Iumma J 784 862 

aiooreL 787 863 

" (R.) 787 863 

(R.) 787 863 

3IummaJ 794 865 

Myers L. B. and H. A 798 866 

3IoehlmannF 798 866 

3Iumma J 799 866 

3IcCammon J 800 867 

3Ie.ssenger C 803 868 

3Iowry S 805 S68 

JIaize J 805 868 

3Ierrill A. N 805 868 

3Iarkham G. B 806 863 

3Iansfield M. H 808 869 

Marsh J. S 811 870 

3Iyers H. A. and L. B 812 870 

3Iyers H. B. and G. A 818 872 

3riUer C E 818 872 

3Iills T. S 819 872 

JlillerJ 82:3 873 

3IcDonald J 826 874 

31ills T. S 831 876 

Millner G. 3Y 842 880 

3Iarkham S 843 880 

3Iinor D. X 843 881 

31cClintock W. A 848 882 

3IeadE. D 858 885 

3Iast P. P. and Gardiner C O. 1299 1322 

3Ialone S 904 957 

" (R.) 904 957 

Jlorse E 905 9.57 

3IartrattC.- 909 958 

3IcConaughey T. B 914 959 

31orrisJ 918 960 

McKanna D 920 961 

3IcCouaughey T. B 923 961 

3IaxellH 924 962 

3Ioms J. H. and Han-ison T. B. 9:30 963 

3Ioore A 9:32 964 

McCoUumP ; 9:35 964 

3IcGinnisJ 9:38 965 

3IcCormick 3Y. H 941 966 

3Ioore G. TT. and Argerbright 

W. 31 946 967 

3IcCollum P 950 968 

3Iacomber J. T 952 969 

3IcQuaid P 972 991 

3IorrisC 973 991 

3IcKinley AY. R 975 991 

3IartinG.Y'., ParrishY'. G. and 

Petrie J. A 980 993 

3Ioore A. G 984 993 

3Iangett J. B 988 995 

3Ieggmson R 989 995 

3Iyers D. C 997 1029 

3IcY-horter F. S 1002 1030 

3IewbornL. J 1008 1032 

3Iorgan C 1010 10:3:3 

3Ioore J 1010 10:33 

3Iarcus T 1012 10:3:3 

31111 s J C 1015 10:34 

3Ioore E 1018 10:35 

3Ic3IiUan J. B 1020 10:36 

3IcCormick \Y. H 1024 10:37 

3Iatthews J 1025 1037 

3Ic31iUian 31 1046 1069 

3IcLendon W. 31 1048 1069 

3IcClure J. K 1049 1069 

Metcalf E. H 10.53 1070 

3Iontfort R 1058 1072 

Mekennev A 1058 1072 

3IcBonn C. E 1305 1324^ 

3Iason Y'. D 1061 1073 

3Iasou AY. D 1062 1073 

3Ii:ton J 1065 1074 

3Ierchant X. R 1076 1224 

31erchant X. R. and O. G 1077 1224 

31illerE. L 1079 1225 

3Iacfarlane I. G 1089 1227 

" (A. L) iaS9 1227 

3IcGaffeTLAY 1091 1228 

3IinnissT. S 1091 1228 

31iller J 1096 1228 

3IcKown J 110:3 vm 

31aliaffv AY. A 1105 12:30 

3IarshallF M IIO6 12:31 

3IcKowuJ 1109 1231 

31orrison AY 1112 12:32 

•• 1112 -1232 

3Iaurer A : 1113 12:32 

3Ioran CP 1114 123:3 

31eCuue O. C 1114 12:33 

3Iercer J. T 1114 1233 

3IoverD 1117 1-3:33 

3Iiller A 1119 12:34 

3Iurphv J. Y. D 112:3 1235 

3Iackerlev 31. M 1124 1235 

3IapleY':H 1125 12:35 

3IcCune O. C 1127 12:36 

MaxwellJ. 31 1128 12:36 

McGaffey L AY 1129 12:37 



XVI 



Drawings. Text. 



McGrew J. G 1137 1240 

Mitchell H. S. and Search C. . . 1142 1241 

MozierW.R 1144 1242 

McIsaacP 1145 1242 

McLucas W 1146 1243 

Marriott F. W 1149 1244 

MendenhallN 1152 1245 

Morgan D.B 1154 1245 

McGregor R. R 1154 1245 

Matthews E. G 1155 1^45 

Matthews E. G 1156 1246 

Moyers G. W 1157 1246 

McCuUoughD 1157 1246 

MeudenhallN 1161 124S 

McKellar D 1166 1250 

MendenhallN 1169 1251 

Marks R. and Behme A.C. , . . . . 1174 1252 

MeClellan E. B. and J. F 1177 1253 

Mendenhall N 1181 1253 

Matthews E. G 11S3 1254 

Matthews E. G 1188 1256 

MUler S. J. and Wright L 1191 1257 

" "....(R.) 1191 1257 

Mosher E 1191 1257 

MiUerS. J 1193 1257 

Miller B. F. and Reeves W. J. . 1194 1257 

Matthews E. E 1196 125S 

Morgan E 1196 125S 

Morgan E 1201 1259 

Meeks N. H 1202 1260 

Moores W 1210 1262 

Matthews KG 1212 1263 

Martin W. E 1219 1265 

MontfortR 1221 1265 

Morgan J. E 1307 1325 

Myers D. C (E.) 

Moore H " 

Moore L " 

Moore L " 

Myers L. B. and H. A " 



N 





17 


137 




45 


147 




98 


163 


Nixon J. B 


101 


l&l 


Newton M 


187 


208 


Newton M 


198 


212 


Neil D B 


219 


459 


Nichols D 


241 


464 


Notestein A. S 


2i2 


464 


Norwood C 


277 


475 


Nicholls H. A 


349 


499 


Nevins W 


409 


517 


Newton ^. N 


414 


519 


Noyes E. P 


417 


519 


NullE. B 


425 


522 


Nicholson "W. J 


438 


527 


NeillJ 


1279 


1315 


Neal D. B 


538 


596 


NashR. C 


544 


598 


Nixon A. R 


558 


602 


Nicholls H 


561 


603 


Nicholes J. H 


563 


604 


Norwood R. F 


563 


604 


Nixon A. R 


565 


605 


Nale J. H 


567 


605 


Nixon C. H 


571 


60G 


Nix M. L., Stone J. M. and 








580 


608 


Nichols M 


580 


609 


Nauman W. H 


623 


665 


Nauman W. H 


1290 


1319 


Neal D. B 


649 


672 




655 


674 




659 


676 


Nelson T. F 


682 


720 


Naylor J. J 


694 


724 


NelUs E. J 


701 


726 




1294 


1320 




740 


767 


Nickels M. L 


715 


769 


Nauman W. H 


757 


775 


Nycum H 


793 


865 


Naylor F. H. and Ward A 


809 


869 


NeviU G. W 


811 


870 


Nevison T., Jr 


929 


963 




931 


963 


Nitkey J 


939 


965 


NoelM. P 


945 


967 


Nitkey J 


946 


967 


Nemmers M. P 


953 


969 




1012 


1033 


Nichols D 


1110 


1231 


New land A. M 


1164 


1249 


Newland A. M 


1169 


1250 


Noble L. D 


1177 


1252 


Noe A. J 


1180 


1253 


O 


Ogborn H. and Kendrick A. W. 


125 


172 


Orr S. Y 


177 


204 




184 


207 



Drawings. Text. 



OdeU L. J 188 208 

Olmsted J 269 473 

Olmsted J 273 474 

Osgood R. F 315 489 

Osborn H. C 350 500 

Ogden F 351 500 

Owen S. E 420 521 

Oberholtzer J, W. and Wilcox 

C, E 441 528 

Orr J. F 537 596 

Owen B 543 598 

Owen B 547 598 

Owen B 622 664 

Osborn G. W 646 671 

Olden L. M 834 877 

OrtonM.S 918 960 

Ogborn H. and Kendrick T. T. 944 967 

Olin J. P 974 991 

O ' Gorman P 983 993 

Onan J. B 1056 1071 

OldsC 1078 1225 

" " (A.I.) 1079 1225 

Owens B 1105 1230 

Osgood W. F 1126 1236 

" (R.) 1126 12;36 

OwenG 1187 1256 

O'Neal H. S 1202 1259 



P 

Pahner A 3 134 

Page D. O. and Clary J 15 137 

Penn W. P 25 139 

" CR.) 25 139 

PennW. P 25 139 

Penn W. P 32 141 

Pond J. F 82 142 

PondO. M 40 145 

Philipp A 42 146 

PennW.P 43 146 

PennW. P 43 146 

PondO.M 49 148 

Pitts J. B 53 149 

Prindle D. R 58 150 

Putnam A. W 58 150 

Pond O. M 67 154 

Phelps W. E 73 156 

Pond O. M 82 158 

Palmer H. D 86 160 

Price J.. Johnston B.. Truman 

I. J. and Hamilton R. M 95 162 

Powell E. R 106 166 

Pickett D.G 121 171 

Price T. J 123 171 

Paine S. W 125 172 

Pearce J 127 172 

" " (R.) 127 172 

Prentiss J. W 127 173 

Pollock W. G. and Sener J. W. . 128 173 

Phelps B 198 211 

Perkins S. W 1275 1314 

Prime B. L 225 460 

Pratt A. M 229 461 

Prindle D. R 235 463 

Price J 248 465 

PenistonA. M 258 469 

PomeroyW. R 259 469 

Parker A. G 261 470 

Peck Ezra 265 471 

Palmer J 280 476 

Putnam A 287 479 

Perin Ezra 287 479 

Parker T. H. and Kellison D. . . 301 484 

Paitridge G. F 315 489 

Philhps G. W. and Richardson 

B. C 322 491 

Paddington G 323 491 

Powers N. M 324 492 

Patton J. J 331 494 

PattonR. F 335 495 

Purdy W. S 336 495 

Parker J. B 339 496 

Piper J. M 346 498 

Paddington G 353 500 

Poe F. W.. Jr 355 501 

Pies Joseph 367 .505 

Pierson I)., Macv J. W. and 

Moore J. D ". 378 508 

Parmentier E 381 508 

Penington A.. Jr 385 509 

PageT.W.... 398 513 

" (R.) 398 .513 

Pennypacker H. E 403 515 

Post W. and Colbert M 403 515 

Petersen F 429 523 

PutmanJ 430 524 

Perry J. W 431 524 

Pope J. D 449 53] 

Patterson R. L 1288 1318 

Price W 543 597 

Piatt B. and N 546 598 

Price J 546 598 

Packham A .547 .598 

Pope J. A. and W. L. D 567 605 

PahneroJ. R 579 608 

Pattillo R. M 1289 1318 



Drawings. Text 






580 


609 


Pittman G. W 




589 


612 


Patric C. E 




620 


663 


Pursly G. A 




620 


663 






631 


667 


Palmer I. H 




634 


668 


Pati-ic C. E 




639 


669 


Patric C. E 




645 


671 


Pry or E. F 




646 


671 


Patric C. E 




647 


671 


Picquet B 




651 


672 


Pulse H 




654 


674 






654 


674 


Paddack H. and Hollar C 




655 


674 


Pulse H 




657 


675 


Peeler J 




686 
696 


721 


Painter W 




725 






697 


725 


Perry 0 




708 


729 


Palmer H. S 




711 


730 


Park A. R 




733 


763 


Patric C. E. and Bickf ord L. . . . 


738 


766 






740 


767 




■ (R.) 


740 


767 


Patric C. E 


747 


769 


Patric C. E 




747 


769 


Patric C. E 




750 


772 






750 


772 


Patric C. E 


758 


776 


Patric C. E 




759 


776 


Phillips E. and Dunbar T. G. . . 


760 


777 


Patric C. E 




1296 


1321 


Pennock M. and S 




779 


861 




.(R.) 


779 


861 




.(R.) 


779 


861 




781 


861 


Palmer A 




782 


862 


Pierson J 




785 


862 
863 


Pierson J 




786 


Pennock M. and S 




787 


863 


Pennock M. and S 




789 


864 


Pennock M. and S 




789 


864 


PhiUips D. H 




795 


866 


Pritz A 




801 


867 


Penn W. P 




805 


863 


Penn W. P 




807 


869 


Penn W. P 




809 


869 






815 


871 


Penn W. P., Geiss J. and Bro- 










821 


873 


Penn W. P., Geiss J. and 


Bro- 








(R..) 


821 


873 


Porter W. B 


821 


873 


PurcellN. H 




823 


873 


Putnam A 




824 


874 


Patton C. W 




826 


874 


Penn W. P 




826 


874 




.(R.) 


826 


875 


Patric C. E 


831 


876 




(R.) 


&31 


876 


Piatt D. B 


833 


877 


Patton C. W 




834 


877 


Patric C. E 




835 


878 




.(R.) 


835 


878 


Piatt D. B 


841 


879 


Patric C. E. and Bogle J. S 




849 


882 


Renin C 




1301 


1323 


Pease J. A 




887 


953 


Porter H. G 




899 


956 


Phelps A. 31. and Dyer F , 




903 


957 


Preston F. B 




915 


959 


Pelham W. S 




932 


964 


Peek G. H 




935 


964 






949 


968 


Palmer N. A 




953 


969 


Potts W. W 




971 


991 


Plumb J 




972 


991 


Phelps W. E 




975 


991 


Phillins S 




983 


993 


Preston J. and Tennis C. W 


987 


994 


Peflev S. J 




990 


995 


Pelletreau J. W 




1001 


1030 


Peterson C. J. C 




1005 


1031 


Phelps J. R 




1008 


1032 


Payne A. E 




1016 


1034 


Perkins S. M 




1018 


1035 


Pepper W. T 




1019 


1035 


Porter B 




1025 


1037 


Parsons J. M 




1025 


1037 


Price W 




1054 


1071 


Paterson G 




1054 


1071 


Pratt L 




1080 


1225 






1081 


1225 


Partridge B. F 




1082 


1225 


Perrin H. and Rudduck W 




1087 


1226 


Phillips G 




1087 


1227 


Plummer F. and Rollins G. B. . 


1092 


1228 


Plummer F 




1092 


1228 


Phelps L. B 




1101 


1230 


Parker E 




1102 


1230 
1232 


Platter P 




1111 


Peel L. G 




1111 


1232 


Paxson J. J 




1115 


1233 


Peeler Jas 




1115 


1233 


Pitts W. C 




1117 


1233 






1122 


1123 


Penn W. P 




1235 


1335 



xvii 



Drawings. Text, i 



Prentice S. M 1130 r,'3r I 

Price T. D 1136 r240 | 

Perkins J. B. and Colburn A. . . 1150 1244 

Pease H. X 1167 1250 

Preston J. A 1176 12.52 

Perrv A. G IISO 12.53 

Pres-Iv T IISS 1256 ' 

Potter E.M 1194 1257 i 

PirkleW. J 1203 1260 \ 

Pennal W. H 1206 1261 

Powers A. P 1310 1325 

Perrault L. A 1220 1265 i 

Pierce W. C 1222 1266 I 

Preston F. B (E.) 

PennockM. and S (E.) 

Q, 

Quarton W. B 30 141 

Quick H.B 84 159 

Quincy E. W 194 210 

Quincy E. W 202 213 

R 

RiceL 1 134 

Reynolds 1 4 134 

Risher T. A . . 9 136 

Randall S. G 13 136 

Risher T. A 16 137 

Risher T. A 16 137 

Richardson G. W 21 138 

Randall S. G 23 139 

" ...(R.) 23 139 

Russell E 27 140 

RuppM.B 27 140 

RoweU J. S. and Lowth M. F . . 37 144 

" (R.) 37 144 

RossW 42 145 

Race G 52 145 

Ritson E 62 152 

RandaUB 63 153 

RoweU J. S. and 1 70 155 

RankG 74 156 

RexfordI 74 1.56 

ReisterG. H 83 159 

Routt A. P 84 159 

Robeson R. I. and Nash W 92 16i 

Randalls. G 98 163 

•' (R.) 98 163 

Reynolds S.F 112 168 

Ring A 115 169 

Root A. R 116 169 

Ring A 117 169 

Root A. R 117 169 

Rogers J. R 118 170 

" (R.) 118 170 

Rogers J. R 119 170 

Rowe A.. Mitchell W. H. and 

Hanimill E. B 120 171 

Rohr G 127 173 

RafEenspager A. and Gochnauer 

D. G. S 131 174 

Robbins M 175 203 

(R.) 175 203 

RoarkA 186 207 

Rothchild J 191 209 

Rogers G. W 1272 1313 

Rider G.L 1273 1314 

Rockwell D.S 215 457 

Rhodes D.B 216 4.57 

Redick W 216 4.57 

Russell E ,224 460 

Robinson L 22S 461 

Rogers T. B 2-33 463 

Ropp C 239 463 

Root A. R 242 464 

Rankin J. H 251 466 

Ritchev P 255 467 

Ruth H 259 469 

Rvder J. B 264 471 

Rider J. J 266 471 

Rich TT. E 284 47S 

Raines J. B 296 482 

Rodes H 300 4S4 

Rutt M. M. and Baer A. B 303 485 

Ravhill W 306 4S6 

Randall B 303 436 

Rubbles C 310 437 

Reeder S. B 316 439 

RandaU J. R 321 491 

Rogers P 324 492 

Runstetler A 325 492 

Robbins R. and A. S .323 493 

Rader J 331 494 

Ricketts J. W 333 496 

Ruth C. B 3.39 496 ' 

Roberts H. K. andG. E 340 497 

Randall J. R 355 501 

Runstetler A 361 503 

Ramey F. A. and Cross R. R. . 364 503 

Roerig L 333 510 

Risch C. F. L .339 510 

RentchlerH. and Morgan E.M. 405 515 

Reams J. V 413 513 

Risley R. F 413 513 ! 

Rowland L. B 423 522 ■ 



Drawings. Text, i 



Roe J. R 425 .522 i 

Robinson H. J 431 524 i 

Rydbeek S 443 .529 | 

Rosenkranz J 444 52!) i 

Runstetler A. and M 454 ! 

Runstetler A. and M 12^5 V-'a: ■ 

Reicherts J. J. and Tipton D. . 12^S 1318 

Ross J .53S 596 

Russell J. L 54K .599 

Kichard-on 0 5.52 600 

Runstetler A. and Windeck A. 553 601 

Riggsbee J 560 603 

Ross J. E 562 603 

Ridler H. A 566 605 

Ridley H. A 569 605 

Rhodes W. E :. 569 605 

Reed D. W .579 608 

Randol M. C .594 613 

RentchlerD 619 663 

Rohr G 625 665 

Rich 31 627 666 

Rohr D. E 648 672 

Rude J. R 654 674 

Rude J. R 656 674 

Riter J. L 656 675 

Rude J. R.. S. B. and G. W.... 6.56 675 

Riter J. L 658 675 

Riter J. L... 659 676 

Reid D 632 720 

Rodes H 693 724 

Reames I. M 712 730 

Relvea G. U 711 731 

Rea J. H. B 1296 1.321 

Roe G. B 719 732 

Regan B 735 765 

(R.) 735 765 

Regan B 735 765 

RowellJ. S 743 768 

Riter J. L 743 76S 

Run van A 761 773 

RunyanA 1299 1322 

Ross J. P 783 362 

Ross J. P 738 864 

Ross J. P 790 865 

Robb J 791 365 

Redick W 795 366 

Richmond T.R 801 867 

RootM. S 802 867 

Root 31 S 806 863 

Ritson E 807 863 

Richmond T.R 813 870 

Rate E. F 817 871 

RavT. L 820 872 

RiceW 821 873 

Rickel 31. S. and J. S 826 874 

Rutenfranz A 835 873 

RundquistC 8.36 878 

Rand C. R 841 830 

Remv B. 3V. and N. T 842 830 

Randolph P. F 889 953 

Randolph P. F 889 953 

Richards L. H 900 956 

Robinson G. W 901 9.56 

Randall S. G. and Jones J. H.. 906 958 

Randalls. G 907 958 

Randall S. G 908 958 

Randalls. G 909 958 

Reed H. and Pennewell W. P. . 921 961 

Reeds J. 31 924 961 

Robertson B. F 926 962 

Russell 3IcC. and Burdick A. G. 927 962 

Ruf L 937 965 

Root 31. C 940 965 

Rogers E 940 966 

Riebe J 942 966 

Remolds J. R 948 968 

Roberts F. H 951 969 

Riggs W. S 971 991 

Roberts J 977 992 

RutledgeW. H 982 993 

Rynerson J. H 983 993 

Rider W.H 985 994 

RockT\'eU T. B. and R. N 997 1029 

Rand J 999 1030 

Ray G 1003 1031 

Robb J. S. and Allison S. P. . . . 1005 1031 

RandelA 1010 1033 

Rittenhouse T. L, and Le-n-is 

J. V 1027 10.33 

Randall C 1039 1067 

" (R.) 1039 1067 

Rose C. A 1043 1068 

Richmond C 1044 1068 

Ramsey B. A 1051 1070 

Rafter J 1052 1070 

Richards A 1053 1070 

Remsen B. and Russell J. E. S . . 1055 1071 

Reynolds J. A 1063 1073 

Robbins A. H. and L., Jr 1075 1224 ' 

Rider J ; 1079 1225 i 

Raines P 1091 122^ 

Richardson S 1097 1229 

RobbinsonJ 1093 1229 

Russell T 1100 1229 

Rose J. H 110-t 1230 

Robinson J 1115 1233 I 

Rogei-s A. J 1117 12-34 I 



Drawings. Text. 



Richards J. W 1123 12-37 

Reynolds E. D. and O. B 1132 1238 

RickelJ. S 11.30 1239 

Ruppart D Iia3 124^) 

Reamy L. M 11.38 1240 

Rickel J. S 11.39 1240 

Routt A. P 1140 1241 

Ryder A. V 1144 1^2 

Reynolds E. D. and O. B 1145 1-^42 

Rockwood J. A 1161 1243 

Ramsey B. A 1167 12.50 

Rhodes L. 31 1173 1251 

Ryan T 1173 12.53 

Rice J 1181 1253 

Rohmer A 11H4 1255 

Rogers Z 1190 12.56 

Reynolds W. C 1193 1257 

Rude J. R., S. B. and G. W.... 1198 12.59 

Rhodes L. 31 1199 12.59 

RealJ 1210 1263 

Rape W. 31 1-308 1.325 

Reynolds E. D. and O. B 1.309 1325 

Ruhlmann E 1311 1-326 

Rogers T.J 1217 1264 

Redhead J 1218 1265 



S 

Seymour P 2 134 

" (R.) 2 1:34 

Sage 31. and S. S 3 134 

Satterlee31 4 1-34 

StockstiU S. L. and Hiunes P. H. 6 135 

Selby J 7 135 

" " (R.) 7 1.35 

Steyens E. 31., Crosby J. B. and 

Parson J. TV 7 135 

" (R.) 7 1-35 

Stimson E 10 136 

Squire ^Y. C 13 1-37 

Sloan H 23 1-39 

Smith J 25 1-39 

(R.) 25 1.39 

ScofieldS. C 25 1-39 

Settle C. T 30 141 

Stafford I. A 31 141 

Stoner H. K 31 141 

Seymour P 34 142 

Shannon J .36 143 

StellerC. E .38 144 

ScofieldS. C 40 145 

ScoTil J 40 145 

ScoyilJ 44 146 

StouderD 45 146 

StebbinsJ. 31 46 147 

ScofieldS. C 55 149 

Schmitt P. & P. J 57 150 

Scoyille E. U 57 151 

Shearer B. A 63 152 

Smith 31. D 70 155 

Sternberg A 75 157 

Smith 31. D 78 157 

Swank H. R 79 157 

Stone 0 82 158 

Schopp A 85 160 

Stroud W.D 89 160 

St. JohnG. B 89 161 

Stroud. W.D 94 162 

Strowbridge J. W 98 163 

Stroud G. F 99 1&4 

Smith J. W 101 164 

Scott W 109 167 

Steele A. P 113 168 

Stanbro S 116 169 

Simmons A 116 169 

Sackett 31 122 171 

Story C.L 124 172 

Smiley F.J 130 173 

Sheplar S. H. and Conklin W. G. 131 174 

Scofield B 132 174 

Springer H 132 174 

Scarborough J. R 133 174 

Stoddard V. D 176 2a3 

Scofield L 173 205 

Smith3V. T. F 131 206 

Sheer J 132 206 

SidersF. 31 134 207 

Stevens 31. J 135 207 

Scott H.R 193 209 

Smith J. D 201 213 

Seaman J. F 221 459 

Smith F.J 223 459 

SchnepfC 223 460 

Smith J. D 231 461 

Simmons 31 236 463 

Short T 236 463 

Seaman A 243 464 

Stover P 245 465 

Smith J. L 247 465 

Straight L. F 250 466 

Savage W. G 250 466 

Secor J. V. H 253 467 

Stone J. and Archibald J. T. .. 255 467 

Stiles A. C 257 463 

SaterJ. L 259 469 

ShockleyU. H 263 471 



xviii 



SoreyJ. H. 
Smith J. L. , 
Selby J 



Drawings. 

264 

265 

271 
271 
274 
277 
278 



(R.) 



Smith J. N 

Saviers M. and Ayres W. N 

Seible J 

Sinnhold P 2S1 

Swartz S. M 286 

Smith J. D 239 

Smith E F 292 

Smith F. F. and Thurston A. . . 293 

SelsorJ. P 297 

Shepherd W. H 301 

Sampson J. M 302 

Snodgrass M. R 305 

Sampson O 310 

Smith T. H 314 

Selby J 316 

Sweeney S. L 316 

Shackelford M 321 

Smith H 322 

SwitzerW. C 323 

Slosson E. and E. C 325 

Shafer H. C 327 

Stoner J. M 328 

Selby J 329 

Stirk \V 342 

Starnes P. S 342 

Swagart N 351 

Smith H. N 354 

Scofield L 359 

Sager Wilham J 360 

Scofield L 362 



Text. 
471 
471 
473 
473 
474 
476 
476 
477 
479 
480 
481 
481 
483 
484 
485 
486 
487 



Stark A. H. and Mitchell J. C. . 

-Stevens S 

Scofield Levi 

,Selby J 

" " (R.) 

Selby W. G. and Bowman J 

Stone C. S. 



365 



369 
370 
373 



Smith J. D 378 



Stark A. H. 

Sims Z. B 

Starrett G. W 

Smith A. N 

Smith A. F 

Statz J 

Springsteen A 

Starrett J. and Keal W. 
Simpson J. W. 



. . 380 

.. 381 

. . 383 

. . 384 

. . 384 

.. 385 

.. 386 

.. 390 

. . 392 

Smith G. B 394 



Selby J. 

Scofield L 

St oil J 

Starnes P. S . . . 
Southard A. M. 



395 
403 
404 
406 
408 



.(R.) 



Scofield L 411 

Siders G. A 412 

Sapp J. R., Clay H. and 

Frost W 417 

Smith J. D 418 

Snyder H.J 423 

Southard A. M 425 

Sparks T 426 

Stokesbary J. G. and J. H 428 

Skree M. 6 430 

Silsbee F., N. and P 432 

Shellabarger F. W 433 

Steel W. M 437 

Scofield L 439 

Stokes F. U 440 

Skinner M. T 446 

Seamans O. B., Bryant V. A. 

and Devling H 450 

Swisher L.V 451 

Senter W.F 451 

Still P. B 453 

StecklerH., Jr 455 

Sarlls R. and Kelman A 456 

Sammons T. A 1283 

Smith P. M. and Colher T. T. . . 541 

Sweeny S. P 542 

Suddith W. A. and J. F 544 

Spencer B 545 

Sherwood N. B 547 

Sherwood N. B 547 

Stewart U. T 551 

Sherwood N. B 553 

Smith B 554 

Sprague A. V. M. and Osgood 

R. F 555 

Shearer J. and Armstrong M. B. 555 

Sykes E. L 558 

Smith B 558 

Shearer J 560 

Sloan F 561 

Sorey J. H : 565 

Snow T 566 

Sandehn N. F 566 

Sutton L. B 570 

Slocumb J. L 570 

Sevmour P .571 

Steckler H.. Jr 575 

SimmsA. H 576 

Steckler H., Jr 578 



489 
491 
491 
491 
492 
492 
493 
493 
497 
497 
500 
501 
502 
502 
503 
504 
504 
504 
505 
505 
505 
506 
508 
508 
508 
509 
509 
509 
509 
509 
511 
511 
512 
512 
515 
515 
516 
517 
517 
518 
518 

519 

520 
522 
522 
522 
523 
524 
525 
525 
526 
527 
527 
530 

531 
531 
531 
532 
533 
533 
1317 
597 
597 
598 
598 
599 
599 
600 
601 
601 

601 
601 
602 
602 
603 
603 
605 
605 
605 
606 
606 
606 
607 
607 
60S 



Drawings. 

Shetter S 582 

Shaw J. M 583 

Smith L 583 

Stephenson C. and G 584 



Schmitt P. J. and P 614 

Schmidt P. J. and P 615 

Schmidt P. J. and P 615 

Scholz C. F 624 

Smith J. M. and Thomas H. 

W. C 856 

Smith J. M. and Thomas H. 

W. C 1292 

Stimson E 625 

Sleight F 630 

Spangle r E 630 

Skaaraas O. N - 631 

Smith J 633 

Shreiner J. H 637 

Schmitt P. and P. J 638 

Shreiner J. H 638 

Shepherd H 638 

Slaughter D 641 

Shreiner J. H 642 

Sandusky LB 644 

Stoddard E.F 647 

Stoddard E. F 647 

Springer H 647 

SpringsteedR. H 648 

Stoner E 678 

Smith F. H 681 



Text. 
609 
609 
610 
610 
661 
661 
661 



Seymour P. 
Swift N. G. . 
Stevens J. H. 



.(R.) 



684 



688 
688 



Stevens J. H 

Sizer G. W. and Owen W. M. . . 697 

Swift N. G 699 

Sweet G 702 

Sensenig J 703 

Shepard L. W 706 

Sensenig J 707 

Stone 0 708 

Smith T. S. and Boyle C. C 710 

Stedman E. R 712 

Salvo C 712 

Sebring T. C 715 

Springer H 71'; 



Smallwood C. 

Sims J. G 

Shoemaker A. 

Silvester N 

Strayer J 



Sheldon R. B. 



•(R.) 
.(R.) 



■(R.) 



il7 

ri7 

718 
719 
734 
734 
734 
747 
747 

Strunk D 754 

Strunk D 759 

Smith H. W 780 

Stacy Edward 781 

Seymour P 783 

Sherman John W 784 

Sandoe A 786 

Signer J. and Shipton T. N. . . . 788 

Sanders Benj. D 791 

Street C 796 

Seymour P 796 

Stockstill S. L 804 

Simmons A 804 

Selby J 806 

Sutter J 807 

Smith A 808 

Smith J. D 814 



815 
818 
820 



Smith J , 

Smith B. F 

Short T 

Saxton W , 

Schmitt P. and P. J 

Shattuck J 828 

Stelle D. D 830 

" (R.) 830 

Shirley S 832 

Stringfellow J. H 836 

Smith T.H 839 

Stinde H. F.... 844 

SymmesJ. R 848 

Smith J. M. and Thomas H. W. 

C 

Smith J. M. and Thomas H. W 

C 

ShockleyU. H 

Stadler L 

Sterling W. G 

Smith J. L 

Smith O. W , 

Sawyer J 

Shores S. Z 

Sears E , 

Shepard W 1302 

Sanf ord G 904 

Stoddard 0 906 

StickneyA 907 

Sherman N. C. and Mason J 

Smith S. S 

Safford N 

Soggs H 

Seymour J. B 



860 



887 
888 
889 
894 
902 



917 
922 
924 
927 



1320 

665 
667 
667 
667 
668 



670 
670 
670 
671 
671 
671 
672 
680 
720 
721 
723 
722 
722 
723 
725 
726 
726 
727 
728 
72S 
729 



730 
731 
732 
732 
732 
732 
732 
763 
764 
764 
769 
769 
773 
776 
861 
862 
862 
862 
863 
864 
865 
866 
866 
868 
868 
868 
868 



871 
871 
872 
872 
872 
824 874 
875 
876 
876 
877 
878 
879 



882 



852 883 



884 
885 
885 
953 
953 
953 
953 
954 
956 
1323 
957 
958 
958 



961 
962 
962 



Drawings. Text. 

Stroud W. D 933 964 

Soule P 934 

Staples E. L 936 

Snyder W 937 

Smith A. D 938 

Stultz S. S 938 

SeelyD. B 939 

Staley A 943 

Stoll J. R 945 967 

Seelye W. E 948 968 

Shew J 950 968 

Sprague G 973 991 

Sawyer E 979 992 

Smith A. C 979 992 

Sheers D. J 980 993 

StarliperW. M 984 993 

Stanley W.E 984 993 

Senter W. F 985 994 

Spear C.W 986 994 

Stariiper W. M 987 994 

Sharp H. C. and W. T 989 995 

Spelman R 1303 1324 

Stowell B. T. and Marcellus A . . 997 1029 

Sale J. H 999 1030 

Smith W. C 999 1030 

Stoddard J. C 1002 1030 

Scudder J. P 10(>4 1031 

Sherwood N. B 1004 1031 

Svendsen C 1007 1032 

Spickler J. M 1009 1033 

Strong S. H • 1011 1033 

Spencer S. L 1013 1034 

Saunders B 1015 1034 

Sprague W 1017 1035 

Stinson W 1018 1035 

Stowell B. F 1021 1036 

Schroeder W. F 1022 1036 

Streeter A 1022 1036 

Study L 1024 1036 

Shepherd G. W 1026 1037 

Smith A. D 1028 1038 

Stewart J. A 1040 1067 

SingletarvG. B 1042 1067 

StegallJ.^L 1045 1068 

Sanders D. H. A 1045 1068 

Strait J. L 1047 1069 

Smith T.J 1047 1069 

SimontonJ. W 1047 1069 

Smith B 1048 1069 

Smith A. C 1050 1070 

Smith P. E 1052 1070 

Slaiter O. L 1055 1071 

Sappelt R 10.56 1071 

StroopJ 1060 1072 

Slander J 1062 1073 

SelsorJ. P 1063 1073 

Slander J 1063 1073 

Sater J. D. and Barnes T 1064 1073 

Seward M. and S. L 1077 1224 

Springstead R. H 1081 1225 

Snyder J. G. and Young J 1088 1227 

Snell B. M 1090 1227 

Smith H. R 1092 1228 

Snyder J. G 1092 1228 

ShiremanJ. H 1094 1228 

Smith J. D 1098 1229 

Stevens J. C 1102 1230 

Smith G. and Perry A. G 1103 1230 

Seaman J. F 1107 1231 

Smith D. M 1109 1231 

Snider J. S 1111 1232 

Stuart W.H 1112 1232 

Sloan H 1118 1234 

Smith C 1118 1234 

Shannon J 1119 1234 

Sims John 1124 1235 

Seward G. M. and S. H 1130 1237 

Shafer John 1132 1238 

Shawcross T. T 1136 1239 

Sterett J.F. and Reynolds CM. L 1144 1242 

Stark J 1144 1242 

Sanderson E. W. and Shattuck 

W. A 1149 1244 

Scott W 1153 1245 

Seibel E 1153 1245 

SabinsW. H 1153 1245 

Smith T. G 1155 1246 

Sprinkle M. M 1156 1246 

Shellabarger A 1157 1246 

Shellenbarger P 1158 1247 

Stark J 1158 1247 

SimsZ. B 1158 1247 

Stow S 1159 1247 

Stroud W. D 1163 1248 

Scott S. A 1164 1249 

Singleton J. J 1168 1250 

SchottJ 1171 1251 

Sargent C. R 1173 12.52 

Smith Yaniz T. G 1175 1252 

Sample J 1175 1252 

Stephenson M. W 1176 1252 

Schnapp M. and HoUis W. J. . . 1178 1253 

Svenson B. J 1179 1253 

Stubbs J. W 1182 1254 

Suggs I. T 1183 1254 

Savage J. W. and Doty F. M.. 1183 1255 
Sharp H. A 1184 1255 



xix 



Drawings. Text. 

.•SafferyW. J 1185 1255 

Stephens H. C. 1186 1255 

SipeL 1186 1255 

Schnapp M 1187 1255 

Smith S., Jr 1188 1256 

Smith L. B 1189 1256 

Sample J. R 1193 1257 

Stewart U. T 1195 1258 

Simpson J. W 1197 1258 

Sullivan H. P 1198 1258 

Stout S. T 1200 1259 

Spradley N. B., McKibbin J. 

andOrr C. A 1201 1259 

Scott S. M 1203 1260 

Schmidt J. L. G 1205 1261 

Shine J. A 1206 1261 

Sample J. R 1206 1261 

Sparks T 1207 1261 

Scofield L 1207 1261 

Striewig H 1208 1262 

Simmons J. P 1208 1262 

Shine J. A 1215 1264 

Swan T. B 1215 1264 

Sharp G. A 1309 1325 

Smith M. W. and Richey E. J. . 1311 1326 

Saunders I. J 1219 1365 

Seymour P (E.) 

Stevens E. M., Crosby J, B. and 
Parson J. W (E.) 



Tourtelott M. L. 

TeUerD. C 

Thomas J. H. & Mast P. P. . . . 

Todd M 

Tuttle W. W 

Tyler S. E 

Thomas J. H. and Mast P. P. . 

Tedford J 

Tilton F. W 

Thomson S 

Tilton F. W . 

Tilton F. W 

Taylor L. D 

Taveau A. L 

Titus G. A 

Taveau A. L 

Trowbridge J. T 

Talley J.W 

Turman I 

Town B 

Thompson J. G 

Thompson J.G. and Briggs F.M. 

Tistram J 

Thomson J. and Ramsey J 

" " (R.) 

u u 

Thomson J 

Thomas H. A 

Thomson J 

Thomson J 

Toan J. S 

Thompson S 

Taylor G 

Thompson A. G. and A. J 

Taylor R. and Sprague R 

Todd W. S 

Tremble H. M 

Thomas J. C 

Taft D. F 

Thrall E. and Rayment W. L. . 

Trimmer W. H 

Towberman A. and Keys J 

Tucker J. F 

Tomb B. F 

Thompson G 

TaftD. F 

Tallman R. S 

Trader J. and Collier S. R 

Templin T 

Terrell E. P. and Foos J 

Tyler T. W. and Baskin W. C . . 

Titus G. M 

Thomas R. S 

Tobias J. C 

Tunnard W. F 

Thompson S. W 

Towers I. A 

Tillery H. L 

Tuxbury C. H. and G. E 

Trout O. H 

Todd H 

Thirkittle G. M 

Trayser P 

Thomas J. H., Mast P. P. and 

Gardiner O. C 

Thomas J. H., Mast P. P. and 

Gardiner O. C (R.) 

Thomas J. H.. Mast P. P. and 

Gardiner O. C 

Thomas J. H. and Mast P. P. . . 
Thomas J. H. and Mast P. P. . . 
Thomas J. H. and Mast P. P. . . 

Thomas J. H 

Titus G. A 



23 


139 


29 


141 


35 


142 


37 


144 


40 


145 


43 


146 


51 


148 


52 


148 


59 


151 


65 


154 


68 


154 


68 


154 


70 


155 


81 


158 


84 


159 


90 


161 


91 


161 


105 


166 


107 


166 


1271 


1313 


122 


171 




172 


133 


174 




/i\JO 


175 


203 


ICR 
lit) 


203 


180 


205 


184 


207 


189 


208 


193 


210 


221 


459 


228 


461 


228 


461 


234 


462 


246 


465 


263 


471 


272 


474 


276 


475 


317 


489 


319 


490 




495 


337 


496 


344 


498 


345 


498 


370 


505 


380 


508 


393 


511 


415 


519 


416 


519 


441 


528 


456 


533 


1286 


1317 


534 


596 


551 


600 


556 


602 


557 


602 


562 


604 


562 


604 


572 


606 


574 


607 


581 


609 


590 


612 


594 


613 


615 


661 


615 


661 


616 


662 


616 


662 


617 


662 


618 


662 


619 


663 


628 


666 



Drawings. Text. 

Thomas J. H 628 666 

Turner D. C 629 666 

Thomas J. H. and Mast P. P. . . 634 668 

Thomas J. H. and Mast P. P. . . 635 668 

Thomas J. H. and Mast P. P. . . 640 670 

Thomas J. H 641 670 

Travis A. B 651 673 

Thomason H 651 673 

Thomas J. H. and Mast P. P. . . 652 673 

Thomason H 6.53 674 

Tyler L 686 721 

Thomas J. H. and Mast P. P. . . 689 723 

Thomas J. F 691 723 

Thomas J. H. and Mast P. P. . . 695 725 

Teague B 699 726 

Thornburg J. W 701 726 

Thomas J. F. and S. C 702 727 

Tomlinson N. 705 728 

Town J. W 707 728 

Thomas J. H 746 769 

Thomas J. H 746 769 

Townsend F 792 865 

Trevitt C. S 792 865 

Thomas J. H. and Mast P. P. . . 801 867 

"(R.) 801 867 

"(R.) 801 867 

Thomas J. H. and Mast P. P. . . 816 871 

Thomas T 819 872 

Titus G. A 820 872 

Thomson J 892 954 

Tyler S. E. and Tattershall R. . 895 954 

Tarbox L. B 933 964 

Talmage J. 0 937 965 

TalmageJ. 0 940 965 

Tracy J. D. and Piatt J. F 941 966 

TerrillJ. C 950 968 

Turner E. S 953 969 

Taylor J. K 953 969 

Tucker G. W 976 992 

Thomas J. B 979 992 

Throckmoton M. A 984 993 

Thompson J. W 1303 1323 

Taylor A. J 1005 1031 

True J. L 1013 1034 

True J. L 1014 1034 

True J. L 1016 1035 

Thiessen C. W 1024 1037 

Terry T 1028 1038 

Timmersman H 1028 1038 

TunstallR. B 1046 1069 

Thorne T. T. and G. T 1047 1069 

Trump J 1048 1069 

Townes W. B 1052 1070 

Turner W. S 1059 1072 

Thomason H r. . . 1095 1228 

Tilton D. L 1100 1229 

Turner A., Bess R. and Sloan H. 1104 1230 

Turner A 1105 1230 

TatlowT. H., Jr 1109 1231 

Turner J. B 1116 1233 

TannehillJ. F 1119 1234 

Taylor S. J 1141 1241 

Thornton M. L. and R. W 1141 1241 

Tunnard W.F 1158 1246 

Thrush E. A 1162 1248 

TraynhamW. L 1168 1250 

Turner C. J. and Wilkinson 

M. L 1173 1252 

Tufts A. W 1204 1260 

True J. A 1206 1261 

Tatlock G. and Newby S 1207 1262 

Turner W. A 1310 1325 



Underwood J. A 37 144 

Underwood J 250 466 

Upjohn H 271 474 

Underwood F 3.58 502 

Underwood F 375 506 

Utter M. L 588 611 

Underbill H. P 709 729 

Urmy Jesse 790 864 

Underwood F.J 851 882 

Udell C. G 913 959 

Upson A 1135 1239 



VealF 22 138 

Van Brunt G.W 33 142 

VanBmntG. W 35 143 

" (R.) 35 143 

" (R.) 35 143 

Vanstrum C. G. and Lindberg 

P. G 43 146 

VandusenM 80 1.58 

VreelandT 82 158 

Van Brunt W, A 85 159 

" (R.) 85 159 

Van Brunt D. C, G. W. and 

Barber H 85 159 

VreedlandT 93 162 

Van Brunt W. A 105 166 

Vannorman A 112 168 



Drawings. Text. 

Vail I. G 187 208 

Van Every C. C 216 4.57 

VeiTOiUionH 217 457 

Van Houten C 231 461 

Vandiver J. W 233 462 

Vail D.J 248 466 

Vandiver J. W 266 471 

Vernon W.E 343 498 

Vaughn G.B 352 500 

Valk J. M. E 368 505 

Vanneys S. and H 377 507 

Vivion D. R 440 527 

Van Brunt W. A. and Davis 

S. E 1292 1319 

Vale J. G 637 669 

Villard F 639 669 

Van Brunt W. A 742 768 

Van Brunt W. A 750 771 

" (R.) 7.50 771 

" (R.) 750 771 

Van Brunt W. A. and Davis S. 

E 760 777 

Van Brunt W. A. and Davis S. 

E 1297 1322 

VanDorenF 790 865 

Van Doren F 893 954 

Van Doren F 902 9.56 

VanVleckJ. P 925 962 

Van Doren F 931 963 

VanWieL 1005 1031 

VarnerR. M 1113 1232 

VanBoekelA. J 1133 1238 

Vaughn J 1145 1242 

VaughtG. J 1173 1252 

Vanis T. G. S 1175 1252 



Woodward J 2 134 

Wicks E 3 134 

Waterbury M 6 135 

Wells M.D 8 135 

WillardH 10 136 

Wells M. D 11 136 

Wooding E. D 12 136 

Weldon S. R 18 138 

Walton J 19 138 

Workman W 27 140 

" (R.) 27 140 

Workman W 37 144 

Watts T.W 42 145 

Warren G.W 46 147 

Woodruff L 48 147 

Wieland B 50 148 

Williams H 51 148 

WhitingJ. B. H 52 148 

Webster H.H 53 149 

Wiley W.W 53 149 

Waters Z.D 53 149 

Wilde D 54 149 

Whait W. and J 61 1.52 

Weitman A 64 1.53 

WilberD 66 154 

Walker A 71 155 

Woodard M 80 158 

Wright L. and Ewiug O. G 95 162 

Whait J. and W 96 162 

Weusthoff W. and Troup T. G. 97 163 

Watson C.H 97 163 

Witzigman E 100 164 

Williams G.R 101 164 

Workman W 103 165 

Warner J. F 104 165 

Williams E. M 108 167 

Williams J. S 1271 1313 

Wells M.D 113 169 

Wells M. D 115 169 

Wells M. D ■ 117 169 

Walker A 126 172 

Wilson C 129 173 

Weber J. R 130 174 

Wenell F. 0 1S7 208 

Wilcox E.M 198 212 

Woods E.. 215 457 

Wicks E 215 457 

Ward M 21S 458 

Wilt S. and Albaugh G. W . . . . 220 459 

Willard H 224 460 

AVardL. F 225 460 

WigginJ. H 227 461 

Wales A 230 461 

Whitman H 231 461 

WattG 2:34 462 

AVorth W. H. and Finlay L 240 4&4 

Weakley E. B 242 464 

Wilson T 247 465 

Warners. R 251 466 

WillevJ. C 253 467 

AVilsonW. W 259 469 

AVyeth H. M 265 471 

AVestbrook C. L 275 475 

AA^alkerE. M 283 477 

Wilkinson M 283 478 

Warfield D. R 285 478 

Wright L. R 289 479 

Walkinshaw J. C 290 4S0 



XX 



Drawings. Text. 

Windeck A. and Runstetler 290 480 

West J. E 294 481 

Wright R.B 294 481 

Worth A. R 295 482 

Wards. B 303 485 

Walhze S. H 304 485 

Wright R. B 308 486 

Weaver J., Jr 311 487 

Walker I. H 313 488 

Walker J. F 317 489 

Windeck A 319 490 

Ward S. B 320 490 

Wood G. H 327 492 

Whitehall N 333 494 

Wagner D. F 338 496 

White J. E 345 498 

Watt J. B. and J. C 348 499 

West L 348 499 

Wisdom C 352 500 

West W. F 354 501 

Whitmore J. M. and Arvin J. N. 356 501 

Wood J. W. and Moore G 356 501 

Windeck A 368 505 

Welter J. K 371 506 

Wilcox C. L 372 506 

Williams T.C 372 506 

Wallingford W. G 376 507 

Welter J. K 376 507 

Waters Z.D 382 508 

West W. F 383 509 

Walker E.M 397 513 

WeiselP. M 398 513 

Wright S 399 514 

Williams O. P 402 514 

Welter J. K 405 516 

Wright S 406 516 

Wickham T. B 413 518 

WhislerM 414 518 

Waters Z.D 420 521 

Wagoner H 431 524 

Worth S. H 433 525 

Woods C 436 526 

Woodside L. S 438 527 

Wagoner R., Jr. . 443 529 

Wright J. L 448 530 

Wilber A 453 632 

WoodgateJ. H 1283 1317 

Wait J. T. and L. J 535 596 

Williams I. and Bausman I. W. 535 596 

White T. W 545 598 

Wells M.D 549 599 

Wilcox L.T. and CaldAvell W.G. 551 600 

Wiggs A. R 555 601 

Wootton A. H 557 602 

Wiggs A. R 557 602 

Welsh D. F 562 604 

Wright J. A 563 604 

Wood J 567 605 

Wright W.R 568 605 

Wilson C. G 571 606 

Walters C 574 607 

Wade S. H 575 607 

Woodward W. W 12S9 1318 

Wilson T 583 611 

Winston L 589 612 

Wright L. and Ewing O. G 590 612 

West A. J 595 613 

WeusthofEW 621 664 

Wallace L. R 627 666 

Wagoner E 636 668 

WeusthoffW 638 669 

" (R.) 638 669 

Welsh J. D 642 670 

West J. T 1293 1320 

Waterman J 652 673 

TSTaitecar T. J 660 676 

WiUoughbyJ. D 676 680 

" (R.) 676 680 

WiUoughbyJ, D 676 680 

Warren L. N 677 680 

Williams L. E 679 680 

WageuerE 685 721 

WilUams W. W 6S6 721 

WheelockS 690 723 

Weirick W. F., Weller J. C. and 

RohrD. E 693 724 

West T. J 695 725 



Drawings. Text. 

West T. J 698 725 

White W. F 700 726 

W^ishart A. S 705 728 

Wheatley J. W 710 730 

Wiltsie J. M... 711 730 

Wilson C. G 712 730 

White T. W 716 731 

Wright Y. F 720 732 

WeusthoffW 740 767 

Weusthoff -W. and Schmidt C. . 741 767 

Weusthoff W. and Schmidt C. . 741 767 

WeusthoffW 742 768 

Weusthoff W and Schmidt C. . 742 768 

WincheU J. F 749 770 

(R.) 749 770 

Westcott J. M 755 774 

Winchell J. F 762 778 

Westcott J. M. and Halteman 

J. L 762 779 

Willoughby J. D 782 862 

(A. I.) 782 862 

Wakefield C. A 785 863 

Willard H 797 866 

Willitts W. I.. 802 867 

Wagner A. H 821 873 

Wright E.M 822 873 

Wheelers. H. and TuttleW., Jr. 828 875 

Wagoner E 832 877 

Wheeler O. A 838 879 

Webb J. W 843 880 

Wright L. and Ewing O. G 844 880 

Wright L. and Ewing O. G. . . . 850 882 

Whitehall N 853 883 

Wall J. B 855 884 

Weickel S. J. and C 856 m 

Werner R. B.... : 857 884 

Wynkoop F. G 890 954 

West H. B. and Kellogg C. A. . . 894 954 

Webster D. P 899 956 

Wakefield C. A 905 957 

Woodruff Saml 912 959 

West J. W 913 959 

Wasterbarg S. J 913 959 

Wallis J. M. and W. C 916 960 

Wolcott C. H 917 960 

Wakefield C A 920 961 

Wells M. D., E. C. and A 921 961 

Weaver L 924 961 

Williams A 926 962 

Weaver L 927 962 

Wible T. H 929 963 

Wilhams A. J 932 963 

Windle G 939 965 

Wafer J 948 968 

Wright J. and McNary G 1302 1323 

W^elch Rodney 951 969 

Wilson J. I 972 991 

Warwick W.H 973 991 

WolandS. J 977 992 

Warrington C. H 1304 1324 

Wilder S.C 998 1029 

Willey W. C 998 1029 

Williams B. and Cohn M 999 1030 

WardL. F 1000 1030 

AVainright H. & WUliams S. T. 1001 1030 

Walker J. C 1006 1032 

Warstell F. W 1007 1032 

Whitman W. H 1009 1032 

White Z.J 1009 1033 

Whyte T. B 1011 1033 

Webster A..... 1012 1033 

Whitaker C 1021 1036 

Waffle C. L 1022 1036 

Waterson S. K 1027 1038 

Wilhams E.P 1028 1038 

Washburn A. W 1040 1067 

White T. W 1040 1067 

Washington B. H 1049 1069 

Wagner E 1050 1070 

Wallis T. R 1057 1071 

Wieting A 1061 1072 

Wright L 1064 1073 

" " (R.) 1064 1074 

Wilhs W. B 1083 1226 

Wakefield C. A 1083 1226 

Wolf D. and H 1084 1226 

Woodward J 1C85 1226 



Drawings. Text. 

Witherow S. and W. H.,v^ 1086 1226 

Wolf D. and H 1086 1226 

Wrenn R. C 1088 1227 

Wolf D. and H 10S9 1227 

Wyant H 1095 1228 

Whitehead J 1096 

Winder C. B 1098 

White F. W 1105 

Wiley H 1110 

Warren D 1118 

Warner M 1120 

Wolf D. and H 1120 

Wright L. R 1124 

Wansbrough H. W. and Diggins 

H. M 1127 

Woolsey J. B 1128 

Wright E.M 1131 

Westerfield F. VV 1137 

WhitbeckT.L..... 1138 

Wells John D 1139 

WhitnerB. F 1140 

WielandB 1141 

WhitnerB. F 1147 

Webster J. B 1148 

Wright J. J. and Penny J. H. . . 1149 

WyattL. D 1152 

Wood D. D 1154 

Ware J. P 1155 

WilkinsF. L 1161 

Woods D. C 1161 

Wilcox C. L 1164 

Withers A. Q 1170 

Wilson U.T 1171 

WestW.F 1187 

Wilson CD 1189 

Wilkinson J 1190 

Watkins W A 1190 

Wright J. T 1197 

Walker W.C 1198 

WishardS 1199 

Weston M. and Johnson A. H . . 1201 

Wilde C. W 1207 

Wright J. T 1214 

Wysong C. and F 1307 

Williams J. C 1308 

Woods G. A 1309 

West W. J 1221 

White T. W (E.) 

Wakefield C. A " 

WiUoughbyJ. D " 

Washburn A. W " 



Young L.G 279 

Young F.W 378 

" (R.) 378 

Young F.W 383 

Young T.C 426 

Young E 585 

" " (R.) 585 

York J. W 701 

York J. W 702 726 

Younglove M. C 800 867 

" (R.) 800 867 

Young E 824 874 

YorkR. M 895 955 

Yost G. W. N 1021 1136 

Yoder J., Gruver E. and Gilli- 

ford J 1081 122S 





61 


152 


! Zeller J. P 


334 


495 


Zellers R. E 


419 


520 


Zarley J. H 


1282 


1316 




653 


673 


ZeUer J. P 


746 


769 




827 


875 




830 


876 


ZeUer J. P 


837 


879 




989 


995 


Zane G. H 


1016 


1035 


Zane G. H. and Kennedy S. A. 


1017 


1035 



I 3Sr ID E x . 



Broadcast. 

Drawings. Text. 

Andrews J 6 135 

Allen H. R 14 137 

Andrews J 22 139 

Andrews J 22 139 

Anderson J 80 158 

Alvord C 88 160 

Archer W. S 88 160 

Allen N. E., Record I. B., Rood 

J. and Hayden J 89 161 

Allen A. P 105 166 

Baker N 2 134 

Bullock W 5 1.35 

Brown Job 6 135 

BigelowL. N 8 135 

Berry E. F 8 135 

Bitter G. I , 9 136 

Boyer J. and Grier, D. S 14 137 

BallG. S 16 187 

Binkley S 19 138 

Badger J 19 138 

Bulgin W. G 20 138 

Burrows S 23 139 

Barnes J 26 140 

BadlamE 29 141 

Ball G. S and Nauman W. H. . 29 141 

Billinger E 33 142 

Brewer J .... 83 142 

Brooks A " 41 145 

Baldwin C. A. and Aborn C. . . . 44 146 

Barlow D. L. and J. M 47 147 

Bates W. N 48 147 

Bear J. H 56 150 

Bourn H 61 152 

Barber H., Van Brunt D C. J 62 ) 

andG. W "j 1270 1 

Brock G. F. and Brondige E. . . 63 153 

Baxter R 63 153 

BvlerW. P 66 154 

Blood A. R., Hathaway A. and 

Beach V.R 70 155 

Beaumont A. B 71 155 

Bowman S 77 15? 

BeanH 81 158 

Barton E. A 83 159 

Bradbury S 84 1.59 

Barton E. A 88 160 

Bradley G 91 161 

Button A 92 161 

BaerM 94 162 

Blood A. R. and Uhrich B 96 162 

Bramer F 99 164 

Bright J. M. and Standt E 100 164 

Buist D. and Alden C. E 104 166 

Baker A. S 106 166 

Birge J. B 107 167 

Barnes W.G 108 167 

Buist D. and Alden C. E 110 167 

ColverL. W . 4 134 

Gaboon 0. W 13 136 

(R.) 13 136 

Chapin W. A 13 137 

Critcherson J 16 137 

Conklin S. and Newton G 18 138 

Clark G.W 28 140 

CornickT. R 41 145 

Conkling G. S 44 146 

Crichton W. H 47 147 

Cook S. D. and Webb H. J. . . . 48 147 

Crowell J, B 49 147 

Clark M 50 148 

Cooper G. E 54 149 

Cook B. D 55 149 

Carr J. M. 55 150 

Connelly H. S 59 151 

Chesney E. E .... 59 151 

Curtiss C. G 69 154 

Crawford E. F.. 69 155 

Curtis C 72 155 

Clark S. S. and Whitnev J. G. . 76 157 

Crocker G. H .". 81 158 

Cornell CM 83 159 

CorbettT. M 85 159 

Cole J. H 90 161 

Cozard J 93 162 

Caine D 98 163 

Cummings W. H 101 164 



Drawings. 

Conkhn I. B 102 

Codville J 103 

Clayton H 110 

Coller L 110 

Chamberlain E. H Ill 



Duane J. B . 
Dennis O. H. . 
Duane J. B . . . 
Durant A. P. . 
Dalton H. N. . 
Durant A. P.. 
Dugdale J. K. 
Doubler J. W. 
Dann H. D. 



H. 



21 
24 
29 
32 
32 
34 
39 
41 
50 

Dodge A 54 

DannH. D 56 

Duncan D. and Ridgley E. R . . . 60 
Dick D. and Preston O". W., Jr. 66 

DeisC 69 

Doud J. W 86 

DomhngF. M 106 

DiltzW. J 109 

DooleyJ. W 112 

~ " 20 
28 
83 



Eggleston C. and D. 

Emmert E 

Early J. and Parvin J. B 

Edgett J. B., Martin G. P., Kel- 
logg H, C. and Alexander 
E, A 



Text. 
164 
165 
167 
167 
168 
138 
139 
141 
141 
142 
142 
144 
145 
148 
149 
150 
151 
154 
154 
160 
166 
167 
168 
138 
140 
142 



39 



Edgett A. J 55 

Eggleston A. R. and Swain C. F. 58 

EwellJ. B 62 

Eggleston A. R. and Swain C. F. 67 

Esterly G 71 

" (R.) 1270 

Esterly Geo. 74 

Emmert E 103 

Emmert E Ill 

1 
3 
18 
20 
26 
34 
34 
38 
46 
48 



t isk Ezra 

Fletcher G., Sr. and Barnes T. . 

Fowler J. and Bacon F. M 

Fowler J. and Bacon F. M 

Finlay W 

Field B. F 

" " (R.) 

Finley W 

Follett J. M 

Fowler J. and Bacon F. M 

FairchildA 56 



Fulghum J. P 61 

FryOlney, Jr 65 

Finch J. R 67 

Floyd F. G. and E. A 71 



B. 



France J. V. 

Finlayson J 

Fisher J. F 

Fargo J. E 

Floom J. P 

Fulghum J. P 

Forney L. R 

Foster J. S 

Gasten J. C 

Green O. C 

Geiss J. and Brosius J . . . 

Green J 

Grout M. and Lawton C . 

Grenell S 

Grant B. A 

Godfrey C. H 

Green A. P 

Gaston H. A 

Grover W. S 

Gray A. D 

Gould B. W.. 



86 
87 
90 
92 
94 
99 
108 
1270 
12 
14 
15 
■ 27 
31 
39 
51 
60 
64 
73 
83 
88 
96 

Gilliland S. B 110 



Hatch J 



.(R.) 



Hoyt G. A 

Hill D 5 

Hockman S. M 5 

Haynes E. K 11 

HallG 12 

Hildreth P 18 

Hunter S. R 21 

Henry S 21 

Hubbell S. P 22 

Huntington G 42 

Horton H. K 45 



145 
149 
150 
152 
154 
155 

1313 
156 
165 
167 
134 
134 
138 
138 
140 
142 
142 
144 
147 
147 
150 
152 
1.53 
154 
155 
160 
160 
161 
161 
163 
164 
167 

1313 
136 
137 
137 
140 
141 
144 
148 
151 
153 
156 
159 
160 
162 
167 
134 
134 
134 
135 
135 
136 
136 
138 
138 
138 
138 
145 
146 



Drawi 

Hartman W. H. and Sheller S. 

Hartman W. H 

Hartman W. H 

Hill F. A 

Horton B. F 

Hutchinson H 

Hayden M 

Hayden M 

Haas J 

Hill F. A 

Hogle S. S 

House J 

Hallam A 

Hall T. G 

Hodges P. F 

Hyer C. M. and Hudson J. C . . . 

Hathaway A 

Hodges P. F 

Hamilton W. N 

House J 

Haines H 

HallH. L 

Hudgens R. H 

HenigstW 

IdeS 

Ingels J 

Ingalls A 

In galls A 

Ingalls A 

Jones W. J. and Smith H. C. . . . 

Johnson W. B 

James C. C 

" " " (A. I.) 

Jerome A. E 

Jones H. M. and Tyler S. E 

" " " (R.) 

U 

Jones J. D 

Johnson F. B 

Jessup G. and Sharp D. P 

Jones J. H 

Kern J. M 

Kierstead J. F 

Kirk J. W 

Keeler S. and Barthel J 

Keeler S. and Barthel J 

Krogh C 

Keller J. F 

Kint D 

Kellogg H. C 

Kuhns B 

Kneisly C. F 

KingJ\ M 

Lincoln J 

Lawrenson P 

Luce CO 

Lee J. H 

Lawyer W. S 

Leigh G 

Lyle J 

Long J. P 

Long J. P 

Lowth M. F. and Howe T. J. . . . 

Linderman J. L 

Lewis J. S 

Lowth M. F. and Howe T. J. . . . 

Logan C. H. and F 

Long J. P 

Leach E. E 

Moore H 

Morgan E 

Miller A. C 

Miller A. C 

McMillen G. JI. L 

McCormick J. B. and Baker 

W. R 

Morse A. W 

McElroy A. and R. B. 

McElroy A. and Kimble J. H. . 

May VT 

Morrison J 

Miller C E 

IMaschka A 

I\[cSherry D. E 

Matteson H. S 

Mahurin S 

Mood L 

McSherry D. E 



ngs. Text. 
47 147 
49 147 
148 
1.50 
150 
151 
1.53 
153 
1.55 
156 
1.58 
157 
15T 
1.57 
157 
157 
157 
158 



76 
77 
78 
80 
87 
89 
91 
92 
105 



161 
161 
161 
166 
1271 1313 
5 135 



14 
36 
38 
64 
2 
4 
15 
15 
24 
35 
35 
35 
51 
62 
93 
102 
11 
17 
17 
84 



86 
97 
109 



10 
24 
28 
39 
44 
47 
68 
78 
79 
87 
87 
100 
108 
109 

8 
10 
12 
17 

19 
20 
26 
28 
30 
30 
38 
41 
45 
64 
72 
73 
74 



137 
143 
144 
153 

m 

134 

137 

137 

139 

143 

143 

113 

148 

152 

162 

165 

136 

137 

137 

142 

143 

148 

150 

1,54 

157 

160 

163 

167 

136 

136 

138 

139 

140 

144 

146 

147 

154 

157 

1.58 

160 

160 

164- 

167 

167 

135 

135 

136 

136 

137 

13S 
138 
140 
141 
141 
141 
144 
115 
147 
1.53 
156 
156 
156 



2 



Drawings. Text. 



McConaughey T. B 77 157 

Manny F.H 78 157 

Marinus T. J 79 158 

MomanyO. F 82 1.58 

MottJ. T 93 162 

Masters S. 0 95 163 

Mast P. P. and Gardiner C. O. 97 163 

Miller S. B 99 163 

Morse B 100 164 

Me Adams R 102 165 

Moore H 103 165 

Morgan E. M 104 165 

Monroe N. A 106 166 

Monroe H. H 112 168 

Neal D. B 17 137 

NaumanW-H 45 147 

Nye S. R 98 163 

Nixon J. B 101 164 

Palmer A 3 134 

Page D. O. and Clary J 15 137 

Penn W. P 25 139 

" , (R.) 25 139 

PennW. P 25 139 

Penn W. P 32 141 

Pond J. F 32 142 

PondO. M 40 145 

Philipp A 42 146 

PennW.P 43 146 

PennW. P 43 146 

PondO.M 49 148 

Pitts J. B 53 149 

Prindle D. R 58 150 

Putnam A. W. 58 150 

Pond O. M 67 154 

Phelps W. E 73 156 

Pond O. M 82 158 

Palmer H. D 86 160 

Price J., Johnston B., Truman 

I. J. and Hamilton R. M 95 162 

Powell E. R 106 166 

Quarton W. B 30 141 

Quick H.B 84 159 

RiceL 1 134 

Reynolds 1 4 134 

RisherT A 9 136 

RandaU S. G. 13 136 

Risher T. A 16 137 

Risher T. A 16 137 

Richardson G. W 1 138 

Randall S. G 23 139 

" (R.) 23 139 

Russell E 27 140 

RuppM. B 27 140 

Rowell J. S., and Lowth M. F . . 37 144 

' (R.) 37 144 

RossW 42 145 

Race G 52 148 

Ritson E 62 152 

Randall B 63 153 

RowellJ. S. and 1 70 155 

RankG 74 156 

RexfordI 74 156 

ReisterG. H 83 159 

Routt A. P 84 159 

Robeson R. I. and Nash W 92 161 

Randalls. G 98 163 

" (R.) 98 163 

Reynolds S.F 112 168 

Seymour P 2 134 

(R.) 2 134 

Sage M. and S. S 3 134 

SatterleeM 4 134 

Stockstill S. L. and Humes P. H. 6 135 

Selby James 7 135 

" (R.) 7 135 

Stevens E. M.. Crosby J. B. and 

Parson J. W 7 135 

(R.) 7 135 

Stimson E 10 136 

Squier W. C 13 1-37 

Sloan H 23 139 

Smith J 25 139 

" (R.) 25 139 

ScofieldS. C 25 139 

Settle C. T 30 141 

• Stafford I. A 31 141 

Stoner H. K 31 141 

Seymour P .34 142 

Shannon J .36 143 

StellerC. E 38 144 

Scofield S. C 40 145 

Bcovil J 40 145 

ScovilJ 44 146 

StouderD 45 146 



Drawings. Text. 



Stebbins J. M 




46 


147 


Scofield S. C 




55 


149 


Schmitt P. & P. J 




57 


150 


Scoville E. U 




57 


151 


Sheai'er B. A 




63 


152 


Smith M.:D 




70 


155 


Sternberg A 




75 


157 


Smith M. D 




78 


1.57 


Swank H. R 




79 


157 


Stone 0 




82 


158 


Schopp A 




85 


160 


Stroud W.D 




89 


160 


St. JohnG. B 




89 


161 


Stroud, W. D 




94 


162 


Strowbridge J. W 




98 


163 


Stroud G. F 




99 


164 


Smith J. W 




101 


164 


Scott W 




109 


167 


Steele A. P 




113 


168 


Tourtelott M. L 




23 


139 


Teller D. C 




29 


141 


Thomas, J. H. & Mast P. 


P.... 


35 


142 


Todd M 




37 


144 


Tuttle W. W 




40 


145 


Tyler S. E 




43 


146 


Thomas J. H. and Mast P. P. . 


51 


148 


Tedford J 




52 


148 


Tilton F. W 




59 


151 






65 


154 


Tilton F. W 




6S 


154 


Tilton F. W 




68 


154 


Taylor L. D 




70 


155 


Taveau A. L 




81 


158 


Titus G. A 




84 


159 


Taveau A. L 




90 


161 


Trowbridge J. T 




91 


161 


Talley J. W 




105 


166 


Turman I 




107 


166 


Town B 




1271 


1313 


Underwood J. A 




37 


144 


VealF 




22 


138 


Van Brunt G. W 




33 


142 


Van Brunt G. W 




35 


143 




.(R.) 


35 


143 




.(R.) 


35 


143 


Vanstrum C. G. and Lindberg 






P. G 




43 


116 


Vandusen M 




80 


158 


Vreeland T 




82 


1.58 


Van Brunt W. A., 




85 


159 




.(R.) 


85 


159 


Van Brunt D. C, G. W. 


and 






Barber H 




85 


159 


Vreeland T 




93 


162 


Van Brunt W. A 




105 


166 






112 


168 


WoodAvard J 




2 


134 


Wicks E 




3 

6 


1.34 


Waterbuiy M 




135 


Wells M. D 




8 


1.35 


WillardH 




10 


136 


Wells M. D 




11 


1.36 


Wooding E. D 




12 


136 


Weldon S. R 




18 


138 


Walton J 




19 


138 


Workman W 




27 


140 




.(R.) 


27 


140 


Workman W 


37 


144 


Watts T. W 




42 


145 


Warren G. W^ 




46 


147 






48 


147 


Wieland B 




50 


148 


Williams H 




51 


148 


Whiting J. B. H 




52 


148 


Webster H. H 




53 


149 


Wiley W. W 




53 


149 


Waters Z. D 




53 


149 


Wilde D 




54 


149 


Whait William and J 




61 


1.52 


Weitman A 




64 


153 


Wilber D 




()6 


1.54 


Walker A 




71 


1.55 


Woodard M 




80 


158 


Wright It. and Ewing 0. G 




95 


162 


Whait James and William 




96 


162 


Weusthoff W. and Troup T. G. 


97 


163 


Watson C. II 




97 


163 


Witzigman E 




100 


164 


Williams G. R 




101 


164 


Workman W 




103 


165 






104 


165 


Williams E. M 




108 


167 


Williams J. S 


.... 1271 


1313 


Zellner H 




61 


52 



Broadcast, Hand. 



Copeland G 117 169 

CahoonC. W 118 170 

Cummings P. D 118 170 

Clark CM 119 170 

CoffmanW. S 120 170 

Davis W ;. 114 169 

FordyceJ 115 169 

Fanckboner G. C 119 170 

Floyd F. G. and E. A 120 170 

" " (R.) 120 170 

Floyd F. G. and E. A 121 171 

Furnace R 126 172 

Gaston J. C 114 169 

GjiesJ. F 118 170 

Guseman W. D., Davis J. A. 

and McGeorge H. D 124 171 

Haldeman D 115 169 

Harshbarger J. M 119 170 

Hall Geo 122 171 

Howell Thos 123 171 

HeberlingJ 123 171 

Howell Thos 124 172 

Harris B. W 125 172 

Huffman J. D 126 172 

Hall Geo 126 172 

KingJ. H., Jr 114 169 i 

Kurtz J. C 123 171 I 

Keeney W. J 125 172 ; 

Lewis J. S 122 171 

Morgan E 114 169 

Moore L 116 169 

" (R.) 116 169 

Mcintosh C 120 170 

Mitchell W. H. and J. F 121 171 

Matlock J. N 121 171 

Ogborn H. and Kendrick A. W. 125 172 

Pickett D.G 121 171 

Price T. J 123 171 

Paine S.W 125 172 

Pearce J 127 172 

" " (R.) 127 172 

Ring A 115 169 

Root A. R 116 169 

Ring A 117 169 

Root A. R 117 169 

Rogers J. R 118 170 I 

" (R.) 118 170 ; 

Rogers J. R 119 170 

Rowe A., Mitchell W. H. and 

HammillE. B 120 171 | 

Stanbro S 116 169 j 

Simmons A 116 169 I 

Sackett M 122 171 . 

Story C.L 124 172 j 

Thompson J. G 122 171 ( 

Thompson J.G. and BriggsF.M. 124 172 

Wells M. D 113 169 

Wells M. D 115 169 U 

Wells M. D 117 169 I 

Walker A 126 172 | 



Broadcast, Revolving- Hoppers, 

Bean J. C 127 173 

Brand J. C 132 174 

Cadwell M. S. and J. R 128 163 

Downer P. A. and Stuart A. P. . 131 174 

DagueL , 132 174 

Hariman L 128 173 

HackettP 129 173 

Hunter Wm 129 173 

Hewitt E. W. and Gorham G. . . 131 174 

JewettE. S 128 173 

Keith H. M 129 173 

Prentiss J. W 127 173 

Pollock W. G. and Sener J. W. . 128 173 

Rohr Geo 127 173 

Raffenspager A. and Gochnauer 

D. G. S 131 174 

Smiley F. J 130 173 

Sheplar S. H. and Conklin W. G. 131 174 

Scofield B 132 174 

Wilson C 129 173 

Weber J.R 130 174 



Broadcast, Walking'. 

Springer H 132 174 

Scarborough J. R 133 174 

TistramJ.: 133 174 




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S. 0, MASTERS. 
Grain Sower. 



No. 120,081, 



Patented Oct. 17, 1571, 




(133.1 2 Sheets-Sheen. 

J. PRICE, B.JOHN ST ON. I.J.TRUMAN & R, M. HAMILTON. 
Improvement in Broadcast Sowers. 

No. 122,405. Piteotsd Jan. 2, 1872. 




L . W I G (U 0. G . E W I N G . 
mprovement in Seeding Machines. 



No. 122,300. 



Patented Dec. 26, 1871. 




*'33,) 2 Sheets-Sheet 2. 

J. PRICE, B. JOHNSTON, 1, J. TRUMAN & R. M. HAMILTON, 
Improvement in Broadcast Sowers. 

No. 122,405. Patented Jan. 2. 1372. 




96 



A. H. BLOOD Si B, UHRICH. 
Improvement in Grain Drills. 



No. 122,986, 



Patented Jan. 23, 1872, 




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W. GOULD. 



Improvement in Grain Dril 



No, 123.394. 



Patented Feb. 6, 1872. 




j, WHAIT & WILLIAM WHAIT. 2 Sheels-Sheel l. 

Improvement in Combined Cultivator, Seeder, 
and Stalk Cutter. 

No. 123,959. 



Patented Feb, 20, 1872. 




2 Sheets-Sheet 2. 

J. WHAIT h. WILLIAM WHAIT. 
Improvement in Combined Cultivator, Seeder, 
and Stalk Cutter. 

No, 123,959. Patented Feb. 20, 1872. 




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97 



W. WEUSTHOFF & T. G. TROUP 
Improvement in Grain Drills. 

No 124,707. 



Patented March 19, 1872, 




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C. H . WATSON. 
Improvement in Seeding Attachments to Cultivators. 

No. 128,769. Patented July 9, 1872. 




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p. p. MAST & C. 0. GARDINER. 
Improvement in Seeding-Machines. 

No. 131,014. sx-i^l. Patented Sep. 3, 1872. 




C. F. KNEISLY. 
Broadcast Seeders. 

No. 134,293. Patented Dec, 24, 1872. 



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S. R. NYE. 

J. W. STROWBRiDGE. 

Grain- Drills. 

S e e di n g M a c h i n e s . 

No 135,932 Patented Feb. 18. 1873. 

No. 136,107 . Patented Feb. 18, 1873. 




S. C. RANDALL, 
S e e d i R g • M a c h i n e s . 

D. CAINE. 




AM. PHOTO-LITHO, CO.N.Y.iGSSOr^;ES RQCESS, 



99 



S. B. MILLER, 
Seedrng-Machines. 
No. 137.708. PateTted^ril.8, 1873. 




J. P. FUlGHUM. 
Grass-Seed Attachments to Grain Orills. 

No. 140,694. Patanlad July 8, 1673. 



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F. BRAMER. 
Combined W h e e I - H a r r o w s and Seeders. 

No 140, i82. Ps'enred June 24, 18 73. 




G. F. STROUD. 
Seeding-Machines. 

No 141,143. Patented July 22, 1873. 




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100 



No. 141,538. 



J. M. BRIGHT & E. STANDI. 
P I a n t i n g - M a c h i n e s . 



Patenled August 5, !873. 




E. WITZIGMAN 

Seeding-Machines. 



No. 144.879. 



Patented Nov, 25. 1873. 





C. H. & F. LOGAN. 
Markers, Seed-Planters, and Cultivators. 

No. 145,220. Patented Dec. 2, 18 73. 



B. MORSE. 
S e e d - S 0 w e r s . 



No. 145,520. 



Patented Dec. 16, 18 73. 




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J. B. NIXCN. 
S 8 e d - S 0 w e r s . 



No. 146,198, 



Pjtented Jan, 6, 1874. 





J. W. SMITH. 
Combined Seed-Sowers'and Harrows. 

No. 147,874. Palenlea Feb. 24, 1874. 



Witnesses 




Inventor. 
Anomeys, 



W. H. CUWMINGS. 
Seeding Attachments for Cultivators. 

No. 147,908. Patented Feb. 24, 1874, 



\. R. WILLIAMS. 
Seed- Planters. 



No. 149,175. 



Patented March 31, 1874. 















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102 



I. B. CONKLIN. 
Seed-Sowers and Fertilizer-Distributors. 

No. 151,65 2. P?(ented Juie 2, 1874. 




No. 153,198. 



i. H. JONES. 
eding-Machines. 



Pateatea ju.i^ 2i. 1874. 




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i. H. JONES. 
Seeding-Machines. 



No. 153,198. 



Patented July 21, 18/4. 




R. McADAMS. 

Combined Harrows and Seeders. 

No. 154,265. Patented Aug. 18, 1874. 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO. 



I.N.Y.roSBORNES PROCESS.) 



103 



J. CODVILLE. 
Seed and Fertilizer Sowers. 

No. 154- 842. Patented Sept. 8, 1874. 




Jig-: '5. 




WITNESSES 



A I^EHTOR: 

ATTORMEYS. ' 



W. WORKMAN. # 
S e e d ! n g - M a c h i n e s . 

No. 156,688. Patented Nov, 10, 1874. 




E. EMMERT. 
Combined Seed-Sowers and Cultivators. 



No. 156,416. 



itcd Nov. 3, 1874. 




H. MOORE 

Grass-Seed Sowers. 

No. 158,432. ^ ^- ^tentedJa n. 5, 1875. 






AM. PHOTO-LITHO, C0.,fY.'CSB3P,NES PROCESS. 



104 



J. F. WARNER. 
Seed- Planters. 



No. 158,560. 



Patented Jan. 5, 1875. 




No. 160,611 

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E M. MORGAN. 
Seed-Dropper. 



ij.l. 



Patented March 9, 1875. 



Jiff. it. 



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WITNESSES: 




Sig.6. 




2 Sheets--Shect I. 

D. eUlST & C. E. ALDEN. 
Broadcast Seeding-Machine. 

No 161,747. * Patented April 6, 1875. 



» 2 Sheets--Sheet 2 

D. BUIST & C. E. ALDEN. 
Broadcast Seeding-Machine. 

No. 161 747. Patented April 6, 1875. 








AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.(0SB0RNE S PROCESS.) 



105 



. W. TALLEy. 
Seed-Sower. 



No. 161,991. 



Patented April 13, 1875. 




R. H. HUDGENS. 
Harrow and Sower. 



No. 166,381, 



Patented Aug, 3, 1873 




WlTNK5E5 ric,nir /o Inn/EINTDR. 



A. P. ALLEN. 
Roller and Harrow. 

No. 167,490. Patented Sept. 7, 1875. 



W. A. ^AN BRUNT. 

LIFTING DEVICE FOR SEEDERS ANU C vJLTIV ATOKS. 
No. 169,602. Patented Hov. 2, i87S. 






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106 



N. A. MOKROS. 
SEED-SOWING ATTACHlIEirT FOR WAGONS. 
No. 172, U6. Patented Jan. 11, 1876. 




JTjtveJilor. 



r. II. D0MLIN3. 
COHBINED LAKD-EOLLEE AHD OR ASS-SEEOER. 
172,561. Patsated Jaa. 25, 1376. 




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WiTNEISSlS 



lo. 173,810 



E. R. POWELL. 

COMBINED WHEEL-HAREOW AND SEED-SOWER. 

Patented Feb. 22, 1876. 



k. I. BAKER. 
CULTIVATOR. 



2 Sheets-Slieet I. 




No. 174,756. 



Patented Karcli 14, 1876. 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CQ.N. Y.(OSBORN E S PROCESS.) 



107 



2 Sheets-Sheet 2. 



A. S. BAKER. 
CULTIVATOR. 



Jf-0. 174,756, 



Patented March 1-1, 187S. 





WITNESSES 



Attorney's 



Sheet;. 

I. TURMAN. 

' ■ SEEDER AND CULTIVATOR. 

fo. 175,210. Patented Kareh 21, 1876. 




Sheets. 

I. TVRUAN. 

SEEDER ASD CULTIVATOR, 
fo. 175,210. Patenud Hatch 21, 1876. 




No. 177.792. 



J. B. BIESE. 

SEEDIM6-3iACHIlf£. 

Patented Kay 23, 1875. 




AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.(0SBORNE S PROCESS ) 



108 



No. 177,983. 



W. G. BARNES. 
SEEDIHG-MACHIKES. ' ■» 

Patented Kaj 30, 18 71 




L R. FORNEY. 

M&CHIirES FOR SOWING TOBACCO SEED, 
'o. 178,281. Patented June 6, 1876. 




E. M. WILLIAMS. 
COMBINED FERTILISER, DISTRIBUTER AJTD GRAIIT-SOWES. 
No 178,574. Patented June 13, 1S76. 










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J. ?. LOKS, 

COMBIKED SEEDER, CULTIVATOR, HASaoW. AHD CRtJSHER. 
Ho. 180,609, Patented Aug. 1, 1876. 




AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.(0SBORNES PROCESS.) 



109 



W. SCOTT. 

COTTOIT AHD CORlT-PLiUTEa ARD PERTILIZEP.-DISTEIBTJTSR. 
He. 183,422. Pitenui Oct. 17, 1876. 




W. J. DILTZ. 

MACHINES FOR SOWIITG FERTILIZERS. 
No. 185,083. Pa-.eiMid Dee. 5. 187S 




No. 185,331. 



J. K. EINS. 

SSEOIKG-UACEINES. 

Patented Dec. 12, 1876. 



E. E. LEACH. 

SEECIHC-MACHIHE. 




Ho. 185,397. 



jl^j. I" Patented Dee. 19, 1876. 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.tOSBORNES PROCESS.) 



110 



H. CLAYTON. 
FEEDING-DEVICE FOR SRAIK-DRILLS. 
No. 185,080. Patented Jm. 9, 1£ 




F6c. 3. 





D. BUIST I C. E. ALDEN. 
BROAD-CAST SOWER. 
N9. 186,410. Patented Jan. 23, 1877. 




j|m)£ntoT3( 



S. B. QILLILANS. 

COMBINED SEED-PLANTER. SULKY-HARROW AND CXTLTIVATO: 
Uo. 185,826. Patented Jan. 30, 1877. 



L. COLLEE. 
BROAD CAST SOWER. 



fo. 190,284. 



Patmted Hay 1, 1877. 

















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Sheet 2. 

I. COLLER. 
BROAD CAST SOWER. 
135,284. Patented May 1. 1877. 




Z Shsets-Sheet 1. 

E. EMMERT. 
SEED-SOWER AND CULTIVATOR. 
No. 190,839. Patented May 15, 1877. 




2 Sheets-Sheet 2. 

SEED-SOWER AND CULTIVATOR. 
No. 190,839. Patented Hay 15, 1877. 



I. H. CHAMBERLAIN. 

SEIDISG-ATTACHMEHT FOR HARROWS'. 



lo 195,796. 



Patented Oct. 2, 1S77. 





AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.(0SBORNE S PROCESS.) 



112 



H. H. MONROE. 
Broadcast Seeder. 



No. 198,750. 



Patented Jan. 1, 1878. 




S. F. REYNOLDS. 
Combined Land-Roller. Harrow a"nd G-rain-Drill. 



No. 198,778. 



Patented Jan. I, 1878. 





A, VANNORMAN. 
Seed-Dropper. 



No. 200,110. 



Patented Feb. 5, 187S. 



J. W. DOOLET. 
Seed-Distributor. 

No. 204,301. Patented May 28, 1878. 





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Sheets— Sheet 



A. P. STEELE. 
Seeding-Maohine. 



No. 205,312. 



Patented June 25, !878. 





JBy hit Attcrneya 



3 Sheetii— Sheet 2. 



A. P. STEELE. 
Seeding-Maohine. 

No. 205,312. Patented June 25, 1878. 





^iztta. ^. Steele.. 



£y his Atborntya, 



3 Sheets— Sheet 3. 



A. ?, STEELE. 
Seeding-Machine. 

No. 205,312. Patented June 25, 1878. 

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Improvement in Seed Sowers, 

No, 125,324, Patented April 2, 1872, 






B. W. HARRIS. 
H a n d - S e e d e r . 

No. 129,279. Patented Julj 16, 1872. 





W. J. KEENEY. 
Improvement in Seeders. 
No, 130,507, — ^ Patented Aug. 13, 1872. 




H. OGBORN & A. W. KENDRICK, 
Broadcast Seeders. 

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Seeders, Plaster-Sowers and Harrows. 

No. 157,159. 



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Rice-Plarter. 



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J. HATCH, GeeatBend, Pa. Machines for sowing Flas- 
ter, Lime and Aslies. August 17, 1835. 
ClaiiD. — TLe arrangeiiieut and adaptation of the ci auk, 
crank-rod, elbow, horizontal rod, arm and sliding-rod, 
with its teeth, together with the regulating gnage, as 
described in the manner set forth. 

1. J. HATCH, Great Bend, Pa. Reissued January 9, 
1838. August 17, 1835. Machines for sowing Plaster, 
Lime, and Ashes. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the slide or agitator, 
and hopper as described for adjusting the substance in 
the same to be sown, so as to cause it to pass from the 
hopper regularly and evenly, whether constructed in 
the manner before desciibed, and vibrated by means of 
the above combination of wheels, cog wheels, axle 
crank-rod, elbow, and arm, or in any other mode sub- 
stantially the same. "2. The guages for regulating the 
before described swinging parts of the hopper, whether 
constructed as herein set forth, or in any other manner 
substantially the same in principle. 

372. L. RICE, West Chester, Pa. Machine for spread- 
ing Lime. August 31, 1837. 
Claim. — The application of centrifugal force to dis- 
seminate lime, x>laster, and small grain in the manner 
herein described. 

704. G. A. HOYT, Alba^^y, N. Y. Seed Brills. April 
21, 1838. 

Claim. — The use of the spring arm attached to the 
horizontal shaft, and revolving within the seed box. or 
hopper, so as to pass over and act upon the seed con- 
tained in the tube, through which it is to fall, -and 
at the same time clearing away the seeds from the 
mouth of said tube in the manner herein described. 

3,828. EZRA FISK, Fayette, Me. Seeding Machines. 
November 18, 1844. 
Claim. — The combination of the vibrating grooved 
cylinder with the vibrating slide or platform, and also 
in combination with the vibrating cylinder, the brush 
as described ; said parts being arranged and operated 
substantially in the manner set forth. 

4,036. P. SEYMOUR, East Bloomfield, N. Y. Grain 
Drills. Mag 7, 1845. 
Claim. — The manner in which I have combined the 
stirring rod, or bar H, with the dropping bar or vi- 
brating rod m m, and in combination therewith, the 
guage rod c c, with its index for regulating the amount 
of seed to be dropped in the manner above described. 

377. P. SEYMOUR, East Eloomfield, N. Y. Grain 
Drills. Reissued July 15, lt56. 
Claims. — 1. The manner in which I have combined 
the stirring rod, or bar H, with the dropping bar or 
vibrating bar m m, and in combination therewith the 
guage-rod c c, with its index for regulating the amount 
of seed to be droj^ped in the manner described. 2. The 
lever e, with a moveable pin or fulcrum operated by the 
zig-zag motion for working the vibrating-rods, and 
regulating the quantity per acre to be sown, by in- 
creasing or decreasing the motion of the vibrating-rod 
as set forth. 

4,385. W. J. JONES and H. C. SMITH, Fairfield, 
Conn. Seeding Machines. February 20, 1846. 
Claim. — The application of mortices and boxes or 
cups in the feeding roller to measure off any propor- 
tionate quantity of seed, or manure for depositing on 
any given surface of ground in combination with the 
scattering rollers fitted w ith pins or beaters when such 
application and combination is employed, for the pur- 
poses herein set forth, and constructed and operating 
as herein described and shown. 

5,460. .T. WOODWAKD, Haverhill, N. H. Seed 
Planting Machine. February 29, 1848. 
Claim. — The combinatiou of the said dropping appa- 
ratus, the rotating pulverizing cylinder of knives, the 



main roller B, and the rake in rear of the same, the 
same being arranged and operating together substan- 
tially as described. 

5,715. N. BAKER, Flowerfield, Mich. Grain Drills. 
August 15, 1848. 

Claim.— The manner of arranging the wheels diago- 
nally to the carriage or main frame, for the purposes 
herein Sjjecified and made known. 

7,213. GEORGE FLETCHER, SR., and TURNER 
BARNES, Greensburg, Ind. Seed Planters. March 
26, 1850. 

Claim. — The introduction of a cleaning rod, operated 
as described, into the hollow share of a seed planter, 
for the x>urpose of removing extraneous matters that 
may have entered the orifice, tending to impair or pre- 
vent the action of the machine. 

7,293. MARCUS SAGE and SILAS S. SAGE, Windsor, 
N. Y. Attachment of Harrow to Seed Planter. Ajjril 
16, 1850. 

Claim. — Connecting with the machine a harrow, con- 
structed with spring teeth, so arranged, by means of a 
slide hinge g g, that the wheel track towards the land 
to be sowed can always be left undisturbed as an accu- 
rate guide in returning across the field. 
7,642. AARON PALMER, Brockport, N. Y. Seeding 
Boiler of a Seed Planter. September 10, 1850. 

Claim. — The constructing a seeding wheel for a 
planting machine, by the combination of two parts a 
and d, of the form herein described, in such a manner 
that by turning one of the said x^arts within or nj)on 
the other, in one direction, the planting receptacles 
will be reduced in depth and size, and by turning the 
said part of the seeding wheel in an opposite direction, 
the planting receptacles will be enlarged in depth and 
size, substantially as herein set forth. 
8,728. EDWARD WICKS, Bart Township, Pa. Seed 
Planters. February 10, 1852. 

Claims. — I do not claim, exclusively, causing the dis- 
tributing wheel (constructed with cogs or teeth as de- 
scribed) to enter the body of the hopper, as such has 
already been done ; but what I do claim as my inven- 
tion, aiid desire to secure by letters patent, is the em- 
X)loyment of a slide, d, or its equivalent, through which 
the distributing wheel works, and that, by being move- 
able, ojierates to avoid friction of the wheel upon the 
sides of the apertui'e (communicating with the hopper), 
as liable to be produced by the j)lay of the shaft upon 
which the distributing wheel, c, is hung, essentially as 
herein represented and specified. 

8,790. IRA REYNOLDS, Republic, Ohio. Seed Plant- 
ers. May 9, 1852. 
Claim. — The peculiarly formed curved lips, or feeders, 
and longitudinal grooves, or channels, so constructed 
and tightly fitted to the cast box, L, as to prevent any 
grain from passing into the chamber, except what is 
forced through the grooves by the lips or feeders, sub- 
stantially as set forth. 

9,879. MILTON SATTERLEE, Louisa, III. Seed 
Planters. July 26, 1853. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the drill and covering- 
wheels, or their equivalents, on flexible axles, so that 
they will rise and fall to accommodate themselves to 
undulating ground, whereby the grain in all the fur- 
rows is planted at an equal depth and equally covered.: 
10,565. LEWIS W. COLVER, Louisville, Ky. Com- 
bined Seed Planter and Cultivator. February 28, 
1854. 

Claim. — The claim embraces the combination of the 
stocks, as described, with a seeding apparatus. 
11,029. WILLIAM B. JOHNSON, Staunton, Va. 
Seed Planter. June 6, 1854. 
Claims. — 1. The method herein described of sowing 
seed broadcast by means of the ascending and descend- 
I ing buckets, grooved semi-cones or their equivalents, 
! and reciprocating bed or table ; constructed, arranged, 
and operating together in the manner specified. 2. 
Constructing the seed-buckets with an ojx'ii back, false 
or close adjustable inner back, for regulating the lifting 
capacity of the buckets, as herein s.'t torth. 



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11,159. DANIEL HILL, Bartoxia, Ind. Seed Planters. \ 
June 27, 1854. 
Claim. — The reversible directing board, plain on one 
side and furnished with converging slats or ridges on 
the reverse side, for the purposes of either drill or 
broadcast sowing. 

11.226. SAMUEL IDE, East Selby, N. Y. Distributor 
for Seed Drills. July 4, 1854. 

Claim. — A series of connected chambers, or recesses, 
around the centre of the rotating cog-wheel A, con- 
structed substantially as described, whereby a uniform 
and continuous distribution of the seed is effected. 

11,434. WILLIAM BULLOCK, Red Falls, N. Y. As- 
signor to BARTON G. M0RS8. Seed Planter. Au- 
gust 1, 1854. 

Claims. — 1. I claim the seeding wheels, formed sub- 
stantially as described, so that the seeds pass in at or 
near the centre of the wheels and out of the periphery, j 
2. The arrangement of one and the same wheel for 
sowing in drills and planting in hills. 3. The arrange- 
ment of tubes J, substantially as herein described and 
for the purpose set forth. 4. The guards I, in combina- 
tion with the seeding wheels ; and, 5, the marker L, 
for the purpose of indicating the position of each hill, 
thereby enablino- the operator to plant in hills, forming- 
rows both ways across the Held. 

11,609. SAMUEL M. HOCKMAN, Tom's Brook, Ya. 
Seed Planter. August 29, 1854. 
Claim. — I disclaim the radiated grooves, as such ; but 
do claim them as applied to a somewhat convex surface, 
as set forth. Also, I claim the screen. 

11,980. MILAN WATERBURY, Cuba, N. Y. Seed 
Planters. Xovemher 21, 1854. 

Claim. — In combination with the cap or scroll D, the 
peculiar form of the cells ; that is to say, the receiving 
of the grain into the shallow part of the cell, from 
whence it gradually shifts into the deeper part thereof, 
and is kept from falling out of the cells by the cap or 
scroll, by which means the packing or choking of the 
grain in the cells is entirely avoided, substantially as 
described. 

12,084. JOHN ANDREWS, WmcHESTER, Mass. As- 
signor to ANDREWS, RICHARDSON & SYMMES. 
Seed Planter. December 12, 1854. 
Claims. — 1. The swinging-scatterer or seed-sower D, 
operated in the manner substantially as described. 2. 
The box r and sieve x, as applied to the scatterer, for 
the purpose of separating the seads of weeds from the 
grain, as set forth. 3. The method herein set forth, of 
raising and lowering the scatterer by means of the 
screw 6, or its equivalent, for the piu'x>ose as set forth. 

12,260. S. L. STOCKSTILL and P. H. HUMES, Brandt, 
Ohio. Seed Planters. January 16, 1855. 
Claims. — 1. The converging openings of the guage- 
board, permitting the graduation of the amount of feed, 
without narrowing or circumscribing the passage with 
respect to the size of grain, which is thus preserved 
from cutting or injury. 2. The dividing ridge or Hang-e 
around the perimeter of the feed wheel at its mid- 
width, enabling the same wheel to score two exactly 
equal rows, and, at the same time, serving to stir the 
• grain, and to shift out of the way any tailings or other 
I obstructions that would intercept the discharge. 3. 
I The beveled or flaring axial mortise through the feed 
I wheel, preventing any uuevenness of the axle from 
j wabbling or clogging the wheel, or disturbing the feed, j 

12,308. JOB BROWN, Lawn Bridge, III. Seed Plant- 
ers. January 30, 1855. 
Claim. — The combination of the cups F, i^laced ob- 
liquely on a rotating cylinder, in combination with the 
distributing plates I, the above parts operating in the ' 
manner and for the purpose shown and described. ! 

12,603. HIRAM MOORE, Climax, Mich. Seed Planters. 
March 27, 1855. 

Claim.— The grooved seed-distributing wheels K K, 
' provided at the bottom of the grooves with partitions j 



extending about one-third of their depth, in coml>ina- 
tion with the dash-board H, in the manner and for the 
purpose set forth. 

12,924. E. M. STEVENS, J. B. CROSBY and J. W. 
PEARSON, Boston, Mass. Seed Planters. Man 
22, 1855. 

Claim. — The application of elastic-surlaced feed roll- 
ers in sowing machines in connection with an expand- 
ing tubed spreader, constructed and arranged substan- 
tially in the manner set forth. 

3,278. EDGAR M. STEVENS, JOSEPH B. CROSBY, 
AND JOSEPH W. PEARSON, Boston, Mass. Seed 
Planter. May 22, 1855. No. 12,924. Eeissued Jan- 
uary 26, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. The application of elastic-surfaced feed- 
rollers in seed-sowing machines, when constructed and 
arranged to receive and deliver the grain, substantially 
as described. 2. The combination of the rollers, either 
or both elastic-surfaced, with the hopjjer or seed-box of 
a seed-sowing machine, substantially as and for the 
purposes described. 3. The combination of the rollers, 
either or both elastic-surfaced, with a spreader, pro- 
vided with grooves or tubes, and furrow-openers, sub- 
stantially as described. 4. The combination of seed- 
box, rollers, and spreader, provided with grooves or 
tubes, and furrow-openers, all constructed to oj)erate 
substantially as described. 

13,105. JAS. SELBY, Lancaster, Ohio. Seed Drills 
June 19, 1855. 

Claim. — Distributing the seed by means of the trans- 
verse slides /, in combination with the reciprocating 
slides E, operated by means of an adjustable crank 
formed by the sliding bar J, as shown and described. 

457. JAS. SELBY, Lancaster, Ohio. Seed Drills. Ee- 
issued April 21, 1857. 

Claim. — Regulating at pleasure the quantity of seed 
discharged, by means of the transverse slides/, or their 
equivalent, in combination with the reciprocating slides 
E, as herein shown and described. 

13,135. MOSES D. WELLS, Morgantown, Va. 
Seeding Machines. June 26, 1855. 
Claims. — 1. The serrated agitator, adjustable verti- 
cally within the slot a, substantially as described, for 
regulating the discharging capacity of the machine, as 
set forth. 2. The supplemental slider arranged and 
operating as described, for enabling the agitator to pre- 
serve a constant reciprocation under all changes of dis- 
charge capacity, as specified. 

13,373. LUCIAN N. BIGELOW, Cuba, N. Y. Seeding 
Machines. July 31, 1855. 
Claim. — The use of the screen for the purpose of 
sowing grain broadcast, so arranged with a feeding- 
hopper and slides as to regulate the quantity of grain 
to be sown, when acted upon by trip-hammers to secure 
its uniform and proper distribution, as set forth. 

14,274. EDWARD F. BERRY, Hudson, N. H. Machines 
for Sowing Seed Broadcast. February 19, 1856. 
Claim. — The perforated sowing cylinder C, and the 
secondary internal perforated distributing cylinder I-, 
connected with the hopper G at its centre by the tubes 
I I, with its central j)orti()n or tube enlarged, so as to 
distribute the seed evenly to the whole length of the 
lower portion of the sowing cylinder, in order that the 
seed may be cast or sown evenly brc»adcast over the 
soil, essentially in the manner and for the pm-pose fully 
set forth. 

14,465. ELIJAH MORGAN, Morgantown. Va. Seed 
Planters. March 18, 1856. 

Claim. — In combination with the dead hoppers E E. 
the chamfering or beveling of the ends / of the seeding 
bar F, and the" scolloping'of the shield a. so that any 
grain that may be carried to the ends of the seeding 
bar may be forced by it into said dead hoppers, sub- 
stantia lly as described. 



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14.629. JESSE LINCOLN, Union Town, Pa. Machines 
for Sowing Seed Broadcast. Ajiril 8, 1856. 

Claim. — In combination witli the hopper G the seed- 
ing roller H, provided with open cells c passing through 
it, and rocked through the hopper to receive and dis- 
charge the grain broadcast, substantially in the man- 
ner described. 

14.630. PETEE LAWRENSON, New York, N. Y. Ma- 
chines for Sowing Seed Broadcast. April 8, 1856. 

Claim. — The employment of a fan blower in connec- 
tion with a brush wheel, and in projjer relation to the 
discharge of a seed hopper, substantially as and for the 
purpose set forth. 

14,703. THOMAS A. KISHER, Lancaster, Ohio. As- 
signor to himself and I. K. COOPER. Seeding Ma- 
chines. Aiwil 15, 1856. 

Claim. — Bars A A' and plates a a^, in corabinatiou 
with the reciprocating slides H, and the double-holed 
bottom F ; the whole being constructed in the manner 
and for the purpose described. 

14,707. GEORGE I. BITLER, Lancaster, Ohio. Seed- 
ing Machines. April 22, 1856. 

Claim. — I do not claim a perforated reciprocating 
slide H, for it has been previously used ; but I claim the 
reciprocating slide H, having different sized holes e 
made through it, in combiDation with the adjustable 
bottom G^ and adjustable plate I ; said slide H being 
also arranged in combination with and operated by the 
pulley K, substantially as shown, for the purpose speci- 
tied. ' 

14,837. ENOS STIMSON, North Craftsbury, Yt. Ma- 
chines for Sowing Seed Broadcast. May 6, 1856. 

Claim. — The rotatiug horizontal arm or tube F, pro- 
vided with valves L at its ends, and used in connection 
with the adjustable board or plate M provided with 
the semi-circular recess i ; the above parts being con- 
structed, arranged, and operating substantially as 
shown, for the purpose specified. 

14,894. HOSEA WILLARD, Yergennes, Yt. Seed 
Machines. May 13, 1856. 
Claim. — The rotatiug cylindrical frames or screens J 
J, in combination with the inclined board or plate K, 
with pivoted cleats attached for the purpose of dis- 
tributing the seed, and the cylinders or rollers G G, 
having teeth c or shares d attached to their peri- 
pheries. 

15,104. C. 0. LUCE, Freeport, III. Seeding Machines. 
June 10, 18.56. 

Claim. — I do not claim separatelj- the dis*^ributing 
wheels I I, for they have been previously used. But I 
claim the distributing wheels 1 1, in combination with 
the slides or valves N N, O O, arranged and operating 
as shown, for the purpose specified. 

15,431. A. C. MILLER, Morgantown, Ya. Seed 
Flaniers. July 29, 1856. 

Claim. — In combination with the reciprocating agi- 
tators the stationary bent adjustable seed bar B, with 
its wedged shaped-openings a, and inclined sides b, for ' 
the purpose of sowing seed broadcast, and adjusting 
the machine to the quality or kind of seeds to be sown, 
as set forth. 

16,209. .JAMES M. KERN, Morgantown, Ya. Seed- ■ 
ing Machines. December 9, 1856. i 

Claim. — Combining with a seed-.box provided with a 
double set of passages, substantially as described, a i 
hinged centre-board, for the purpose of sowing both ' 
small and coarse grain separately,- or both at the same ^ 
time, or grain and fertilizers, as set forth. ! 

16,219. M. D. WELLS, Morgantoavn, Ya. Seed ^ 
Droppers. Dec. 9, 1856. 
Claim. — The combination of the case with the swing- I 
ing protruding agitators thereof, and the reciprocating ! 
bar contained witliin tbe case, and actuating the vi- * 
brating agitators, substantially as and for the purpose ' 
set forth. 



16,322. E. K. HAYNES, Hanover, N. H. Assignor to 
A. M. MOORE and N. H. & E. K. HAYNES. 

Machines for Sowing Seed Broadcast. Dec. 23, 1856. 
Claim. — The scattering wheel, armed with air-agi- 
tating wings, when located between obliquely arranged 
parallel directing boards n n, for the purpose substan- 
tially as set forth. 

16,511. E. D. WOODING, Dixon, III. Seeding Ma- 
chines. January 27, 1857. 
Claim. — The spreading roller H, when constructed to 
revolve for the purpose substantially as set forth. 

16,539. J. C. GASTON, Reading, Ohio. Machines for 
Sowing Grain and Fertilizers. February 3, 1857. 
Claim. — The arrangement in machines for sowing 
grain and fertilizing materials of a reciprocating feed 
bar D, at the required distance from the bottom of the 
hopper, for equalizing the supply of grain or fertilizing- 
substance to the escape valves c, and securing to said 
bar hooks, or slide F or I, by which the grain or com- 
I)ost is agitated, and caused to escape either in a 
continuous supply, or at intervals, substantially as 
described. 

16,542. G. HALL, Morgantown, Ya. Machines for 
Sowing Seed Broadcast. February 3, 1857. 
Claim. — The combination of the hinged and adjust- 
able dash-board F, with the working fingers n, and exit 
openings c, for the purpose of taking the grain from 
the hopper C, and scattering it broadcast, substantially 
as herein set forth. 

17,440. A. C. MILLER, Morgantow^n, Ya. Machines 
for Sowing Seed Broadcast. June 2, 1857. 
Claim. — In combination with the adjustable bottom 
K, and its openings G, and the stirrers D B, the second- 
ary hinged bottom composed of the two pieces H H, 
with their openings m, the whole being combined in 
the manner and for the jiurpose set forth. 

17,450. S. G. RANDALL, Dixon, III. Seed Flaniers. 
June 2, 1857. 

Claim. — Hinging the seed hopper C, with its drive 
wheel G, and other appliances connected with it to the 
side pieces A, of the harrow, by the pivoted arms D, so 
that when said hopper is thrown forward it shall rest 
on and be operated by said drive wheel, which runs on 
the ground for the purpose, and when thrown back rest 
on said side pieces and be ont of action, as herein set 
forth and shown. 

18,083. C. W. CAHOON, Brooklyn, N. Y. Seeding Ma- 
cliines. September 1, 1857. 
Claim. — The disk H, and rock shaft c, with its teeth 
d, in combination with the funnel-shaped discharger F, 
having spiral flanches j>, arranged substantially as and 
for the purpose set forth. 

554. C. W. CAHOON, Brooklyn, N. Y. Seeding 
Machines. September 1, 1857. No. 18,083. Reissued 
May 11, 1858. 
Claims. — 1. The employment of a tubular chamber or 
discharger, rotating rapidly in a horizontal position , 
so that its outer edge or periphery will be in a 2>lane 
vertical or nearly vertical to the horizon, and thereby 
communicating a centrifugal motion to the grain, seed, 
&c., away from the centre of a circle whose plane is 
thus vertical or nearly vertical to the horizon. 2. The 
employment of a funnel-shaped discharging chamber 
for the purpose, and rotating in the position above de- 
scribed, having spiral flanches, or their equivalents, 
inserted therein, and operating to arrest the too direct 
flow of the grain or seed, &c., through the discharger, 
and retaining it therein, until the necessary centrifu- 
gal force is communicated to it before it leaves the dis- 
charger, as above described. 3. The combination and 
use of the above described and above claimed tubular 
or funnel-shaped discharging chamber, rotating in the 
position above described, with the disk H placed aud 
operating in the manner above described. 4. The com- 
bination and use of the above described and above 
claimed tubular or funnel-shaped discharging chamber, 
rotating in the position above described, whether with 



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or without the use of the disk H, with a hopper con- 
structed of any proper material, and fitted with the 
slide T) and rock shaft c, with teeth d attached, or their 
equivalents, and operating substantially in the manner 
above described, to feed the grain, seed, &c., into the 
discharging chamber. 

18;.m. WILLIAM C. SQUIRE, Eockford, III. Seed 
Sowing Macliines. Ocioher 6, 1357. 

Claim. — Having the bed XDieces E E\ which carry the 
hopper F F, capable of turning on pivots a a, of the cir- 
cular bed plate C, and the short axles H H, on x)ivots 
h b, of said bed pieces E Ei, and the whole retained in 
proper coudition when expanded, by means of braces 
J J, stop pins d d and e e, and coupling g g on end of 
axles, substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 

18,439. WILLIAM A. CHAPIN, St. Johnsbueg, Yt. 
MacMnes for Sowing Seed Broadcast. Octoher 20, 
1857. 

Claim, — The extension tube F, and stoker W^, when 
arranged substantially in the manner and for the pur- 
pose described. 

18,492. H. E. ALLEN, Nelsoxville, Ohio. Seeding 
Machines. Oct 27. 1857. 
Claim. — The clearers s, constructed as described, with 
the projection v, working in the grove iv, and operated 
by the motion of the slide H, as and for the purpose set 
forth. 

18,495. J. BOYEES axd D. S. GEEEE, Granville,Ya. 
MacMnes for Sowing Seed Broadcast. Oct. 27, 1857. 
Claim. — In combination with a seed hopper, an en- 
cased spirally flanged roller or axle, which receives, 
carries around, and delivers the grain in uniform quan- 
tities at the edge of the receiving board, without being- 
affected by the jar of the machine in passing over the 
ground, as set forth. 

1^,590. JOS. INGELS, Fayette Co., Ixd. Grain DriUs. 
Xov. 10, 1857. 

Claim. — In combination with the cells G, the feeding- 
blocks P, vibrating in said cells, and provided with re- 
cesses S, for catching and forcing- the grain to the exit 
opening, as described. 

18.688. 0. C. GEEEX, Dublix, Ixd. Measuring Ap- 
jmrafiis of Seed Brills. Xor. 24, 1857. 

Claim. — As new and of my invention, the construc- 
tion and arrangement, as set forth, of the sheath C, and 
the slide D, 1, 2, provided with the described passages 
d d ;3 3^, operating, as explained, in combination with 
the seed box A, of a grain drill. 

18,735. .J. GEISS and J. BEOSIUS, Belleville, III. 
Seeding Maclunes. Dec. 1, 1857. 

Claim. — The emjiloyment or use of two sector plates 
B C, constructed as shown, viz : one being provided 
with an opening f, and the other with a recess or 
.seed receptacle g', and ledge i, the plates being fitted 
on a common axis &, and oj)erated through the medium 
of the eccentrics d. d, and the connecting rods D, D, at- 
tached to the arms c, c, at the desired point, and for the 
purpose set forth. 

18,765. D. O. PAIGE axd J. CLAY, Daytox, Omo. 
Seeding Machines. Decemher 1, 1857. 

Claim. — The spiral flanges c d, x)laced in reversed po- 
sitions on the rotating cylinders D D, within the hopper 
A, substantially as aud for the purpose set forth. 

18,852. C. C. JAMES, Daytox, Ohio. Seeding Machines. 
JDecemher 15, 1857. 

Claim. — The employment of a stepped slide E, and a 
slide H, having conveyors I, attached, the parts being 
arranged and operating substantially as shown, so as 
first to thoroughly agitate the seed while in the hopper, 
and then to deliver it with a shaking hopper-like mo- 
tion to the furrow tubes, thus preventing all liability 
in the grain to clog or bunch, and rendering the ma- 
chine capable of sowing various kinds of seed without 
change or alteration of said slides. 



228. CHARLES COX JAMES. (Additional improve- 
ments to original Letters Patent No. 18,852.) Seed- 
ing Machines. 

Claim. — I claim the arrangement of he stationary 
roof-like screen N, lateral sloping projections e', soptum 
O, slides G' and (y-, slotted bars /, and sliocs 1 I, with 
slides E and trough V, tlie above p;ii r Ix-iug f:'>i!-t i iicted 
substantially as de.scril)ed and us(m1 in coin M nation 
with the features covered l>y my patent of December 
15, 1857. 

18,881. J. CEITCHERSON, lln^iox. ^Ia^-^.. A^-ignorto 
J.WARREN. Seeding Mar hi >H_.,. /a rr,„A, /• 15, 1857. 
Claims. — 1. The use of fluted conical valves, con- 
structed substantially as set forth, and vibrating, as 
described, for the purpose of agitating rlie seed. 2. The 
devices for simultaneously raising oi dcjuc-^iii^ -aid 
valves, in order to regulate the amount (>£ seed dis- 
charged, as also for stopping the flow of seed ; said 
devices consisting substantially of the slat P P, the 
lower sides of whose extremities are wedge-shaped at 
22 and 23, said slat being moved by the lever Q, and 
held in jjlace, the set screw Z, and the reciprocating 
slat N N resting on P P, and furnished with holes 7, for 
receiving and vibrating the adjustable pins J, whicli 
support the valve. 

19,808. GEORGE S. BALL, Daytox, Ohio. Assignor 
to BENJ. KUHNS, same place. Seed DriUs. March 
30, 1858. 

Claim. — The slide A, with the attachment of the 
clips C, in combination with the slides D and E, the 
whole being arranged and operated in the manner set 
forth. 

19.871. THOMAS A. RISHER, Circleville, X. Y. 
Seeding Machines. Ajpril 6, 1858. 

Claim. — The peculiar arraugemeut of the bars 
B, B\ B-, B3, with the right aud left screws E E^ 
slides and a"^, with its stirrer O, for the purpose 
of regulating the quantity of grain with uneven slides 
as described. 

19.872. THOMAS A. RISHER, Circleville, N. Y. 
Seeding Machines. April 6,1858. 

Claim. — The peculiar arrangement of the bottom B, 
as constructed with the rock'slides c c c e. handles d d 
and e e, rods /; h, set screw a. and l)ottom x. all opera- 
ted in the manner set forth and for the purpose de- 
scribed. 

20,162. J. F. KIERSTEAD, La Porte. Ixd. Seeding 
Machines. May 4, 1858. 
Claim. — The reciprocating bar G. provided witli jien- 
dents h. and the adjustable perforated bar E. in combi- 
nation with the bar L, the parts being arranged rela- 
tively with each other, and the discharge opening 
so as to operate as and for the purpose set forth. 

20,35^. G. W. L. McMILLEN, Daytox. Ohio. Seeding 
2Iachines. Mag 25, 1858. 

Claim. — The employment or use of the shaker (t. 
placed between the rotating flanges E E, and operated 
by the curved rod Y. and cam C, the sliding plates 
J M, guage Iv, and cylinders D D, the whole being 
combined and arranged to operate as aud for the pur- 
pose set forth. 

20,575. D. B. NEAL. ^Ix. Gile.\J). Oiho. Seeding Ma- 
cMnes. June 15. 1858. 
Claim. — The peculiar arrangement of the guage slide 
e, the screen d. and the pin p, with the bottom //. aud 
seed slide G. for the purpose of regulating the quantity 
of seed to be discliavged, and at the same tinu^ prevent- 
ing straws or chaff from chokiuii- the slides, as fullv set 
forth. 

20.946. J. W. KIEK. Eisixg Sux. :V1d. Seed BriUs. 
July 20, 1^58. 

Claim. — A seed hopper which has at each point of 
discharge two passages arranged alongside, and one a 
little in advance of the other, aud both used at the 
same time, iu cond>iu;nion with a seed slide which has 
j two passages similarly arranged, and of equal depth 
with each other, subsrantially'as set forth. 



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21,162. S. R. WELDON, WinnebaCxO Station, III. 
Seeding MaeMnes. 10, 1858. 

Claim. — Dividing tbe hopper C into two equal com- 
partments u, h, and using- a slide F, to graduate the 
opening a, between them, when the hopper thus ar- 
ranged is used in comhiuation with the rotating seed- 
distributing wheels K, flap or back-board G, and the 
double walls f, g, all arraiiged to operate as and for the 
purpose set forth. 

21,252. J. FOWLER and F. M. BACON, Ripon, Mass. 
Seeding Machines. Aug. 24, 1858. 
Claim. — The combination of the rotary ]3erforated 
cjdinder E, board H, and toothed bars I, arranged for 
joint action as described. 

21,257. PAUL HILDRETH, Beloit, Wis. Seeding 
Machines. Aug. 24, 1858. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the cones or graduated 
pulleys F and H, and the feed augers I, in connection 
with the revolving distributing cylinder b, and the dis- 
tributing adjustable feeder C, that I claim as my in- 
vention, and no more. 

21,323, S. CONKLIN and G. NEWTON, Sterling, Vt. 
Seeding Machines. August 31, 1858. 

Claim. — The arrangement and combination of the 
plate F, guides C, bars G H, and box E, as and for the 
purposes shown and described. 

21,349. J. B. Mccormick, Versailles, Ky., and W. 
R. BAKER, Boston, Mass. Seeding Machines. Au- 
gust 31, 1858. 

Claim. — The arrangement and combination of the 
rotating wheel G, with the stationary plates or shares, 
substantially as and for the purpose shown. 

21,736. SAMUEL BINKLEY, Dublin, IND. Grain Drills. 
October 12, 1858. 
Claim. — The slide B, in the described combination 
with the grooved or corrugated staple E, for the pur- 
poses set forth. 

21,995. JOSEPH WALTON, Delaware, Ohio. Seeding 
Machines. Xovemher 2, 1858. 

Claim. — The rotary disk B, in combination with the 
throat L, the partitfon N N, the valve H I, the finger 
E, and the grass seed hopper, when the whole are ^ir- 
rangedand combined for joint operation, as set forth. 

22,339. J. BADGER, Baileyville, III. Seeding Ma- 
cliines. December 21, 1858. 

Clai n. — Tbe circular plates I, and stirrers 7?, attached 
to the rotating shaft F\ withinthe seed box C^ arranged 
and combined with the slotted bottom D and slide E, 
substantially as set forth, 

22,374. A. W. MORSE, Eaton, N. Y. Seeding Machines. 
December 21, 1858. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the hopper /, with the 
rollers g g, belt or strap E, rollers m, and rings a, as de- 
scribed for the purposes set forth. 

22,418. J. FOWLER and F. M. BACON, Ripon, Wis. 
Seeding Machines. Decem&er 28, 1858. 

Claim. — The reciprocating perforated slide H, and 
perforated roller G, in connection with the incliaed 
board J, the whole being arranged to operate as and 
for the purpose set forth. 

22,622. W. G. BULGIN, W^est Jersey, III. Seeding 
Maclnnes. January 18, 1859. 

Claim.— The rotary coulter I, leveller F, with share 
H attached, and harrow teeth K, arranged relatively 
with respect to each other and to the seed box A, pro- 
vided with a suitable seed distributing device, so as to 
operate substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 

23,033. CARLOSS EGGELSTON and DARW^IN E. 
EGGELSTON, Beloit, Wis. Seedinq Maclnnes. 
March 1, 1859. 

Claims.— 1. The arrangement, in the manner and for 
the purposes described, of the rotating shaft B, in two 
or more parts, driving pulleys d, pulley encasement E, 



seed pockets D, stationary perforated bottom piece a, 
adjustable slide F, and cut-off h. 2. In combination 
with the above we also claim the shipi)er G and ad- 
justable slide bar or guage g, when the shipper is 
pivoted to the guage to operate as specified, and for 
the purpose described. 

23,558. JOHN B. DUANE, Schenectady, N. Y. Sou:- 
ing Maclnnes. April 12, 1859. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the vibrating toothed 
board G and agitating bar E, connected by the lever H, 
in connection with the adjustable slide / and per- 
forated bottom d, and grooved roller F, the whole being 
arranged to operate as and for the purpose set forth. 
2. The roller H^, when attached to the frame A, by the 
bent levers 1 1, and connected with the castor wheels 
M, through the medium of the bars J J K K L L, ar- 
ranged substantially as shown and for -the purjjose set 
forth. 

23,769. STEPHEN R. HUNTER, Cortlandt, N. Y. 
Seeding Machines. April 26, 1859. 
This invention consists in combining with a broad- 
cast seed distributing device, a rotary drag or har- 
row, constructed in a novel way, applied to the ma- 
chiue and arranged so that the drag or harrow is made 
to conform to the inequalities of the surface of the 
ground, its rotation being insured by the forward move- 
ment of the machine, and the seed covered in a proi)er 
manner directly after being dropped. Claim. — The seed 
distributing cylinder K, with adjustable shell L, in 
combination with two or more seed boxes I J, and 
rotary harrow H, substantially as and for the purpose 
set forth. 

23,812. GEORGE W. RICHARDSON, Grayyille, III. 
Assignor to himself and JOHN P. WILLIAMS, 
White County, III. Seeding Maclnnes. April 26, 
1859. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the cam wheel H and 
lever F, with the seed slide X, and vibratory bar E, of 
the harrow D D, when the whole is constructed for 
operation conjointly, in the manner and for the purpose 
herein set forth. 

23,920. SAMUEL HENRY, Chenoa, III. Seeding Ma- 
cliines. May 10, 1859.' 

This invention consists in the use of a reciprocating 
distributer in connection with an adjustable slide ap- 
plied to a seed box. Claim. — The slide bar or seed dis- 
tributer G, with slide H, fitted therein and placed rela- 
tively with the seed box F. 

24,391. SOLON P. HUBBELL, Unadilla, N. Y. Sow- 
ing Machines. June 14, 1859. 
Claim. — The combination of the bar I, having teeth 
W, angular notches X, and clearers V, with hopper 
D, its pins Y, and the slide blocks O ; the whole being 
constructed and arranged as and for the purpose set 
forth. I also claim, in combination with the hopper 
D, pins Y, slide blocks O, and regulating plate E, the 
reciprocating bar F, with its clearers R U\ and stirrers 
S ; these several devices being constructed and ar- 
ranged for operation conjointly, in the manner and for 
the jjurpose described. 

24,419. FRANKLIN YEAL, Hallettsville, Texas. 
Seeding Machines. June 14, 1859. 

This invention consists in arranging the hox)per 
box and a harrow and smoothing roller in such a 
manner that all of them, or each for itself, can be 
operated from the driver's seat, the hopper box being- 
hinged and provided with a lever, whereby the box 
can be brought in such a position that the flapboard or 
valve is not opened by the cam, or that the same is 
opened for the purpose of discharging seed, and the 
harrow is susi)ended from a rope or chain in such a 
manner that the same can be lifted clear from the 
ground by means of a hand lever. Claims. — 1. The ar- 
rangement of the windlass K, the hand lever H, and 
the lever N, in combination with the smoothing roller 
L, the hopi)erF, and the harrow M, and in such rela- 
tion to the driver's seat I, that they can be operated 



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from tLe same, substantially as and for the purpose de- 
scribed. 2. The combination of the fan cylinder//^ 
with the hopper, substantially as and for the purpose 
described. 

24.979. JOHN ANDEEWS, Clinton, Mass. Seedmg 
MacMnes. Awjust 9, 1859. 

Claim. — The arrangement and combination of the 
vibrating bars or blocks </, frame a, axl-e d, cam c, and 
seed slide j?, as set forth, whereby the cam which oj)- 
erates the harrow also moves the seed sl-ide, and the 
harrow bars g have a horizontal vibration, and also a 
vertical play with the frame upon the axle d. 

24.980. JOHN ANDEEWS, Clinton, Mass. Improvc- 
meni in Seeding MacMnes. August 9, 1859. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement and combination of the 
blocks &, circular plates </, teeth /, levers «, and seed 
sliders j9, substantially as shown and described. 2. The 
arrangement and combination of the covering apron /, 
bar d, blocks rod y, and lever x, as shown and de- 
scribed. 

25,382. STEPHEN BUEEOWS, Lima, Wis. Seed Drills. 
September 13, 1859. 
Claim. — The employment of a grooved ring B C, 
fitted on the axle or shaft of a seed drill, in combina- 
tion with the peculiarly constructed tube D E, leading 
from the hopper into the groove of the ring, sub- 
stantially as and for the purposes set forth. 

25,443. S. G. EANDALL, New Braintree, Mass. Seed- 
ing MacMnes. September 13, 1859. 
Claim. — The arrangement and combination of the 
series of plate wheels D D, seed boxes A, and horizon- 
tal bar B, substantially as shown and described, so 
that, as the bar B is drawn along, the plate wheels 
shall assume an obliqr^e position, as set forth. 

3,464. SILAS G. EANDALL, New Braintree, Mass. 
Seeding MacMne. September 13, 1859; reissued May 
25, 1869. 

Claims.— 1. The harrowing i)late wheels D, revolving 
upon axes oblique to the line of draught, arranged in 
series, and inversely duplicated, substantially as shown 
and described, for the purposes specified. 2. The ar- 
rangement and combination of the series of plate 
wheels D D, seed boxes A, and horizontal bar B, sub- 
stantially as herein described and shown, so that, as 
the bar B is drawn along, the idate wheels shall as- 
sume an oblique position, as set forth. 

25,447. HEEVEY SLOAN, Franklin, Ind. Seeding 
MacMnes. SeiAember 13, 1859. 
Claims. — 1. The arrangement of shanks I V, drag 
bars K K% levers J J^, bar G, rest H, and suxjport /«, 
the same being combined and operating substantially 
as and for the purjjose specified. 2. In connection with 
the subject of the first claim, the arrangement of roll- 
ers B B, seed boxes C and D, slides a and d d d, when 
the same are constructed substantially as and for the 
purpose sj)ecified. 

25,456. M. L. TOUETELETT, Neshonoc, Wis. Seeding 
MacMnes. SejHemher 13, 1859. 
Claim. — The combination and arrangement of the 
levers G H, connected by the traverse rod e, the cam I, 
the slides F F and L, for joint operation, for the pur- 
pose set forth. 

25, no. AETHUE E. JEEOME, Monroe ville, Ohio. 
Improvement in Seeding Harrows. November 15, 
1859. 

Claims.— 1. Making the axis on which the harrows 
rotate hollow, and in the form of a drill tooth, substan- 
tially as and i"or the purposes set forth. 2. Combining 
a corn planter or a broadcast sower with the harrows, 
, substantially as and for the purposes set forth. 

26,420. OLIVEE H. DENNIS, Altona, III. Seeding 
MacMnes. Decemler 13, 1859. 
The front end of the frame is supported by two 
wheels g g on an axle B, which has a king bolt e, to 
j give freedom of action in turning, &c., as in carriages ; 



the sliank of the king bolt extends upward tLrough and 

is ni(»A'a))le in a cross piece of the fVame for the purpose 
of iHlJiistiii,u- llic li('i<;lit (if flif iiiacliine, so that its cul- 
ti\atii)g });uts Jii;i.\- be cnlii^ lv iviscd ii'oiri the ground 
when not to be used, ;is in t i iiii.^porl iiig and turning 
the machine, ()!• he liioii^lit i iil o ;ic i ion in the ground, 
and adjusted to different (Icjillis tlicicin, ;is (Icsired. 
Claim. — The combination and niiiinuoncnt of 1 he cyl- 
inder G, of circular cutters / 1, wiili the en i f i \ ating and 
opening teeth c c, and with the sowini; cylinder H, sub- 
stantially in the manner ;ind f(»i' th'- j)urp<js(i,s set forth. 
I also claim, ill combination with the above, the ar- 
rangement of the loosely hinged harrows N N in rela- 
tion to each other, and to the frame of the machine, and 
in combination with the arms P 1', l aek shaft 0, lever 
Q, and catch E, substantially as specified. 

26,439. JAMES H. LEE, Camanche, Iowa. Seed Plant- 
ers. JDecemher 13, 1859. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the bar F, cord .J, rotary 
shaft K, sliding seed box G, bars c, lever B, and sliding 
axle D, as and for the i^urposes shown and described. 

26,611. WOEDEN P. PENN, Belleville, III. Seeding 
MacMnes. ecemhcr 27, 1859. 
Claim. — Arraugi..g the grass seed hopper in front of 
the grain hopper, with the reflector d fixed against its 
under side in relation to the grass seed box and the 
grain box, and the pipe H and leader J. as shown and 
described. 

2,467. W. P. PENN, Belleville. III. Seeding MacMne. 
Becemher 27 , 1859; reissued January 29, 1857. 

Claims. — 1. So combining a grain hopper and a grass 
seed hopper in a seeding machine, that the grass seen 
hopper, being in front of the grain hopper, shall dis- 
tribute its seed in advance of the grain and amidst of 
the rolling earth as it is lifted by the teeth of the drill, 
substantially as and for the purpose specified. 2. So 
combining a deflector with a grass and grain seed hop- 
per, combined as specified, that said deflector shall de- 
liver the grass seed in advance of the grain and upon 
the upturning earth, substantially as and for the pur- 
pose specified. 

27,162. JONATHAN SMITH, Tiffin, Ohio. Seed Drills. 
Felruary 14, 1860. 
In this invention, while the corrugated wheels, which 
are so arranged as to give a zig-zag motion to the grain 
or seed, tlfe ratchet-formed edge of the as'.iers has the 
tendency to force the grain downAvards, at the same 
time facilitating the zig-zag movement given by the 
corrugated wheels to force the grain through the dis- 
charge holes. Claim.— The thin metal "corrugated 
wheels D, and ratchet washers E, conforming there- 
with in lateral surfaces, in combination with shaft A. 
collars F, and concave hopper bottom B, the operation 
being as set forth. 

1,166. JONATHAN SMITH, Tiffin, Ohio. Seed Drills. 
January 4, 1860; reissued AjjriJ 2, 1-61. 
Claims. — 1. Producing a direct downward pressure 
on the grain by the ratchet w asher.when its lateral agi- 
tation by the corrugated plates is suspended, to insure 
a continuous flow of griun. sulistantially in the manner 
described. 2. The thin metal eoi ruga ted wheels I) and 
ratchet washers E, conforming therewith in lateral sur- 
face, in combination with sliaft A, collars F, and con- 
cave hopper bottom B, the oi»ei ation being as? set forth. 

27,379. WOEDEN P. PEXN, Belleville, III. Seed- 
ing MacMnes. Marclt 6, 1860. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the hoppers J and I. 
compartments E, partitions F, the false bottoms D and 
D^, shafts E and F, feeding wheels B and O, all con- 
structed and operated as described. 

27,477. SILAS r. SCOFIELD, Freefort. III. Har- 
rou-s. Marcli 13, 1860. 
Claims. — 1. I claim, first, the combination, with the 
teeth of a rotary harrow, of a strip of metal running 
spirally from emt to end of the harrow, and fixed at an 
intermediate point between ti e ends of the teeth and 
the harrow shaft, as set forth. 2 I claim, in combjn- 



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atiou with the harrow frame and rotary harrows of the 
wheel G, hung in arms H H, which are jointed to the 
main frame, standards J J, and driver's seat K, when 
this seat is connected to rhe frame by the jointed braces 
L L, and furnisbed with a set screw h for raising the 
frame A A, in the manner set forth, at the same time 
allowing tbe frame to swing freely on the joint a, and 
adapt itself to the nnevenness of the gronnd. 

27,759. ALEXANDER McELROY and ROBERT B. 
Mcelroy, Waupun, wis. Assignors to ROBERT 
B. McELROY, aforesaid. Seeding Machines. April 
3, 1860. 

Tbe series of cams formed by zig-zag shape given to 
the ilanch A, as they revolve with the Vheel J, impart 
motion to the lever B, which is reciprocated by the re- 
acting- spring C, moving the lever throngh the rod P, 
and thus vibrating the slide E and agitator V, connect- 
ed to the longer arm of the lever B, said lever having 
its fnlcram on the frame work of the machine at the 
point a^. Claim. — The arrangemtjnt of the deflecting 
boards and H, the rod and the seed hopper, pro- 
vided at its bottom with the vibrating agitator V and 
seed slide E, in which are cavities o and openings e, the 
whole being nsed substantially as and for the purpose 
specified for scattering the seed broadcast. 

27,789. WILLIAM F INLAY, Schoolckaft, :\Iich. 
Seeding Barrows. April 10, 1860. 

The object of this invention is to throw the seed hop- 
per out of gear with the traction wheel by a simple 
movement of the lever by the driver, and also the rais- 
ing or depressing of tbe forward end of the machine, 
which is also controlled by tbe driver from his seat. 
Claim. —The wheel H, arms N, bars K K, and connect- 
ing rod M, with the lever M', in combination with tbe 
seed hopper G, wlien the same are arranged and com- 
bined witli the front adjustment of the revolving har- 
row frame, as set forth, for the purposes specified. 

27,958. JOHN BARNES, Lima, N. Y. Broadcast Seed- 
ing Machines. April 24, 1860. 

Claims. — 1. The method described of sowing broad- 
cast, by combining with' a wagon or draught vehicle, 
carrying a seed box or hopper, a seed circulating and 
distributing apparatus, constructed to carry or j)ass the 
seed from the hopper to and beyond either side of the 
vehicle, along extended hollow arms or conduits jDer- 
forated to distribute or let the seed drop as it is circu- 
lated, in a current or currents, along the hcfilow arms 
or conduits, and the circulation kept up by establishing 
a vent or return current for the surplus seed, substan- 
tially as specified. 2, The combination and arrange- 
ment substantially as specified, for action outside of 
but in concert with, a feeding reservoir or hopjjer, car- 
ried by a draught vehicle, of extended and perforated 
seed distributing arms, or conduits, made capable of 
projection laterally beyond either side of tbe hopper 
and vehicle, or track of the latter, and when not re- 
quired to sow, of adjustment to within the width of the 
vehicle, or thereabouts, surplus seed return pipes or 
conduits, and a conveyor, or conveyors, operating to 
circulate the seed through the distributing arms and 
return x>ipes, and pass it for distribution outside of 
and beyond both sides of the vehicle simultaneously. 
3. The combination with the liopi)er, discharge valves 
or slides c of the valves or slides I), to the distributing 
arms, arranged to operate together and in unisou, es- 
sentially as shown and described. 4. The combination 
with the surplus seed pipes or conduits, of a sieve or 
sieves, operating to sift the seed as it is returned from 
the distributino- arms or conduits, essentially as set 
forth. 

28,330. EPHRAIM RUSSELL, Coatesville, Pa. As- 
signor to himself and JAMES S. WILEY, Sads- 
BURY, Pa. Seed Planters. May 15, 1860. 

This invention consists m the Uvse of an equal armed 
horizontally vibrating lever, or its equivalent, con- 
nected to slides and ox^erated by an armed cylinder on 
the axle of the machine ; and also in the use in the 
machine of double dovetail keys in lieu of the screw 
bolts and nuts heretofore used for the purpose of hold- 
ing certain parts of the machine together. Claim. — 



The arrangement of the slides Di D^, the equivalent 
lever, the armed cylinder F, screws stems m m^, slotted 
plates or loops n n, and the double dovetail keys G G 
G^ G^ G', ox)erating in the manner described and for 
the purpose specified. 

28,572. JAMES GREEN, Kennett Squabe, Pa. Seed 
j Planters. June 5, 1860. j 
j Claim. — The combination of stationary and sliding ' 
j collars A B, slotted tube C, pins E, rod o, and grooved 
j nut M N, for the purpose of forming adjustable seed I 

distributing receptacles, substantially as set forth. j 

j 28,778. M. B. RUPP, McVeytowx, Pa. Seeding Ma- 

\ chines. June 19, 1860. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the plows Q', upper ' 
guides a, lower guides R, adjustable board P, castor ^ 
wheel 0, and the seeding apparatus, the whole con- 
structed as described. f 

28,934. WILLIAM W^ORKMAN, Ripon, Wis. Seeding 
I Machines. June 26, 1860. 

j Claim.— The combination of the principal seed box i 
C and supplemental seed boxes F, the latter being pro- p 
' yided with inclined planes h h and wheels H and fitted 
I in the trough D, having the inclined bottom or scatter- 
ing board E, as and for the purpose set forth. 

i 3,913. FREDERICK H. MANNY, Rockfoed, III. - 
Assignee of WILLIAM WORKMAN. A pril 12, 1870. \ 
No. 28,934. Seeding Machine. June 26, 1860. [ 

Claims. — 1. The combination in a seed-wheel of cups | 
or cells and outwardly inclined discharging edges, when 
the cups or cells are arranged in or near the peripheiy, 
and the inclined edges are used on one or both sides, j 
substantially as described. 2. The combination of the jjj 
principal seed box C and supplemental seed boxes F, ij 
the latter being provided with the inclined planes h h | 
and wheels H, and fitted in the trough D, having the n 
inclined bottom or scattering board E, as described, for ' 
the purpose set forth. 

29,057. GEORGE W. CLARK, Mt. Washington, Ohio. 
Seeding Machines. July 10, 1860. 

Claim. — The combination of the harrov/ A, seed box [j 
C, and drag F, constructed, combined, and operating in IJ 
the manner and for the jmrposes set forth. 

29,067. EZRA EMMERT, Franklin Grove, III. Seed- 
ing MacMnes. July 10, 1860. 

This invention consists in the novel arrangement J 
and combination of a seed box mounted on two wheels, ^ 
and having perforations or seed cells in its bottom, and ^ 
a correspondingly perforated slide for contracting said j 
cells so as to regulate the discharge of seed, and of os- 
cillating pendants, or agitators, for preventing the seed I 
from becoming clogged over the seed cells ; said agita- 
tors being operated by jpitmen connected with crank 
shafts and crank pins on the wheels, and of a guide \ 
board and apron attached to the under part of the seed j 
box, to insure an even and undisturbed distribution of 
the seed, and in connecting to it a harrow for the pur- > 
pose of working in, or covering the seed after it has 
fallen to the ground. Claim. — The combination, with a 
I seed box A, of the perforated slide E, pendants or agita- 
tors d. pitmen e, inclined guide board F, plate or apron 
G, and harrow H, all arranged and oi^erating substan- 
tially as described. \ 

29,497. WILLIAM. S. LAWYER, Gratiot, Ohio. Seed- ; 
ing Machines. August 7, 1870. 

This invention consists in distributing seed by means 
of a fluted roller, working under the rising and falling 
bottom of a flexible hopper, so that by rotating said 
fluted roller the seed is discharged, and at the same 
time the bottom of the hopper closes down on the top 
of the distributing roller, so as to prevent any discharge 
of seed when the roller is at rest. Claim. — The com- 
bination of the susi)ended yielding hopper bottom G 
with the fluted roller ; the same being arranged and 
operated substantially as described. , 



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29,505. ALEXANDER McELEOY and JOHN H. KIM- 
BLE, Fox Lake, Wis. Seeding Machines. August 
7, 1860. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangemerit of the adjustable plate 
a, and vibrating lever F, willi the cam wheel G, dis- 
tributing bar H, and slides e substantially in the 
manner and for the purpose specitied. 2. The arrange- 
ment of the seed box B, and the seed bar H, as con- 
structed with the converging box I, and the triangular 
dividing bars d and e ; the same being used substantially 
as and for the purpose specified. 

29,754. EDWARD BADLAM, OGi?Ea^SBUKG, N. Y. Seed- 
ing Machines. August 28, IStiO. 
A is a quadrangular frame supported at its rear end 
on two wheels A^ A^, which have a ring a of cogged 
gearing on their outer sides, between which wheels a 
provision is made to attach a cylinder B, that operates 
as a coverer and roller for the scattered seed. The side 
gearing a a on the wheel A gives rotary motion to two 
shafts B^ B\ which have cranks on their ends. Claim. 
— The combination and arrangement of harrow teeth, 
operating as described, witli the shaking seed hopper 
G, all receiving their motion from the two driving 
wheels Ai A^, as used for the purposes set forth. 

30,114. G. S. BALL AND WILLIAM H. NAUMAN, Day- 
ton, Ohio. Seed Drills. September 25, I860. 
Claim. — The arrangement and combination of the 
feeder a, the indicator D, graduated arc E, slides B B, 
and cut-off F, the whole constructed and operating as 
set forth. 

30,212. J. B. DUANE, Schenectady, N. Y. Seeding 
Machines. Octoher 2, 1860. 
Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the toothed bars h 6, 
and perforated plates h i, outside or in front of the 
hopper G, substantially as and for the purpose speci- 
fied. 2. The adjustable board N, placed relatively with 
the shake board M, harrow O, and drags Q, to operate 
as and for the purpose set forth. 3. The arrangement 
of the lever frame D, roller E, bars h b, shaft B, and 
castor wheels C C, substantially as shown and described, 
for the purpose set forth. 4. The combination of the 
vibrating board M, hopper G, with the reciprocating 
agitators I I, the seed box S. harrow 0, drags Q, frame 
D, with roller E, attached and connected to the shaft 
B by the rods h, all arranged for joint operation, as set 
forth. 

30,433. D. C. TELLER, Beaver Dam, Wis. Sowing 
Machines. October' 16, 1860. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the vertically sliding 
plates I and turning beams H, from which the shares 
are suspended, in combination with the hopper D and 
discharge tube F, constructed and operating substan- 
tially as and for the purpose set forth. 

30,447. WILLIAM MAY, Winchester, Ohio, Assignor 
to himself and JEROME DE BRUIN, of the same 
place. Cultivators. October 16, 1860. 
Claim. — ^The curved bar P, carrying weight Q, press- 
ing on the I'oller o, in connection with the curved bars 
T and O, substantially as and for the purposes shown 
and described. 

30,749. J. MORRISON, Clinton, Mo. Seeding Machi- 
nes. November 27, 1860. 
Claim. — The vibrating spout or trough I, stationary 
screen H, hopper E, and shoe F, arranged for joint 
operation, essentially as and for the pur]_iose set forth. 

31,089. W. B. QUARTON, Carlinville, III. Seeding 
Machines. January 8, 1861. 
A number of wheels are placed side by side on a fixed 
shaft behind the seed-tubes, each of which is capable 
of a motion independent of the cutters, and so con- 
structed and placed on the shaft as to rise or fall and 
accommodate themselves to the inequalities of the sur- 
face of the ground independently of each other, while 
they will each form a deep and sloped furrow and cor- 
responding ridge, and thus press the seed completely 
into the soil. Claim. — The arrangement of the rods Ei, 
cutters D, axle D^, oscillating shaft D^, rod /i, lever E, 



seed box B, rollers J, hub e, and hinged pivoted lever 
/t, all as shown and described, for the purposes set 
forth. 

31,-564. CAMPBELL T. SUTTLE, San Jose, Cal. 
Seeding (hiltivalors. February 26, 1861. 
Claim. — The coml)ination with pinion-shaft .J of the 
arm J)', curved lever i, and sliding pinion />', the shaft 
c, connecting rod e% vibrating lever d, and seed-slide 
e, arranged and operating substantially in the manner 
set forth. 

31,752. I. A. STAFFORD, Essex, N. Y. Seeding Ma- 
chines. March 19, 1881. 
The lower opening of the hopper is made narrow and 
provided with a row of bristles, to act as brushes for 
forcing the grain through slits in the sliding bottom 
into the distributing box. The vibrating rack is pivoted 
to the ends of the hopper, so as to work in the centre, 
and has a row of pins on the under edge, which serve 
to stir the grain in the hopper. Claim. — The arrange- 
ment and combination of the hojjper G, the vibrating 
rack g, the sliding bottom h, and the distributing box 
H, substantially in the manner as specified and for the 
purposes set forth. 

32,318. HENRY K. STONER, Lancaster, Pa. Seed- 
ing Machines. May 14, 1861. 
The diagonal position of the seed-cell partitions are 
designed to ojjerate as a screw in drawing the seeds 
from the seed-box through the openings at the end of 
the partitions into the cells, the flange on the opposite 
end preventing the escape of the seed, for the purpose 
of insuring equal measurement and a steady passage of 
the seeds. Claim, — The seed-roller A, having seed- 
cells c c c open at one end, and formed by the diagonal 
partitions b b b and flange d, substantially as and for 
the purpose set forth. 

32,476. M. GROUT and C. LAWTON, Oak Grove, 
Wis. Seeding Machines. June 4, 1861. 
The stocks have each attached to one end a cultiva- 
tor tooth, and are hinged at the other end to the cross- 
pieces, thus giving them an independent movement 
and enabling the machine to be used on uneven ground. 
A transverse bar connected to the lever L passes under 
the stocks and enables all of the cultivators to be 
raised from the ground at once. In the bottom of the 
box there are two seed slides moving in opposite direc- 
tions and operated by means of lever L, so that the seed 
openings can be closed at will. The guage arms are for 
the purpose of attaching screws which regulate the 
distance the levers can be moved in a lateral direction, 
so as to regulate the size of the seed oi^enings. In sow- 
ing around stumps and other obstacles the iise of inde- 
pendent seed slides enables either half of the machine 
to be used at pleasure. The stiirups are placed under 
the seed apertures and facilitate the scattering of the 
seed dropping thereon from the hopper. Claim. — The 
combination of the hopper A, stocks G, teeth H I J, 
bar K, rod c, lever L, independent seed slides N N^ 
guage arms i, and stirrups M, constructed, arranged 
and operating substantially as and for the purposes set 
forth. 

32,825. A. P. DURANT, Atlanta, III. Seeding Culti- 
vators. July 16, 1861. 
Claim. — The combination of a seeding machine, a 
corn-planter, and a cultivator in a single machine, ar- 
ranged and operated in the manner described, and for 
the purposes specitied. Also, in combination therewith, 
the attachment of the cultivator ploughs to a separate 
frame that maybe shifted transversely by a lever when 
desired, substantially in the manner described. 

32,924. W. P. PENX, Belleville, III. Seeding 
Ploughs. July W, 1861. 
Claim. — The gang plough frame D E F, with the hop- 
per arranged thereon, standard P, lever R, and shaft S, 
in combination with the transverse slides m and rods n, 
by means of which the flow of seed from the hopper is 
stopped by the elevation of the gang of ploughs, as 
described. 



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33,072. H. N. DALTON, Jacksonville, Cal. Seeding I 
Machines. August 20, 1861. 
The hounds of the draught-pole are pivoted to the 
sides of the main frame. The front transverse bar of 
the hounds is connected to the front end of the frame 
by a vertical adjusting screw which passes through a 
rocking nut, and is fastened at itS lower end to the 
hack edge of a hearing plate bolted to the bottom of a 
cross-bar of the hounds, so that by means of the screw 
the rear end of the frame may be depressed, and the 
ploughs adjusted to finy depth or raised entirely from 
the gj ound. Claim. — The hounds J J, pivoted at i i to 
frame A, and mounted on the castor wheel N, in com- 
bination with the bearing plate k, adjusting screw K, 
and rocking nut all arranged in the manner and 
operating as described. 

33,103. JOSEPH F. POND, Cleveland, Ohio. Seed 
Planters. August 20, 1861. 

Claims. — 1. The two serrated or plain disks W W, 
oblique to the line of motion, upon stationary adjusta- 
ble and reversible arms a a, attached directly to the 
dropping tube T, and the stationary and adjustable 
arms attached to a piece P P, for the purpose of cover- 
ing grain, cultivating and hoeing vegetables in differ- 
ent manners, as set forth. 2. The application of the 
cone bearings B, and cap d and pin i in the hub 11 and 
disk W, Avhen placed or running obliquely to the line 
of motion, when applied to seed planters, cultivating 
and hoeing machines, for the purpose of equalizing the 
side draught to obviate friction and secure a more easy 
action of the machine or implement, as sijecified, for 
the purposes set forth. 

33,233. EAELL BELLINGER, Hickory Corners, 
Mich. Seeding Machines. Septeml)er 10, 1861, 
The hinged hoe levers are arranged in pairs, each pair 
being suspended from the end of foot levers, the other 
ends of which converge in front of the driver's seat, so 
that each pair can be raised independently of the others 
by the driver on his seat. By means of a hand lever at 
the driver's side, a journal-box may be thrown in and 
out of gear with a pinion, so that the reciprocating 
motions of the seed-slide are easily regulated. Claim. — 
The arrangement of the hinged hoe levers L, and guides 
N, and foot levers M, with the lever n, rod k, pinion F, 
box G, and seat H, all as shown and described. 

33,377. JAMES BREWER, Albany, III. ComUned 
Harrows and Sowers. October 1, 1861. 
Claim. — 1. The combination of main harrow C, revolv- 
ing harrow D, and seed box A, with revolving shaft E, 
seed buckets e e, and convex spreaders F F, substanti- 
ally as and for the purposes set forth. 2. The combina- 
tion of lever G with seed-box A and hinged frame L, 
substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 3. The 
combination of hinged lever I with seed box A, and its 
supporting axle B^ and wheels B B, substantially as and 
for the purposes set forth. 4. The combination of lever 
I, seed Idox A, and main harrow C, for elevating and 
turning the same upon the axis C, of the harrow D, 
substantially as anu for the purposes set forth. 

33,720. G. W. VAN BRUNT, Rolling Prairie, Wis. 
Seeding Machines. November 12, 1861. 
Secured to a shaft is a series of hubs of the form of 
cylinders provided with radial flanches, the spaces be- 
tween which form the seed cells. Upon each hub is 
fitted a shell or hollow cylinder, slotted longitudinally, 
to receive the flanches of the hubs. The shells are pro- 
vided with flanches on their outer ends, fitting in sock- 
ets attached to a slide which forms the bottom of the 
box, and to which the seed tubes are attached. By the 
movement of the slide the capacity of the seed cells is 
varied as circumstances may require. Claim. — The ar- 
rangement of the rotating hubs G and sliding shells or 
cylinders H, the latter being connected with the slide 
J, having the tubes Q attached, substantially as and 
for the purpose set forth. 

32,881. JACOB EARLY and J. B. PAR V IN, Hights- 
TOWN, N. J. Seeding Machines. December 10, 1881. 
C'aims. — 1. The reciprocating slide G, formed of two 
adjustable perforated plates e e, in combination with 



the stationary cut-off brush F and perforated bottom c 
of the seed box E, all arTanged as and for the purpose 
set forth. 2. The combination and arrangement of the 
parallel adjustable bars K, oblique braces L, plough 
standards M, and levers N N, substantially as and for 
the ]3urposes set forth. 

35,308. A. P. DURA NT, Atlanta, III. Combined 
Culilvator and Seeding Macliine. May 20, 1862. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the hopper box with 
its shaft, operate'd as described and by the means des- 
cribed, with the cultivator, constructed and operated 
as described. 2. The a^rrangemeut of the sliding beam 
D with the levers H and I, and in connection with the 
cultivator beam G, to enable the driver to operate the 
same, as described. 

35,317. SAMUEL KEELER and JACOB BARTHEL, 
Lancaster, Pa. Seeding Machines. May 20, 1862. 
This invention consists in making one or both of the 
flanges adjustable, by keeping them on the shaft more 
or less removed from the central core or ridged cylin- 
der, the ridges rising from the core or central axis of 
the cylinder as high as the flanges, being inserted diag- 
onally, the object being to obtain the advantage of 
open cells and at the same time to obviate the ten- 
dency to clog their delivery when the drill becomes in- 
clined on hillsides. Claim. — The improvement in the 
cylinder, by making it with flanges adjustable, as de- 
scribed. 

35,438. B. F. FIELD, Sheboygan Falls, AVis. Seeding 
Machines. June 3, 1862. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the grain measuring 
slide G, screw/, thumb nut g, index i, and dial N, with 
the bottom a and shut-off slide I, when arranged in the 
manner and for the purpose set forth. 2. The combi-> 
nation of the compartments E F, talse bottom a, slides 
G I, tubes J J, and chute o, when arranged as described. 
3. The agitators, consisting of elliptically-formed disks 
of metal p, secured in an oblique position on a horizon- 
tal shaft q, arranged to operate in the manner and for 
the purpose set forth. 

1,560. BENJAMIN F. FIELD, Sheboygan Falls, Wis. 
Grain Drills. June 3, 1862; reissued November 3, 
1863. 

Claims. — 1. The seed box or hopper A, when so at- 
tached to the frame B, by hinges or any equivalent de- 
vice, that it may be turned completely upside down, in 
the manner and for the purpose set forth. 2. The com- 
bination of the grain measuring slide G, screw I, thumb 
nut g, index i, and dial N, with the bottom a, and shut- 
off" slide I, when arranged in the manner and for the 
purpose set forth. 3. The combination of the compart- 
ments E F, false bottom a, slides G I, tubes J J, and 
chute O, when arranged as described. 4. The agitators, 
consisting of elliptically-formed plates ^9, secured in an 
oblique position on a horizontal shaft q, arranged to 
operate in the manner and for the purpose set forth. 

35,633. PIERPONT SEYMOUR, East Bloomfield, N. 
Y. Seeding Machines. June 17, 18o2. 
Under the bottom of the seed box is secured a metal- 
lic plate or fixed jaw, to which all the other parts of 
the device are attached. Lengthwise through this jaw 
is an oblong aperture, and beneath the same is seem ed 
an adjustable jaw, supported by a number of transverse 
bars attached to the side of the fixed jaw. Upon the 
upper side of these supporting bars are projections 
which fit in oblique slots in the adjustable jaw, so that 
by moving the latter longitudinally, the opening may 
always be readily adjusted. Claim. — The arrangement 
and combination of the fixed, attaching jaw B, mova- 
ble, adjusting jaw C, and adjustable supporting guide 
bars D D D. substantially in the manner and for the pur- 
pose specified. 

35,636. J. H. THOMAS and P. P. MAST, Springfield 
Ohio. Seed Drills. June 17, 1862. 

This invention relates to the construction of the 
housing bar on the horizontal plate, which is secured 
to the under side of the seed box for the i)urpose of 
holding the different slides by which the delivery of 



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seed is regulated, and it consists in making this bar, 
: Tvhicli extends tlie wliole length of the seed box in one 
' piece, the same having been heretofore made in short 
' sections which were secured separately to the bottom 
of the seed box. The loops or parts which hold the 
cut-off slide are also made in one piece with the hous- 
ing bar. Claim. — The piate B, provided with the pro- 
jections c and loops (j, the whole being cast in one 
' piece, in the manner and for the i)urpose set forth. 

35,930. G. W. YAN BRUNT, HoRicox, Wis. Seeding 
Machines. July 22, 1862. 

Claims. — 1. The concentric-chambered recess 1c in the 
cap G, in combination with the cylinders E F, and seed 
openings s, when arranged to operate in the manner 
and for the purpose set forth. 2. The cones N, having 
a horizontal circular flanch m at their lower ends, in 

i combination witii the peculiarly shaped tubes M^when 

I constructed in the manner specitied. 

3,339. GEORGE W. VAN BRUNT, D. C. VAN BRUNT, 
AXD HIRAM BARBER, HoRicox, Wis., Assignees 
of GEORGE W. VAN BRUNT. Seeding Machine. 
July 22, 18o2. Xo. 35,960 ; reissued March 23, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. The concentric-chambered recess 1c, in 
the cap G, in combination with a cylinder E, having 
radial flanches / /, when arranged to operate in the 
manner and for the purpose set forth. 2. The cones N, 
having a horizontal circular flanch m, at their lower 
ends, in combination with the peculiarly shaped tubes 
ij M, when constructed in the manner specified. 

7,839. W. A. VAN BRUNT, S. E. DAVIS, R. S. BARBER 
AND D. C. VAN BRUNT, HoRicox, Wis., Assignees 
by mesne assignments of G. W. VAN BRUNT. 
Seeding Machines. July 22, 1S62; reissued March 23, 
1839 ; reissued August 7, 1877. 
Claims. — 1. A seeding device for broadcast seeding 
machines consisting, essentially, of a radially flanged 
adjustable seed wheel or cylinder, and a seed case or 
cap, and having between the flanges of the one and the 
inner surface of the other a channel or space to pre- 
vent the crushing of seed. 2. A seeding device for 
broadcast seeding machines, consisting of a radiallj' 
flanged adjustable cylinder or seed wheel and a seed 
case or cap, and having between the flanges of the one 
and the inner surface of the other an adjustable space 
or channel to pass seed without crushing. 3. A seed- 
ing device for broadcast seeding machines, consisting 
of a flanged adjustable seed wheel or cylinder and a 
seed case or cap, with a space or channel between to 
j prevent crushing of seed, in combination with a gate 
I or slide to govern the flow of seed, substantially as de- 
scribed. 4. A seeding device for broadcast seeding 
njachines, comprising a rotary cylinder or feed wheel 
. and a seed case or cap, having on opposite sides of the 
1 vertical diameter of the cylinder the seed inlet and 
I outlet, respectively, for the purpose set forth. 

j 36,159. W. M. JONES and S. E. TYLER, HoRicox, 
Wis. Seeding Machines. August 12, 1862. 
Claims. — 1. The cylinder I, with the curved buckets 
h attached, secured ibo a rotating and sliding or longi- 
I tudinally adjustable shaft E, in connection with the 
I stationary head J and semi-cylinder K, provided with 
an opening 1, all being arranged within a suitable box 
D, and in such relation with a seed box C as to operate 
in the manner and for the purpose herein set forth. 2. 
i The curved plate or grate Ij, placed or fitted within the 
j semi-cylinder K, connected to the cylinder I, and ar- 
ranged in relation with the opening I of the semi-cylin- 
! der K and the buckets 1c, to operate as and for the pur- 
I pose sj)ecified. 3. The arrangement of the clutch F, 
collar e, pinion/, and shaft E, as shown and described, 
for the purpose of admitting of said shaft being thrown 
in and out of gear with the wheel B^, and also admit- 
ting of said shaft being adjusted longitudinally when 
desired, as set forth. 

3,191. WILLIAM M. JONES and D. AY. HALL, Hoei- 
CON, Wis.. Assignees, bv mesne assignments, of W. 
M. JONES and S E. "TYLER, needing Machine. 
,^ August 12, 1862; reissued Xovemher lU, 1868. 
f 'Claims. — 1. The cylinder I, with buckets 1c attached, 
ecured to a rotating and sliding or longitudinally ad- 



justable shaft E, in connection with the head J, and 
semi-cylinder K, piovided with an opening I, all being 
arranged within a suitable box 1), and in such relation 
to a seed box or hopj)er C, as to operate- in the manner 
and for the purpose sal)s!:antially as described. 2. The 
curved plate or gate L, placed or fitted within the 
semi-cylinder K, connected to the cylinder I, and ar- 
range(i in relati(m with the opening / of said .semi-cylin- 
der iv and the backets 1c, to operate sul).stantialiy as 
and for the pnr[)ose specified. 3. The arrangement of 
the clutch F, collar e, pinion /, and shaft E, substan- 
tially as shown and described, for the combined par- 
pose of permitting said shaft to be thrown in and out 
of gear with tiie wheel B', and also permitting said 
shaft to be adjusted longitudinally when desired. 4. 
The combination and arrangement of the cylind(;r I 
with buckets 1c, arranged to traverse thr()u;j,li tint di.sk 
or head J, for the purpose of increasing or diminishing 
the rate of feeding or the length of the buckets, sub- 
stantially as described. 5. The collar e and pinion /, 
arranged in relation to the hub plate N and clutch F, 
substantially as and for the purpose specified. 

3,197. W. M. JONES and D. W. HALL, Horicon, Wis., 
Assignees, by mesne assignments, of W. M. JONES 
AND S. E. TYLER. Seeding Machine (]Hv. A). Au- 
gust 12, 1832 ; reissued Noveniber 17, 1338. 

Claims. — 1. The chamber or recess formed on the 
inside of the cap K, and located between the seed open- 
ing in front of the cap and the top of the cap, to allow 
the edges of the buckets or partitions to pass up under 
the cap without injuring the seed, substantially as de- 
scribed. 2. Forming and arranging the cap so that a 
space shall be left at the rear for the seed to begin to 
fall from the buckets as soon as they are turned far 
enough to cause the seed to roll or slide over their 
edges, substantially as described. 

36,521. ALFRED INGALLS, Independence, Iowa. 
Seeding Machines. Se])iember 23, 1862. 

The axletree is divided at the centre, and each part 
is attached rigidly to its respective wheel, so as to turn 
with it. The axletree passes longitudinally through, 
the seed box, and is provided at intervals with fins, 
which stir the seed to prevent it from clogging. The 
bottom of the hopper is provided with a slide, and di- 
rectly below the openings in the hopper bottom is 
placed a distributing apron, provided with radial 
grooves, which serve to spread the seed evenly over the 
surfi^ice of the ground as the machine moves along. 
Claim. — The revolving axletrees B B and pins E, in 
combination with the hopper C, slider F, distributing 
apron G, and grooves H, when these parts are arranged 
and oiierated as and for the purpose specified. 

36,f^35. JACKSON SHANNON, Freeport, III. Seed- 
ing Machine. Sept. 23, 1862. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the vertical-sliding 
bar E and vertically-adjustable axle G, in combination 
with the castor wheels C, wheels D D', and frame A, all 
constructed and operating as shown and described. 2. 
I The arrangement of the balance weight /V, in combina- 
1 tion with the distributing board L, as and for the pui'pose 
described. 3. The arrangement and combination of the 
swivel boxes d"-, e-, axle S and conical rollers R, a.s 
and for the purpose specified. 

36,567. SAMUEL KEELER and JACOB BARTHEL, 
Lancaster, Pa. Seed Drills. Scjytemher 30, 1862. 

At the rear of the frame is a swinging bar upon 
which is secured a cam or grooved scroll, consisting of 
a segment of a circle fixed diagonally upon the bar. In 
the grooved edge of the eam is fitted so as to move 
freely one end of a lever, the other end of which is con- 
nected with the shut-ofi" slide beneath the hopper, so 
that as the swinging bar is turned the slide is corre- 
spondingly moved." Claim. — The combination of the 
i cam E, attached to the swinging bar O, with the pivot- 
1 ed lever A, operating the shut-ofi' slide, the whole con- 
! structed, arranged. "and operating in the manner and 
' for the purpose set forth. 



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36,672. J. S. EOWELL and M. F. LOWTH, Beater 
Dam, Wis. Seeding Maclunes. October 14, 1862. 
This inreution consists in a peculiar constraction of 
arched caps which cover the seed cylinder, Ts-hereby 
the seed, in passing from the hopper into the ground, is 
prevented from being crushed between the cyliuder 
and cap. The invention also consists in the employ- 
ment of a forked or friction brace, connecting the 
shank or standard of the cultivator tooth to its drag 
bar, for the purpose of allowing the tooth so connected 
to yield, and thus prevent its being broken, bent, or 
otherwise injured by any obstruction. Claim. — 1. The 
triangular openings d and groove e in the cap I, in 
combination with the seed cylinders H, when arranged 
to operate in the manner and for tlie purpose sx^ecified. 
2. The combination of the forked or friction base M 
with the pivot I' for connecting the shanks K, and con- 
sequently the cultivator teeth J to their bars L, substan- 
tially as described. 

3,373. JOHN S. EOWELL axd IRA EOWELL, Bea^-er 
Dam, Wis. Assignees of JOHX S. EOWELL and 
MICHAEL F. LOWTH, same place. SftdiPfi Ma- 
chine. October 14, 1862. Xo. 36,672; rehsued April 
13, 1869. 

Claims.— 1. The triangular openings d, and grove e 
in the cap I, in combination with the seed cylinders H, 
when arranged to operate in the manner and for the 
purpose specified. 2. Broadly, the brace M constructed 
and arranged so to clamp the shank K that it will retain 
its position when the shovel J is used in tillable soil, 
yet hold it in such a manner that it will loosen its hold 
on the shank, and allow it to swing back on the pivot 
Tc, when the shovel meets with obstructions, as speci- 
fied. 3. The combination of the forked or friction-brace 
M, with the pivot A: for connecting the shanks K, and 
consequently, the cultivator teeth J to their drag bars 
L, substantially as described. 

36,739. J. A. UNDEEWOOD, Grand Em:R, Iowa. 
Combined Harrow and Seed Brill. October 2l, 1862. 
Claim. — The combination of the adjustable wheel L, 
8wivel-rod K, and lever M, with the wheels D, seed box 
I, seed cylinder H, and rotary harrow B, all in the 
manner and for the jj^u^pose herein shown and de- 
scribed. 

35,929. WILLIAM WOEKMAX, Eipon, Wis. Broad- 
cast Seeding Machines. November 11, 1862. 
Claim. — In combination with the convex, rounded 
scatterers M M, the conductors L L, the bottom dis- 
charge opening thereof being formed of narrow oblong 
phape longitudinally of the scatterers, in order to direct 
the seed to the centre of the same, and thus insure its 
projjer and equal dispersion at all times, constructed 
and arranged as herein set forth. Also, the teeth 
shanks P P, provided with adjusting holes n n n, and 
with the rearwardly projecting forks r r in combination 
with the bars 0 O, the whole arranged so that the said 
shanks are braced against obstructions, and so that 
they may be set at dift'erent angles, constructed and 
arranged as herein described. 

37,184. MOEEIS TODD, Quasqueton, Iowa. Seed- 
ing Machines. December 16, lc<62. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the vertically adjust- 
able hopper-box A suspended by means of straps or 
pendants B from the hind axle E of an ordinary wagon, 
in combination with the gauging screen c and hinged 
bottom G, all constructed and operating in the manner 
and for the purpose shown and described. 

37,286. WILLLAM FIXLEY, Schoolcraft, Kalama- 
zoo County, Mich. Seeding Machines. January 
6, 1863. 

Claims. — 1. The box H, suspended underneath the 
seed box F, by a central pin or bolt i, and jjrovided 
with the inclined chutes h, as and for the purpose ' 
specified. 2. The sleeve L, x^rovided with the loose 
collar M and bars P, in combination with the fixed per- 
forated plate 0 and ratchet pulley Q, all arranged as j 
and for the purpose herein set forth. i 



37,354. CHAELES E. MILLEE, Amelia, Clermont 
County, Ohio. Seeders. January 6, 1863. 
Claims. — 1. The seeding apparatus, consisting of the 
hoj)per E. having a long transverse ventage F, closable 
by the adjustable concavo-convex shield or register G, 
and supported by the bevelled staples K, in comljina- 
tion with the spiked clod-crushing roller B, arranged 
and operating in the manner specified. 2. The describ- 
ed arrangement of the clod-crusher B D, harrow C, and 
seeding apparatus EFGHIJKL, as and for the pur- 
X)ose set forth. 

37,465. C. E. STELLEE, Genesee.Waukesha County, 
Wis. Seeding Machines. January 20, 1863. 
This machine is made adjustable for difterent sizes of 
seed, and has a rotary cyliuder with rows of difierent 
sized adjustable seed holes revolving immediately 
under a transversely adjustable slide x^rovided with 
rows of ox^enings so as to correspond with and fill either 
of the sets of seed cells in the cyliuder. The machine 
has an inner hoxJX^er in addition to the usual one, so 
that small seed may be sown with larger — as grass seed 
with wheat, or clover with oats ; this smaller hopx^er 
' is situated above the slide and discharges with the 
other grain through the orifices in the slide into the 
cells of the roller. Claims. — 1. The arrangeraeut of oue 
or more transversely adjustable slides G G^ G"". with 
two or more sets of holes or ax:)ertures b^, c^.a'^. a*, in 
combination with the seed-distributing roller E. rotat- 
ing close under the said slide or slides, and x^rovided 
with adjustable seed cells a b c, all constructed and 
operating in the manner and for the purpose described. 
2. The arrangement of the secondary hoppers H". in 
combination with the main hopper H. slide G". and 
seed distributing roller F. constructed and ox^erating as 
and for the x^trrpose sx^ecified. 

38,485. A. INGALLS, Independence, Buchanan Co., 
Iowa. Grain Brills. Maii 12, 1863, 

This seeder has two boxes, the rotating shaft in each 
being connected to the axle on that side. Underneath 
the seed box is a rod with x^hates under the seed open- 
ings. The dragging teeth are guaged by a roller on a 
rod attached to the shank, and are lifted out of con- 
tact with the soil by a lever andliftingx^late. Claim. — 
The revolving axles C, rod M, and x^lates m, the lifting 
Xdate J. and guage wheels K, when all these x^arrs are 
constructed, arranged, and oxDcrated as and for the pur- 
pose herein set forth. 

39,336. JAMES K. DUGDALE, Eichmont), Ind. Seed 
Planters. Augusts, 1863: antedated December 27, 
1862. 

The invention consists of a sliding hopx^er or seed 
box made fast to a cross plate which serves as a cut-oft^, 
and working within a stationary box and uxjou a feed 
X^late, being held down upon the latter by sx^rings. By 
this arrangement x^lates of varying thickness, or with 
seed cells of dilfereut calilu'es, may be used. Claim. — 
The arrangement and combination of the above de- 
scribed apparatus, composed of the sliding hoppers B 
B, cut-ofi' x^late D, sliding on rods H H. sx^riugs E E, 
and set screws G G, as described and for the x^tirxjoses 
set forth. 

40,257. SILAS GEEXELL. Mokena, Will Co., III. 
Grain Brills. October 13, 1863. 

Claim. — The combination and arrangement of the 
slide M, hole e, in the bottom of the seed box orhox^x^er 
L, lever X, attached to slide, the shaft H, with projec- 
tion b attached, sx^ring O and the vil)rating board or 
chute E, all ax3X>lied to the mounted frame A, as and for 
the purxjose herein set forth. 

40,270. GIDEOX LEIGH. Clinton Station. Hunter- 
don Co., X. J. Grain Brills. Ocioher 13, 18oo. 

The seed slide, with its stirrers attached, is recipro- 
cated by means of an elbow joint connection with a 
rod from a crank on the axle of the roller. Claim. — 
The cranks g, rod h, and elbow lever i. connecting the 
axle C of the rollers B with the seed slide D, and con- 
structed and ox^erating in combination with the stirrers 
K, in the manner and for the x^urposes shown and de- 
scribed. 



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hj 40,316. J. B. EDGELL, G. P. MARTIX, H. C. KEL- 
' LOGG AND E. A. ALEXAXDER, Quasqueton, 
Buchanan Co., Iowa. Grain Drills. October IS, 
1863. 

The seed slide is operated so as to reci^jrocate in its 

place at the bottom of the seed box by means of a 
, spriiiff and projections on the inner face of the wheel 
j whicE act alternately on tlie pivoted lever. I'laim. — 

The arranofement of tbe vibrating laterally adjustable 
, slide F, havino' Y recesses d, vrith the bottom h, spring 

H', lever I, and hinged bar H, in the manner herein 

shown and described. 

, 40,359. 0. M. POXD, Independence, Buchanan Co., 
j Iowa. Grain Drills. Ociolyer 20. 1S33. 

The improvement consists of a stationary and a 
hinged lip which form the bottom of the seed box ; the 
latter is moved by a lever which opens it to an extent 
graduated by a nnt on the bolt. A bar with stirrers 
keeps the grain from clogging and is moved by the en- 
;i gagenient of a pin on its end, with a cam groove on the 
'I hub of the wheel. Claims. — 1. The stationary lip D', 
and hinged lip D, in combination with the vibrating 
rake I, arranged and operating as and for the purpose 
specified. 2. The adjusting nut C , bolt B, spring E, 
and nut F, in combination with the lever G, arranged 
; as and for the purpose described. 

j! 40,365. S. C. SCHOFIELD, Freepoet, Stephenson 
^' County, III. Grain Drills. Octoler 20, 1863. 

Claims. — 1. The em^Dloyment or use of the rods /i at- 
tached to the vibrating frame E, and passing through 
the perforated plate d, and bottom of the seed box D, 
the rods h being provided with leathers j, and all ar- 
ranged to operate as and for the purpose set forth. 
2. The arrangement and combination of the bar G with 
the bars n p attached to it, standards r/. teeth or ploughs 
H, lever I, and bar -s, all arranged as shown, to admit 
of the adjustment of the teeth or ploughs, as set forth. 

40,780. W. W. TUTTLE. Gratiot. Lafayette County, 
Wis. Grain Drills. December 1, 1863. 
The grain !s discharged from the seed box by wings 
on the shaft, which revolve in contact with the orifices, 
and is scattered by inclined plates and the shute, which 
is suspended beneath the frame. Claims. — 1. The 
wings a attached to the shaft F, and fitted in ellipsoid- 
al recesses h. for the purpose oi" discharging the seed 
from the box E, as set forth. 2. The scattering device 
formed of the spouts li ij and the box arranged as 
set forth. 

41,023. JASPER SCOVIL. Hamburg, Erie County, 
I N. Y. Grain Drills. December 22, 1863. 
' Claims. — 1. Attaching the covering ploughs E to the 
diagonal beam c of an independent frame, when the 
latter is suijported and adjusted by means of the chains 
H, levers G, and rack K, substantially as above de- 
scribed. 2. In combination with the pendant plough 
frame, as above described, the distributing seed box Q, 
operated by the cams u and spring Y. arranged and op- 
erating substantially in the same manner and for the 
puipose herein set forth. 

41,199. T. R. CORXICK. Independence, Iowa. Grain 
Drills. January 12, 1864. 
j To the lower part of the seed box, at each side, is at- 
I tached a pendent stirrup, upon which rests a scattering 
board, extending the entire length of the seed box. In 
the rear of the frame is placed" a rod, upon which are 
loosely fitted a series of parallel bars K. To these bars 
' are attached arms M provided, respectively, with 
shovel teeth. Claim. — The arrangement of the sus- 
pended scattering board S with the seed box E, beams 
K, stocks M, braces Ir, and shovels X, all as herem 
shown and described. 

41,713. AXTOX MASCHKA, Chicago, III. Grain 
Drill. Fehruary 23. 1864. 
This invention consists, in combination with double 
oblic][ue seed boxes, secured resijectively in front and 
in the rear of the seed coverers, of two levers connect- 
ed at their longer arms with a ring, to which is at- 



' tached a rope, the said rope being operated by a crank 

shaft to raise and lower the seed l)oxes and ploughs so 
that grain may be ])U)ntedat v;irious depths according to 
its quaUty. Claim. — In coinbin;irioii with the double 
oblique seed boxes P T, arraii'^i- 1 H ctively in front 
and in the reilr of tho. seed ( ir > li i the levers A A', 
rope X, and crank shaft -s'. for the jnirpose of planting 
the grain at various depths and for adjusting the depths 
of the seed coverers P , substantially in the manner 
herein described. 

41,811. .1. ^V. H. DOUBLER. Assignor to himself and 
JOHX E. WYXXE, Warren, III. Grain Drill. 
March 1, 1864. 

Claims. — 1. The combination and arrangement of the 
adjustable circular drills the scrapers c, arm B, and 
lever C. arranged and operating as and for the purpo- 
ses delineated and described. 2. The scrapers c, ar- 
ranged in combination with the circular drills &, and 
operating as and for the x^'^rp'^se.s set forth. 3. The 
combination and arrangement of the circular drills 
the scrapers <?. the tubes e, spiral shaft F, and roller R, 
arranged and operating as and for the purposes herein 
delineated and described. 

42.069. ALEXAXDER BROOKS. Factoryville. X.Y. 
Grain Drill. March 29, 1864. 

Claim. — In combination with the seed rollers D D, 
arranged as described, and with nngrooved portions or 
cylinders occupying the intermediate concentric spaces, 
tne .sliding regist jr plate E, either with or without an 
index to indicate its movements, arranged and opera- 
ting substantially as herein set forth. Also, the com- 
bination of the iflat-sided roller X, and hinged angle 
levers n n. with the ratchet wheel O,. and pawl o. -sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose herein specified. Also, 
the combination of the crank m. on the roller X", the 
connecting rod M. and crank lever L, substantially as 
herein specified, for automatically operating the clutch 
by which the shaft of the seed rollers is coupled to the 
driving cog wheel H, or uncotipled therefrom when the 
drill teeth are raised and lowered. 

42.112. AY ALTER ROSS, O.shkosh. AYis. Grain 
Drill March 29, 1S64. 

This invention consists in the arrangement of gear 
wheels of the two feed-roller shafts in relation to cor- 
responding driving gear wheels attached to the sup- 
porting wheels of the machine, in connection with the 
system of levers, in such a manner as to enable the ma- 
chine to be converted at [deasure from a gTain drill to 
a corn-planter, and vice versa, vrithont the removal of 
any of the parts. Claim. — In combination with the 
hoppers a ' . a . and 1), the cog wheels m o and n p, and 
levers I: I all arranged and operating in the manner 
herein shown and described, for the i)urpose of adapt- 
ing the machine to be readily converted from a grain 
drill to a corn-planter, as explained. 

42,290. GIDEOX HUXTIXGTOX. XoRWicmTLLE, 
Canada AYest. Grain Drill, ^.j^ril 12, 1864 : ante- 
dated March 28, 1864. 

Claims — 1. The combination and arrangement of the 
gear wheels F F. lever G. and connecting rods B B, 
when constructed and operating in the manner and for 
the purpose herein set forth. 2. The seed roller K, 
provided with the coarse brushes on one side and fine 
bru.shes on the opposite side, as and for the purpose set 
forth. 3. The cogged pivot standard I of wheel H, 
when constructed and oj)erating in the manner and for 
the purpose herein set forth. 4. In combination with 
the standard I, the lever K. when arranged and ope- 
rating in the manner and for the purpose set forth. 

42,424. T. \Y. WATTS. Rushville. III. Grain Drill 
Ajyril 19, 1864. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the seed box A, shaft B, 
arms i, plates c c, triangular openings h d f, spouts F G 
H, and scattering board E, all constructed, combiued, 
and operating in the manner and for the purposes spe- 
cified. 



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42,791. ALBERT PHILIPP, Appletox, Wis 
Machine. May 17, 1864. 
In this macliiiie the seed cylinder is comBosed of 
three parts, with corresponding flanehes and a^ central 
disk, tormmg two rows of seed receptacles, for the pur- 
pose of enabling- two kinds of seed to he sown at the 
same time, or separately-, as may be desired. The seed 
tube is formed with a flaring end, in which is placed a 
pointed block for distributing the seed. Attached to 
the slides of the seed cylinder are arms, so arranged as 
to increase or diminish the seed apertures when neces- 
sary. Claims.— 1. The seed cylinder D, composed of 
three parts, with corresi)onding flanehes. with the cen- 
tral disk, forming two rows of seed receptacles, whereby 
two kinds of seed can be sown at the same time or 
separately, as shown and described. 2. The tube n \ r 
when constructed and arranged and employed in the 
particular manner herein specified. 3. The combina- 
tion with seed cylinder D D, constructed as specified, 
the arms Z Z attached to slides G G, by which the parts 
ot the cylinder are operated to increase or lessen the 
seed apertures, as set forth and described. 

42,871 W. P. PENN, Belleville, III. Grain Brill. 
May 24, 1864. 

Claim.— The combination of the regulating valve or 
shae a, the feed valve c, the shut-off valve g, and mod- 
era :ii g valve /, with each other and with the hopper 
gram drill, substantially as described. 



tures d d, gate P, and agitating- device J K L M X O. 
having curved teeth projecting from the outside into 
the hopper, horizontally through the apertures d d, and 
all constructed, arranged, and operating in the manner 
and for the purposes herein specified. 



X. Y. Seed 



ho V 01 



42,975 S E TYLER, Horicon, \Yis. Grain Drill 
May 31, 1864. 

This invention relates to that class of machines in 
which the gram is distributed broadcast by means of 
centrifugal lorce, the seed passing down a short verti- 
cal tube, provided with inclined radial tubes or hollow 
arms, from which the grain is thrown by the ranid 
rotation ot the said tubes or arms, and the invention 
consists m the employment of a rofcarv seed-dischargino- 
wheel and a cap in connection with the hopper for 
regulating the flow of seed from the hopper to the said 
tubes. Claim.— The rotary seed-discharging wheel L 
in connection with the rotary inclined tubes 0', cap m' 
and hopper L', all arranged to operate in the manner 
substantially as and for the pui'pose herein set forth. 

43,335. W P. PENN, Belleville, III. Seed and 
Grain Brill. June 28, 1864. 

Claim.— Setting the feeders F at an oblique angle 
with the axis of the rock-shaft E, combined with the 
hopper box lor the purpose of insuring a more uniform 
flow of seed, as set forth. 

44,241. C. G. YANSTRUM and P. G. LINDBERG, 
Red AYiNG, Minx. Seeding Macliine. Septcml^er V6, 
1864. ' 

In this machine the bottom of the seed box is perfor- 
ated with a series of holes that may be varied in size or 
closed altogether, at pleasure, by a slide mortised in 
the box. This device is operated by a hand lever ex- 
tending to the driver's seat. The seed, after leavino- 
box, drops upon a scattering board hinged to the 
r front edge of the hopper by two hooks, proiectino- 
Iroin the edge of the board and catching in the lower 
ends ot pendent levers that are pivoted to the front of 
the hopper. One lever extends upward beyond its 
pivot c)r lulcrum, and connects with a flange secured 
to the inner side of the traction wheel. By means of 
this cam wheel a reciprocating motion is given to the 
seeu board and also to a stirrer in the hopper. Claim — 
1 he acl] ustable hinged scattering board E,in combination 
with the pendent levers /c, tappet /, scalloped flange «, 
stirrer and adjustable seed slide &, all constructed 
and operating in the manner and for the purpose herein 
shown and described. 

44,323. JOSEPH LYLE, Clapksville, Iowa. Seed- 
ing Machine. Septemler 20, 1864. 
This invention consists in a special arrangement of 
parts, and comprises an inclined bottom board with de- 
vices for stirring the grain, which is done by curved 
fingers that extend from the outside of the seed box, 
through the openings by which the seed is discharged! 
Claim.— The combination of the inclined floor a, ajer- 



the b 
lowe 



44,462. JASPER 8C0YIL, Hamburg, 
Sower. September 27, 1-64. 
Claims.— 1. The perpendicular rotating fingers O. in 
combination with the worm shaft M and worm wheels 
N, defle^^ting boards P and Q, when constructed and 
operating m the manner and for the purposes described. 
2. The arrangement and combination of the spreading 
boards P and Q, with the seed box of a seeding ma- 
chine, so as to catch the seed as it drops out of the seed 
box and spread it for sowing broadcast, substantially 
as and for the purposes set forth. 3. The removable plant- 
ing box S, having tubes -s, and double and reverse acting 
slides T and T', so constructed and arranged that it 
may be attached to the frame of the seeding machine, 
so that the machine may be used for planting in hills, 
substantially as set forth. 4. Making the pendent 
plough-frame C hinged or jointed in the middle for the 
purposes set forth, ^hen used in a seeding machine 
constructed in the manner described. 

44,F02. C. A. BALDWIN and C. ABROX, Ixdepexd- 
EXCE, Iowa. Seeding Machine. October 4, 1864. 

Claims.— 1. The manner of constructing, attaching 
and operating the discharge spouts C, wheu^constructed 
and operated as described. 2. The bar G and its sup- 
ports H, when constructed and placed as and for the 
purpose described. 3. The manner of constructing and 
attaching the cultivators D, and the mode of raising 
and lowering them by means of E and F, as described, 
in combination with said machine. 4. The combination 
and arrangement of the said seeding machine, in all its 
several parts, when constructed and arranged and oper- 
ating in the manner and for the purposes set forth. 

44,785. GEORGE S. CONKLING, Goshex, N. Y. Plas- 
ter and Seed Sower Combined. October 25, 1864. 

This machine is designed for sowing plaster and seed 
at one operation. Both, in their desired propor- 
tions, are placed together in a hopper, the bottom of 
which consists of a wire-cloth stationary sieve or 
screen. A shaft armed with pins or teeth is caused to 
revolve immediately above this sieve, causing the grain 
and plaster to pass through into a hopper below, from 
whence it is deposited in the ground through suitable 
openings, in the usual manner. Claims.— 1. The com- 
bination of the rotary shaft H A, sieve G, and rectang- 
ular and triangular apertures e f, the whole being em- 
ployed to agitate the seed and plaster, crush the latter, 
and separate straw and trash, in the manner and for 
the purpose set forth. 2. The shaft J j, in combination 
with the triangular apertures d', I, substantially as and 
for the x)urx)ose specified. 

41,801. HENRY K. HORTON, Camptox, III. Seeding 
Machine. October 25, 1864. 

Claim.— The combination and arrangement of the 
seed coverer 0 and the hinged frames U and C, when 
constructed and operating substantially as herein 
specified. 

44,896. DAVID STOUDER, Clarixda, Iowa. Seeding 
Machine and Cultivator. November 1, 1864. 

This invention consists of a rectangular frame mount- 
ed on wheels or rollers, and the direction of the mach- 
ine is given by means of a pulley on the castor wheel, 
around which a cord or chain passes or extends back, 
and connected to a pulley on the driver's seat. It also 
consists in a method of suspending the cultivator teeth 
and rotating harrow while at work. Claim. — 1. The 
governing device, consisting of the castor wheel M^, 
cord or chain and driver's seat H% all arranged and 
combined for the purpose of guiding the machine, as 
set forth. 2. The construction and arrangement of su- 
sijending the plough and rotating harrows suspended 
obliquely across the frame while at work, as herein 
specified. 



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I 45,335. WILLIAM H. NAUMAN, Daytox, Ohio. Seed I 
I . Brill. December 6, 1864. I 
I Claims. — 1. The feeder Aa, living flanges h h, with, rings 
\ c c c projecting towards either flange and leaving a 
space between the flange and wing on either side, said 
feeder running over and in coiuhination with an aper- 
ture in the bottom of the hopper. 2. The slide D 
placed next to the hopper bottom, in combination with 
the adjustable slide E', cut-off' F, and slides G G, when 
arranged and operating as and for the purpose set 
forth. 

I 45,424. DANIEL E. McSHERRY, Daytox, Ohio. 
Seeding Machine. December 13, 1834. 

I Claims. — 1. The lift barA, when constructed as de- 
scribed with loops C and hooks C C, the same being at- 
tached to the frame of the machine by the means of the 
suspended arms E E, and held in its elevated position 
by means of the sui)port B, as herein set forth. 2. The 
projection D on the arm E, when used in connection 

: with the lifting rod A, as and for the purpose specified. 

j 45,533. JULIUS M. STEBBINS, Appletox, Wis. Seed- 

1 ing Machine. December 20, 1864. 

Claims. — 1. The use of two series of cylinders A A', 
revolved upon a single shaft J, with sliding rings C C, 
operating as and for the pui'pose set forth. 2. The 
double extension or dividing cap B, with two orifices 0 
and O', substantially as described ; also its use in com- 
bination with revolving cylinders for guaging the dis- 
charge of two or more kinds of seed at the same time. 
3. The use of a bevelled flange H H, when used sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose set forth ; also its use 
in combination with a funnel or cylinder, substantially 
as described. 

^ 45,707. JOHN M. FOLLETT, Atkixsox, III. Seeding 
j Machine. January 3, 1865 ; ante-dated Maij 14, 1862. 
Claim. — The combination of the stopper slides F, bar 

G, and plough and coulter frame, composed of the paral- 
lel bars I, with the bars I m attached, the slides F and 
plough and coulter frame being connected to the bar G', 
and all arranged as shown, to operate as set forth. 

45,775. GEORGE W. WARREN, Ossiax, N. Y. Broad- 
cast Seeder. January 3, 1865. 
Claim. — The jointed bar G, provided with the arm j9, 
in combination with the harrow C, standard w, shaft 

H, and frame A, the whole so arranged that while the 
draught is applied centrally to the harrow, the latter 

j is prevented from overturning, substantially as herein 
set forth. 

I 45,817. W. H. CRICtlTON, La Porte, Ixd. Seeding 
Machine. January 10, 1865. 
Claim. — The rotating-pointed wheels J, fitted on a 
shaft I within the seed box H, with double-iucliued 
I planes c c between them and the wheels, working in 
recesses b in the rear side of the seed box, in combina- 
tion with the fixed perforated plate L and the adjusta- 
ble perforated plate M at the rear of the seed box, all 
arranged substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 

I 45,825. W. H. HARTMAN axd SAMUEL SHELLER, 
FosTORiA, Ohio. Combined Seeding Machine, Boiler, 
and Drag. January 10, 1865. 
Claim. — The special arrangement of the jointed drag 
F, lever G, chains g h, in combination with the seeding 
apparatus and adjustable rollers B B, when arranged 
and operating as and for the purpose set forth. 

45,903. D. L AXD J. M. BARLOW, Cohoctah, Mich. 
Harrow and Seeder. January L7, 1865. 
Claims.— 1. The harrow n, constructed and operated 
substantially as herein described. 2. The harrow w, in 
combination with the seeder B, the whole constructed 
and operated substantially as and for the x)urpose here- 
in set forth. 

: 46,480. JAMES P. LONG, Osage, Iowa. Combined 
, seeder, Cultivator and Roller. February Zl, 18 J5. 

' Claim. — The combination of the seed cylinder E, ad- 
t justable frame F, tubes L, and distributors L' cultivator 
; tcbth M' and roller B, the several parts being arranged 
and operating as and for the purpose specified. 



46,544. STEPHEN D. COOK, Lima, Mich., axd HENRY 
J. WEBB, Dexter, Mich. Seeding Machine. Feb- 
ruary 28, 1865. 
A stationary hopper is provided with a reciprocating 
rake at its bottom, the rake serving as a measurer and 
letting the same quantity of seed pass at each stroke 
into the distributing trough. The trough has also a 
reciprocating motion derived from its connection with 
the wheels, and distributes the seed with regularity. 
Claim. — The employment of the rake R, in combination 
with the "shaking and oscillating seed-distributing 
trough " T, operated substantially as and for the pur- 
poses specified. 

46,626. WILLIAM N. BATES, Cextre Poixt, Iowa. 
Seeding MacMne. March 7, 1835. 
Claim. — The combination and arrangement of parts 
herein described, consisting of a mitred seed box with 
a regulating slide C, with its spring inside of the seed 
box, a gate I, oj)erated by a handle from the exterior, 
and a toothed reciprocating agitator F, moving on 
bearings at the upper part of the seed box, with its 
teeth extending down nearly to the seed aperture, and 
operated by connection with a vibrating block and a 
link from a wrist on the driving wheel. 

47,009. JOSEPH FOWLER axd F. M. BACON, Water- 
Towx, Wis. Seeding Machine. March 28, 1865. 
This invention consists in a peculiar device for in- 
creasing or diminishing the size of the seed cells, which 
is done by means of two bars worked simultaneously 
by a lever. The bars to which blocks are secured are 
moved in opposite directions at the same time, thus 
opening and closing the cells. Claim. — The slide g, 
moving in the supports li, in combination with the 
blocks 2 and 3, bars 4 and 5, and lever to regulate the 
size of the seed cells, in the manner and for the pur- 
poses set forth. 

47,593. LINN WOODRUFF, Axx Arbor, Mich. Seed 
Plan ter. May 2, 1865. 

Claims. — 1. The conical droppiag tube A, consisting 
of the cone a a, with the partitions b b separating the 
space between the cone a a and its concentric outer 
covering A into several grooves or channels, for the 
more effectual scattering of the seed, the whole being 
constructed and arranged substantially in the manner 
and for the purpose above specified. 2. The arranue- 
nient of the small triangular drag B B with the teeth 
t t, when i)laced on each side and in front of the furrow 
tooth d and the covering teeth e e, substantially in the 
manner and for the purposes set forth. 3. The adjusta- 
ble crossbar orguage c, when movably attached behind 
the teeth e e, so that it may be raised or lowered to 
control the depth of working of the teeth e e, as de- 
scribed. 

4?,063. W. H. HARTMAN, Fostoria, Ohio. Combined 
Seeding Macldne, Boiler and Drag. June 6, l-^jo. 
In this invention an oscillating drag is suspended by 
chains in front of large rollers. The drag is caused ta 
oscillate by means of a crank driven by a cog wheel on 
one of the rollers. The drag is provided with a seed 
box, for the purpose of sowing small seeds. A dis- 
tributing apron is suspended below the main seed box, 
which distributes the seed therefrom in front of the 
drag, which covers the seed, and ihe rollers following, 
smooth down the ground. Claims. —1, The oscillating 
drag M, provided with a seed box Y, as and for the 
purpose specified. 2. The distributing board K, in 
combination with the seed box G, and roller B, when 
arranged and operating as and for the purpose set 
forth. 3. The adjustment of the roller B, in its rela- 
tion to the drag M, as and for the purpose described. 

48,262. JACOB B. CROWELL, Greexcastle, Pexx. 
Wheat Drill. June 20, li^65. 

Claims. — 1. The use of the above-described eccentric 
pin for supporting the wheel E, and throwing the same 
out of gear and into gear, substantially as set forth. 2. 
The above-described arrangement of the three gear 
wheels, C E and K, with the stationary hopper, sulistan- 
tially as described. 3. The combination of the gear 
wheel E, with the eccentric pin and arm 0, when ope- 



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rated simnltaueoiisly with the elevation or depression 
of the boots, as described. 4. A feed slide, when cast 
or made in two pieces or sections locked and coupled 
together and operated as one slide, substantially as 
described. 

48,566. CASPER KROGH, Kroghville, Wis. Seeding 
Machine. July 4, 1865. 
In this machine the distributing board underneath 
the hopper is adjustable on side pieces running in slots. 
CMaim. — The arrangement of the adjustable corrugated 
a])ron H beneath the hopper of a grain drill, substan- 
tially as and for the purposes herein shown and speci- 
fied.' 

48,590. O. M. POND, Independence, Iowa. Seeding 
MacMne and Jultivaior Combined. July 4, 1865. 
In this invention tlie drag bars are so arranged upon 
two parallel bars that either can be elevated separately, 
and by raising the middle one all are raised. The 
tongue has a pivot joint, and by fastening it at dilferent 
angles with a pin the depth of the furrow is regulated. 
Claims. — 1. The arrangement of described devices for 
jointing the tongue, and reached together and secur- 
ing said joint in place as maybe required in raising 
and lowering said tongue and reach, in combination 
with the cultivator apparatus, in the manner and for 
the purposes set forth. 2. Hinging the beams of the 
cultivator teeth to the rod J, as described, in combina- 
tion with the bar K, when the said bar is attached as 
set forth, and operating as and for the purpose herein 
specified. 

49,460. BEN.JAMIN WIELAND, Orangeville, III. 
Seeding Machine. Augnst lo, 1865.. 
This invention consists in combining with a plough 
and seed hopper a laterally adjustable seed distributor, 
moving on a rod and frame extending out at right 
angles from the sides of the machine. Claim. — The 
combination of the plough beam B, the hopjDer E, and 
inclined vibrating seed recex)tacle P. when the parts 
are arranged with relation to each other, and provided 
with the accessory appurtenances herein described and 
represented. 

49,720. MORELL CLARK, Castalia, Ohio. Seeding 
Machine. Sc2)teml)ei' 5, 18o5. 
Claims.— The frames F, attached to or fitted upon the 
shaft E, and provided with the shafts J, having teeth 
arms K attached, and the bars M, in connection with 
the catches all arranged to operate substantially as 
and for the purpose set forth. 2. The adjustable per- 
forated plates P P, in connection with the perforated 
bottom a of the seed box and the biconical tubes 0, 
provided with the internal cones e, substantially as and 
for the purpose specified. 3. The rods R passing 
through the tubes 0, jjrovided with the heads or cax)S 
S, and vibrated as shown to insure the free discharge 
of the seed. 

49,730. H. D. DANN, Waupun, Wis. Seeding MacMne. 
September 5, 1865. 
In this invention the saw teetu shaped cells are ad- 
justed by a rod and lever, the entire series at once. The 
seed tubes are suspended on pivots, so that they may 
always hang in a vertical position while the machine is 
passing over uneven ground. Claims. — 1. In combina- 
tion with the XJarts M and N, forming the seed cells of a 
seeding machine, the rod R, arms T, and lever S, ar- 
ranged and operating substantially as described. 2. 
The seed tubes J, suspeudt-d from the frame of the ma- 
chine, so that they may at all limes hang in a vertical 
position, substantially as described and for the purpose 
set forth. 

49,818. HENRY WILLIAMS. Kenosha, Wis. Seeding 
MacMne. September 5, 1865. 
This invention consists of a broadcast seeder, which 
in some minor points differs from others. The feed 
wheels are placed obliquely upon the shaft, for the 
purpose of distributing the seed more evenly. The 
shaft which carries the seeding v^'heels is in two parts, 
one half beiug driven by one bearing w^heel, and the 
other half by the opposite wheel, consequently in 



turning at the end of the land, the outer end of the 
machine will d'stribute seed. Claims. — 1. The employ- 
ment or use in a seeding machine of two shafts D 1), 
provided with oblique seed distributing wheels E, and 
having the wheel B, on which the machine is mounted 
secured to them, substantially as herein set forth. 2. 
The peculiar form of construction of the seed dis- 
tributing wheels E, substantially as herein specified. 

49,997. B. A. GRANT, Mount Pleasant, Iowa. Com- 
bined Seed Sower and Stalk Cutter. September 19, 
1365. 

Claims, — 1. The combination arrangement of the 
crank M, provided with the lever N, the slide bar L, 
the rods J J, and the plough standards F F, when all are 
constructed and operating substantially as set forth. 
2. The combination and arrangement of the lever R, 
arm S, the connecting bow T, and beams D D, w^hen 
constructed substantially as herein specified and de- 
scribed, 3. The combination and arrangement of the 
beams D D with the cornstalk cutter U, when con- 
structed and operating substantially as herein set 
forth. 

50,134. JAMES D. JONES, Pittsburg, Pent^. Grain 
Drill. September 26, 1865. 
Claim. — Suspending the hopper and seed-box C on a 
stationary bar x, and imparting to the hopper or seed- 
box an oscillating motion, the whole being constructed, 
arranged, and oj)eratiug substantially in the manner 
herein described, and for the purpose set forth. 

50,545. J. H. THOMAS and P. P. MAST, Springfield. 
Ohio. Grain Drill. October 17, 1865. 
Claims. — 1. A seed slide or hopper bottom, provided 
with rectangular holes or openings for the passage of 
the grain, when said openings are of such a form that 
by a longitudinal movement of the slide containing the 
openings, or of the part which covers or closes the said 
openings, they shall be both widened and lengthened. 

2. The seed slide B, provided with the holes D, con- 
structed and oxjerating substantially as set forth. 

51,178. W. H. HARTMAN, Fostoria, Ohio. Seeding 
j MacMne. November 23, 1865. 

Claims. — 1. The hinged valve E, arranged and oper- | 
I ated as and for the }3tirpose described. 2. The valve |. 

H, constructed, arranged, and oj)erating as specified. . j, 

3. The combination of the valve G, seed hopper D, 
valves E and H, arranged and operating as set forth. 

I 4. The distributing apron I, in combination with the 
valves E and H, when arranged as specified. 

' 51,768. J. B. H. WHITING, Ripon, Wis. Seeding 3Ia- • 
I chine. December 26, 1865. 

j This invention relates to a mode of hinging the teeth s 
I so that they can be set at different angles to the f 
ground w ithout the necessity of changing bolts, and j 
also jointing the teeth so that the machine can be r 
moved backward without cramping the teeth. Claims, i 
— 1. The eccentric lever Z sliding in slot ^in conjuuction t 
with the standard playing through the vertical slot s } 
of the beam D, substantiallj^ as described. 2. The \] 
stop guards n applied to the upper sections n of the 9 
toothed standards, substantially in the manner and for r 
the purposes described. 3. The two jointed sections t 
n n, united to the brace rod r and connected to the drag t 
bar D, substantially as described. 4. The combination 
of the pivoted notched arms j j, eccentrics A: A;, rock g 
shaft /v, drag bars D D, and lever Jc'^, substantially in 
the manner described. 

52,225. JOSEPH TEDFORD, Hartford, Iowa. J 
Combined Seed Drill. January 23, 1866. . 
Claim.— The combination and arrangement of the ; 
rotary digger A, seed drill D, hopper L, roller E, frame 
G, and levers N R R, as and for the objects herein set '. 
forth. 

52,319. GEORGE RACE, Norwich, N. Y. Broadcast [ 
Seeder. January W, l&QQ.' ■ 
Claims. — 1. A broadcast seed sower having a rotating ; 
and adjustable hopper for the purpose of regulating j' 
the quantity of grain to be distributed. 2. In conuec- , 



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tion v^ith the rotating hopper, the swing valve, when i 
used for the purposes and substantially as described. ' 

3. In connection with the swing valve, the drum with 
its longitudiual ribs, having cups located alternately, 
as shown. 4. In connection with the swing valve, the 
elevations or inclines upon the longitudinal ribs for the i 
purposes shown and described. j 

52,445. JOHN B. PITTS, Salem, Ind. Seeding Ala- 
cMnes. Fehruary 6, 1866. | 
Claims.— 1. The arrangement and combination of the j 
hopper D, rotating seed-dropper cylinder C, supporting [ 
and driving drum B, and the gang of ploughs, the latter 
being applied to the frame A, in rear of the roller B, and 
the whole operating substantially as described. 2. 
Combining with the cylinder C, having seed cups of 
different sizes, the perforated slide h, pitman d, lever c, 
and the guage plate ft, substantially as described. 

52,500. HORACE H WEBSTER, Assignor to himself 
and SYLVESTER DAVIS, Claremont, N. H. 
Planter and Seeder. Fehruary 6, 1866. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of a corn planter and 
seed drill, substantially as herein described. 2. My de- 
vice for raising the ploughs and coverers from the 
ground, and lowering them thereto, substantially as 
set forth. 3. The valves Y, notched wheels V, and cog 
wheel E, constructed, combined and arranged substan- 
tially as described. 

53,072. W. W. WILEY, Edixa, Mo. ComMned Seeding 
Machine, Boiler and Harrow. March 6, 1866. 
Claim. — The combination of the rotary harrow and 
reciprocating seed distributing device, when used in 
connection with a roller or rollers, and operated there- 
from in the manner substantially as herein shown and 
describ'd. 

53,909. Z. D. WATERS, Brookville, Md. Seeding 
Machine. April 10, 1866. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement of one or more seed 
cups within a hopper box F, in such manner that said 
cup or cups shall elevate the seed above the bottom of 
the hopper, and discharge the seed into a funnel g, 
which conducts it out of the hopper, substantially as 
described. 2. Conducting the seed and fertilizer from 
two fuiiuel hoi)pers g g' , into an inverted funnel-shaped 
guard G, substantially as described. 3. The construc- 
tion of the seed or fertilizer hopj)er of a cylindrical : 
chamber &, communicating with an upper receiver, 
through slotted openings d, substantially as described. 

4. The combination of the elevated receiving hopper g j 
with the cylindrical vessel h, and one or more revolv- | 
ing seed elevators, substantially as described. 5. The ; 

j conical hooped scatterer I, arranged beneath the dis- 
j charging apertures of the hoppers g g' , and surrounded 
i by a conical skirt or guard G, substantially as describ- i 
ed. 6. Extending the upper ends of the receiving hop- 
pers g g', above the plane of the a]3ertures a a leading 
into the cylindrical chambers h h, substantially as and 
for the purposes described. 7. Providing for discharg- 
ing seed or fertilizing substances, or both, from a hop- 
per by means of revolving elevators or cups, which are I 
entirely enclosed within said hopper, substantially in 
the manner described. 8. Attaching the coverers m m \ 
to a forked standard, which is constructed substanti- " 
ally as described. I 

!| 53,960. ALLEN DODGE, Georgetown, D. C. Culti- 
vator and Seeder. April 17, 1866. 

This machine has a series of ploughs mounted in an 
; adjustable frame, arranged to throw the land into 
i ridges, and followed by smoothing, shaping, and fiuTow- 
forming rollers, and seed and fertilizer sower. Claims. — j 
1. The combination and arrangement of the single 
ploughs a with the double ploughs P, as shown and de- 
scribed, for the purpose of forming the ridges to receive j 
the seed, as set forth. 2. The rollers B, constructed \ 
and arranged to operate in combination with the \ 
ploughs, substantially as shown and described. 3. At- 
taching the ploughs to the frame G, hinged at its rear 
side, and provided with the lever D, arranged to oper- 
ate as set forth. 4. In combination with the series of : 
ploughs and rollers B, the seed hopjjer H, arranged to I 



deliver the seed to the furrows formed by the projec- 
tions e, as herein described. 5. A machine having a 
series of ploughs, the rollers B, the seeding devices and 
fertilizer distributor, combined and arranged for joint 
action, substantially as herein shown and described. 

54,800. DANIEL WILDE, Washixgtox, Iowa. Corn 
Plough. May 1866. 
The plough beams are adjusted relatively by an ex- 
tensible shackle bar which connects them ; the .slotted 
standards are adjusted by the brace bars, and the seeder 
is attached to the front of the frame by a hinge joint, 
perforated strap, and pin. Claims. — 1. Adjusting the 
shovel stakes and shovels, by means of the slots q and 
bars 7', as and for the purposes herein recited. 2. In 
combination with the shackle bar t, between the han- 
dles and connected thereto, the slotted or space plated 
front ends of the beams affixed to the front bar u, 
substantially as described, as and for the purpose 
herein set forth. 3. Connecting the seeder to the 
plough frame, by means of hinged straps x, aiid bar z' , 
and pin y' , as described. 

55,243. GEORGE E. COOPER, Baltimore, Md. Com- 
bined Drill and Fertilizer. June 5, 1866. 
Claims. — 1. In combination, the hopper having two 
compartments Di D^, the reciprocating rods E E^, pro- 
vided with two or more pins e e ^2 to each of the 
holes, the pins being arranged so as to project horizon- 
tally over the seed apertures, and with pins e^ project- 
ing upwardly, as and for the purpose set forth. 2. In 
combination with the above, the cam F, lever G, studs 
H H, and pins ft, the whole being arranged and em- 
ployed substantially as and for the purpose herein set 
forth. 3. The combination of the lever J, bar I, link K, 
pivoted crank L, and slides M M, for the purpose of 
closing and opening the discharge apertures of the 
hopper simultaneously with the rising and lowering of 
the drill tubes. 

55,470. BYRON D. COOK, Clarexdox, Mich. Seeding 
Machine. June 12, 1866. 
The contents of the hopper are agitated by the tooth- 
ed shaft and scraped towards the opening by the spiral 
wings; clearing rods vibrate in the openings and the 
falling fertilizer is distributed by a revolving winged 
shaft. Claim. — 1. The arrangement of the converging 
wings ic, upon the shafts S^ S^, in such manner as to 
scrape seed or fertilizing material from each side and 
towards the centre of their respective discharge aper- 
tures O' , O^, substantially as herein set forth. 2. The 
employment of the converging wings w in combination 
with tlie revolving agitator E, the vibrating clearing 
fingers/, and the distributor D, arranged and operated 
relatively with each other and with the rest of the ma- 
chine, substantially in the manner and for the purpose 
herein described. 

56,554. SILAS C. SCHOFIELD, Freeport, III. Com- 
Mned Seeder and Cultirator. July 17, 1S66. 
Claims. — 1. The bifurcated double cam rod H h ft , sus-- 
jjended by a swinging link and operated by an odd 
number of pins i ?. substantially in the manner and for the 
purpose set forth. 2. The combination of the agitating 
rock shaft J, with an actuating cam rod H. subs'tantial- 
ly in the manner and for the purpose specified. 3. The 
compound lever M m for operating the seed slide r. as 
herein shown and explaimed. 4. The stay braces or rein- 
forcing rods e e, in combination with the extended axle 
ends//, when employed as draught wrists for attach- 
ing the outside plough beams E E, substantially in the 
manner and for the jjurpose set forth. 

58,166. ANDREW J. EDGETT, HoEXELLS^^LLE. N. 

Y^, Assignor to himself. .JOHN W. FERRY and A. 

GRAVES, same place. Combined Corn Planter and 

Broadcast Seeder. September IS, 1866. 
The corn box and grain box are ranged alongside and 
may be connected when containing a supply of the same 
seed ; the feed slides of each are operated by cams on 
the respective wheels, those of the planter at longerin- 
tervals. Either may be thrown out of operation. AVircs 
below the feed slide of the broadcast sower scatter the 
grain. Claims. — 1. The construction and combination 



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of a corn planter witli a broadcast seed soever, so tliat 
eitlier macliiiie can be used. siTbstantially as described. 
2 Tlie distributi u^- ^vires I. in combination and arrange- 
ment with the grain box and slide of a broadcast seed 
sower, for tlie pnrpose and substantially as set fortb. 

58,214. J. M. CAEE, Omaha City, Nebeaska. Seeding 
Macli'me. Sepicmher 25, 1866. 
Claim. — 1. The swinging or adjustable frame I, at- 
tached to the axle d, as shown, and provided with the 
cylinder K. having knives or cutters I attached, in com- 
bination with a seed-dropping mechanism, all arranged 
and applied to a mounted frame, substautially as and 
for The purpose specified. Also, in combination with 
the above, the adjustable wheels J J attached to the 
lower end of the frame I, substantially as and for the 
purpose set forth. 

59,827. ASAHEL FAIRCHILD, Independence, Iowa. 
Comhiued Seeder and Harrow. November 20, 1866., 

Claims. - 1. The roller A, provided with cams C C, 
in combination Avith the harrow bars H and K, for the 
pm^poses and substantially as described. 2. The sep- 
arate harrow bars H and K, pivoted levers I I, in 
combination with the slotted lever M, slide P, and 
agitator 0, substantially as described. 3. The com- 
bination of the rock shat^t S with the frame G and slide 
a, for the purpose of shutting off the gTain when the 
harrows are raised, substantially as herein set forth. 

60,147. H. D. DANN, Waupun, Wis. Seeding Machine. 
December 4, 1866. 
The seed cylinders consist of two disks which inter- 
lock and form seed cavities between ithem. One disk 
in each pair is fixed, the other movable, and by placing 
them nearer together the seed cavities are lessened. 
This is done by means of a bar to which the movable 
disks are connected. The seed passages from the hop- 
per are limited in size, by slides connected to a rod. 
Claims. — 1. The seeding cylinders, consisting of the 
parts B and C, constructed and arranged to operate in 
combination, as herein described. 2. Attaching the 
parts B permanently to the axle O, and the parts C to 
the rod a, for the purpose of adjusting the si£e of the 
cells, as set forth. 3. The plates E, provided with the 
opening i and the slides m, attached to the bar J), ar- 
ranged to operate in combination therewith, as shown 
and described. 

60,189. FRANK A. HILL, Marysville, Cal. Seeding 
Machine. December 4, 1866. 
Claim. — The agitators D D, in combination with the 
bevelled gearing B and C, and connecting rods E E, 
substantially as described and for the purpose set 
forth. 

60,826. JOHN H. BEAR, York, Pa. Rorse Hay Balce 
and Seeder Combined. January 1, 1867. 
Seed hoppers are attached to the rake axle for dis- 
tribution of seed or fertilizers. The rake lever will 
either raise the rake for the discharge of hay, or depress 
it to act as a harrow. Claims. — 1. Securing' one or more 
seed hoppers, which are provided with seed-dropping 
devices or guano distributors to the asletree of a hay 
rake, the teeth and driver's seat of which are applied to 
said axle, substantially as described. 2. The combina- 
tion of the hopper box G, axletree A, driver seat D, and 
a lever for enabling the driver to hold the rake teeth 
down for harrowing in the seed, substantially as de- 
scribed. 

61,201. BENJ. F. HORTON, Ithaca, N. Y. Seeding 
Machine. January 15, 1867. 
Claims. — 1. The combination and use of the station- 
ary bar C with the two movable bars or slides B B, 
when made as described, and the use therewith of one 
or more series of studs in the opening between the bars, 
or immediately connected with the said opening. 2. 
The bars B B, when held in constant parallelism with 
each other by means of the rods H H H, thus securing 
a uniform and adjustable oiiening between the bars and 
the even sowing of the seed ; and the set clamp I and 
its set screw J, for the purpose of adjusting the opening 
for the sowing of various seeds or articles. 3. The ar- 
rangement of the studs G, one series on the fixed bar C, 



and at least one on the vibrating bars B B. 4. The 
combination of the wheeled carriage, the cam E, seed 
box, vibrating bars, stationary bars, gear lever, when 
made' as described, the same constituting one whole or 
machine. 5. The making of the zigzag cam adjustable 
by set screws, so that it can be applied to the wheels of 
the horse rakes, and the use of the machine in combina- 
tion with the wheels and carriages of horse rakes, as 
shown and described. 

61,544. JOHN F. KELLER, Greencastle, Pa. Seed 
Planter. January 29, 1867. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the gear wheel L, 
with the pinion M and the gear wheel N, substantially 
as set forth. 2. The peculiar axle 0, with the bed plate 
O', tor fastening the axle to the frame, substantially as 
described. 3. Protecting the gear wheels of wheat drills 
or seed planters against sticks, weeds, and other ob- 
structions by means of a box or its equivalent, sub- 
atantially as described. 

61,879. PETER and PETER J. SCHMITT, Waterloo, 
III. Grain Drill. February '\S67. 
Claims. — 1. The metal or wooden blocks or valves n, 
which are secured to the feed bar D and the pins o, 
which are attached to the blocks n, substantially as 
and for the purpose herein show^n and described. 2. 
The slotted crank of the feed bar D, operating sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose herein shown and de- 
scribed. 3. The slotted lever K, which is pivoted to 
the seed box A^ and whereby the flow of the seed may 
be automatically regulated, substantially as herein 
described and shown. 4. The thumb screw I, in com- 
bination with the slot m in the wheel /, for the purjjose 
of securing the bar B in any desired j)osition, substan- 
tially as herein shown and described. 5. The hand i' 
and index i ", in combination with the rod i, wheel /, 
and handle h, all made and operating substantially as 
herein shown and described. 

62,259. ANDREW R. EGGLESTON and CHARLES F. 
SWAIN, RiPON, Wis. Seeding Machine. February 
19, 1867. 

Claims. — 1. A scatterer placed below the axle, and 
arranged and ox)erated substantially in the manner and 
for the purpose set forth. 2. The arrangement of a se- 
ries of seed boxes between the grain box and scatterer, 
substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 3. The 
axle so constructed as to form the frame supporting the 
seed box and cultivators and the boxes between the 
seed box and scatterer. 4. The combination of a guage 
plate, triangular openings in the bottom of the seed 
box, and feeding "pinions with the seed trough, sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose set forth. 5. The drag 
bars, when formed substantially as described and com- 
bined with the aisle and cultivators, substantially as 
and for the purpose set forth. 

62,286. D. R. PRINDLeJ East Bethany, N. Y. Seed 
Sower. February 19, 1867. 

The peed bar has grooves on its faces which lead the 
seed to the discharge openings. It is reciprocated by a 
rod actuated by cams on the face of one of the driving 
wheels. The extent of reciprocation is adjusted by 
changing the point of attachment of the spring rod on 
the rocking arm of the agitator. Claims. — 1. The seed 
bar E, constituted as described, and used in the man- 
ner and for the purpose set forth. 2. The hopper D 
with rod G, and spring with index H and rest b, all 
constructed, arranged, and operating in the manner 
substantially as herein set forth. 

63,424. ANSEL WALLACE PUTNAM, Suisun, Cal. 
Combined Planter and Cultivator. April 2, 1867. 

Claims. — 1. The apparatus for furrowing and cov- 
ering the seed, consisting of the marker S, the diverg- 
ing plates T T and the converging plates Y Y, com- 
bined and arranged substantially as described. 2. The 
wheel D and bent arm E, together with the sliding 
plates L L', and the regulating slide P for dropping the 
seed, constructed and operated substantially as de- 
scribed. 3. The rocking chair attached to the frame 
and the hinged arms h h, for the purpose of raising and 
lowering the frame, substantially as described. 



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63,704. H. S. CONNOLLY, Clymer, N. Y. ComUned 
Boiler and Seeder. April 9, 1887. 
Claims. — 1. Resting the inner journals of the main 
rollers in adjustable bearings and connecting said 
bearings with the driver's seat, substantially as and for 
the purpose set forth. 2. The combination of the cross 
arm/, with the adjustable bearings c c and the seat C, 
for the purpose of allowing the one seat to act upon the 
two rollers, substantially as specified. 3. The combi- 
nation with the subject-matter of the preceding claim 
of the joints formed of the elongated tenons d and mor- 
tises e for allowing each roller an independent action, 
as specified. 4. The combination of the pivoted scra- 
pers G with the adjusting roller B, as shown and de- 
scribed and for the purposes specified. 5. The arrange- 
ment of two or more slides K K, resting in compart- 
ments V V and connecting by screws and slots iv x, or 
equivalent, with the single head u, in such a manner 
that the escape of the contents of each compartment 
may be exactly guaged to produce the desired mixture, 
as specified. 6. The special construction of and ar- 
rangement of the machine, as herein set forth. 

63,859. E. E. CHESNEY, Abingdon, III. Seed Planter. 
April 16, 1887. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the guage wheels D 
and single shaft C, with the seed boxes B, and frame A, 
of the machine, substantially as herein shown and de- 
scribed. 2. Operating the shaft C, to drop the seed by 
means of a hand lever K, substantially as herein shown 
and described. 3. The combination of the tongue I, 
and upright bars J, with each other and with the frame 
of the machine, substantially as herein shown and de- 
scribed and for the purpose set forth. 4. The combi- 
nation of the plows H and G. with the frame of the 
machine, substantially as herein shown and described. 

64,723. FREDERICK W. TILTON, Bristol Station, 
III. Combined Seeder and Cultivator. May 14, 1867. 
The roller supports the weight of the main part of 
the machine, and the bevel gear wheel thereon operates 
by its connections the adjustable seed box, from which 
the seed drops through the hollow teeth on the cultiva- 
tor frame. Claims. — 1. The connected frames B and C, 
carrying the teeth I and roller D, in combination with 
the beam N and its connections, for adjusting the depth 
to which the teeth may operate, all substantially as 
and for the purpose herein set forth. 2. In combina- 
tion with the roller D and framing B, the gearing D E, 
and universal joint e, provided with the lever J and 
spring K, for bringing the gearing into action with a 
yielding force, and allowing it to be thrown out of and 
into gear, substantially as and for the purpose herein 
specified. 3. In combination with the roller, parts D 
C. the cultivator parts B I and the drilling mechanism 
G M A, with their several connections, adapted to op- 
erate conjointly, substantially in the manner and for 
the purpose herein set forth. 

64,912. ELIJAH U. SCOVILLE, Manlius, N. Y. Seed 
Sower. May 21, 1867. 

The rotating roller has longitudinal grooves to re- 
ceive the seed from the hoppers, the seed dropping on 
j zigzag wire-spreaders. The" hoppers are adjustable on 
I the roller. The supporting rods of the seed-box have 
rubber foot blocks to allow a vertical adjustment. 
Claims. — 1. Having two or more hoppers E, within one 
1 seed-box D, substantially as and for the purpose herein 
I shown and described. 2. The grooved roller F, when 
{ arra-nged below the hoppers and when provided with 
j adjustable slides e e, by which the amount of the seed 
discharged is regulated, substantially as set forth. 3. 
The revolving spreader G, when provided with perfor- i 
ated wings i /, sul)stantially as and for the purpose 
herein shown and described. 4. The perforated Avings ! 
i i, when arranged ni zigzag lines upon a revolving- 
shaft G, SMbstantially as and for the purpose herein 
shown and described. 5. The hoppers E, when ar- 
ranged in a seed-box D, which is supported by braces 
b, in combination with the spring c, and screw a, and I 
roller F, substantially as herein shown and described. ' 
5. The grooved roller F, in combination with the rub- 
I)er-scrapers h, which are secured in that side of the 
hoppers E, toward which the seed is carried by the 



roller, as set forth. 7. The zigzag perforated revolving 
spreaders, in combination with the grooved rollers F 
and hoppers E, all made and operating substantially 
as herein shown and described. 

64,981. HENRY HUTCHISON, Three Rivers, Mich. 
Seeding Cultivator. May 21, 1867. 
Claims. — 1. The reversible cross-shaped marker O, 
constructed, arranged, and operating as described. 2. 
The reversible rhombohedral spades R, constructed, ar- 
ranged, and operating as described. 3. The reversible 
winged covering plows U', constructed, arranged, and 
operating as described. 4. Adjusting and holding the 
spades upon the legs or shovel stocks hy means of the 
hinged clamps and set screws, constructed and ar- 
ranged as described. 5. The combination of the hinged 
slotted legs with the pivoted drag bars having hooks 
on their rear ends to pass through the slots and be held 
by wooden pins behind the legs, when constructed and 
arranged as described. 6. The combination of the 
marker and front plows with the shifting bar P, shift- 
ing lever P', and driver's seat, when arranged for joint 
operation, as set forth. 7. The combination of the legs 
with their supporting beams by means of the laterally 
adjustable sockets, forks, lugs, and set screw.s, con- 
structed, arranged, and operating as described. 8. The 
combination, substantially in the manner described, of 
the front and rear plows, mounted on ox)posite ends of 
levers pivoted to rock transversely to the axle to re 
lieve the strain on the plows caused by inequalities in 
the surface of the ground. 9. The combination of a 
series of front and rear x^lows with longitudinal rock- 
ing levers falcrumed on transverse levers so connected 
at their inner ends that the levers can simultaneously 
be raised or lowered by the driver or be held in any 
position desired. 10. The combination of the covering 
plows attached to the beam suspended from the rear 
end of the rocking levers with the lateral vibratable 
front plows suspended from the front end of the rock- 
ing levers. 11. The combination of the lifting levers, 
sliding barV, and detent v, when arranged in relation 
to the driver's seat, substantially in the manner de- 
scribed. 12. The arrangement of the adjustable driver's 
seat, arched bar, and adjustable back brace, as de- 
scribed. 13. The arrangement of the hoppers E' and F 
as and for the purpose described. 14. The combina- 
tion with the feeding hopper E' of the reciprocating 
teeth m and rubbers m', for the purpose of separating 
the seed. 15. The combination with the lower hojtper 
of the reciprocating toothed feeding slides. 16. The 
vertically reciprocating gates J, arranged and operat- 
ing as described. 17. The combination, substantially 
in the manner described, of a hopper, a horizontally re- 
ciprocating toothed slide, and a vertically reciprocat- 
ing gate. 18. The combination of the hopper, the re- 
ci]jrocating slides, the feed spout, and the marker, for 
the purposes set forth. 

65,374. CHARLES H. GODFREY, Ste warts ville, N. 
J. Seed Box for Grrain Drills. June 4, 1867. 
The cams of the seed agitator have three spurs in- 
clined backwardly and curved spirally. Claim. — The 
j irregular cams e, on the stirring shaft D of a seed box 
for grain drills, substantially as and for the purposes 
described. 

65,889. DANIEL DUNCAN and E. R. RIDGLEY, 
Olney, III. Combined Sower, Planter, and Cultivator. 
June 18, 1867. 
Claims. — 1. The shaft G, having the fixed armature H, 
working the secondary bottom of the seed box D, and 
having the sliding armature K. regulated by means of 
the lever and treadle I, substantially as and for the 
purpose described. 2. The ring F on the end of the I'ol- 
ler E, provided with projecting arms/'//' substanti- 
ally as described. 3. The division of the shaft M M , to 
which are attached tlie drill teeth, into two equal parts 
M and M\ inde])endeiit of each other and regulated by 
means of their respective treadles n » . substantially as 
and for the purpose described. 4. The combination and 
arrangement of the spring L. the second iry bottom ot 
the seed box, the shaft G, with its two armatures K and 
H, and the roller E, having the ring F. with its arms 
//// attached, substantially as and for the purpose 



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specified. 5. The combination and arrangement of the 
drill teeth attached to the shafts M M, the seed box D, 
and the rollers E snbstantially as and for the pur- 
pose specified. 

66,123. HEXRY BOURX, ^^IiiXDOX, Mich. ComUned 
Seeder and Fertilizer. June 2b, 1867. 
Claims. — 1. In combination Tvith the driving bevel 
gear wheel M, the shaft J, provided with the bevel pin- 
ion L and crank wheels I and 8, for the purpose of op- 
erating the agitating mechanism in both hoppers from 
the same shaft, subsi antially as set forth. 2. The slide 
F, provided with the brushes K K, and moving the same 
across the escape orifice in the bottom of the hopper, 
for the purpose set forth. 3. The triangular slide 
P, placed in the open bottom of the hopper and nearly 
filling the area of the same and provided with the spikes 
Q, as and for the purposes set forth. 4. Hanging one 
side of the hox:)per upon hinges or other joints so that 
the area of the hopx)er bottom may be increased or dim- 
inished in the manner and for the purposes set forth, b 
The seat T, adjustable forwards and backwards, as set 
forth, in combination with the main frame A and hop- 
-pers D O, so that the weight of the driver may be 
caused to balance the machine, as set forth. 

66,578. JESSE P. FULGHUM, Milton, l^D.—Seed 
Drill July 9, 186:. 
The adjustable deflecting rack is regulated by elong- 
ated slots to guide the seed, either in front of or behind 
the teeth. Claim. — The adjusting deflecting rack K, 
secured either to the hox^per B, or any other part of the 
drill (and made adjustable by means of the slotted pro- 
jections N" X and screws M M), or their equivalents, 
substantially in the manner and for the purpose de- 
scribed. 

66,76S. HEXRY ZELLXER, Columbia, Texx. Com- 
l)ined Seed Sower and Boiler. July 16, 1867. 
The sifter is connected with and operated by a foot 
lever below the driver's seat, and is followed by the 
roller whicli supports the machine. Claim. — The com- 
bination and arrangement of the roller C, arms D D, 
roller G, pitman s H H, and the vibrating agitator or 
sifter I of a seed bos B, substantially as and for the 
purxDose described. 

67,008. WILLIAM and JAMES WHAIT, Ixdepexd- 
EXCE, Iowa. Seeder and Cultivator. July 23, 1867. 

The different sections of the cultivator are raised and 
adjusted by levers connecting therewith by cords. The 
oscillating shaft in the hopper keex)s the seed from 
clogging, and a lever reaching back to the driver regu- 
lates the dropping of tlie seed. Claim. — The seed box, 
with oscillating bottom shaft E, provided with wings, 
levers d and g g g, cultivator F, aud cords h li li, when 
all are arranged substantially in the manner and for 
the x)urpo.se herein set forth. 

67,860. JAMES B. EWELL, Baltimore, Md. Seeding 
Cultivator. August 20, 1867. 
Claims. — 1. The detachable swiveling front truck 
constructed and combined with the frame, as described. 
2. The combination, substantially as described, with 
the main frame of the diagonally-arranged plows, hav- 
ing drag bars of varying length. 3. The combination, 
substantially as described, of the diagoually-arranged 
rocking lever and cams with the vertically moving 
plow beam L. 4. The combination, as described, of 
the diagonally-arranged hopper and feed cylinder with 
the frame. 5. The combination of the diagonal seed- 
ing cylinder, the driving gear, and the shipping me- 
chanism, with the main frame and the driver's seat, as 
and for the purpose described. 6. The combination, 
substantially in the manner described, in a seeding cul- 
tivator, of a seed hox)per, a feeding cylinder, and a 
series of plows, all arranged diagonally to the path of 
the machine. 7. The combination, subs^tantially in the 
manner described, of the leading truck, the cultivating 
mechanism, and the seeding mechanism and the roller. 

67,986. F. B. JOHXSOX. De Witt, Iowa. Seeder and 
Cultivator. August 20, 1867. 
Claim.— 1. Operating the slide cut-off F, by a bent 
lever H, pivoted to a support h', attached to the seed 



box D, substantially as herein shown and described, 
and for the purj)ose set forth. 2. Adjusting the move- 
ment of the slide cut-off F, by means of a set or guage 
screw L acting upon the lever H, snbstantially as here- 
in shown and described, and for the purj)ose set forth. 
3. The combination of the stirrer K, constructed as de- 
scribed, with the seed box D. caps J, and zigzag or 
waved wheel L, attached to one of the wheels A, sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose herein set forth. 4. 
The couibination of the movable inclined seed board 
E, with the botton of the seed box D, substantially as 
herein shown and described and for the purpose set 
forth. 5. Attaching the plow beams m' to each other, 
and to the clevises X, bolted to the axle B, substan- 
tially as herein shown and described and for the pur- 
pose set forth. 6. The combination of the bar R, and 
ibeut lever U, with the supx3ort and guide rod Y, and 
with the plow beams m'. substantially as herein shown 
and described and for the purpose set forth. 7. The 
combination of the lifting foot lever W, with the bent 
guide lever L^, and with the tongue C, of the machine, 
substantially as herein shown and described and for 
the purpose set forth. 8. The combination of the lift- 
ing and guide bar O with the plow beams m ' , substan- 
tially as herein shown and described and for the pur- 
pose set forth. 9. Attaching a catch P to the lifting 
and guide bar O, substantially as herein shown and de- 
scribed and for the purpose set forth. 

69,484. EDWIX RITSOX, Malta vllle, X. Y. As- 
signor to WILLLA3I H. BURTIS, same place. 
Seeding Machine. October 1, 1867. 
Claims. — L The combination of the rotary furrow 
openers E and covers I, attached respectively to the 
frames C D, the former being connected by hinges or 
joints a to the front end of the frame A. and the latter 
connected by hinges or joints h to the rear of the 
frames C, substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 
2. The vibrating shoes L, arranged and operated as 
shown in connection with the seed box K, provided 
with one or more compartments, and all arranged sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose specified. 3. The at- 
taching of the coverers L to the rear bars d of the sup- 
plemental frames D, to admit of the adjustmant of the 
coverers, substantially in the manner as and for the 
XJurpose set forth. 4. The combination of the fuiTow 
ox)eners E, coverers I, and the seed-distributing device 
composed of the vibrating shoes L, and perforated bot- 
tom of the seed box, provided with slides o, all arranged 
substantially as and for the purijose s])eciiied. 

69,532. H. BARBER, D. C. VAX BRUNT axd G. W. 
VAX BRUXT, HoRicox. Wis. Seeding Machine. 
October 8, 1867. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the gear wheels I J K 
and lever F, and stop / beneath the machine, and re- 
mote from the wheels, for the x)ur]30ses sx^ecified and 
substantially as described. 2. The combination and 
arrangement of the axle G, gear wheels I J K, lever F, 
and stox) /, ox^erating substantially as and for the pur- 
poses described. 3. The arrangement of the stop / 
with resx^ect to the bent lever F aud x^inion J, substan- 
tially in the manner and for the x^m'xjoses sx^ecified. 4. 
The arrangement of the slide m, provided with the arm 
n, with the toothed lever X, as and for the x^iirx^oses 
described. 5. In combination with the last foregoing, 
the arrangement of the scale o and x^ointer p for the 
X3urx)oses set forth. 6. The x)eculiar construction of the 
segment k, and its arrangement with the lever R for 
raising the plow, as and for the purposes herein de- 
scribed. 

69,848. B. A. SHEARER, Crowx Poixt Cexter,X.Y. 
Seeding Machine. October 15, 1867. 

Claim. — The roller G, provided with the grooves d 
and adjustable bars e, in combination Avith the seed 
hox)X^er K and chute L, all arranged to ox^erate substan- 
tially in the manner and for the XJ'irxJOse set forth. 
Also, the harrow or covering teeth /(. attached to the 
bars M, which are fitted on the rod X. in combination 
with the transverse bar X , arranged and connected to 
the lever P, to oxoerate in the manner substantially as 
and for the purpose sx^ecified. 



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70,070. GEORGE F. BROCK and ELI BRONDIGE, ' 
Da^tdsbueg, ]VIich. Combined Land Eoller and 
Plaster Soicer. Octoher 22, 1867. 
Claims. — 1. Conuecting the inner ends of the rollers 
C C to the frame A, by means of the L shaped metal 
bars L L and link S, in the manner and for the pur- 
poses set forth. 2. The arrangement of the frame A, 
with the rollers C C, bars L L, arms K K, ropes or 
chains m m, and pulleys o o, in manner and for the pur- 
poses set forth. 3. The plaster distributer G. con- 
structed as set forth, and used in the hopper*E. with 
slide H, when said hopper is connected to the rollers 
C, by means of the pulleys a and d, with their chains b, 
for operating the same, as specified. 

70,781. ROBT. BAXTER, Feexch Camp, Cal. Seed- 
ing Machine. Xovemier 12, 1867. 
Claims.— 1. The seed box constructed as described and 
provided with a rod and prongs, so located that a part 
of the several prongs only is in the box, and that at the 
front side thereof, as and for the purpose described. 
2. The elbow lever, operated by a on the plow 
wheel, and operating the rod with its prongs, in com- 
bination with the said rod, in the manner and for the 
object set forth. 

70,898. BEXJAMIX RAXDALL. Adams, X. Y. Com- 
hined Harrow and Seeder. Xovemher 12, 1867. 
Claims. — 1. The shaft J in the seed box I, provided 
with the radial arms h, and rotated by means of suit- 
able gears from one of the wheels B, when the same is 
in combination with the scattering board or plate Isl, 
and all arranged substantially as described and for the 
purpose set forth. 2. The slide K, perforated with the 
Y-shaped holes e, and fitting in the seed box I, in com- 
bination with the perforated bottom L of the seed box, 
which is perforated with circular holes /, and the scat- 
tering board or ydate M, the whole being constructed, 
arranged, and operating substantially as and for the 
purpose specified. 3. The combination of the harrow 
connected with the truck or monnted frame, and the 
seed distributing apparatus applied to said frame, all 
arranged substantially in the manner as and for the 
purpose set forth. 

71,096. AUGUSTUS WEITMAX, West Uniox, Iowa. 
Broadcast Seeding Macliine. Xovember 19, 1867. 

Claims. — 1. Providing the harrows L M M, any or all 
of them, with cleaning bars Ic X, arranged or applied 
in the manner substantially as and for the purpose set 
forth. 2. The combination of the seed box D with its 
perforated bottom and slide E, adjustable bar K, dis- 
charge board J, and roller C, all arranged substantially 
in the manner as and for the purpose set forth. 3. The 
reciprocating knotted rope I, or its equivalent, operated 
by the frame G, from the roller C, in combination with 
the adjustable bar K, and the discharge board or plate 
J, all arranged substantially as and for the purpose 
specified. 4. The harrows L M M, combined, con- 
structed, and applied to the machine substantially in 
the manner as and for the purpose set forth. 

73,020. HEXRY S. MATTE SOX, Stocktox, Cal. Seeder 
and Cultivator. January 7, 1858. 
The metallic seed slide is operated by the lever at 
the end of the hopper. Above each seed aperture is a 
foot of the rocking agitator, whi^h receives motion 
from a crank pin on one of the ground wheels. Claims. — 
l.^The beams C B, in combination with beams D, and 
cross beams I with draw bar L. 2. The chest A, wooden 
shaft /?, and iron slide i, in combination with crooked 
pin l\ handle O, crank h, connecting rod c, when used 
and arranged for the purpose hereiu specified. 

73,320. A. P. GREEX, Steubex, Ohio. Elastic Coupling 
for Seeding Machines, etc. January 14, 1868. 
Intended for application to the pitmen of mowing 
machines. Elastic packing is so secured in the cou- 
pling as to moderate the jar caused by rapid reciproca- 
tion of the cutter bar. Claims. — 1. The shank C. pro- 
vided with shouldered collars D, in combination with 
the ring E, elastic filling or ball F, in the manner and 
for the xmrpose set forth. 2. The thinibk or sleeve G, 



arms H, in combination with the ring I, washer J, and 
elastic filling F', in the manner and for the purpose 
substantially as set forth. 

73,336. A. IXGALLS, Ixdepexdexce, Iowa. Seeder 
and Cultivator Comlined. January 14, 1868. 

Claims. — 1. The slide G, as arranged, in combination 
with the lever H and adjusting rod I, for the purpose 
and in the manner as set forth. 2. The graduating 
scale F', in combination with the adjusting rod I, for 
the purpose and in the manner as set forth. 3. The 
foot board Q and swing bar O, as arranged, in combina- 
tion with the cultivators X, for the purpose specified. 

73.972. MARTIX HAYDEX, Detroit, Mich. Seeding 
Cultivator. February 4, 1868. 

Claims. — 1. The springs L, Avhen arranged and op- 
erating substantially as and for the purposes set forth. 
2. The arrangement of the treadle or vibrating lever 
^y, the arm Y, and rod X. provided with the adjusta- 
ble screws and nuts, the pins Y, and the ears Z, for the 
purpose described. 3. The covering shovels G, pro- 
vided with a proper spring, when operating sub- 
stantially as and for the purposes specified. 4. The 
combination and arrangement of a seeding cultivator, 
combining the above recited parts, with the frame A, 
the wheels B, the bars of the frame C, the bar behind 
the rear bar C, the hollow standards E, hung upon the 
bars D, the shovels F and covering shovels G, the 
hinged joints H. the braces I. clasps J, the adjusting 
slotted plates and bolts K, the slotted projections M, 
the bolts P, the lever Q, the arm R, the quadrant S, the 
pitman arm T, the rocking bar U, the vibrating lever 
or treadle \Y, with its attachments, the gear wheel 2, 
the pinions 3 and 4, the le\ er 5, and the shaft 6, when 
constructed and operating substantiallv as herein set 
forth. 

73.973. ^lYRTIX HEYDEX, Detroit, Mich. Seeding 
Marhine. February 4, 1868. 

The size of the seed cavities is determined by the 
guage prongs which slide in them. The prongs are ad- 
justed by connection to a plate, whose rack engages 
i the segment rack on a lever which is fix:ed to the desir^'d 
adjustment by a pin entering one of a series of holes in 
a segmental bar attached to the hopper. Claims. — 1. 
The construction of a seeding machine, provided with 
the shaft B, the grooved cylinder E, the collar P, pro- 
vided, with the guage prongs F and the sleeve D, when 
constructed and operating substantially as hereinbefore 
described. 2. The quadrant H, the lever I, the segment 
rack J, and the plate L, when attached and operating 
substantially as and for the purposes set forth, 3. The 
combination of all the foregoing described parts, in 
conjunction with the hopper or seed box A, when con- 
structed and operating substantially as and for the 
purposes specified. 

74,073. OLXEY FRY, Jr., Albaxy, Oregox. Seeding 
Macliine. February 4, 1868. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the gear wheel X, 
attached to the drive wheel A, pinion wheel M, shaft 
L, crank or crank wheel K, conuecting rod J, and lever 
I, with each other and with the seed box E and adjust- 
able sliding bar F, said seed box and sliding bar being 
constructed and arranged substantially in the manner 
herein shown and described. 2. The combination and 
arrangement of the sliding bar P, conuecting rod R. 
and lever S, with each other and with the shaft L, sub- 
I stantially as herein shown and described, for the pur- 
I pose of throwing the pinion wheel ]\I into and out of 
t gear with the gear wheel X. 3. The combination of 
I the posts T, cross bars U, longitudinal bar Y, beam W, 
i plough standards X. bar Y, and draught bars or rods Z, 
j with each other and with the ti'ame D and tongue C, 
said parts being constructed and arranged substan- 
tially as herein shown and described, and for the pur- 
pose set forth. 4. The combination of the keeper C, 
lever A , spring E', and notched standard F , with each 
\ other and with the longitudinal bar Y, substantially as 
j herein shown and described, and for the purpose set 
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74,171. SAMUEL THOMSON, Osceola, Wis. Broad- 
cast Seeding Machine. February 4, 1868. 
Claim. — The rotating seed-discliargiug cylinder F, in 
combination witli tlie seed bos or hopper E, having an 
opening, a. at its lower part, the bottom pi te b, and 
the scattering board G, all arranged to operate substan- 
tially as and for the purpose herein set forth. 

74,320. DAVID DICK and OLIVER AV. PRESTON, 
Jr., CORXIXG, N. Y. Plaster and Seed Sower. FeT)- 
rnary 11, 1868 ; ante-dated Feh'uanj 8, 1863. 
Claims. — 1. The shaking bar h, when provided with 
pins e € and stirrers i i i, in combination with cam 
wheels B B. as and for the purx^ose set forth. 2. The 
slide D, provided with the rack g, in combination with 
shaft d and pinion a. substantially in the manner and 
for the purpose specified. 3. The peculiar gear arrange- 
ment, in combination with shaft m, provided with 
brushes, shaft d, pinion a, and sJide D, substantially in 
the manner and for the purpose described. 

74,496. \V. P. BYLER, Leavenworth, Kax. Com- 
hined Corn Planter, Soiver, Revolving Harrow, and Cul- 
tivator. February, 18 , 1868. 

Claims. — 1. The revolving harroAvs E, made adjust- 
able, so as to be contracted and expanded, substanti- 
ally as herein shown and described, and for the purpose 
set forth. 2. The combination of the harrows E, ver- 
tical shafts F, bevel-gear wheels D and I, axles B and 
wheels A, with each other, substantially as herein 
shown and described, and for the purpose set forth. 3. 
The combination and arrangement of the vertical shaft 
F, slide bar L, chain P, puUy Q, lever pawl O, curved 
rack N, and slide or guide bars M, with each other, sub- 
stantially as herein shown and described, and for the 
purpose set forth. 4. The combination of the adjust- 
able support J and spring catch K with the vertical 
shaft F, bevel gear wheel I, and frame C, substantially 
as herein shown and described, and for the purpose set 
forth. 5. The combination and arrangement of the 
slide S, lever T, spring X, connecting rod U, and bent 
or foot lever V, with each other and with the seed box 
R and frame C, substantially as herein shown and de- 
scribed, and for the purpose set forth. 6. The combina- 
tion of the bent lever H' and curved rack I' with the 
slotted end of the pivoted tongue G' and with the frame 
C, substantially as herein shown and described, and for 
the purpose set forth. 

74,651. DANIEL WILBER, Collins Center, N. Y. 
Combined Seed Sower and Field Poller. Fehruarv 18, 

Claims. — 1. The slide C, having notches or cavities c' 
c^, for the purpose, and substantially as described. 2. 
The combination, with the slide C, of the shaft D, crank 
d^, pitman f^^ bevel gearing E F, and field roller A, all 
arranged and operating in the manner and for the pur- 
pose substantially as set forth. 3. The combination of 
the bevel pinion F, placed loose upon the shaft D, the 
feather /i, and pin g, or its equivalent, all arranged and 
operating substantially as and for the purpose de- 
scribed. 

75,00.5. ANDREW R. EGGLESTON and CHARLES F. 
SWAIN, Milwaukee, Wis. Seedina MacMne. March 
3, 1868. 

Claims. — 1. The combination with the rotating feed 
cups of the overlapping stationary sockets or shields, 
substantially as set forth for the purpose described. 2. 
The combination of the feed cups, the guage plate, and 
the shut-off slide, substantially as set forth. 3. The 
combination of the windlass, the hand lever, and drag 
bars, with lifting chains, arranged as described, where- 
by the plows are lifted by the backward movement of 
the lever, as set forth. 

75,142. JAMES R. FINCH, Datton, Ohio. Grain 
Drill. March 3, 1868. 

The seed apertures are regulated by sliding plates. 
The flanged agitators have zigzag and radial flanges, 
and are supported over the seed holes by a rotating 
shaft. Claims. — 1. The flanges e e. in combination with 
the zigzag wheel or agitator H, substantially as and for 
the purpose specified. 2. The arrangement of the plates 



B B with the movable plate or shut-off" C attached to 
the bottom of the grain box A, substantially as and f< r ] 
the j)urpose set forth. 

75,575. O. M. POND, Independence, Iowa. Combined 
Seeding Machine and Cultivator. March 17, 1868. 

Claims. — The seed box D, provided with an adjusta- 
ble bottom E F, and slide G, in combination with the 
fluted feed roller I, for the purpose and in the manner 
as set forth. 2. The cultivators O, adjusting bar P, 
check bar C, as constructed and arranged to operate in 
relation to the seed box D, for the purpose substantial- 
ly as described. 

75.600. FREDERICK W. TILTON, Moline, III. 
Seed Planting Machine. March 17,1868; ante-dated 
March 7, 1888. 

The axle is tubular and contains a core which has 
longitudinal adjustment therein. Surrounding the 
axle and engaged thereto is a collar with equal longi- 
tudinal projections and recesses ; sliding on the axle, 
but connected to the inner core, is a similar collar. The 
projections of one collar enter the recesses of the other, 
and the amount of interlocking regulates the size of the 
recesses which form the seed cavities. Claim. — The ad- 
justing screw bolt C, having a recess or groove c^, as 
represented, in combination with the section or crown 
D, fixed on the outer shaft A, and section or crown E, 
having an inward connection to the interior shaft A', 
all arranged substantially in the manner and for the 
purposes herein set forth. 

75.601. FREDERICK W. TILTON, Bristol Station, 
III. Seed Sower. March 17 , 18QS ; ante-dated March 
7, 1868. 

\ The wheels are carried upon the sleeve which covers 
j the central shaft from wheel to wheel, and has adjusta- 
ble seed cavities upon it. Claim. — In a seed planting 
I machine, so arranging the sleeve E as to perform the 
I double function of carrying the seeding devices, and of 
supporting the weight of the machine substantially as 
! set forth. 

I 75,936. JAMES P. LONG, Osage, Iowa. Combined 
Broadcast Seeder, Cultivator, and Boiler. March 24, 
1868. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the ears angular 
flanges b and angular flanges b^, for securing the staves 
of the rollers, as described. 2. The combination of the 
'open bearing Q with the detachable caps P, to facili- 
tate the removal of the rollers B B', substantially as 
explained. 3. The scrapers S, constructed with sloping 
backs 8, and downturned edges s' . and fastened under 
tapering blocks U, attached to the under side of the 
rear of the frame, substantially as and for the purposes 
set forth. 4. Constructing the conducting tubes L, 
with flanges I, for attaching them beneath the frame, 
and permitting their ready removal, as explained. 5. 
The T-headed scatterers L' V , when made separately 
from the tubes L, and attached in connection there- 
with, but capable of independent removal, sub- 
stantially as described. 

76,306. CHARLES G. CURTIS, Plano,Ill. Seed Sower 
and Cultivator. April 7, 1868. 
Claims. — 1. The cylinder B, arranged with spiral 
grooves a for distributing seed, substantially as and 
for the purpose set forth. 2. The tooth c, having a 
curved edge e, convex back g, and concaved sides c c, 
substantially as described. 3. The combination of the 
levers C E with the two-part roller P, arranged sub- 
stantially as set forth. 

77,009. C. DEIS, Canal Dover, Ohio. Seeding Ma- 
chine. April 21, 1868. 
Claims. — 1. The combination and arrangement of the 
rollers B, foot A', and share B', in the manner as and 
for the purpose specified. 2. The slides H H', in com- 
bination with the box C, when operated in the manner 
and for the purpose substantially as set forth. 

77,052. D. KINT, Hasleton, Iowa. Combined Seeder, 
Cultivator and Harrow. April 21, 1868. 
Claims.— 1. The agitator E', lever F', link H', and 



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friction rollers I', constructed and arranged to operate f 
in the manner and for the purpose specitied. 2. The 
cultiTator D, and harrow K, as constructed and ar- 
ranged in relation to each other, aud operated by the 
wheel C, arms H a, and lever J, in the manner aud for 
the purpose substantially as set forth. 3. The combi- 
nation of the seeder A', cultivator D, and vibratory 
harrow K, when constructed and arranged to operate 
conjointly in the manner and for the purpose set forth. 

78,066. EMEESOX F. CEAWEOED, Caxaax, Ixd. 
Combined Seeder and Cidtimtor. ATay 19, 1868. 

Claim. — The construction and arrangement of the 
framework and operative gear of the machine in such 
a manner that the different machines can be used to- 
gether or successively, substantially as and for the pur- 
poses specified. 

78,146. MATTHEW D. SMITH, Ixdepexdexce, Iow^a. 
Seeder and Cultivator. May 19, 1868. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the pivoted lever J, 
distributing rod C, and slide E, when arranged and 
operating as and for the purpose set forth. 2. The 
combination of the lever E with the rod G and shovel 
arms H', substantially as described. 

78,417. A. E. BL00r>, A. HATHAWAY, axb Y. E 
BEACH. Ixdepexdexce. Iowa. Cultivator. June 
2, 1868. 

Claims. — 1. The foot piece M, arranged as described, 
for pressing the teeth in the ground, substantially as 
specified. 2. The seed box F, furnished with diamond- : 
shaped holes, in combination Avith slide c, likewise fur- 
nished with diamond-shaped holes, and arranged to : 
operate as and for the purpose set forth. 3. In combi- | 
nation with the aboA'e, the cam lever I, foot piece M, 
and arms G G, to which are secured the teeth J J, all ! 
arranged as and for the purjDose set forth. 

78,8.33. J. S. EOWELL axd IEA EOWELL, Bea^t. r \ 
Dam, Wis. Seeder and Cultivator. June 9, 1868. 

Claims. — 1. — The combination of the hollow axle aud j 
end-piece of frame, arranged as set forth, to form a 
bearing and end-piece. 2. The spindle D, secured j 
fij-mly in the hub of the driving wheel, to form a dou- i 
ble bearing for same. | 

79,280. L. D. TAYLOE, Graxville Cexter, Pa. | 
Combined Land Boiler, Fertilizer, and Seed Sower. 
June 23, 1868. 

When the machine is in motion the two-part main 
roller serves to give motion to the friction or crank 
wheels which operate the elbow levers through the me- ! 
dium of pitman rods and thereby reciprocate the }3er- i 
forated plates of the hoppers. Claim. — The combina- ' 
tion of the front and rear hoppers I I, aud their respec- 
tive plates K K, pitmen P P, levers L L, rollers M M, 
and cylinders A A, all constructed and operating sub- i 
stantially as specified. 

79,301. ALFEED B. BEAUMONT, Graxd Eaplds, 
Mich. Broadcast Sowei'. June 30, 1868. 
Claims. — 1. The adjustable disks F fc", for regulat- 
ing the discharge of the grain, substantially as and for 
the purposes shown and described. 2. The stop in 
combination with the disk Tc^, substantially as and for 
the purpose shown aud described. 3. Arm sub- 
stantially as and for the purjjoses shown and described. 
4.^ Arm m^, substantially as and for the purpose shown 
and described. 5. The slot v on the arm m^, substan- 
tially as and for the piu^pose shown and described. 6. 
The spring v' on the arm m^, substantially as and for 
the j)i^rposes shown and described. 7. Operating the 
disk A:^ by means of a rod M, and spring S', lever P, 
and hook f, or other equivalent devices, substantially 
as and for the purposes shown and described. 8. The 
guiding cone K, substantially as and for the purposes 
hereinbefore shown and described. 9. The arms m and 
n of the cone and hopper, substantially as and for the 
purposes shown and described. 10. Constructing a scat- 
tering wheel, i, with a central opening, Tx, and channels 
0, whereby the grain can pass into a portion of its said 
channels, substantially as and for the jiurposes specifi- 



ed and shown. 11. The cylindrical slides 2? of the disk 

for the purj^ose of retaining the latter in the throat 
of the hopper, wliereby the said di-k is permitted to 
partially rotate. sul)stantially as and for the x^urposes 
hereinbefore desciibed. 12. The bevel wheel F on the 
axle X, and connected with an independent ratchet 
disk /. suljstaiitially as aud for the puii)oses herein- 
before showii aud described. 13. The hollow j)ulley H, 
with its l)evel wheel G within ic, in combination with 
a grain sowing machine, substantially as and for the 
purpose shown and described. 14. The coupling devices 
in combination with a grain sowing machine, sub- 
stantially as and for the objects shown and described. 
1.5. The disk ¥ attached to the cone K, and provided 
with openings for dropping the grain or plaster, sub- 
stautiaily as and for the i^nrposes shown and described. 

79,332. GEOEGE ESTEELY, Whitew^ater, Wis. 
Broadcast Seeder and Cultivator. June 30, 1868. 
Claims. — 1. The construction of the ca^^ F, with an 
upwardly flaring throat d, with a hollow projection 
fZ2, for receiving a packing/, and also with a discharge 
p'assage fi, substantially as described. 2. The con- 
struction of the bearing G with discharge openings Ji 
and /2 through its bottom, and with a recess on one 
side of it, over opening h, for receiving the circular 
flange S, said bearing being applied to the cap F, and 
adapted to serve, in conjunction therewith, as a re- 
ceptacle for the rotary distributor J, and cylindrical 
cut-olf J', substantially as described. 3. The flange S, 
with segmental projections S', in combination with the 
distributor J and cut-off J', arranged to operate sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose described. 4. Apply- 
ing the distributor J and cut-off J' loosely upon its 
shaft K, in combination with the cap F and bearing G, 
substantially as described aad for the purposes set 
forth, o. Constructing conical scatterers I for seed dis- 
charging tubes, with circular ribs or comigations 
upon their surfaces, substantially as described. 6. The 
combination of the driving wheel X, pinion K^, clutch 
n n\ and lever P, with the device K' K^, for regulating 
the discharge of seed, substantially as described. 7. 
The construction of the plate E, with the lateral offset 
c, servdng as an end-bearing for the rod D", for carrying 
drag-bars D, substantially as and for the purposes de- 
scribed. 8. The adjustable clamp stops, pivoted to hoe 
standards D', when such stoj)s are so constructed as to 
resist ordinary backward pressure against the hoes, and 
also to allow the standards to slip backwaru when sub- 
jected to an extraordinary pressure, substantially as 
described. 

80,522. AXDEEW WALKEE, Claremoxt, N. H. Seed 
Sower and Harrow. July 28, 1868. 

Claims. — 1. The ratchet lever C, in combination with 
the harrow G', the gear guage wheel I, lever K, and 
circular ratchet o, with the spring stop a in lever K. 
2. The valves & attached to the seed box B. and 
guage rod c, in combination with the fluted roller d, 
the whole combined, arranged, and used as aud for the 
purpose set forth. 

81,156. F. G. FLOYD axd E. A. FLOYD, Macomb, III. 
Stirrer for Seed Sowers. August 18, 1Sd8. 

Claim. — The rotating arm D, attached to the shaft 
C, as shown and described, and arranged to revolve 
within the hopper B, for the purpose set forth. 

81,627. JOSEPH HAAS, El Paso, III. Seeding JIachine. 
Sejjtemher 1, 1868. 
Claims. — 1. The placing of the seed box E upon the 
frame A, behind the wheels B, when the lower part of 
said frame is supported by a castor wheel C. applied to 
a bar D. secured to the uuder side of the frame A, aud 
all arranged substantially in the manner as and for 
the purpose set forth. 2. The arrangement of the lever 
J and spring K, and the connecting rod H. substan- 
tially as shown and described, for the piu"pose of dis- 
connecting the rod H from the crank XJirlley, when 
necessary or desired. 

82,387. CHAELES CURTIS, Galesburg, III. Seed 
Sower and Harrow Combined. September 22, 1868. 
A box is placed in slides and operated by a lever, so 
that when the machine is not sowing it can be slid 



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under the hopper to catch the grain. Claim— The hop- 
per B, drnm E, box F, and bar H, constructed and ar- 
ranged as described, and combined with the adjustable 
frame L and revolving harrows Z, substantially as set 
forth and for the purpose described. 
83,158. FRANK A. HILL, Marysville, Cal. Seeding 
AfacMne. Getoler 20, 1868. 
Claim.— The frame A, provided with the shares or 
teeth H, in combination with seed bos D, provided 
with the toothed shafts E E, rotated in opposite direc- 
tions from the wheels B B, and also provided with the 
fixed and adjustable perforated plates e e', all arranged 
to operate in the manner substantially as and for the 
purpose set forth. 

8.3,187. STEPHEN MAHURIN, Clayton, III. As- 
signor to himself and WILLIAM MONTGOMERY, 
same place. Eotary Cultivator. Octoher 20, 1868. 
Claims.— 1. The rotary toothed shafts C, two or more, 
in combination with the reciprocating toothed bar E, 
operated from one of the shafts C, substantially as and 
for the purpose set forth. 2. The combination of the 
reciprocating toothed bar E, with the slot g, in the 
front side of the hopper F, and the adjustable slide h, 
attached to the pivoted frame F^, all arranged substan- 
tially in the manner as and for the purpose specified. 
3. The harrows H H, attached by hinges or joints J j, 
in combination with the rotary toothed shafts and the 
seed-distributing apparatus, all arranged substantially 
as and for the purpose set forth. 

83,624. HENRY A. GASTON, Stockton, Cal. Seed- 
ing Machine. November 3, 1868. 
Claims. — 1. The rotating fingers d, when constructed 
to operate between fixed fingers/, of a grain-sowing 
machine, substantially as above described. 2. The 
combination and arrangement of the rotating shaft D, 
and its fingers (7, with the stationary fingers/, and the 
further combination and arrangement of the relief 
board H with the remaining internal machinery* of a 
grain-sowing machine, substantially as above de- 
scribed. 3. The spur c', in combination with the slide 
C, substantially as above described. 

83,727. W. E. PHELPS, Elmwood, III. Comhined 
Seeder and Harrow. November 3, 1868. 
Claim. — The arrangement upon the frame A, of the 
adjustable harrow I and the seed boxes H H, all ope- 
rated in the manner described, for the purpose s]3ecified. 

84,121. SIDNEY S. HOGLE, Berea, Ohio. Seeding 
Machine and Cultivator ComMned. November 17, 
1868. 

Claims. — 1. The revolving cultivators E, as arranged 
in combination with the jointed frame A, for the pur- 
pose and in the manner substantially as set forth. 2. 
The combination of the revolving cultivators E and 
rollers B B^, in the manner as and for the purpose B])e- 
cified. 3. The combination of the revolving cultiva- 
tor E, rollers B B\ and seeding boxes, substantially as 
and for the puri^ose specified. 4. The special arrange- 
ment and construction of the drill box A\ when operated 
in the manner as and in combination with the cultiva- 
tors E and rollers B B^, for the purpose described. 5. The 
slotted standards i, revolving cutters or disks F', in 
combination with the box D, in the manner as and for 
the purpose set forth. 6. The windings, wings, or ribs 
d, as arranged in combination with the wings c and 
roller I, for the purpose set forth. 7. The combina- 
tions of the toothed wheels K, rollers B B% agitator I, 
and chain J, for the purpose specified. 

84,296. LYNFRED MOOD, Ithaca, N. Y., Assignor to 
TITUS AND BOSTWICK, same place. Seeding Ma- 
cMne. November 24, 1868. 
Claims. — 1. The arrangement and construction of the 
bars P P fast to a cross bar, anterior of and extending 
to the rear of the carriage axle, but are not fixed to it, 
for the purpose of obviating the jar of the seed box A 
by the carriage wheels, as set forth. 2. Moving the 
sliding bars H and I in opposite directions at the same 
time, when made and used substantially as described, 
thereby giving great motion to the sowing bars, as set 



forth. 3. The arrangement of the double crank C,over 

and transverse to the center of its motion, for the pur- 
pose of moving the sliding bars H and I in opposite di- 
rections, as set forth. 4. Attaching the agitators G to 
the bar H, when said bar H is used for the twofold pur- 
pose of agitating the grain, &c., and for forming part of 
the throat, as set forth. 5. The arrangement of the 
hinged leaf J, so as by the described means to regulate 
the throat made by the leaf and the sliding bar H, as 
described. 6. The construction and use of the lever K 
and its set-screw clamp, for the purpose of setting the 
throat by the leaf J, as set forth. 7. The arrangement, 
on the ends of the leaf J, of one or more springs, M, for 
the purpose of evening the sowing, as set forth. 8. The 
combined whole, made and arranged of the carriage B, 
the seed box A, bars H and I, and double crank C, sub- 
stantially as described. 

84,375. GOTTFRIED RANK, Grenleaf, Minn. Seed 
Soiver. November 24, 1868. 

Claims. — 1. The seed or wind protector and scatterer 
K, in combination with the cylinder G, flanged rod H, 
and hopper D, substantially as described for the purpose 
specified. 2. The combination and arrangement of the 
perforated slides E h, cylinder G, and rotating rod H, 
provided with cavities d, substantially as and for the 
purpose set forth. 

84,762. ISAAC REXFORD, Malone, N.Y. Seed Planter. 
i December 8, 1868. 

{ Claims. — 1. The combination of the side bars D, bars 
or supports G, seed box H, dropping cylinder E, and 
wheels F, with each other and with the forward axle 
B, said parts being constructed and operating substan- 
tially as herein shown and described, and for the pur- 
poses set forth. 2. The coverers J, constructed as de- 
scribed, and draught bars or chains K, in combination 
with the seed box H, substantially as and for the pur- 
pose specified. 3. The combination of the levers L, 
cross bar M, standard N, lever O, and standard P, 
with each other, with the cross bar of the thills A. for- 
ward axle B, dropping cylinder E, and seed box H, sub- 
stantially as herein shown and described, and for the 
purpose set forth. 

84,895. DANIEL E. McSHERRY, Dayton, Ohio. 
Wheat Drill. December 15, 1868. 
An adjustable arm allows the use of different sized 
spur wheels to vary the speed of the seeding apparatus. 
Claim. — The adjustable arm E, and its arrangement 
with reference to the shaft B, the frame a, the spur 
wheels C and D, bolt n, and axle s, substantially as de- 
scribed and for the purpose specified. 

85,221. GEORGE ESTERLY, Whitewater, Wis. Seed- 
ing Machine. December 22, 1868. 
Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the rubber e^, or its 
equivalent on a line with the seed cells, and in relation 
to the upwardly -flaring throat of the cap E, substan- 
tially as and for the purpose described. 2. The beveled 
collar or flange r on the distributor F, fitted into a bev- 
eled seat formed in the side of the cap E and bearing 
E^ substantially as described. 3. Guage plate O', 
guage lever O, Ion gtitudin ally-adjustable shaft G, car- 
rying distributor F, and sleeve c, with cone or teat d, 
for connecting lever O to it all combined and adapted 
to ox^erate substantially as described. 4. Connecting 
the lever M, which operates clutch T, to a segment. L, 
on the shaft I of hand lever J, in comljination with cul- 
tivators, which are connected to segments L, for the 
purposes and in the manner substantially as described. 
5. In a machine, constructed to operate substantially as 
described, the arrangements of the shafts G and 2 in 
the vertical plane of the axle V, substantially as and 
for the purposes described. 6. The thimble bearings 1, 
secured to the drag bars C, substaiitially as described. 
7. The suspension bar H, hung by flexible connections 
from lifting segments L, and connected by chains, or 
the equivalent thereof, to the drag bars C, substantial- 
ly as described. 8. In combination with a cultivator 
tooth or standard, D, which passes throgh a drag, self- 
releasing clamp plates, D^ D\ confined to said tooth, 
substantially as described. 9. In combination with the 



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combined seeder and cultivator herein described, a 
grass seed sower, N N\ arranged and operated sub- 
stantially as set forth. 

85,343. ADAM STERNBERG, Nettle Lake, Ohio. 
Seeding Machine. December 29, 186S. 
Valves over the holes in the seed box are opened by 
means of a lug as the shaft rotates, and are closed by 
springs. A reverse movement may be given to the 
shaft, so as to cause the lug to operate the valves at 
the proper time. Claims. — 1. The valves I, springs J, 
as constructed, arranged, and operated by the lug P, 
for the purpose substantially as set forth. 2. The 
arrangement of the cultivators K, spouts G, aud forks 
L, for the purpose specified. 3. The levers C D', pawl 
and lever and A^, as arranged in combination 
with the roller D, for the purpose and in the manner as 
set forth. 

85,383. JAMES HOUSE, Turin, N. Y. Seed Soiver. 
December 29, 18(58. 
Claims. — 1. The use of the adjustable false bottom, 
consisting of the perforated slides C D. 2. The use of 
the adjustable slide I J, connecting rod N, and cam Q, 
as herein constructed and shown. 3. The construction 
and arrangement of the several parts, as herein set 
forth. 

85,443. ABSALOM HALLAM, Monmouth, III. Com- 
bined Seed Soiver and Harrow. December 29, 1868. 

Claim. — The frame A, B, v and M, of the seat F, har- 
row H and lever/, cords g g and chain G, and pulley 
X, when constructed and arranged in the manner de- 
scribed, and for the purpose set forth. 

85,524. THURSTON G. HALL, Hume, N. Y. Seed 
Sower. January 5, 1839. 

Claims. — 1. The slides M and G, in combination with 
the distributor B. constructed and arranged substanti- 
ally as above set forth. 2. The distributor B,con8tructed 
with the cross-bars I, the slanting bottom and discharge 
slot Y, or their equivalents, substantially as and for the 
purj)oses above described. 3. The combination of the 
hopper A and distributor B, constructed and arranged 
substantially as and for the x)urposes as above describ- 
ed. 4. The method of attaching the roller to the frame 
of the machine by means of the coupling-bar x and 
chains w, arranged substantially as above described, in 
combination with the hopper A and distributor B, as 
and for the purposes above doscribed. 

85,824. P. F. HODGES, St. Paul, Minx. Grain Drill. 
January 12, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the scattering or dis- 
{ tributing plate, or its equivalent, with a grain drill, 
for the purpose of sowing the grain broadcast, sub- 
stantially as shown and described. 2. Arranging the 
distributing plate under the bottom board of the drill, 
and over the drag bars, substantially as shown. 3. 
The arrangement of the cross beam D\ as and for the 
purpose described. 4. The within described construc- 
tion of the seed distributors, with their corrugated or 
rounded surfaces, substantially as shown and de- 
scribed. 

185,907. SANFORD S. CLARK and JOHN G. WHIT- 
j NEY, Independence, Iowa. Seed Sower. January 
T9, 1869. 

Claim. — The double lever lifting apparatus herein 
j shown and described, substantially as and for the pur- 
poses specified. 

' 86,019. H. C. KELLOGG, Quasqueton, Iowa. Com- 
' bined Sower and Cultivator. January 19,1869; ante- 
dated December 22. 1868. 

Claim. — The seed distributor E, seed box D, projec- 
tion g-^, and knob C, in combination with the brackets 
a a a, thumb screws a' a', wheel-like device F, cogs d d, 
slide G, lever H, and hook H, aud hook g, aud projec- 
tion g-i, all operating substantially as and for the pur- 
pose set forth, 



86,307. C. M. HYER and J. C. HUDSON, Iowa Falls, 
Iowa. Combined Seed Sower and Cultivator. Jan- 
uary 26, 1869. 
Claim. — The bar E, to which an oblique and lateral 

motion is given, as described, for the delivery of the 

seed, when regulated by means of a thumb screw, snb- 

staritially as herein set forth. 

86,313. THOMAS B. McCONAUGHEY, Newark, Del., 
Assignor to himself and JAMES ADAMS, same 
place. Fertilizer and Seed Drill. January 26, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. The employment of the partition rfi d', 
provided with the openings //, and shields or protec- 
tors d'i d^ and i i, constructed, arranged, and operating 
substantially as and for the purpose described. 2. The 
partitions d^ d\ and shields i d"^, in combination with 
the cone-shaped covers G G^ pulley e, and conductors 
e^ e^, all constructed and arranged as set forth. 

86,354. SAMUEL BOWMAN, Camp Hill, Pa. Grain 
Drill Attacliment. February 2, 1869. 

Claim. — A seed sower having cog wheels C, pinion y, 
shaft D, arms a, H, y, and p, pivot post o, plate F, cord 
g, swinging bar d, hooks h and i, coverers }), and plow 
beams and brittle pins, as described, constructed and 
arranged, and operating substantially as specified. 

86,561. M. F. LOWTH and T. J. HOWE, Owatonna, 
Minn. Seed Sower. February 2, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. In connection Avith two draught wheels 
D D\ bearing on hollow studs, which project from the 
frame of the carriage, so that said wheels run inde- 
pendently of an axle-tree, and of each other, the square 
or polyhedral feed cylinder shaft F^ situated in line 
with the axes of said wheels, and capable of sliding 
longitudinally, and of being connected at pleasure to 
one of the draught wheels, so as to receive motion 
therefrom, by means of a friction clutch E c, substan- 
tially as described, and for the purpose set forth. 2. 
The combination of the part C c c^ c- with the hollow 
stud b, the screw nut N, and the hub of the wheel D, 
provided with the flange e, the whole being constructed 
to operate substantially as and for the purposes spe- 
cified. 

86,950. MATTHEW D. SMITH, Independence, Iowa. 
Combined Seeding Machine and Cultivator. February 
16, 1869. 

Claim. — The spiring C, in combination with the levers 
A and B and slide D, substantially as set forth. 

87,490. ALEXANDER HATHAWAY, Independence, 
Iowa. Seed Sower. March 2, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. Raising the teeth or cultivators of a seed 
sower out of the ground, when the machine is turning 
around, by means of a swinging wheel, having suitable 
connections with said teeth or cultivators, and without 
the assistance of the operator, substantially as set 
forth. 2. The arrangement of the arms J J, forked' 
lever K, wheel L, rope e, pulley /, and bar H, all sub- 
stantially as and for the purposes herein set forth. 3. 
The arrangement of the shaft F, with agitators d, spring 
a, arm b, and cogs c c, all substantially as aud for the 
purposes herein set forth. 

87,576. F. H. MANNY, Rockford, III. Seed Sower. 
March 9, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. The lever /, guide J with stop spring 
bar K with socket K\ and cluten I, when combined and 
arranged as described, and for the purpose set forth. 
2. The slotted iron N with cross piece n, when used in 
connection with cultivator tooth and drag bar, sub- 
stantially as described for the xiurpose set forth. 

87,726. HENRY R. SWANK, West Jersey. III. Seed 
Sower. March 9, 1869. 

Claim. — A broadcast seed sower, having cogged 
wheels c, g, aud h, pawl a. shafts E and H, drums C aud 

sowers G, conductors s, aud slides u. constructed find 
.arranged substantially as herein specified, 



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87,947. JAMES L, LINDERMAN, Eockford, III. 
Seed Sower. Marcli 16, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. The metal flap B, in combination with 
rod & and lever 1)^, as and for the purpose set forth. 2. 
In combination with the above, the guide-plate C, le- 
ver and set screw c, when arranged as described, for 
the purpose set forth. 

87,951. T. J. MAllINUS, Independence, Iowa. Cid- 
tivator. Marcli 16, 1869. 

Claim.— The arrangement of the seed box with a 
recess, into which the pinion attached to the agitator- 
bar enters when thrown out of gear, foot lever a, frame 
ft, lever e, cultivator-bars E, provided with teeth E^, 
and catch/, the whole constructed and operated as set 
forth. 

88,'253. MAETIN WOODAED, Des Moines, Iowa. 
ConiMned Sower and Cultivator. March 23, 1869. 

Claim. The arrangement on the frame A C D, of the 
removable seed-box G, having longitudinally-grooYed 
agitators li li, operated by friction- wheels / g, and the 
bar d, under its bottom, with the hinged bars H H, 
slotted arms I I, pivoted shanks J J, teeth K K, levers 
L L, and railing M, all substantially as and for the 
purposes herein set forth. 

88,710. P. F. HODGES, St. Paul, Minn. Grain Drill 
April 6, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. The agitator B, constructed and to ope- 
rate substantially in the manner described. 2. In com- 
bination with the described agitator B, the within-de- \ 
scribed arrangement of slides E and F, substantially as I 
shown and described. 3. The slides E, F, and G, Avhen | 
constructed as shown, and arranged to operate in con- | 
nection with screw D, substantially in the manner set i 
forth. 

89,376. JOHN ANDEESON. Springfield, III. Com- '] 
Uned Seeder, Harrow, and Boiler. April 27, 1869. i 
Claims. — 1. The construction and arrangement of the i 
harrows E E, &c., and frame D, made adjustable verti- j 
cally by means of the screws n n, &c., substantially as j 
and for the purjjose shown. 2. In combination with ' 
the frame of the machine A and the harrow-frame D, j 
the screws « n, &c., substantially as and for the pur- ' 
pose specified. 3. The means employed for connecting j 
the roller F to the rear end of the frame A, consisting j 
of the angle pivot-rods and guides r r, substantially j 
as shown and described. 4. The within-described agri- 
cultural implement, consisting of a sower, or seeder, 
harrow, and roller, all constructed and arranged to 
operate substantially as and for the purpose herein ! 
shown and described. 

89,710. MYEON VANDEUSEN, Oxford, Mich. Com- 
bined Seed-Sower and Harrow. May 4, 1869. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the perforated cylinder 

B, provided with sliding-rings J and pulley Q, and the 
harrow E, with the frame A, axle O, wheels P, pulley ' 

C, belt D, braces F, lever G, chain H, and seat M, 
when operating substantially as and for the purposes 
herein set forth. 

89,728. HENEY BEAN, Schuylkill, Pa. Seeding Ma- 
cliine. May 4, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. The seed slide h, having the cells or 
grooves formed in its edges, in the manner substantially 
as described. 2. The slide g, with the cells or grooves, 
and the stirrers i constructed as herein set forth. 3. 
The slide E, provided with the arms u, for adjusting the 
position of the same, and having a series of perforations 
arranged in a cluster of V-form, for regulating the quan- 
tity of seed used, as herein described. 4. The curved 
rod D, constructed and arranged in connection with the 
levers C, for the purpose of automatically engaging 
with. the frame, and supporting the levers, as the latter 
are raised by the operator. 5. The hinged partition a, 
arranged between the hoppers G and H, as shown and 
described. 6. The lever m, pivoted to the frame, and 
having the rear bearing of the shaft I mounted thereon, 
80 as to swing with said lever, as and for the purpose 
described. 



] 89,739. GEOEGE H. CEOCKEE, Marysyille, As- 
! signor to himseK and DAYID L. SMITH, San 
I Francisco, Cal. Seed Sower. May 4, 1869. 

i 

I Claims. — 1. The rock shaft D and fingers e e, in com- 
! bination with the peculiarly constructed cam h and 
lever ?, and the connecting rod n, substantially as set 
forth. 2. The detachable pole E, provided with the 
opening r, band X, and ring v, substantially as and for 
the purposes set forth. 

89,812. AUGUSTIN L. TAYEAU, Chaptico, Md. Re- 
volving Sulky-Harrow and Seeder Combined . May 4, 
1869. 

Claims. — 1. A revolving sulky-harrow and seeder 
combined, or its equivalent, constructed and operating 
as herein set forth and described, to wit : the revolving 
spiked cylinder M, axle L, arms D, in combination vrith 
the gear wheels B, movable pinions C, cylinder-jour- 
nals e, clutches m, the spring levers H, and spikes g Ti, 
in the manner specified ; also, the combination of the 
gear wheel B, wheel No, 5, wheel No. 2, and the entire 
seeding apparatus, in conjunction with the harrow. 2. 
The construction and application of the jointed spikes 
g Ji, or their equivalent, held in position in the sockets 
by the iron bolt and wooden pin r, in the manner and 
for the purpose herein set forth and described. 3. The 
application of the rollers N, pin-drums n, and stay- 
chains 0, in combination with the lever P, ratchets O, 
and construction of the foot-pawl E, in the manner and 
for the purpose herein set forth and described. 4. The 
application and combination of the double acting- 
spring levers H, springs rods a, foot lever K, and 
spring catch Q, operating for the purpose as herein set 
forth and described. 5. The cylinder comb Z, brace- 
rods X, and spring teeth d, or their equivalent, in com- 
bination with the spikes g k, constructed and operating 
as herein set forth and described. 6. The construction, 
combination, and arrangement of the guano and seed 
box to a revolving sulky-harrow and seeder combined, 
or their equivalent, and the application of a grass seeder 
to the same, all constructed and operating as herein set 
forth and described. 

90,770. OLIYEE F. MOMANY, Dowagiac, Mich. Boi- 
ler Grain Drill. June 1, 1S69. 

Claim. 1. — The construction and arrangement of the 
frame A and hopper C, in combination Avith the wheels 
B, sliding frames d, and lever ^Y, as and for the pur- 
poses specified. 2. In combination with frame A, 
wheels B, hopper C, and the frames d, the construction 
and arrangement of slides/ and 0, the bars i and 
3, levers N, and handle r, and the arrangement of the 
covers S, in combination with the pedestals T T, driver's 
seat X, all as and for the purpose specified. 

91,161. O. M. POND, Independence, Iowa. Combined 
Seeder and Cultivator. June S, 1869. 

Claim. — A seeder and cultivator, consisting of seed- 
box C. plates b &\, screws a a^, plates a^ a^, levers d and 
Jc, chainj, cultivators A\ and bars i i^, all com- 

bined, arranged, and operating substantially in the 
manner and for the purpose described. 

91,177. OEEIN STONE, Ionia, Mich. Combined Seeder 
and Sower. June 8, 1869. 

Claim — In combination with a cultivator-frame, car- 
ried by and adjustable on an axle and wheels, by means 
of the rack G, cogged segment H, lev^er c, and dog or 
pawl d, arranged near the driver's seat, as herein de- 
scribed, a seed-box for carrying, and the appliances for 
distributing and sowing the seed therein, said seed-box 
being arranged with regard to the cultivator and 
tongue, as herein represented, and for the purposes set 
forth. 

91,799. TEUNIS YEEELAND, Wataga, III. Seed- 
Sower. June 22, 1869. 

Claim. — The combination and arrangement of the 
platform A, hopper W, distributor P, hooks B, pinion 
O, shaft E, bearings D D, and pulleys F and J, substan- 
tially as described, and for the purpose set forth. 



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91.867. GEOEGE H. EEISTEE, Washington, Iowa. 
Seed Sower. June 29, 1869 ante-datedJune 15, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the seed-box, toothed 
cylinder, clearing fingers, and divided rollers, as herein 
set forth. 2. The arrangement of the levers q, bars d, 
and arms c, in their relation to each other, and to the 
toothed cylinder as herein recited. 3. The forming of 
the joint of the ends of the arm c and bar cZ, and supjDort- 
ing the fulcrum plate p, by the shaft of the toothed cy- 
linder, as described. 

92,001. EDWIX A. BAETON, Boonville, Ixd. Com- 
hined Seed Sower, Harrow and Boiler. June 29, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. In combination Tvith the roller frame A 
A and harrow frame J J, constructed as shown and de- 
scribed, the peculiarly shaped bearings P Q, the belts 
E E, and wedges M M, all operating substantially as 
and for the purpose set forth. 2. A combined seed | 
sower, harrow and roller, capable of conversion by 
means of the peculiarly shaped bearings P Q, the belts 
E E, and wedges M ^I, as and for the purpose herein- 
before specified. 3. In combination with the harrow I 
frame J J, when connected with the roller frame A A, [ 
by means of the bearings P Q,. belts E E, wedges M M, i 
the screen O, constructed and arranged as and for the 
purpose set forth. 

92,171. CHAELES M. COENELL, Ioxia, Mich. Com- 
bined Seed Planter, Dropper, and Cultivator. July 6, 
1869. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the two frames H I, 
and their independently hinged connection with the 
main frame, so that the rising and lowering of the 
frame H may correspondingly raise and lower the frame 
I, as described and represented, and for the purpose de- 
scribed. 2. In combination with the main frame and 
the plow frame, the lever k, cords or chains j I, and 
pivoted foot brace m, for the purpose of raising and 
lowering the plow and harrow frames, or holding them 
down, as herein described and represented. 3. In com- 
bination with the main frame and the plow and harrow 
frames, the lever, cords, and brace, with a locking lever 
J, arranged to act in connection with the raising lever 
^■, as and for the purpose herein described and repre- 
sented. 4. In combination with a main frame and with 
a plow and harrow frame, arranged and o]5erating as 
herein described, a seed hopper or box, and seeding 
mechanism connected thereto, and operating as herein 
stated, so that seed sowing, cultivating, or harrowing 
may be done by one and the same machine, as set 
forth. 5. In combination with the outer teeth w, the 
guards or fenders r, extending from the lower parts of 
said teeth up, and connected to the frame, substantially 
as and for the ijurpose described. 

92,186. WILLmi S. GEOYEE, Ocoxomowoe, Wis. 
Combined Seeder, Boiler and Cultivator. July 6, 
1869. 

Claims. — 1. The within described agricultural imple- 
ment consisting of the frame A A, B and B, cross bai 
C, rollers E E, cultivator shares and supports / and F, 
bar G, lever H, chain g, catch K, for raising said culti- 
vator shares, hopper M, with its false bottom, shaft N, 
provided with the arms n n, corrugated ring O, arm P, 
and rod p, for actuating said false bottom, spouts E E, 
lever S, and catch x, all combined and arranged sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose specified. 2. The 
vertical shaft N, provided with the arms n n, in com- 
bination with the corrugated ring 0, substantially as 
and for the purpose shown. 

92,904. GILES A. TITUS, Maxtorville. Assignor to 
himself and SAMUEL B. PIXXEY, St. Cloud, 
Mixx. Distributor for Sowing and Drilling G-rain. 
July 20, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. The cylinder, with slots, and the slides 
or buckets b, contracting and extending to and from 
the centre of said cylinder. 2. The cone a, for the pur- 
pose of extending the said slides or buckets b. 3. The 
rubber rings c, for the purpose of contracting, and the 
withdrawing of said slides or buckets b toward the 
centre of said cylinder, and whenever applied to drills 
or broadcast seeders, using for that purpose the afore- 



said cylinder, slides, or buckets, rubber ring, and cone, 
or any other substantially the same, which will produce 
the intended effect. 

93,554. H. B. QUICK, HoRicox, Wis. Assignor to 
himself and HIEAM BAEBEE, same place. Device 
for Begulating the Feed in Seeding Machines. August 
10, 1869. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the guide-pins and agi- 
tators I I, in connection with the slots in the metal 
strip E, and the recii)rocating board C, substantially as 
and for the purpose specified. 

93,838. A. P. EOUTT, Liberty Mills, Va. Combined 
Seeder and Hay Bake. August 17, 1869. 

Claim. — A combined seeding-machine and horse hay- 
rake, substantially as described — that is to say, a ma- 
chine having rake-teeth b b, attached by means' of the 
strips a a and the metallic band h, a seeder, B, and the 
distributing apparatus, consisting of the corrugated 
rim c, spring d, roller c^, rod c\ lever e, and catch e2 
when said parts are so constructed and arranged that 
the teeth b b may be used to scratch in the grain sown 
by the seeder, or may be used independently of the 
seeder-apparatus, for the purpose of raking hay. 

93,956. SAMUEL BEADBUEY, Dresden, Mo. Com- 
bined Harrow, Boiler and Drill. August 24, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. The harrow teeth H and draught bars I, in 
combination with the roller E F and frame A, substanti- 
ally as herein shown and described, and for the purpose 
set forth. 2. The combination of the chains K, rollers 
L, levers M, and catches N, with the harrow H I, and 
frame A, substantially as herein shown and described, 
I and for the purpose set forth. 3. The combination of 
i the harrow H I, rollers E F, and drilling-device 0 P V. 
with each other, and with the frame A, substantially as 
herein shown and described, and for the purposes .-.et 
forth. 4. The adjustable roller D E F, constructed and 
operating substantially as herein shown and described, 
and for the purpose set forth. 5. The combinaLioii of 
the chains W, rollers X, crank Y, connecting-rod Z, 
lever A , and catch B , with the drilling-standards P, 
draught-bars V, and frame A, substantially in the man- 
ner herein shown and described, and for the purpose 
set forth. 

93.969. THOMAS M. COEBETT, Milwaukee. Wis. 
Assignor to himself and JOHN I. HEEEICK, same 
place. Seeding Machine. August 24, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. A feeding apparatus consisting of the 
shaft A, fixed part of clutch B, loose part of clutch C, 
and feeder or conveyor F, constructed substantially as 
described. 2. A, B,' C, D, and F, arranged substantially 
as described. 

94,258. W. A. VAN BEUNT, Horicon, Wis. Seeding 
Machine. August 31, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. The plate H, with lug h and set-screw h', 
when used in combination with drag-bar and tooth, as 
described. 2. The boxes M M, when constructed of the 
two parts m m', inclosing between them the disk, as 
described, each of said parts m being cast in a single 
piece, substantially as set forth. 

3,846. WILLAED A. VAN BEL^^T. HoRicox, Wis. 
Seeding Machine. No. 94,258. August 31. 1869. Be- 
issued February 15. 18r0. 
Claims. — 1. The arrangement, in combination, of the 
lifting bar E and bent pieces e, as and for the pnrjiose 
specified. 2. The bent rods e'. constructed and arranged 
as set forth, in combination with the bar E. bent i)ieces 
e, as described and for the purpose specified. 3. The 
plate H, with lug h and set-screw h \ when used incian- 
bination with drag-bar and tooth, as described. 4. The 
boxes M M, when constructed of the two parts m nt . 
inclosing between them the disk, as described, each of 
said parts m m being cast in a single piece, substan- 
tially as set forth. 

94,674. D. C. VAN BEUNT. G. W. VAN BEUXT. axd 
HIEAM BAEBEE, HoRicox, Wis. Seeding Machine. 
September 7, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. In a seeding machine, the construction 



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and arrangement of the tongue M and brace-beams NN, 
in connection with the two parallel cross-beams A Ai, 
substantially as and for the purposes set forth. 2. In 
connection with the described arrangement of tongue, 
cross-beams, and braces N N, in a seeding machine, the 
arrangement of the standards O O, which supi)ort the 
lifting-chains and lever, upon the rear end of the braces, 
substantially as and for the purposes specified. 3. The 
means herein described for fastening the teeth G, Tiz, 
the wedge iv, operating between the front edge of the 
forward shank of the tooth and the front end of the slot 
in the drag-bar, substantially as and for the purposes 
indicated. 

95,149. ANDREAS SCHOPP, Belleville, III. Seed 
Feeding Device for Grain Drills, Seiitemher 21, 1869. 

Claim. — The distributing wheel C, arranged with 
continuous groove, and combined with the regulating- 
slide D, substantially as set forth. 

95,375. HENRY D. PALMER,Volexa Township, Mich. 
Combined Grain DriU and Land Boiler. September 
28, 18G9 ; ante-daied September 22, 1869. 
Claim. — In a combined laud roller, grain drill, seed 
and plaster sower, the construction and arrangement of 
the reciprocating bar C,iu combination with the spring 
S, pins 3, 3, 3, and grooved feed bars x x x, as specified. 

95,669. JOHN W. DOUD, Ward's Corners, Iowa. 
Combined Seed Sower and Cultivator. October 12, 
1669. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the vibrating stirrer 
arm K with the hopper A', the latter being constructed 
and adjusted, in all its parts, as shown and described. 
2. The combination of the above parts, constituting 
the seeder, with the axle B and inclined l3ars J, as and 
for the purpose specified. 

96,926. BENJAMIN KUHNS, Dayton, Ohio. Grain 
Drill. November 16, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. The construction of arm H, substantially 
as and for the purpose set forth. 2. The combination 
and arrangement of the arm H, guide G. spring G', hav- 
ing its stop-pin and lever F, substantially as and for 
the purpose specified. 3. The combination of the lever 
F, ratchet F, gear wheels E, ES E^ E% E% E^ and E«, 
arranged to govern the discharge of the seed, as speci- 
fied. 

97,380. JOHN V. B. FRANCE, Boscobel, Wis. Com- 
bined Seeder, Boiler and Brag. Xovember 30, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. A combined seeder, roller and drag, ar- 
ranged and operating substantially as herein shown 
and described. 2. The seed-frame E,when fastened, by 
means of two bolts b c, to the roller-frame, and partly 
supported on a castor wheel, so that it can, by remov- 
ing one bolt, be swung back of the roller, substantially 
as herein shown and described. 

97,394. W. N. HAMILTON, Odessa, Del. Grain Drill 
November 30, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. A cast iron bottom for the seed boxes of 
grain drills, formed substantially as shown and describ- 
ed. 2. The metallic bottom, when cast with a cut-off 
projection or lip at each discharge opening, substanti- 
ally as shown and set forth. 3. The combination of the 
cut-off projection or lip, cast on the bottom of the seed 
box, and formed as specified, with the slotted adjusting 
slide, substantially as herein described. 4. The em- 
ployment, in combination with the adjusting and cut- 
off" slides, of the frames or holders, applied and secured 
to the bottom of the seed box at the discharge open- 
ings, under the arrangement described, so that the 
slides, while held in and maintained by said holders, 
shall be free to slide back and forth upon each other, 
as and for the purposes set forth. 5. The combination 
of the hinged seed box, with the large open spouts sup- 
ported upon the frame of the machine, and arranged 
under and at suitable distance from the discharge ap- 
ertures in the feed box, substantially as and for the 
purposes shown and set forth. 

97,530. JOHN S. LEWIS, Elkport, Iowa. Broadcast 
Seeder. Decembei' 7, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. A broadcast seeder, having a seed box. 



A, adapted to receive the seed continuously from the 
bag during the operation, substantially as herein de- 
scribed. 2. The combination, with the seed slide E, of 
a broadcast seeder, of scattering lips e , arranged and 
operating as herein set forth. 

97,898. JAMES FINLAYSON, Albany, Oregon. Seed- 
ing Maclnne. December 14, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. The adjustable shaft b, provided with the 
spurs in combination with the springs a , substanti- 
ally as set forth. 2. The slotted bar h, provided with a 
stop, in combination ^4th the lever c, substantially as 
specified. 

97,938. M. F. LOWTH and T. J. HOWE, Owatonna, 
Minn. Seeding Machine. December 14, 1869. 
Claim. — A gate placed in such relation to the hopper 
and cylinder of a seeding machine as to yield suffi- 
ciently to allow caught kernels to pass under it without 
injury, substantially as described. 

98,252. A. D. GRAY. Chariton, Iowa. Combined Seed 
Sower and Harroicer. December 28, 1839. 
Claim. — The machine described, consisting of the 
axle A with wheels a a, pole B, frame C C, c c c, hinged 
beams D, toothed roller E. rod F, lifting lever G, hopper 
I, spring slide J, indented wheel K. adjusting lever L, 
belt M and guides m m, when combined as described, 
for the purpose set forth. 

98,335. E. A. BARTON, Boonville, Ind. Combined 
Harroicer and Seed Sower. Deceniber 28, 1869. 
Claim. — In combination with the seed sower, harrow 
and roller, constructed and operating as described, the 
tumbler-rod E and cleaning teeth e, as and for the pur- 
pose set forth. 

98,542. CLARK ALYORD, Westford, Wis. Combined 
Seeder and Cultivator. January 4, 1870. 
Claims. — 1. The seeder wheels a, provided with the 
V shaped circumferential grooves, aiid centrally open' 
cross x'artitious a', as and to the end set forth. 2. The 
eccentric axle B', combined with the pivoted drag bars 
c, as and for the object specified. 3. The eccentric axle 
B', combined with the cleaning fingers c', as and for the 
object specified. 4. The eccentric axle B'. combined 
with the cleaning fingers c', and pivoted drag bars c, as 
and for the purpose explained. 5. The pivoted frame 
B, combined with the pivoted tongue C, and pivoted 
drag bars c, in the manner and for the end specified. 
6. The combination of a seeder with a cultivator, when 
the drag bars are located between the seeding box and 
axle, substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 

100,100. WILLIAM S. ARCHER, Dayton, Ohio. 
Broadcast Seeder. February 22, 1870. 
Claims.— The feeding wheels H and I in their ar- 
rangement to the seed box D, partition I, and with ref- 
erence to each other, substantially as described, and for 
the purpose specified. 2. Pivoting the seed box D on 
the shaft Q, for the purpose specified, and the manner 
of suspension from an axle by the arm S, substantially 
as described. 3. The strap E or equivalent device to 
adjust the feed box with reference to the feeding wheels, 
for the purpose s])ecified. 4. The combination and ar- 
i rangement of the several parts, A'iz : seed box D, parti- 
j tion O, slide P, wheels H and I, shaft Q, arm S. pulleys 
I M and L, and band N, in combination with a horse 
; rake, substantially as described. 

j 101,178. WILLIAM D. STROUD, Oshkosh, Wis. 

Seeder and Cultivator Combined. Marcli 22, 1870. 
I Claims. — 1. The revolving seed distributor E, having 

the paddles e and beveled wheel c, cut off" plate /, and 
1 seed cup b, arranged relatively to one another and to 
I the sliding guage I, connecting bar A;, discharge tube g, 
I and driving shaft C, substantially as and for the pur- 
j poses hereinbefore specified. 2. The spring lag m, sup- 
[ plemeutal lag n, cultivator tooth p, and collars q and t, 
i arranged relatively one to the other, substantially as 

and for the purposes hereinbefore specified. 3. The 

combination of the seed box A, supporting and driving 
I wheels B and B', driving shaft C with beveled wheels 

a, coupling D, lever j, revolving seed distributors E, 



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having paddles e and beveled wheels c, cut off plates/, 
seed cups &, sliding guages bar A;, discharge tubes </, 
scatterers i, spring lags supplemental lags n, culti- 
vator teeth 2>, collars q and /, connecting bar o, bar s, 
and sheave r, with cord and crank, substantially as and 
for the purposes hereinbefore specified. 

101,266. JONAS HOUSE, Howard, N. Y. ComUned 
Seeder and Ray Tedder. March 29, 1870. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the wheels B, crown 
wheel d, pinion c, seeding device A ti u v. with connect- 

I ing rod h, crank wheel e, and shaft &, in combination 
with the shaft a and hooks t, fitted to receive the ted- 
der 8 0 r and driving band z, as and for the purpose 
specified. 

101,342. NELSON E. ALLEN, Trentox, and ISRAEL 
B. RECORD, JAMES ROOD and JASPER HAY- 
DEN, Beaver Dam, Wis. Seeder and Cultivator 
Combined. March 29, 1870. 
. Claims. — 1. The series of plows diagonally set and 
!i acting independently of each other, the beams of which 
are pivoted in clasps, and having springs, all construct- 
ed and operating as described. 2. The combination of 
the clasp H, the beams /, the springs M, the plows or 
cultivator I, cross piece K, arms «, the roll 0 and lever 
Q, all constructed and operating as described. 

j 101,537. GARLAND B. ST. JOHN, Kalamazoo, Mich. 
i Attachment to Seeding Machine. April 5, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. The feeding saws C C, held to place in 
slots e' e', and running with their inclined faces towards 
the grain, in the manner and for the purposes hereinbe- 
fore specified. 2. The spouts M' M', constructed and 
arranged in the manner and for the purpose specified. 

101,540. AUGUSTIN L. TAVEAU, Chaptico, Md. Re- ■ 
volving Sulky Harrow and Seeder Combined. April 5, 
1870. 

Claims. — 1. The construction and arrangement of the 
ribs and open rims and traction cleats and wheels A, 
constructed and operating as and for the purpose set 
forth. 2. The arrangement of the segment R, arms D, 
quadrants T, and rollers Y, in combination with the rod 
Z, lever P, and radial bar O, operating as and for the 
purpose herein set forth. 3. The arrangement of the 
movable clutch and cam wheel No. 2, chain No. 5, and 
chain pinion No. 4, in combination with pinion No. 3, 
hub-ribs on wheel A, foot lever U, spring trigger Q^, 
hook rod a', and spring and grass seeder rod, and spring 
No. 8, operating as and for the purpose set forth. 4. 
The construction and arrangement of the cylindrical 
harrow M, sockets h, teeth g, braces r, and socket rings 
M?, constructed and operating as and for the purpose 
herein set forth and described. 5. The arrangement of 
the slip clutch pinions C and clutch pins m, in combin- 
ation with the journals e, all to a revolving harrow and 
seeder combined, operating substantially as and for the 
purpose herein set forth and described. 

i 101,991. JOHN F. FISHER, Greencastle, Pa., As- 
signor to himself and DANIEL BREED, Washing- 
^ TON, D. C. Axle for Wheat Drills. April 19,1870; 

I I ante-dated April!, 1870. 

■ Claim. — The above-described brace A, in combination 
with the axle B, for the purposes substantially as spe- 
cified. 

I 103,719. JOHN H. COLE, Vacaville, Cal. Wheel 

' ^ Carriage Seed Sower. May 31, 1870. 

Claim. — In combination with the seed discharger e, 
or its equivalent, and its driving mechanism, operated 
by the movement of the carriage, the intermediate 
clutch and clutch pulley operating to automatically 
throw the discharger out of action when the carriage 

' backs, substantially as described. 

104,515. JAMES T. TROWBRIDGE, Akron, Ohio. 
Seeder and Cultivator Combined. June 21, 1870. 
Claims.— 1. The combination of the lever X, ratchet 
bar Y, rod W, arm Y, and standard U, with the cross 
bar T, seed box C, axle B, cross bar E, and pivoted plow 
I beams O, substantially as herein shown and described, 
and for the purpose set forth. 2. The loops Z, in com- 



bination with the plow beams O, cross bar T, standard 
U, arm Y, rod W, and lever X, 8ul)stantially as herein 
shown and described, and for the purpose set forth. 3. 
The combination of the recessed and slotted blocks or 
plates S and cross pins r' with the slotted rear parts of 
the plow beams O, and with the extended upper ends 
of the cultivator teeth or plows R, substantially as 
herein shown and described, and for the purpose set 
forth. 

104,926. GEORGE BRADLEY, Rockford, III. Seed 
Sower and Cultivator. July 5, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the fixed shield g, 
sliding shield g\ and leather r/s arranged to operate in 
the manner and for the purpose substantially as de- 
scribed. 2. The combination of the grooved roller F 
with the shields g and g, Avhen constructed and ar- 
ranged to operate substan fcially as described. 3. The 
combination of the pivoted hand-lever &, connecting 
rod b^, cultivator frame with the eye d' and staple 
d^ for the purpose substantially as described. 4. The 
combination of the harrow 0 O and O' O' with the 
guide G, chains c\ links C2, pulleys c, and hand lever h, 
when constructed and arranged to operate substantially 
as described. 5. The harrow, seed sower, and cultivator 
herein described, when arranged with relation to and 
used with the wheel sulky, in the manner and for the 
purpose set forth. 

106,055. HENRY HAINES, Cedarville, III. Com- 
bined Seeder and Cultivator. August 2, 1870. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the removable rollers 
3', hoppers 11, marking shovels, 15, and covering 
shovels B, arranged to operate as and for the purpose 
specified. 2. The combination of the bar T, attached 
to front of frame I I, provided with arms S T', and 
marking shovels F, having beams J pivoted to said arms 
at J', when operated with levers E to raise the shovels 
out of the ground, as specified. 3. The combination of 
the straps 3, cross bar A, shovel beams 9, and standards 
20, constructed and arranged to operate as and for the 
purpose specified. 

106,546. ALPHONSO BUTTON, Dunkirk, N. Y. Seed- 
ing Machine. August 23, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. The combination, on a truck frame. A, of 
the broadcast sower, consisting of the trough G' and 
brush cylinder, arranged and operating as described. 
2. The combination, with the perforated convex bottom 
H, and brush cylinder M, of the convex sliding and 
perforated gate L, substantially as specified. 3. Com- 
bining, in the hopper of a broadcast seeder, two up- 
wardly-convex and perforated plates, H L, the upper 
sliding over the lower, to regulate the supply of seed, 
in the manner shown and described. 

108,833. ROBERT 1. ROBESON and AYILLIAM 
NASH, OSKALOOSA, Iowa. Combined Cultivator 
and Seeder. Xovember 29, 1870. 
Claim. — The combination of the seed-box C, the bow 
cross-piece D, spindles B, and wheels A, when the seed 
box is elevated on the cross-piece to avoid the neces- 
sity of removal to cultivate corn, and the whole are 
constructed and operated as described. 

109,613. HENRY L. HALL, Woodbridge, Iowa. 
ComMned Seed Sower and Cultivator. Xovember 29, 
1870. 

Claim. — The seed-sower and cultivator, having curv- 
ed adjustable teeth constructed as described, and ar- 
ranged in three or more ranks, in the manner set forth 
and shown. 

110,447. JOSEPH E. FARGO. Lake Mills. Wis. 
Combined Broadcast Seeder and CulUvator. December 
27, 1870 ; ante-dated December 10, 1870. 
Claims. — 1. The feed shaft C and sleeve c. shifter D, 
clutch b', pinion b, and gear a. arranged and operating 
as and for the purposes set forth. 2. The partially 
fluted or recessed cylinders I. secured to the shaft C, 
and rotating in the feed box H. A ibrating guard K, 
spring A-, spout J. plate aud shifter F, substantially 
j as described, and operating for the purposes herein set 
' forth. 3. The rock »Lait N, eccentrically j. iinuiled in 



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the frame standards E, and operated by means of the 
lever P, notched quadrant Q, dog E, bell crank lever _p, 
wire p', and tripx^er g, for raising the drag bars L by 
means of the chains 0, substantially as described. 
4. The hemispherical washers Z, in connection with the 
drag bars L, when constructed and arranged as de- 
scribed and shown, and as and for the purpose set forth. 

110,634. JACKSON COZAD, Corydon, Iowa. Seed- 
ing Machine. January 3, 1871. 

Claim. — An inwardly converging self-feeding hopper, 
F, and apertured box B, combined as described, with a 
revolving vessel, E, having an inner conical seed 
crowder, e, and radial tubular distributing arms d, all 
arranged as described. 

111,372. JAMES T. MOTT, Postville, Iowa. Seeder 
and Cultivator. January 31, 1871. 

Claims. — 1. The axle, constructed as described, and 
provided with the strips h &, for the purpose set forth. 
2. The arrangement of the standards B B with parts 
e eff, lever h, rods I I, bent at n n, and bar m of the 
cultivator, all operating as set forth. 

111,992. TEUNIS VREELAND, Oneida, III. Seeder. 
February 21, 1871 ; ante-dated February 11, 1871. 

Claim. — The distributor J, when provided with radial 
flanges j j j j and side flanges / j' f j', constructed 
as shown, so as to form discharge-spouts at the corners, 
substantiallv as described, and for the purpose set 
forth. 

117,295. GILBERT JESSUP, Shortsville, and DEN- 
NIS P. SHARP, Ithaca, N. Y., Assignors to 
Ithaca Agricultural Works." Seed and Plaster 
Sower. July 25, 1871. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of slotted ears with the 
end of the seeder-box, so that, by means of bolts, the po- 
sition of the box may be fixed and adjusted upon the 
axle, as set forth. 2. The combination of rod p with 
cam-lever W and stirrer-lever Z, as and for the purpose 
set forth. 

117,361. MICHAEL BAER, Logansport, Ind. Com- 
Uned Seeder and Cultivator. July 25, 1871. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the pedal R and hinged 
door P, for opening and closing the seed-box J, substan- 
tially as herein set forth. 2. The arrangement of frame 
A, standard G G, and cross-bar H with the crank-wheel 

1. pawl g, cord c, bar E, chain & 6, arm Ji, rock-shaft E, 
and catch K, for the purpose of adjusting the cultiva- 
tor beam C C, substantiallyas set forth. 

119,023. JOHN P. FLOOM, Canton, Ohio. Grain 
Drill. September 19, 1871. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the two-part slide 
plate D H having the seed-cavities E therein, with the 
series of cut-off plates B B, and discharge-plate G with 
holes K K therein, the said slide-plate being so con- 
structed as to admit of a change in the size of all its 
seed-cavities by the sliding of one of its parts upon the 
other,and the several parts being arranged and combined 
substantially as and for the purpose herein specified. 

2. The cut-ofi" plate B, provided with a narrow turned- 
down edge or flange, as shown, in combination with the 
vibrating slide-plate D H with seed-cavity E therein, 
whether said slide-plate be made in one or more parts, 
substantially as and for the purpose herein specified. 

3. The herein-described slide-plate D H, consisting of 
the bar D with holes E E, head-block D', and caAaty- 
blocks d, the bar H with holes b b and underlying flanges 
c c, and the adjusting-screw I, the several parts being 
constructed, combined, and arranged substantially as 
and for the purpose herein specified. 4. The combina- 
tion of the discharge-plate G, tightening-screws J J, 
screw-blocks N N, and movable hopper pieces A A, the 
several parts being arranged so as to draw the lower 
edges of the hopper-pieces toward the discharge-plate 
by turning up the tightening-screws substantially as 
and for the purpose specified. 



I 119,285. WILLIAM D. STROUD, Oshkosh, Wis. Com- 
j bined Seeder and Cultivator. September 2Q, 1^11] ante- 
\ dated September 9, 1871. 

I Claims. — 1. The levers /, h, and j, arranged as de- 
scribed, in combination with the seed box A, driving 
shaft B, and cut-off attachment n t u v 1 2 3 4, in the 
manner and for the purpose hereinbefore specified. 2. 
In combination with the seed box A of a seeding ma- 
chine, a cut-off attachment constructed in sections, as 1 
2 3 4, and composed of the slotted plates t, provided 
with valves n, hooked rods u, and eyes f, all arranged 
as described, for the purpose hereinbefore specified. 3. 
The guage valves q secured to the bar provided with 
the needle of the indicator b', and operated by the lever 
c', in combination with the seed cups of the seeding 
machine, as and for the purpose specified. 

130,081. SAMUEL O. MASTERS, Corning, N. Y. Seed- 
ing Machine. October 17, 1871. 

Claims. — 1. The hopper I, pivoted to the frame D as 
and for the purpose set forth. 2. The combination of 
the pivoted hopper I with frames D D', standards M, 
and cleats m, substantially as and for the purpose spe- 
cified. 

122,300. LYMAN WIGHT, Whitewater, and ORISON 
G. EWINGS, La Grange, Wis. Seeding Machine. 
December 29, 1871. 
Claims. — 1. A feeder for seeding machines, consisting 
of an inverted serrated cup adapted to oscillate or ro- 
tate within an opening in the grain hopper, so that the 
seed shall pass inside the cup before being discharged 
from the hopper, substantially as described, for the 
purpose specified. 2. The adjustable grain feeder, con- 
sisting of an oscillating cup C, mounted upon a crank 
shaft D, the slotted adjustable bracket E, and the 
toothed cam F, substantially as described for the pur- 
pose specified. 3. In combination with the slotted 
bracket E carrying the feed cup, we claim the spur G 
and graduated toothed cam F, substantially as de- 
scribed for the purpose specified. 4. The slotted bracket 
E, constructed as described, with the eye H, slotted 
arm I, and spur G, substantially as described, for the 
purpose specified. 

122,405. J. PRICE, San Leandro ; B. JOHNSTON, 
I. J. TRUMAN AND R. M. HAMILTON, San 
Francisco, Assignors to L. L. BAKER and R. M. 
HAMILTON, San Francisco, Cal. Broadcast 
Sower. January 2, 1872. 
Claim. — The combination of a hopper and the seeding 
mechanism of a broadcast sower, with the levers P P 
and H, arranged within reach of the driver, to govern 
the flow of grain, and the operation of the machine, 
substantially as set forth. 

122,986. AMOS RAY BLOOD and BENJAMIN UH- 
RICH, Independence, Iowa. Grain Drill. Janu- 
ary 23, 1872, 

Claims. — 1. The plate d with pins i i, standard and 
lever D, in combination with the slides b b, operated in 
opposite directions, substantially as and for the purpose 
set forth. 2. The drag bars G, in combination with the 
lever M, arranged to be operated either from the front 
or rear of the machine, substantially as and for the 
purpose set forth. 

123,394. BENJAMIN W. GOULD, Winterset, Iowa. 
Grain Drill. February 6, 1872. 

Claims. — 1. The bowed axle A A, the pole B B, the 
evener C C, the braces a a, the seed box D D, the plate 
F F, the pivoted braces k k, and the suspended hooks m, 
combined and oj)erated as described, and for the pur- 
poses specified. 2. The flexible check rein d d, combin- 
ed with the cultivator and the seeder in the manner de- 
scribed, and for the purposes specified. 

123,959. JAMES and WM. WAIT, Independence, 
Iowa. Combined Cultivator, Seeder and Stalk Cut- 
ter. February 20, 1872. 

Claim. — The frame consisting of the side beams C C, 
cross bar D, axle A, tongue £, and standards I, ar- 



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ranged to receive either the seeding machine and bars 
N or the stalk cntter frame S, as desired, with the 
levers R R, substantially as and for the purpose set 
forth. 

124,707. WILLIAM \yEUSTHOFF and TEMPEST G. 
TROUP, Dayton, Ohio, Assignors to FARMERS' 
FRIEND MANUFACTURING COMPANY, same 
place. Grain Drill. March 19, 1872. 
Claim. — The holder A and slotted part B, with set 

screw D, in combination with the drag bar C, as and 

for the purpose set forth. 

128,769. CHARLES H. WATSON, Washington, D. C. 
deeding Machine. July 9, 1872. 
Claims.— 1. The grain box I, when arranged to be at- 
tached to the hounds or rear extension of the tongue or 
axle of a walking cultivator, substantially as and for 
the purpose described. 2. The clamping device G H, 
when coDstructed as shown and described, in combina- 
tion with the grain box and axle or tongue, sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose specified. 3. The 
agitator L, corrugated its entire length, as specified, 
and arranged with the grain box, adjustable bottom O, 
and stationary part P, and operative mechanism, asaud 
for the purpose set forth. 4. The vibrating plate M 
and stationary plate N, constructed on their iuuer faces 
as described, substantially as and for the purpose set 
forth. 5. The combination of the stationary plate N 
and sliding plate M, when constructed and arranged to 
be adjusted and operated, substantially as and for the 
purpose set forth. 6. The combination of the sliding 
bottom O, stationary part P, plates M and N, and agita- 
tor L, the several parts being arranged substantially as 
and for the purpose set forth. 

131,014. RHINE AS P. MAST and CHARLES O. GAR- 
DINER, Springfield, Ohio. Assignors to P. P. 
MAST & CO., same place. Seeding Machine. Sep- 
tember 3, 1872. 

The tubes or thimbles are secured in the front end of 
the drag bars to receive the supporting shaft or pivot ; 
the shovel standards are jointed to the drag bars, and 
the hand lever is attached to the shaft so as to have the 
lateral tipping movement. Claims. — 1. The drag bar E, 
having the tubular bearing K, held in place by means 
of a bolt, €, engaging in the groove 6, substantially as | 
set forth. 2. The tubular bearing K, provided with the 
flange or shoulder a, in combination with the drag bar 
E, substantially as described. 3. The hoe or tooth J, 
having an enlarged head, constructed as described, and 
clamped within the slotted end of the drag bar by 
means of a single bolt passing transversely through , 
them, as set forth. 4. The j)late R, provided with the V \ 
shaped recess /, with the lever H pivoted loosely therein, ; 
in combination with the locking segment P, all con- I 
structed and arranged to operate as set forth. i 

134,293. CHRISTIAN F. KNEISLY, Dayton, Ohio. 
Broadcast Seeder. December 24, 1872. 
A grain drill detachable from the hopper ; adapted to 
have hinged on it either an ordinary grain conductor or 
a broadcast sx)out. Claim. — The combination of the de- 
tachable grain case A, having a slot or opening in its 
side for the purpose of allowing the grain to x>ass from 
it to the distributor, the grain wheel revolving in said 
case, and the distributor C, the parts being constructed 
and arranged substantially as and for the purpose set 
forth. 

135,932. SHERMAN R. NYE, Winchendon, Mass., 
Assignor to himself and CHARLES J. RICE, same 
place. Grain Drill. Fedruavy 18, 1873. 
Claim. — A back or apron, s, turning on a rod, p, pro- 
vided with eccentric cams n w adjusted by a thumb- 
screw, nv, engaging in a curved slot, m, formed in one 
of two adjustable standards, Tc Ic', connected with tiie 
hopper or body, g, of a sowing machine, so as to raise 
and lower the apron or back s, substantially as and for 
the purpose specified. 

136,107. JOHN W. STROWBRIDGE, Cortland, N. Y., 
Seeding Machine. February 18, 1873. 
Claim. — A broadcaiSt seed distributer consisting of 



the shaft h provided with the pulley Z and wheel c, the 
upright shaft E' provided with the pinion E, radial 
grooved arms g, and agitator 1, and the hopper N, all 
constructed and arranged substantially as described, 
whereby it can be attached to and detached from the 
rear end of a wagon or cart, as set forth. 

137,026. SILAS G. RANDALL, Providence, R. I., As- 
signor to AMELIA A. RANDALL, same place. Seed- 
ing Machine. March 18, 1873. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the seed box and the 
seed controlling apparatus with the axle bars and B, 
each of which is provided with the series of jjlate wheels 
and is pivoted to the top plate, substantially as de- 
scribed, by means of which the machine may be ad- 
justed so as to cover the seed as it is dropped with 
much or little earth, as may be required. 2. In combi- 
nation with a seeding box and distributing device, op- 
erated by axles which are adjustable at various angles, 
the universal joint coupling link F, as and for the pur- 
poses specified. 

6,053. SILAS G. RANDALL, Providence, R. L, As- 
signor to A. A. RANDALL, same piace. Seeding 
Machines. No. 137,026. Dated March 18, 1873. Filed 
May 9, 1874. Reissued Sepiemher 15, 1874. 

Claims. — 1. The combination, with the main frame, 
of the independent disk frames, arranged in different 
vertical planes relatively to each other, and with their 
adjacent inner ends overlapping, and lying one behind 
the other, substantially as hereinbefore set forth. 2. 
The combination of the main frame, the two disk frames 
connected therewith in different vertical planes, with 
their adjacent ends lying one behind the other, a series 
of disks arranged in two independent sets, and an axle 
mounted on each disk frame, on which axle each disk 
of the set is loosely mounted, substantially as herein- 
before set forth. 3. The combination, substantially as 
set forth, of a gang of disks, a disk frame in which 
they are mounted, and a main frame, near the outer end 
of which the outer end of the disk frame is pivoted, 
while its inner end is connected with the central jior- 
tion of the main frame. 4. The combination, substan- 
tially as hereinbefore set forth, of the main frame, the 
adjustable tongue, and the disk frames, adjustable lon- 
gitudinally, as well as angularly, relatively to each 
other at their inner ends. 5. The combination of the 
seed-controlling apparatus with one of the disk gangs 
by means of a universal joint connection, whereby the 
seeding mechanism is driven by the disk wheels. 6. 
The combination of the disk shaft, disks mounted 
thereon, thimbles interposed between the disks, and 
clamp nuts, these members being constructed and oper- 
ating, substantially as set forth, to hold the disks se- 
curely, and yet admit of their being readily removed 
and replaced. 7. The combination of the disks and the 
forked pivoted scrapers overlapping the disks. 

137,051. DANIEL CAINE, Battle Creek, Mich. Seed- 
ing Machine. March 25, 1873. 

The bottom of the seed box is provided with an 
agitator, and the seed falls upon an inclined board, provi- 
ded with pins projecting from its upper surface to scat- 
ter the seed. Claims. — 1. In a broadcast seeding ma- 
chine, the adjustable plate E having L shaped openings 
G, in combination with the reciprocating clearer F and 
the hopper a provided with escape orifices, when con- 
structed, arranged, and operating as described. 2. The 
removable board I studded with pins i, and arranged 
at an angle below the hox^per «, substantially as herein 
described and shown, for the purpose specified. 

137,708. SAMUEL B. ^MILLER, Stanwood, Iowa. 
Seeding Machine. April 8, 1873. Filed August 12,1^72. 
Claims. — 1. The combination with the frame A A A A, 
of the seed box B, leA^ers g g, bars a a', vertical guide 
braces F, and fastenings v' constructed and operated 
substantially as set forth. 2. The semi-circular shield 
q, in combination with the S shaped shaft G, substan- 
tially as shown and described. 3. The feed box B pi o- 
vided with adjustable plates n and o and semi-circular 
deflector q, in combination with S shaped shaft G, sub- 
stantially as shown and described. 



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140,182. FKANK BRAMER, Little Falls, N. Y. Com- 
hined Wheel Harrow and Seeder. June 24, 1873. 
Filed April 9, 1873. 
ConcRTe disk harrovrs have their adjustable frames 
made self-b racing to the maiu frame that carries the 
seed box. The seed slide is operated by a crank on one 
of the disks. Claims. — 1. The main frame, composed 
of the longitudinal bars A and oblique transverse bars 
A^, in combination with the adjustable gang bars C C, 
arranged to brace the frame, substantially as and for 
the purpose set forth. 2. The seed distributor or agita- 
tor of a combined seeding machine and wheel harrow, 
connected with and operated by a crank on the shaft 
of one of the wheel gangs through an adjustable pit- 
man arranged at right angles to saidshaft, substantially 
as and for the purposes set forth. 3. The construction 
of the pitman connection, of the seed distributor and 
harrow wheel shaft, and of the parts 1 I- to permit 
the adjustment of its length and angle, as described. 
4. The spools or thimbles L, provided with notched or 
perforated hubs, or bosses, or pins for securing the har- 
row wheels and causing their uniform rotation, sub- 
stantially as described. 

140,694. JESSE P. FULGHUM, Dublin, Ixd.. Assignor 
to himself and WAYXE AGRICULTURAL COM- 
PAJNT. Grass Seed Atiacliment to Grain Drills. 
July 8, 1873. Filed April 10, 1871. 
A grass seed hopper is attached to that of a grain 
drill, and the seed distributor receives its motion 
dii'ectly from the seeding shaft, so that they work in 
concert. Provision is also made, by a change of gear, 
to change the speed of the grass seed delivery. Claim. — 
The combination of the feed shafts C M, counter-shaft 
G, gearing E F and K L, jack plate H, link I, and bolt 
J, arranged and operating substantially as herein de- 
scribed, for the purx^ose sjDecified. 

141,143. GEORGE F. STROUD, Oshkosh. Wis., As- 
signor to WM. D. STROUD, same place. Seeding 
Machine. July 22, 1873. Filed December 7, 1872. 

Claims. —1. The slides Q R; made adjustable longi- 
tudinally by means of the arms Y pivoted on X, and 
set screw d. and provided with projections S and re- 
cesses T. in combination with the plates L and X, pro- 
vided respectively with rectangular slots M and O 0^, 
substantially as and for the i^urposes hereinbefore set 
forth. 2. An agitator, composed of the lever e loosely 
mortised in the bottom of the seed box A, and the 
longitudinal sweep g provided with the pendant arms 
h and mortised upon the upper end of the lever e when 
ox)erated by the plates L and X, substantially as and 
for the purpose hereinbefore set forth. 3. In combina- 
tion, the serpentine cam wheel m, plates L X. slides Q 
R provided with the slots M, O O^, U, and V, all ar- 
ranged relatively one to the other, substantially as and 
for the purposes hereinbefore set forth. | 

141,538. JOHX M. BRIGHT a^b ELIAS STAXDT, | 
Berxville. Pa. Flanting Machine. August 5, 1873. i 
Filed March 15, 1873. 
A grain drill with double hopper, for drilling or sow- j 
ing wheat or large grain and timothy or grass seed at ' 
the same time. Claims. — 1. The compound receptacle E, ' 
consisting of two sets of hoppers, h d, of equal length, 
communicating through a series of openings, e, each 
provided with a valve,/, as set forth. 2. The combina- 
tion of the reciprocating arms j and fixed rods K, ar- 
ranged and operating so as to distribute the grain, as 
set forth. 3. The combination, with the slotted plates 
M ]SP, placed one above the other, of the double crank 
shaft h, operating both plates, as set forth. 4. The re- 
ceptacle F jorovided with a series of rods or plungers, I, 
adapted to the openings m in the bottom of the said 
receptacle, and connected to the hinged lid of the lat- 
ter, so as to be simultaneously operated by the recipro- 1 
cation of the same, substantially as herein described. : 

144,879. EDWARD WITZIGMAX, Buffalo, N. Y. j 
Seeding Machine. Xovemder 25, 1873. Filed August ! 
27, 1^73. 

Claim. — In a sulky seed sower, the seed box F, when 
constructed with the valve or door G, spring/, catch g, 
lug h, and set screw d, in combination with the shaft 



• H, cams or pins j/ and step e, all arranged to operate 
. in the manner and for the purpose substantially as spe- 
cified. 

; I 145,220. CHARLES H. LOGAX and FERDIXAXD 
; I LOGAX, Pawlixg Post Office, Pa. Marker, 
I Seed Planter and Cultivator. December 2. 1873. 
; Filed June 12, 1873. 

j Claims.— 1. The combination of the cross bar of the 
. ; fi-amo. the adjustable wheels H H. and the adjustable 
. clamps, or their equivalents, for carrying the markers, 
substantially as specified. 2. The combination of the 
I seed distributing devices, the suspended harrow F, 
spindle M. and eccentric r, operating a clutch u, through 
the medium of a rod, s. and lever, t. as specified. 3. The 
combination of the hopper A, its openings h, plate E, 
having openings/, and feed gearwheels a. arranged be- 
tween the plate E and the bottom of the hopper, and 
operating as specified. 4. The combination, substan- 
tially as described, of the rock spindle M and the chain 

1, having elongated links q. 

145,520. BEX. MORSE, Ithaca, X. Y. Seed Soiver. 
December 16, 1873. Filed April 21, 1873. 
Claims.— 1. The slides X\ X^ and and plate Z\ 
in combination with the bar v, lever W, and frame 
piece X, combined and operated substantially as set 
forth. 2. In combination with the reversible wheel X, 
the wheel n attached thereto, having cams formed with 
catches and undulations, as described, to operate a horse 
rake wholly or in part when on one end of the axletree, 
and a sowing device when on the other end, substan- 
tially as set forth. 

146,198. JOHX B. XIXOX, Cottoxwood, Cal. Seed 
Sower. January 6, 1874. Filed Ocioher 4, 1873. 
Claims. — 1. The conical seed distributor D, secured to 
the shaft C at its outer and larger end, the interior be- 
ing furnished with longitudinal ribs in combination 
with the seed box B, as and for the purpose set forth. 

2. In combination with the distributor D and shaft C, 
constructed as described, the shifting gears F G H, as 
and for the purpose described. 

147,874. JOHX W. SMITH, Xashville. Texx. Com- 
bined Seed Sower and Harrow. February 24. 1874. 
Filed June 7, 1873. 

A harrow having a portion of its teeth moving in a 
direct line, and the remainder being reciprocated trans- 
versely to the line of draft by means of crank rods and 
pitman rods. Claims. — 1. In combination with the axle 
and the harrow frame E, the end bars C, braces D, and 
middle frame F, as shown and described for the pur- 
pose specified. 2. The combination, with a seed sower, 
of a two-way cultivating harrow, consisting of toothed 
frame E and the transversely reciprocating toothed 
' bars H, for sowing and cross harrowing the seed into 
j the soil, as described. 

j 147,908. WILLIAM H. CU:\IMIXGS, Booxesboeough, 
Iowa. Seeding Atfachment for Cultivators. Filed 
February 24, 1874. September 8, 1873. 
Claim. — The combination of the axle A, having lug i. 
wheel B, having gear wheel I, movable seed box D, 
having hook h, with the pinion wheel / and the beam 
H, secured to the axle, substantially as and for the pur- 
poses herein set forth. 

149,175. GEORGE R. WILLIAMS, Ithaca, X. Y. Seed 
Planter. March 31, 1874. Filed March 18, 1873. 

Claims. — 1. The combination, in a seeding-machine, 
of sliding bar A-, provided with plate As, as shown and 
described, with sliding gauge-plate E, having slots Ei, 
pins C, and vibrating fingers F-. substantially as de- 
scribed. 2. The combination in a seeding-machine, of 
a sliding bar A, provided with plate A^ vibrating 
fingers F2, as shown and described, sliding guage-plate 
E, pins C, levers G G^ and rack or guide G*, all con- 
structed and operating substantially as set forth. 

151,652. ISAIAH B. COXKLIX, Philadelphia, Pa. 
Seed Soiver and Fertilizer Distributer. June 2, 1874. 
Filed November 19. 1873. 
By means of a pivoted arm, bearing an operating- 



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pinion at each end of the roller, the seedino- and ferti- 
lizing devices may be disconnected, one or both, and 
interchanged or removed entirely. Claims. — 1. In a 
seeding- and fertilizing machine supported upon a 
land-roller, the combination, with a frame having 
double sapporting-bars for the hoppers, of pivotecl 
pinion-bearings at each end of the roller, connecting- 
rods. ;ind bell-cranks, for adapting the machine to be 
used interchangeably, as set forth. 2. In a seeding or 
fertilizing machine, the crank-gear H, pivoted bearing 
K. connecting-rod G. and bell-crank F, combined as 
shown, and for the purpose specified. 

153.198. J. H. JONES. Eockford, III. Assignor to E. 
EMEESOX AND W. A. TALCOTT, same place. 
Seeding Afachines. July 21, 1874. Filed February 20, 
1874. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the seed box, the 
horizontal transverse brace-bars resting in the sides 
thereof, and the vertical bolts passing through the 
brace-bars and axle beam, these parts being con- 
structed substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 
2. The combination, with the seed box, of its cover and 
the bent rod hinged thereto and pivoted in the ends of 
the box, these parts being constructed and operating 
substantially as set forth. 3. The combination of the 
seed box, the cover, the bent rod, and the stops on the 
under sicle of the cover, substantially as set forth. 4. 
The seed wheel, constructed as described, with tan- 
gential arms, beveled on their under sides, or made 
V-shaped in cross section, for the purpose set forth. 5. 
The disk, constructed as described, with a seed cup, a 
bearing for the shaft of the seed wheel, a circum- 
ferential flange, and with a guideway in it, through 
which the seed slide reciprocates parallel with the axle, 
as set forth. 6. The combination of the series of seed 
wheels revolving on vertical axes, the stationary disks, 
with seed cups and guideways therein, and a single 
seed slide reciprocating directly through all the disks, 
and operating both to cut off and regulate the c[uantity 
of seed sown, substantially as set forth. 7. The com- 
bination of the seed trough and its hinged flap, sub- 
stantially as set forth. 8. The combination of the seed 
box, the brace-bar extending therethrough, the lifting 
lever pivoted on the brace-bar, the loose bar under the 
drag bars, the pivoted bail connecting this bar and the 
lever, and the guide eyes on the drag bars, through 
which eyes the bail passes, these parts being con- 
structed, arranged, and ox^erating sulDstantially as set 
forth. 9. The combination of the lifting lever, the 
brace-bar forming a su]3port therefor, and the eccentric 
stop IV, adjustable on the support, these parts being 
constructed substantially as and for the purpose set 
forth. 10. The friction clamp bracket, constructed as 
described, with a flange by which to bolt it to the drag 
bar, a ledge to prevent it from turning thereon, and a 
downhangiug projection, in combination with a clamp 
washer provided with a spur taking into a notch in the 
bracket, between which washer and the down-hanger 
the shovel stock is secured by a single bolt passing 
through all three, all these members being constructed 
and operating as set forth. 

154,265. EAYFOED :\IcADAMS, Fort Scott, Kax. 

Assignor of one-half his right to Jas. Holder. 

Combined Harrows and Seeders. August 18, 1874. 

Filed February 19, 1874. 
Claims. — 1. The forward projecting brace E, pivoted 
to the draft bar strap F, in combination with the draft 
bflr D, the rotary harrow, and the axle A, as and for the 
purpose described. 2. The spring lever catch J, pivoted 
at rt & to the harrow C and the axle A, and having the 
spring catches d e, in combination with the bow rod K, 
substantially as and for the purpose described. 3. The 
spring catch L, in combination with the draft bar D and 
the tongue, substantially as described, whereby the 
tongue and bar are made rigid to prevent the harrow 
rocking when raised from the ground. 

154,842. JAS. CODVILLE, ^YooDSTOCK, Cax. Seed 
and Fertilizer Sower>. Sejytember 8, 1874. Filed June 
20, 1874. 

Claims. — 1. In a seed sower and fertilizer distributer. 



the combination of a seed conveying hopper, slid 
ing seed dropping bar, and connecting jiivoted vibrat- 
ing distributing elbow pipes, operated simultaneously 
in connection with supporting wheels, for throwing the 
seed or fertilizer broadcast over the field, substantially 
as and for the purpose set forth. 2. The distributing 
elbow pipes F, pivoted detachably to lateral bar g, and 
seed conveying tubes h of body B, and provided with 
weighted rear extending rods/', in combination with 
reciprocating bar E, having slots/, for imparting jerk- 
ing and swinging motion to the pipes, for the more ef- 
fective throwing out of the seed, as described. 3. The 
combination of seed drox^piugbar D, connecting suspen- 
sion rod e, lateral driving bar E, and cog wheel C, of 
wheel C, for imparting simultaneous reciprocating mo- 
tion to seed dropping bar and pipe driving bar, as set 
forth. 

156,416. EZEA EMMEET, Fraxklix Grove, III. Com- 
bined Seed Sower and Cullivator. Xovember 3, 1874. 
Filed July 21, 1873. 

The seed box is mounted upon wheels, and the grain 
discharged through adjustable openings ujjon a dis- 
tributing board, and falls broadcast upon the ground, 
and is covered by teeth. The ends of the seed box are 
supported upon metallic plates, which sustain the dis- 
tributing board, and form bearings for the shaft that 
carries the covering and cultivator teeth. Claim. — In a 
seeder and planter, the combination, with the seed box, 
of the support plates B, having jaws e e and hooks 6 , 
brace <?, eye d, and axle J, substantially as set forth. 

156,688. W. WOEKMAN, De Pere, Wis. Seeding 2Ia- 
cMnes. JS'ovember 10, 1874. Filed July 17, 1874. 

Claim. — The horizontal scattering pins a a, made 
cylindrical or conical in form, and applied to the verti- 
cal plate A' below the discharge outlet in the spouts or 
tubes A, all arranged and operating substantially as 
described. 

158,432. HIEAM MOOEE, Greex Lake Towxship, 
Greex Lake Co., Wis. Grass Seed Sovjers. January 
5, 1875. Filed June 11, 1872. 

To the under side of the thills is attached a trough 
having hoppers therein, beneath which revolves a sec- 
tional shaft having seed wheels, for delivering the seed 
to tubes provided at their lower ends with external 
winged scatterers and partitions. Claims. — 1. The com- 
bination of a seed tube, an external winged scatterer I, 
and a vertical x)artition between the scatterer and tube, 
these members being constructed to operate sub- 
stantially as set forth. 2. The combination of the axle, 
the thills, the hopper, the sectional feed wheel shaft, 
and the sleeve ancl pins connecting the shaft sections, 
these members being constructed and operating sub- 
stantially as set forth. 

158,550. J. F. WAEXEE, Dakota City, Xes. Seed 
Planters. January b, 1875. Filed July 20, 1874. 

Claim. — The combination, with a sulky, A B C, of the 
platform E, secui'ed thereon, and provided with slotted 
standards a a at its ends, the removable seed box D. 
placed on the platform, and provided with shafts d d, 
and the wheels G G, secured on said shafts, and imping- 
ing against the outer x>eriphery of the driving wheels 
C C, all substantially as and for the purr)oses herein set 
forth. 

160.611. E. M. MOEGAX'. Belleville, III. Assignor 
to HEXEY EENTCHLEE, same place. Seed Drop- 
pers. Mareh 9, 1J75. Filed October 3, 1874. 

Claims.— 1. A grain hopper piston, made in two sec- 
tions, G H, having guides Q, nut X. and slot M to ena- 
ble them to be chmiped by a screw bolt O, at diflerent 
points of adjustment, and thus regulate the size of seed 
apertures. 2. The combination, with the piston, of the 
seed cup, having grooves T and recess U. as and for the 
purpose set fortu. 3. A seed cup having chutes V. dis- 
charging toward each other, one below the other, and 
placed on opposite sides of aperture, as and for the pur- 
pose described. 



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161,747. DAVID BUIST and CHARLES E. ALDEN, I 
Philadelphia, Pa. Broadcast Seeding Machines. 
AprU 6, 1875. Filed NovemUr 2S, 1874. 

Claims. — 1. The broadcast centrifugal scatterer or 
distributer F, haying the tubular arms F\ curving lat- 
erally and upwardly, substantially as shown and de- 
scribed. 2. The stud clamps, constructed substantially 
as described, to be detachable from, and adjustable 
upon, the spokes of any ordinary wheel A, substantially j 
as and for the purpose specified. 

161,991. JOHN W. TALLY, Paxton, III. Assignor to \ 
himself and T. W, BUELL, same place. Seed Sow- 
ers. April 13, 1H75. Filed Januarij 80, 1875. j 

Claim. — The combination, with the seed slide and 
roll having end tappets, of the cord connected levers 
G H, intermediate pulley L. and vertical end spring H, 
r s and for the purpose specified. 

166,331. ROBERT H. HUDGENS, Laurens Court 
House, 8. C. Harrows and Sowers. August 3, 1875. j 
Filed May 20, 1875. | 

Claims. — 1. In a combined sower and harrow, the | 
combination of an elevated partitioned seed box or j 
trough F, a series of oscillating toothed distributing i 
shafts J, a connecting and operating bar L, a central 
crank shaft c, a pitman M, and a rising and falling or 
self-adjusting ground wheel N, having a crank shaft V, 
all constructed and relatively arranged as herein shown 
and described. 2. Tlie combination of the inclined ; 
drag boards Q, and self-adjusting drag bars P, with the j 
harrow frame and sowing mechanism, substantially as ' 
herein described. 3. The combination of the pressure \ 
bar S, harrow connecting bar D, and retaining pins i, \ 
with the drag boards and hangers, as and for the pur- 
pose described. 4. The combination, with the pivoted 
rising and falling drag bars P, provided with the j 
oblique drag boards Q, of a rake T JJ, attachable to ; 
the end of each board with the teeth U, having the j 
same direction as the boards Q with respect to the sur- 
face of the ground, as and for the purpose herein set 
forth. 5. The combination, with the harrow, the 
seeder, and fertilizer distributer, of the ground wheel 
N, having one of its bearings in the pivoted arm O, 
and the other in the frame C, whereljy the cranked end 
V of the axle is held rigid while the bearing O and 
wheel have sutiicient freedom to rise and fall without 
interrupting the connection of the driving crank with 
the planting device. 

167,490. ALMERRIN p. ALLEN, Denmark, Iowa. 
Boiler and Harrow. Septemher 7, 1875. Filed 
August 31, 1874. 

A center beam is attached to the rear part of the 
plow. Upon the mold board side of the plow a harrow 
is i^ivoted to the beam, and behind the harrow is aland 
roller, in the rear of which is a seed box with its seed 
distributing apparatus. The lear end of the beam is 
supported upon an adjustable wheel and forms a sup- 
port for the driv'er's seat. Claims. — 1. The combina- 
tion of the spring pawl N, lever M, carrying axle of 
wheel d, the curv^ed perforated bar O rigidly attached 
to the frame C, and the roller and plow, as shown and 
described, whereby the roller may be adjusted relative 
to said wheel, corresponding to the depth of furrow, as 
set forth. 2. The improved cultivating and seed drop- 
ping attachment for plows, formed by the combination 
of the seed hopper, the harrow, and the roller, said 
parts being arranged as shown and described, to operate 
as specified. 

169,602. W. A. VAN BRUNT, HORICON, Wis. Lifting 
Devices for Seeders and Cultivators. November 2, 1875. 
Filed Sejjtemher 27, 1875. 

Claim. — In combination with the eccentrically jour- 
naled lifting shaft C, the bracket D, extending and 
bent upwardly below said shaft, and terminating in a 
ratchet segment e, and the lifting lever F, fulcrumed to 
said segment, rigidly attached to the shaft C, and pro- 
vided with a pawl /, to engage with said ratchet, sub- 
stantially assho^Ti and described. 



172,146. NATHANIEL A. MONROE, Mitchelville, 
loWA. Assignor of one-half his right to FLAVIUS 
J. BOYD, same place. Seed Sowing Attachments for 
Wagons. January 11, 1876. Filed Ajjril 16, 1875. 

Claim. — In a seed sower, the right and left worms 
and conveyers a b in the distributing tube C, arranged 
relatively to each other and the seed box G on the car- 
riage A B, to convey and distribute seed, and to prevent 
the seed from accumulating and clogging in the ends of 
the tube, as shown and described. 

172,561. FREDERICK M. DOMLING, Ida, Mich. Coni- 
bined Laud Boilers and Grass Seeders. January 25, 
1876. Filed December 20, 1875. 

Claims. — 1. In a combined roller and seeder, the com- 
bination of the rollers A A B, curved arms d, with 
elongated slots e, and the sectional boxes D, sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose set forth. 2. The com- 
bination, with the rollers A and ciu-ved arms d, formed 
with elongated slots e. of the spur wheels v and u, and 
brace w, and endless chain y, with the seeding box I, 
grooved roller I, and perforated plate j), substantially 
as and for the purpose set forth. 

173,810. EDWIN R. POWELL, WiNOOSKi. Assignor of 
two-thirds his rights to F. C. KENNEDY and L. C. 
DODGE, Burlington, Vt. Combined Wheel Har- 
row and Seed Sower. Februarij 2, 1876. Filed Jan- 
uary 13, 1876. 

Claims. — 1. In a seeding machine, the combination, 
with a seed box, of an adjustable bottom and a vibrat- 
ing bottom or slide, the perforations in both being 
countersunk and so placed in the seed box that the 
larger diameters of the perforations are on the upper 
side of the bottoms, as and for the purpose herein set 
forth. 2. In a seeding machine, the combination, with 
a seed box, of an adjustable and a vibrating bottom 
having a series of vertical agitating pins, substan :ially 
as and for the purpose set forth. 3. In a seeding ma- 
chine, the gears T^ and T"^, eccentric sleeve T, shaft T^, 
lever S'^, wave-shaped groove cam 8, and oscillating 
lever U (combined as herein described), operating the 
vibrating bottom of the seed box, and operated by the 
rotating of the wheel B, substantially as set forth. 4. 
In a seeding machine, the adjusting spring lever X\ 
working at its upper end in or along a corrugated lock- 
ing plate and connected to a rigid arm X, on the 
adjusting bottom V, substantially as and for the pur- 
pose herein set forth. 5. In a seeding machine, the 
broad tlat stay Z secured to the pole, being bent under 
at one end and having a x>nlley yoke at the other end, 
as and for the purposes herein set forth. 

174,756. ABNER 8. BAKER, Kalamazoo. Assignor of 
one-half his right to JOHN (tRAVES, same place. 
Cultivators. March li, 1876. Filed August 14,1875. 

Claim. — The combination, substantially as described, 
of the compound levers F //', working on standards E 
attached to frame A, and the standards C working in 
plates or standards D, and carrying the wheels B, on 
vrhich the truck is supported, for the i)urposes set forth. 

175,210. ISAAC TURMAN, Woodbury Co., Iowa. 
Seeder and Cultivator. March 21, 1876. Filed De- 
cember 28, 1874. 

To the under side of the wheel frame is pivoted a cir- 
cular revolving harrow frame, having shovel beams 
attached by hinged swivel joints. Motion is communi- 
cated to the seeding mechanism through a series of 
bevel wheels. Claims. — 1. A revolving harrow in which 
the shovel bars are connected with the frame by a hinge 
and swivel joint, substantially as and for the purpose 
specified. 2. The hereinbefore-described machine, in 
which are combined with the main frame the axle C, 
ground wheels E and E, circular revolving frame H, 
shovel bars N andN, shovels O and O, hopper Q q, shafts 
T t, and pinions K, L, and V and V, said parts being 
arranged to co-operate in the manner and for the pur- 
pose shown and described. 



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177,79-2. JIRAH B. BIRGE, Appleton, Wis. Assignor 
to APPLETON MANUFACTURING COMPANY, 
same place. Seeding Maehines. May 23, 1876. Filed 
February 3, 1876. 

Claims. — 1. In a seediug macliiue, the lever B, eccen- 
tric bead or ring C, in combination with the eccentric 
D, substantially as described. 2. Arm A, lever B, head 
or ring C, and eccentric D, in combination with wire 

F, substantiallj' as described. 

177,933. AVALTER G. BARNES, Freeport, III. Seed- 
ing Maclunes. May 30, 1876. Filed March 31, 1876. 

Clfam.— The combination of the roller C, with the 
elevating chains h d, sliding and adjustable scatterers 

G, pivoted drag bars H, and lever handle D, by which 
the seed drills or scatterers and the drag bars may 
be raised simultaneously, substantially as and for the 
purpose herein shown and specified. 

178,231. LEVI R. FORNEY, Lancaster County, Pa. 

Machines for Sowinff Tobacco Seed. June 6, 1876. 

Filed April 1, 1876. 
Two brushes reciprocate alternately in a seed box 
provided with interchangeable slides. Claim. — In a 
hand seed drill the combination of the recii^rocating 
brushes K K, with the perforated plates R S, and oper- 
ating mechanism, substantially as and for the purpose 
specified. 

178,574. E. M. WILLIAMS, Gilead, Mich. Combined 
Fertilizer Distributer and Grain Sower. June 13, 
1876. Filed Nov. 20, 1875. 

Claim. — The fertilizer distributer provided with the 
two sets of oscillating stirrers s s' pivoted to fixed and 
movable bars in the hopper, and adapted to oscillate 
simultaneously in opposite directions to each other, and 
to stir the middle and lower portion of the fertilizers or 
grain, and actuated by mechanism, substantially as de- 
scribed. 

180,609. JAS. P. LONG, Osage, Iowa. Combined Seed- 
er, Cultivator, Harrow, and Crusher. August 1, 1876. 
Filed July 17, 1876. 

Claims. — 1. The self-adjusting crusher, consisting of 
two or more parallel bars, K K, beveled upward, and 
hinged together at bottom, as and for the purposes set 
forth. 2. The combination of a seeder, a cultivator or 
harrow, and the herein described self-adjusting crusher, 
substantially as and for the purposes herein set forth. 

183,422. WILLIAM SCOTT, Fredericksburg, Va. 
Cotton and Corn Planter and Fertilizer Distributer. 
October 17, 1876. Filed August 17, 1876. 

Claims. — 1. In a seeding machine, the combination of 
the main frame A, main shaft C, hoppers E, slotted 
projections and clamp screws e, and vertical frames e', 
substantially as shown and described, for the purpose 
specified. 2. In a seeding machine, the combination, 
with the hopper E, havingrectangular opening// in its 
bottom, of the vibrating shaft G', rectangular jilate g, 
adjustable feeder g', arm g^, and tappet or tappets d, 
substantially as shown and described, for the purpose 
specified. 

185,083. WM. J. DILTZ, North Branch Depot, 
N. J. Machines for Sowing Fertilizers. December 5, 
1876. Filed February 28, 1876. 

- Carrying screw and distributing head are attached 
to the same shaft. A pivoted adjustable hood is 
hinged above the head, to assist in scattering the 
seed. Claims. — 1. In a machine for sowing seed and 
fertilizer, the shaft r, carrying the screw B, and sower 
C, in combination with the hopper, substantially as 
specified. 2. In a machine for sowing fertilizers, an 
adjustable shield plate, fitted immediately above the 
revolving sower, substantially as and for the purpose 
described. 

185,331. J. M. KING, Swan Creek, III. Seeding 
Machines. December 12, 1876. Filed Septemljer 12, 
1876. 

Claims.— 1. In a seeding machine, the cleaner-teeth 



V and shaft I, arranged to operate with the feeding 
teeth E, substantially as described, and for the purpose 
specified. 2. In a seeding machine, the cleaner-teeth 
I', shaft I, connected by rod i^ to the head D, combined 
to operate with the teeth E, holes c", and head D, sub- 
stantially as described, and for the purpose specified. 
3. The combination of the harrows J K, cord L, and 
lever M, the cord secured to the harrow head K, and 
passing loosely through an eye, I, in the head J, as de- 
scribed, the harrows having free independent motion 
when in use, and being simultaneously elevated by th(; 
lever when not required for use, sul>st9ntia!ly as set 
forth. 

185,397. E. E. LEAOH, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Seeding 
Machines. December 19, 1876. Filed April 4, 1876. 

Claims. — 1. The seed box D, secured to the carrying 
frame by detachable hinges, in combination with suit- 
able mechanism for holding the box in different posi- 
tions, so that the box may be adjusted on the frame and 
held at different heights, or entirely removed therefrom, 
substantially as described. 2. The combination of the 
hinged seed box carrying the drive shaft, mounted and 
arranged thereon, as described, and a driver's seat on 
the box, so that the driver, on his seat, can rock the 
seed box, and stop and start the seeding mechanism by 
simply changing his position, substantially as set forth. 
3. The combination of the seed box D, hinged to the 
carrying frame, the projecting plate c', and the notched 
lever E, substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 

183,080. H. CLAYTON, Dayton, Ohio. Assignor of one- 
half his right to J. S. TURNER and B. PICKER- 
ING, same place. Feeding Devices for Grain Drills. 
January 9, 1877. Filed June 15, 1876. 

Claims. — 1. The cylindrical case B, having a series of 
orifices C', combined with the feed box A and the slide 
H, and operated with the index arm I, for the purpose 
of regulating the discharge of the grain from the feed 
box, substantially as set forth. 2. The combination of 
the seed rollers C, the bearings D, and dividing arms m, 
to snpport the said seed rollers in proper position lat- 
erally, substantially as set forth. 

183,410. DAVID BUIST and CHARLES E. ALDEN, 
Philadelphia, Pa. Broadcast Sowers. January ^2, 
1877. Filed June 21, 1876. 
Claims. — 1. The distributing wheel composed of the 
disk A, having the lift C and sloping curved ribs B, sub- 
stantially as shown and described. 2. The delivery 
nozzle composed of the cylinder e, having inclined bot- 
tom and slot e'^, substantially as shown and described. 
3. In combination with a distributing wheel or scat- 
terer of a sowing machine, a rotary hopper nozzle, ad- 
justable, so as to bring its feed opening across a line 
drawn transversely through the middle of said wheel, 
and thus cause the latter to scatter wholly on one side 
of the track of the machine, or more on one side than 
on the other, substantially as shown and described. 

183,826. S. B. GILLILAND, Salisbury, Mo. ComUned 
Seed Planter, Sulky Harrow and Cultivator. January 
30, 1877. Filed June 10, 1876. 
Claim.— The interchangeable seed box I, suspended be- 
neath the sulky frame, in combination with the inter- 
changeable reciprocating slide K, link r, vibrating lever 
G, pivoted at a point within the length of the seed box, 
and adjustable coverer L, substantially as described. 

190,284. L. COLLER, Flint, Mich. Broadcast Sowers. 
May 1, 1877. Filed March 17, 1877. 
Claim. — The combination of seed box A. having 
guideways L, upwardly inclined at the rear, and recess 
V, with a sliding cover, J, having arm K. rounded at 
its lower end, and stud A', substantially as and for the 
purpose set forth. 

190,839. E. EMMERT, Franklin Grow., III. Seed 
Sower and Cultivator. May 15, 1877. Filed February 
24, 1877. 

Claim. — 1. The combination of bottom piece C\ hav- 
ing front and rear rims C^ and guide strips C^ with per- 



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forated side pieces I. partition K. having Ings J j, and 
pieces H. having flanges H- and hooks V, sub- 
stantially as shown and described. 

195,796. E. H. CHAMBEELAIX. Little Rock, Ark. 
Seeding Attachment for Harroics. October 2, 1877. 
FHcd Se])t€mber 7, 1877. 

Chiims. — 1. A horizontally revolving harrovr. having 
attached to front portion of its draft beam C. by devices 
6 R c, a seed dropping apparatus, driven by bell crank 
I P, reciprocatiug rod F, and revolving cam E, upon 
the harrow head, substantially as set forth. 2. The 
seeding attachment for horizontally revolving harrows, 
consisting of seed holder and dropper B D. bell crank 
I I\ reciprocating rod F, spring H, and cam E. and the 
described (or equivalent) attaching devices & R c. sub- 
stantially as set forth. 

198,750. HALSEY H. MOXROE, Thomastox. Maine. 
Broadcast Seeders. January 1, 1878, Filed December 7. 
1877. 

Claims. — 1. A seed box or hopper provided with a 
valve or valves reciprocating beneath the hopper, and 
adjusted to discharge the grain over its front and rear 
edges alternately. 2. A seed box or hopper with a 
valve beneath, extending the whole length of said hop- 
per, and reciprocating in the direction of the machine's 
line of advance, and adjusted to discharge the grain at 
the front and rear alternately, substantiall}' as set forth. 
3. A seed box or hopper arranged transversely to the 
line of draft, with a valve reciprocating longitudinally 
with the line of draft, beneath it, as described, com- 
bined with flanges or platforms, movable or otherwise, 
to receive and scatter the seed as it is discharged from 
the port, for the x>urpose set forth. 4. A seed box or 
hopper combined with a valve or valves reciprocating 
beneath said hopper, and provided with horizontal pro- 
jecting flanges or platforms attached to and moving 
with said valve, to receive and scatter the seed, as set 
forth. 5. A seed box or hopper arranged transversely 
to the line of draft, with a reciprocating valve beneath 
it, moving longitudinally with the line of draft, com- 
bined with independent guides to support said valve 
without frictional contact with the bottom of the hop- 
per. 6. A seed box or hopper arranged transversely to 
the line of draft, and a reciprocating valve beueath it 
in the direction of the line of draft, as "shown, combined 
with guides D. supiDorted by straps secured to the sides 
of said hopper. 7. A seed box or hopper arranged 
transversely to the line of draft, and a valve extencliug 
the whole length thereof, and reciprocating in the di- 
rection of the machine's advance, combined with aguage 
and cut ofl" slide. C, as set forth. 8. The hopper A. con- 
structed with the side oxjeuings for the admission of the 
draft beam F, combined with a notched di'aft beam and 
a wedging key /. to hold the parts securely together, as 
set forth. 

19^.778. SAMUEL F. REYXOLDS, Auburx. X. Y. Com- 
bined Land FioUer, Harrow, and Grain Drill. Jan- 
uary 1, 1878. Filed Xovember 20, 1877. 

Claims. — 1. The tongue B and slotted casting H, with 
ratchet teeth i. in combination with pawl h. lever G. 
rods ef. and the swinging teeth D D. substantially as 
and for the purx)ose set forth. 2. The harrow tooth D, 
constructed as described, with hollow at the back, sharp 
front edge «, serrations x. and lip b. and fastened in the 
beam by a key d, substantially as herein set forth. 3. 
The spouts L. having their upper ends made square and 
cut on a semi-circle, in^ combination with the rotating 
and endwise movable 'shaft M, formed with alternate 
large and small parts m and substantially as and for 
the purposes herein set forth. 

200,110. A. VAXXORM.AN". Bextox Township, Kxox 
Co., Mo. Seed Droppers. February 5, 1878. Filed 
Xovember 30, 1877. 

Claims. — 1. The seed dropper having a lateral series 
of seed cells, with a lengthwise back-and-forth vibrat- 
ing discharger passing through the cells, and their side 
walls and seed spaces, with a spring at one end to stir 
and feed the seed, as set forth. 2. The seed-dropper 



' having a discharger. L. vibrating lengthwise through 
, the seed cells, with a spring at one end to draw it back, 
substantially as set forth. 3. The seed droppers with 
: the elevated seed box. and wheels underneath and with- 
i in the extended ends of box, with shaft 0. having bar 
' P and operating crank X. arranged to work the cord or 
' rod dropper L under the overhanging ledge F\. sub- 
stantially as set forth. 

' 204,301. JOHX AV. DOOLEY. Middletown. Coxx. 
Seed Distributers. May 2^. 1878. Filed March 16, 
1878. 

Claim. — In a broadcast seed sower, the combination, 
with a sulky, its rotating axle B. and a beveled master- 
wheel. D. secured thereto, of the inclined shaft F. hav- 
ing beveled wheel E and rotating bowl G, with radial 
ribs c. substantially as specitied. 

I 20.5,312. ALDEX P. STEELE. Sprixgfield. Ohio. 
! Assignor of one-half his right to ROBBIXS axd 
' MYERS, same place. Seeding Machines. June 25. 
1878. Filed March 23, 1878. 

Claims. — 1. A continuous feed, consisting of an end- 
less traversing belt, adapted to deliver the grain later- 
ally over its edge. sul>stautially as hereinbefiu'e set 
forth. 2. An endless feeding belt or grain-carrier, work- 
ing longitudinally at the bottom of a seed hopper, and 
transversely inclined, substantially as hereinbefore set 
forth. 3. The combination, substantially as hereinbe- 
i fore set forth, of a seed box or hopper, an endless feed- 
ing belt or carrier traversing the hopper bottom longi- 
tudinally, and inclined driving and driven pulleys, 
around which the belt passes, outside of the hopper. 4. 
The combination, substantially as hereinbefore set 
forth, of a seed box or hopper, a transversely inclined 
feeding belt or grain-carrier working therein beneath 
the grain, and the hopper bottom having a discharge 
opening therein beneath the discharge edge of the belt. 
5. The combination, substantially as hereinbefore set 
forth, of a seed box or hopper, an endless feeding belt 
or grain-carrier working therethrough, and a deflector, 
to which the grain is fed, and by which it is directed to 
the edge of the belt. 6. The combination, substantially 
as hereinbefore set forth, of a seed box or hopper, an 
endless transversely inclined feeding belt or grain-car- 
rier working therethrough, and a deflector, to which the 
grain is fed and by which it is directed to the edge of 
I the belt. 7. The combination, substantially as herein- 
j before set forth, of a seed box or hopper, an endless 
i transversely inclined feeding belt or grain-carrier work- 
j ing therethrough, a deflector crossing said belt, and a 
side discharge tube or opening, to which the grain is 
directed and through which it passes from the lower 
! edge of the belt. 8. The combination, substantially as 
i hereinbefore set forth, of a seed box or hopper, an end- 
j less feeding belt or grain-carrier working beueath the 
] grain and between the opposite sides or walls of the 
I hox3per, a deflector which directs the grain crosswise of 
! the belt, and a regulator for controlling the discharge 
I of the grain. 9, The combination, substantially as 
; hereinbefore set forth, of a seed box or hopper, a trans- 
: versely inclined endless feeding belt or grain-carrier 
; working endwise of the hopper, the hopper bottom 
having grain discharge openings at the lower edge of 
the belt or carrier, a deflector crossing said belt diago- 
nally, and a seed discharging regulator and cut-off". 10. 
j The combination, substantially as hereinbefore set 
j forth, of a seed box or hopper, a laterally discharging 
: endless feeding belt or grain-carrier working at the 
bottom thereof, a deflector for directing the grain cross- 
! wise of the belt, and a covering plate to sej^arate the 
deflector from the mass of grain'in the hoj)per. 11. The 
combination, substantially as hereinbefore set forth, of 
i a seed box or hopper, a transversely inclined laterally 
discharging endless feeding belt or grain-carrier work- 
ing longitudinally and at the bottom of the hopper, the 
hopper bottom having a discharge opening at the lower 
edge of the belt, and a protecting plate spanning the 
' hopj)er above the deflectt)r and discharge opening. 12. 

The combination, substantially as hereinbefore set 
' forth, of a seed box or hopper having front and rear 
sides terminating at their lower edges in different hori- 
, zontal planes, an inclined detachable hopper bottom, 
[ and an endless feeding belt carried thereby. 



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9.475. MOSES D. WELLS. Mokgaxtowx. Ta. S:eed 
Planters. December 14. 1:^5:.^. 
Claim. — Tlie reciprocating bar B. Tiaving wings 1)-. &3. 
projecting horizontally and oblicxuelv on the front and 
rear sides of the same, to scoo^d the seeds in the dis- 
charge apertnres. arranged and operating in the manner 
and for the iDurpose above specified. 

10.60S. JEEEMLIH C. GASTOX. Eeadixg. Ohio. Seed 
Planters. Marcli 7. 1S54. 
The imi^rovement consists mainly in an agitat- 
ing cord. X X. made to vibrate horizontally in the 
bottom of a portable seed hopper A. by means of a slide 
F, moved back and forth by the carrier. This cord is 
attached to the slide by the loop P : the ronghness is 
intended to stir the grain aboiu. and to insure the dis- 
charge thereof through the adjustable pLanting aper- 
ttires D D. The claim is restricted to the reciprocating 
agitator X X. 

11.032. WAITMAX DAVIS. Mokgaxtowx. Ta. Seed 
Planter. June 6. 1-34. 
Claim. — The operating of the seeding bar of seeding- 
machines by means of a bell crank and lever, when said 
lever receives its motion fro.u the leg of the ojDerator in 
the act of walking, snbstantially in the manner and for 
the jDiirposes set forth. 

11.611. JOHX H. KIXG. Je.. Georgetowx. D. C. Seed 
Planter and Manure Sjjrcadcr. August 29, l^oi. 

Chiim. — The aljiistable scatterer S, but disclaims 
screen C. 

12.253. E. MOEGAX. Morgaxtowx_, Ta. S;ed Planters. 
Januari) 16, 1855. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the stationary pro- 
tecting bar and the reciprocating feed bar. when the 
latter operates within a groove in the former, snbstan- 
tially in the manner described. 2. The combination of 
the T shaped forms of the bottom of the hopper and 
the bottom of the recij^rocating bar. when said bar is 
provided with openings from both sides, which meet 
and vibrate over the holes c. in the bottom of the hop- 
per, snbstantially as described, and for the piirx^ose set 
forth. 

13.393. MOSES D. ATELLS. Morgaxtowx. Ta. Hand 
Seed Sowers. JJeccmdrr 4. 1::'55. 
Claim. — Elfecting the se^d discharge, and regulating 
the amount of the same, by means of the double in- 
clined planes /. of bar B. reciprocating withotit the 
hopper, the adjustment, and operation "being substan- 
tially as set forth. 

15.691. JOHX FOPvDYCE. Morgaxtowx. Ta. Seed 
Planters. Sej^temljer 9. 1;56. 

Claim. — In combination with the hopper, and its ad- 
justable openings the hinged board B. and its blocks 
and figures for regulating the discharge of the grain 
from said hopper and insuring regular feeding substan- 
tially as set forth. 

17.429. D. HALDEMAX. Morgaxtowx. Ta. MacMnes 
for Soirlng >e:d Broadcast. June 2. 1S57. 
-Claim. — The vertically adjustable graduating bar G. 
with recesses as described, in combination with the 
vibrating scatterer and agitator connected therewitli. 
when said parts operate to'gether as set forth. 

19.514. AAROX EIXG. ATestbrook. Me. Seedinei Ma- 
cliines. 2Iarch 2. 1^5■^. 
Claim. — I do not claim sowing seed by centrifugal 
force, for that has been done before ; neither do I 
claim the distributing rubes in and of themselves alone, 
for they have been used in sowing seed broadcast : 
neither do I claim the bag hopper in. and of itself: 
neither do I claim the crank in and of itself alone : 
neither the shaft separate and alone ; nor the slide at 
the bottom of the hopper ; neither do I claim the re- 



I Tolving head alone. But I claim the combination of 
j these substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 

I 21,354. L.MOOEE. Ypsil-\xti,Mich. Seeding MacMnes. 
J ugust 31. 185^:^. 

I Claim. — The combination of the zigzag strip D, pro- 
jecting from the bottom of a reciprocating bar C, with 

\ an adjustable gnage jdate B. which has difierent sized 
cells he. and with a hopper A. having oblong slots or 
discharge passages a. in its bottom, as and for the pur- 
pose set forth. 

1.19 ^ LEWIS MOOKE. Ypsilaxti, Mich. Seeding 
IfacJiine. August 'SI. l^bi. Reissued June l-i. I'i'ol. 
Claims. — 1. The zigzag-shaped strip D. in combi- 
nation with a seed hopper, substantially as and for the 
purposes set forth. 2. The combination of the thin 
zigzag-shax)ed strip D. reciprocating bar C, and adjust- 
able perforated guage plate B 6 &' c c. and hopper A a, 
substantially as and for the purposes described. 3. The 
combination of the guage plate B, which has its ends s 
extending beyond the hopper, and has two different 
sized sets of seed cells 5 c. with the stationary perfor- 
ated bottom A a. and a vibrating seed-agitating bar, 
substantially as and for the purposes set forth. 

2:1.452. SAMUEL STAXBEO. Salem. Mich. Seeding 
Macliines. September 7.1858. 
The application of a twisted cord, in combination 
with measuring tubes arranged substantially as de- 
scribed, for the purpose of measuring and delivering 
the seed. 

21.7-.:'. AXDREW SIMMOXS. Xora, Lll. Seeding Ma- 
cliines. Odoljer 12. l^o:-. 
Forming the seed slide of a corrugated plate, and 
making the seed ox)enings therein at the edges, and on 
opposite sides of the ridges or corrugations substan- 
; tially in the manner and for the purpose set forth. 

' 23.43!:'. ALOXZO R. EOOT. Keokuk, Iowa. Assignor to 
EUFUS S. RICKEY, same place. Seeding Machines. 
March 29, 1859. 
Claim. — I do not claim the invention of the revolv- 

' ing head of Mr. Ring's improvement, nor the applica- 
tion of the centrifugal force to the purpose of seed 
sowing, nor any other principle secured to A. Ring, 
Esq.. ijy letters patent. But I do claim, first, in combi- 
nation with the hopper I and the revolving tubes or 
arms, the regulator B. constructed and operating there- 
with substantially as described. I al-so claim, in com- 
bination with the regulator and revolving tubes or 
arms, the vertical and inclined partitions C C and lij) 
D. for the ptirpose of directing the seed to be sown from 
the hopper to the ox)enings in the arms or tubes, and to 
prevent the seed from escaping unduly through the 
arm or tube, for the time being, immediately uncter the 
lip, substantially as described. 

23,630. MOSES D. WELLS. Morgaxtowx. Ta. Seed- 
ing Machines. A2)ril 12. 1859. 

Claim. — The notches of the bar with the series of 
pins c therein, in combination with the guides a a, and 
upward projecting rims of the discharge openings &, 
substantially as set forth. 

i 27.157. AAEOX RIXG. Westbrook. Me. Seeding Ma- 
chines. Fehruarg 14. 1860. 
Claim. — The combination of the wheel A. which is 
open at both ends, with wheel B. both wheels pla^ced 
upon the same axis and rotating in opposite directions 
in combination with two shafts C and D, one within 
the other, substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 

■: 27.273. GEORGE COPELAXD, Gray, Me. .deeding 
! Machines. Fchruari/ 28. 1860. 

' Claims. — 1. The distributing fan or throwing device 
F. when constructed in the x^eculiar form shown and de- 
scribed. 2. The arrangement and combination of the 
throwing device F, hopper or seed box A. bag B and 
screw D. as and for the pui'poses shown and described. 

[ 27.312. ALOXZO E. ROOT. Caxtox. Mo. Seeding Ma- 
I chines. Fehruary 2S, IS^oO. 

I This invention consists in arranging in one end of a 



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cylinder a hollow revolving triangular head, with open- 
ings in the angles of the same for the full escape of the 
seed, and upon which are secured radial tubes for dis- 
tributing the seed broadcast as the head is rotated by a 
shaft passing longitudinally through the centre of the 
cylinder. Claims. — 1. The employment of the hinged 
screen S within the hopper, in combination with the 
agitator E, as and for the purpose shown and described. 
2. The arrangement of the feed regulating screw M, 
sliding block/, stem e, block b, and hollow shaft K, as 
nd for the xDurpose shown and described. 

i 

27,335. JOHX R. EOGERS, Sacramento, Cal. Cen- \ 
trifugal Seeding Machines. March 6, 1860. j 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the rod H and the j 
cord a, in connection with the shaft E and wheel F, the 
same being used in the manner and for the jmrpose spe- j 
cified, 2. The arrangement of the shaft E with the j 
slotted seed slide C, shaker c, lever I, and rod J, in the 
manner and for the purpose set forth. 

1,057. J. E. EOGEES, Sacrame>7T0, Cal. Percussion 
Seeders. Xo. 27,3r'5. March 6. ISdO. Belssued Octo- 
ler 9, 1880. 

Claims. — 1. The emj)loyment of the horizontal wheel 
F, provided with tapering flanges when said wheel has 
a backward and forward rotary motion imparted to it 
for the purpose of seeding by percussion and for lap- 
ping the grain, substantially as specified. 2. The seed 
shaker and regulator c, in combination with the eccen- 
tric shaft E, when the same are used as and for the 
purpose specified. 3. The use of the rod H and cord rt, 
in combination with the shaft E and the flanged wheel \ 
F, substantially as and for the purpose herein specified. 

27,713. J. F. GYLES, Gilmer. III. Seeding Machines. 
April 3, 1860. 

Claims.— 1. The stud and angular slat or bayonet j 
catch 1), when combined with the revolving arms of a 
rotary seed sower, in the manner set forth. 2. The 
combination of the transverse partition h, and the in- 
clined partition </, in the manner and for the purpose 
set forth. 

31,572. PEELEY D. CUMMINGS, Portland, Me. As- 
signor to D. H. FUEBISH, same place. Sowing 
Machines. Febraari/ 26, 1861. 
Claims. — A rotary centrifugal discharger for seed and 
other material, w^hichis a combination of spouts that di- 
verge from the same axis of rotation at different angles 
with the radii, drawn respectively through the inner 
ends of said spouts, substantially as described. Also, 
the combination of the stirrer with mechanism that 
causes the stirrer to descend and rise in the hopper in 
a path substantially such as described, the descent and 
ascent being made in different directions, for the pur- 
pose sj)ecified. Also, the combination of the stirrer 
with the rotating shaft (or other moving parts of the 
machine) that drives it, in such manner that the stirrer 
is in gear when the shaft is turned in one direction, and 
out of gear when the shaft is turned in the reverse 
direction, substantially as described. Also the combi- 
nation of the stirrer mechanism with the hopper gate 
in such manner that closing of the hopper gate throws 
the stirrer out of gear substantially as described. 

31,952. CHAELES W. CAHOON, Portland, Me. Seed- 
ing Machines. April 9, 1861. 

Claim. — The combination of a hopper, centrifugal 
seed discharger, and their apj)urtenances, with a breast 
plate substantially as set forth. Also, the combination 
of a centrifugal seed discharger with a bag hopper by 
means of a conductor that receives the seed from the 
bag and conducts it to the seed discharger, substan- 
tially as set forth. 

36,073, C. M. CLAEK, Cincinnati, Ohio. Broadcast 
Sowers. August 5, 1852. 

This device is designed to be so constructed and of 
such a size as to be attached to and easily carried by 
the operator. The ends of the fan are nearly in con- 
tact with the inner periphery of the fan case, so that as 



the fan revolves it serves, in connection with the blast 
of air generated, to exert considerable force in ejecting 
the seed and spreading it broadcast. Claim. — Project- 
ing the seed from the cylindrical case B in which the 
fan revolves by means of the fan blast, in combination 
with the impact of the blades of the fan, substantially 
as described. 

41,321. JOHN E. EOGERS, Berlin. Wis. Broadcast 
Seed Sowers. January 19, 1864. 

Claims. — 1. The construction of the bottom of the 
percussion Avheel G so as to close only the inner por- 
tion of the same around the shaft, and have narrow 
ledges u u at the sides of the wings, the remainder of 
the radial distance to the periphery of the wheel, sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose herein specified. 2. 
The construction, arrangement, and combination of the 
sliding gate D, s^mng E\ latch L, and adjustable grad- 
uated catch M, substantially in the manner and for 
the purposes herein specified. 

45,232. GEOEGE C. FANCKBOXEE, Schoolcraft, 
Mich. Hand Seed Sower. A'omn&er 29, 1864. 
This invention consists in a seeding box to be sus- 
pended from the shoulders, a rope passing over pulleys 
being made to carry the seed through "the openings. 
This rope is moved backwards and forwards by a short 
lever. The space over which the end of the lever 
moves is varied by adjustable pins. Claim. — The cord 
B, pulleys C, and lever F, in combination with the 
guage pins H H and E and the hopper or box A. sub- 
stantially as and fur the purpose set forth. 

45,923. J. M. HAESHBAEGEE, Brandonville, W. Ya. 
Seed Sower. January 17, 1865. 

In this invention the seed slide is in two sections, 
which may be disconnected at will, thus rendering 
half the machine in operation while passing trees 
or fences, and saving seed thereby. Claim. — A seed 
slide, in two or more sections, adapted to be connected 
and disconnected by the employment of a link c, or its 
equivalent, substantially as and for the purpose herein 
described. 

58,219. W. S. COFFMANX, Coldwater, Mich. Broad- 
cast Seeding Machine. September 25, 1866. 

Claims. — 1. The operating of the revolving scatterer 
by means of gearing, arranged in the manner substan- 
tially as shown and described. 2. The inclined bottom 
a, in combination with the valve D, adjusted through 
the medium of the lever and guage, substantially as 
and for the purpose specified. 3. The plate d to retain 
or hold the valve D in place, substantially as and for 
the purpose set forth. 4. The combination of the box 
A with the frame B, provided with legs a, substantially 
as and for the purpose specified. 

61,551. CLAEK McIXTOSH, Utica. X. Y. Seed Sower. 
January 29, 1867. 

The openings are arranged in line, in the bottom of 
the tray, with gaps in the series occupied by the oblique 
blocks of the agitator, which is reciprocated upon the 
perforated plate. Claim. — The seed sower constructed 
and operating substantially as described. 

63,378. F. G. FLOYD and E. A. FLOYD, Macomb, III. 
Broadcast Sower. April 2, 1867. 

Claims. — 1. The revolving disk d, provided with the 
radial flanges 7j, having their outer ends projecting 
beyond the periphery of the disk, and curved in the 
manner shown, substantially as set forth. 2. The com- 
bination of the frame a, hopper b. slide i, and revolving 
disk d, constructed as above set forth, all arranged for 
joint operation as herein described. 

3,075. F. G. FLOYD and E. A. FLOYD, Macomb, III. 
Broadcast Sower. April 2, 1867. Xo. 63,378. He- 
issued August 11, 1868. 
Claims. — 1. The frame A, constructed as described, 
shaft B, disk C, when arranged in relation to each 
other as and for the purpose set forth. 2. The disk C, 
with projection c, in combination with the shaft B, the 
former being attached to the latter in the manner 



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'I described. 3. The shaft B, with gear wheel h, shaft D, | 
■I with gear wheel d, and standard E, the whole being ' 
combined and operated as set forth. 4. The slide F, i 
constrncted as described, in combination with jmi f \ 
and holes /', as and for the purpose set forth. 5. The ' 
revolving disk C. provided with the radial flanges c'. 
having their outer ends projecting beyond the peri- 
phery of the disk, and curved in the manner shown, ! 
substantially as set forth. 6. The combination of the | 
frame A, hopper G, slide F, and revolving disk C, con- '\ 
structed as above set forth, all arranged for joint \ 
operation, as herein described. 7. The frame A, shaft j 
B, with wheel 6, shaft D, with wheel f7, disk C, slide F, ! 
hopper G. and bag HV the whole being combined and 
operated in the manner set forth. ! 

T3,54S. A. EOWE, W. H. MITCHELL, and E. B. | 
HA^IMILL, Macomb, III. Seed Sower. January I 
21, 1868. 

Claims. — 1. The fluted or ribbed concave disk D, 
, made of a single plate struck up with the ribs k, in the i 
y form and manner substantially as shown and described. 
2. The oblong curved opening I, for the passage of the ! 
grain from the hopper to the disk, as set forth. 3. In j 
combination with the opening I, the oscillating slide ' 
valve/, for regulating the delivery of the grain at dif- | 
ferent points of the disk, as described. 4. The rotating ! 
, arm p, mounted on the shaft F, and arranged to revolve 
, within the hopper E, as shown and described. 

76,903. F. G. .\XD E. A. FLOYD, Macomb, III. Broad- ! 
cast Seed Soicer. Ainil 21, 1868. | 

Claims. — 1. The disk A, with flanges a, which flanges 
do not radicite in a direct line from the center, but 
Avhose inner ends are inclined forward in the direction 
of the revolution, as and for the purpose described. 

2. The shaft B, with shoulder thread and nut 

in combination with disk A, as and for the purjiose 
described. 3. The pointed arm C^, in combination with 
shaft B, as and for the irarposo described, 4. The feed- 
ing holes D D^, when arranged in relation to each other 
and to the disk A, substantially as described. 5. The 
bushings f?, in combination with holes D D^, as and for 
the purpose described. 6. The bag F, with oY)en ring 
/, in combination with the hopper F^ and catches G G^. 

81,942. DAEIUS G. PICKETT, Stocktox, X. Y. 
Grass Seed Soicer. Septemler 8, 1868. . 
Claim. — The combination, with the seed slide B, of 
the pins//, holes d d, and cross partitions g ^7,the whole 
I arranged as described, and ox^erated in the manner and 
! for the purpose specinecl. 

82,862. W. H. MITCHELL and J. F. MITCHELL, 
Macomb, III. Broadcast Seed Soiccr. Ocioder 6, 
18,58. 

Claims. — 1. The stirrers c, operated by the com- 
i pound crank R, when arranged to operate substan- 
tially as described. 2. The distributer I, constructed 
and arranged to operate substantially as described. 

3. The two slides h and/, arranged to be oxDerated in- 
. dependently or jointly, as herein described. 

?6.563. JA8PEE X. MATLOCK, Augusta. Assignor to 
himself, WILLIAM BLAIR, and EDWARD D. IX- 
GERSOLL, Des Moixes, Io^va. Hand Seed Soiver. 
j February 2, 1869. 

I Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the bar A, standards 
j B B, arms C C, cross bar D, and strap L, all substan- 
! tially as and for the purposes herein set forth. 2. The 
I combination of the bar A with channels a a, seed boxes 
i E E, slides J J, and perforated metal bars i i, all ar- i 
ranged and operating substantially as and for the pur- j 
poses herein set forth. 3. The circular box or wheel I 
F, provided with tubes I I, and suspended by means of 
the shaft h and pulley d, from the bar A, in such a po- 
sition that the seed from the seed box E, passing 
through the channel a, will fall into said box, and be 
thrown out, substantially as herein set forth. 4. The 
arrangement of the bar A, wheel G, with its crank H, 
cords e e, and pulleys d d, for the purpose of imparting 
a rapid rotary motion to the wheels F F, substantially 
as herein set forth. 



88,416. MATTHEW SACKETT, Monticello, IowA. 
Assignor to himself and JOHX FIL80X, same place. 
Broadcast Seeder. March 30, 1869. 

Claim. — The combination of the sliding board B, 
grooved transversely with the perforated bottom of the 
box A and eyelets a', when the board is connected to 
the crank E F by the spring D, arranged as described 
for the purpose specified. 

92,401. J. G. THOMPSOX, Stocktox, X. Y. Seed Sow&r. 
July 6, 1869. 

Claim. — An improved seed-sowing machine, formed 
by the combination of the box A, adjustable slide B, 
having two or more sets or series of different-sized 
holes formed in it, spirally-looped wire D, suspended 
bar C, and lever I, with -each other, said parts being 
constructed and operating substantially as herein 
shown and described, and for the j)urpose set forth. 

94,105. GEORGE HALL, Morgaxtowx, West Ya. 
Hand Seed Sower. August 24, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. The distributing rod or bar K, provided 
with diamond-shaped recesses h h, and vertical grooves 
e e, substantially as and for the purposes herein set 
forth. 2. In combination with the distributing rod or 
bar K, having the recesses 1) h and notches e e, the seed 
box A, having perforated bottom B, and a suitable de- 
vice for operating the rod, substantially as and for the 
j)urposes herein set forth. 

95,241. JOHX S. LEWIS, Elkader, Iowa. Seed Planter. 
Septemler 28, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. A seeding machine, consisting of a long 
tubular box A, provided with apertures B B' (either or 
both), covered by slides C C, and with discharge per- 
forations J), adapted for suspension from the x)ersou of 
the operator by straps E, and provided with handles F, 
by which to vibrate it, substantially as herein set forth. 
2. In combination with seed box A, constructed other- 
wise, and adapted to operate substantially as herein 
set forth, the partitions D, as and for the purposes ex- 
plained. 3. The j)artitioned seed box A D, composed 
of tapering sections x, as represented and described, for 
the purx^ose set forth. 

96,347. TPIOMAS J. PRICE, Macomb, III. Seed Sower. 
Xovcmher 2, 1869. 
Claim. — A seed sower, having distributer P, jJuUey 
m, wheel B, valve s, slide n, shaft R, and hopper o, con- 
structed and arranged to operate substantially as s-pe- 
cified. 

101,136. J. C. KURTZ, Wooster, Ohio. Broadcast 
Seeder. March 22, 1870. 
Claims. — 1. The disk J, when supplied with the 
flanged strips L, arranged for the purposes specified. 
2. The chamber A, when j)rovided with arms G, slide I, 
and opening H, arranged in combination with the shaft 
C and disk J, as described and set forth. 

103,464. THOMAS HOWELL, Morgaxtowx, West 
Ya. Seed Sower. May 24, 1870. 

Claim. — In a seed sower, the rod or slide D, when 
I)rovided with notches I I, formed as described, having 
a scjuare edge h, bevels d d, and circular cuts e e, ail 
substantially as and for the purposes herein set forth. 

104,028. JOHX HEBERLIXG, Mouxt Pleasaxt, Ohio. 
Hand Seed Planer. June 7, 1870. 

Claim. — The perforated reciprocating bar D. working 
on the top of the metallic bottom C, in combination 
with the leather guides O and perforated metallic bot- 
tom C, when the perforations M are equal in diameter 
to the sjDaces between the perforations i. as shown and 
described. 

104.302. WILLIAM D. GUSEMAX, JAMES A. DAYIS, 
'axdH. D. McGEORGE. Morgaxtowx, West Ya. 
Seed Sower. June 14, 1870. 

Claim. — The seeding box herein described, construct- 
ed with a curved bottom C, with apertures therein, as 



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siiown, together with the sliding bar D, curved at its 
bottom, the circular recesses a, and reicovable slide L, 
when arranged to operate substantially as aud for the 
purpose specified. 

109,470. JUSTIN G. THOMPSON and FREDERICK 
M. BRIGGS, Stocktox, N. Y. Said BRIGGS as- 
signs his right to said THOMPSON. Seed Sower. 
Novemler 22, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the bolt G and spiral 
spring L, substantially as and for the purposes herein- 
before set forth. 2. The combination of the bolts Z Z 
Z and the uuts C C C, substantially as and for the pur- 
poses hereinbefore set forth. 3. An improved seed 
sowing machiue, formed by the combination of the box 
A, slide M, spirally-looped wire AV, suspended bar E, 
standard F, bolt G, spiral spring L, bolts Z Z Z, and 
nuts C C C, lever H, with each other, said parts being 
constructed and operating substantially as and for the 
purposes set forth. 

113,887. THOMAS HOWELL, Moegaxtowx, West 
Ya. Hand Seed Soiver. May 18, 1^71. 

Claims. — 1. The box A, constructed with partitions 
B B, wooden bottom C, with openings a a, as described, 
combined with the slide D, having holes 1) d, and pins 
/, all substantially as and for the purposes set forth. 
2. The combination of the box A, bottom C, slide D, 
rod E with notches e e, and pins i i, the lever G, and 
dog H, all substantially as and for the purposes herein 
set forth. 

124,096. CHARLES L. STORY. Calhoun, Ky. As- 
signor to MARK STULL. WILLIAM T. OLDHAM, 
aud JA:StES M. LOYING, sume place. Broadcast 
Sower. February 27, 1872. 

Claim. — In seed sowers, a distributing wheel, consist- 
ing of two disks, h'^, plates li^ /<\ and tube con- 
structed and applied together, substantially as de- 
scribed. 

125,324. SETH WHITE PAINE, Rochester, N. Y. 
Seed Sower. April 2, 1872. 

Claims. — 1. A hand seed sower, in which is a bag or 
er[uivalent reservoir for grain, a delivery tube, regu- 
lated in size by means of an adjustable slide and a 
screw or cap, comi^osed of wire cloth, for separating 
and scattering the grains, substantially as is specified. 
2. In combination with the delivery tube D, the cap G, 
constructed of wire cloth, in the form and for the pur- 
pose substantially as set forth. 3. In a seed planter, 
in combination with the caj) G and H, the spring I pro- 
vided with the stud f, substantially as and for the i)ur- 
pose shown and described. 

129,279. BARTON W. HARRIS, \Yilliamsport, Ohio. 
' Hand Seeder. July 16, 1872. 

A long trongh suspended in front of the person, and 
having gates which oscillate in the curved pockets. 
Claims. — 1. The trough A, with perforated concave 
bottom sections, the curved vibrating perforated gates 
D, reciprocating bar E, and hand lever F, combined 
and arranged substantially as specified. 2. The said j 
gates, provided with the projections a on the under side, i 
substantially as specified. j 

130,507. WILLIAM J. KEENLY, Florence, Ixd. 
Seeder. August 13, 1872. 

A grain bag slung around the person, and a distribut- 
ing pipe with corrugated nozzle aud valve plate, j 
Claim. — The tube D, provided with the corrugated i 
mouth-piece I and gate F in combination, substantially ! 
as described. \ 

136,174. HARRISON OGBORN, Richmond, Ind., and 
ANDREW W. KENDRICK, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
Broadcast Seeder. February 25, 1873. 

Claims. — 1. The herein described method of uniting 
the tube A and sack B by means of the ring L in a 



broadcast seed sower, in the manner substantially spe- 
cified. 2. In combination with the elements of the first 
claim, the delivery tube A, when provided with a regu- 
lating valve F, near its outer termination. 

138,403. J. DEAN HUFFMAN, London, Ohio. As 
siguor of one-half his right to C. M. THOMPSON, 
same place. Broadcast Seeder. April 29, 1873. 
Filed February 12, 1873. 

Claims. — 1. The fixed hopper D suspended upon a 
fixed stem E, and with its neck telescojiing with a re- 
volving seed receiving aud distributing chamber F, 
supported by the same stem E, from which the hopper 
is suspended, the periphery of said chamber forming 
the driving pulley, as and for the purpose described. 
2. The wire-aimed collar bearings e for steadying the 
motion of the chamber F, to serve as stirrers, and assist 
in discharging the seed, as described. 

139,785. GEORGE HALL, Morgantown, W. Ya. Hand 
Seed Sower. June 10, 1873. Filed April 26, 1873. " 

Claim. — The seed-bar D, beveled at each end and 
formed with a longitudinal rib, I), in its centre, and with 
recesses d d, and grooves / i, in combination with the 
seed-box, and the lever for oxDcrating said bar, as and for 
the purpose set forth. 

160,733. ALEX. WALKER, Moenington. Assignor 
of one- half his right to GEORGE SUTHERLAND, 
LiSTOWELL, Canada. Seed Sower. Mareli 9, 1.-^75. 
Filed Deceniber 18, 1874. 

To one end of a tubular seed-box, susceptible of 
attachment to the operator's arm by suitable handles, 
is hinged a perforated cap, over which is placed a cone 
of wire-cloth, into which seed falls for distribution. 
\Yithin the hinged cap, in rear of the cone, is i^ivoted a 
pair of cut-oifs, for regulating the amount of seed to be 
sown. Claims. — 1. The seed-holder A, attachable to the 
arm of the operator by a strap, and provided with a han- 
dle, C, to be seized by the fingers of the operator when 
seeding, in the manner set forth. 2. The seed-holder, A, 
having a perforated cap, D, and wire-cloth cone E, as 
and for the purpose set forth. 3. Cnt-ofis F, pivoted to 
the cap D, aud held adjustably by the clamp G and 
screw H, as and for the purpose set forth. 

164,159. ROBT. FURNAS, Decatur Township, Mar- 
ion County, Ind. Broadcast Seed Sowers. June S, 
1875. Filed March 11, 1875. 

Claim. — The hollow revolving head M, constructed 
with gear L cast onto the rear side, and forming, with 
the flange Y at the front side, bearings for the head to 
revolve upon, in combination with the hollow shaft T, 
provided with an opening in the bottom, to allow the 
seed to enter the revolving head, and the cap N, all 
constructed aud arranged substantially as specified. 

186,214. J. PEARCE, Shelby County, Ky. Seed 
Sowers. January 16, 1877. Filed October 23, 1876. 

The adjustable ribs K K K K in a centrifugal seed- 
sower, as above described, arranged, constructed and 
operated substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 

7,734. JONATHAN PEARCE, Shelbyville. Ky. Seed 
Sowers. No. 186.214. Januari/ 16, 1877. Eeissucd June 
12, 1877. Filed May 19, 1877. 

Claims. — 1. In a centrifugal seed-sower, a series of 
adjustable ribs arranged Avitliinthe mouth-piece, for the 
purposes herein set forth. 2. In a centrifugal seed- 
sower, a series of stationary ribs, and a series of adjust- 
able ribs, both series arranged within the mouth-piece, 
for the purposes set forth. "3. The combination of the 
main slide D, having apertures h aud F, and guides 
d d, the auxiliary slide E, provided with the index- 
finger G, and the adjusting screw O, all constructed and 
arranged in guides a on the hopper A of a seed-sower, 
substantially as and for the purposes herein set forth. 



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PERS. 



7,513. GEORGE EOHR, Charlestown, Va. Seeding 
Apparatus of Seed Planters. July 16, 1850. 

Claims. — 1. The combination and arrangement of the 
segmental plates h, or valves secured together by cir- 
cular rings and heads and arranged over the circum- 
ference of the cylinder c, adjacent to the opening there- 
in, with the rotating cylinder, constructed as described, 
for the purpose of partially or entirely closing the open- 
ings in the cylinder, through which the seed passes to 
the depositing tubes, and thus regulate or check the 
discharge of the seed, as described and shown in the 
drawings. 2. The arrangement and combination of 
the elliptical spring p, "rising and falling beam n, 
pivoted beam m, and hand lever/, with the depositing 
tubes and drill teeth, by which all the depositing 
tubes and drill teeth may be raised and lowered simul- 
taneously as described, without stopping the planting. 
3. The arrangement of segmental shields or covers 
on either side of the upper portion of the rotating cyl- 
inder c, in combination with the intermediate semicir- 
cular spouts or gutters x, beneath the cylinder, by 
which any w^aste of the seed is prevented, during the 
rotation of the cylinder or its discharge from the open- 
ings before jjassing the segmental shields or covers, as 
described. 

24,530. JOSHUA C. BEAN, Grayville, III. Seeding 
Machines. June 28, 1859. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the hopper C and arms 
i i% in combination with the inclined equalizer, the 
whole being constructed substantially as and for the 
purposes set forth. 

26,615. JOSIAH W. PRENTISS, Pultxey, N. Y. 
Seeding Machines. December 27, 1859. 
Claim. — The divided revolving cylinder A and 
slides B, when made, arranged, and operated as set 
forth, in combination with the jjeculiar formed spring- 
teeth G within their cups, when made and used sub- 
stantially as specified. 

29,691. LEONARD HARIMAN, Andersox, Ind. 
Seed Planters. August 21, 1860. 

Claims. — 1. The construction and arrangement of the 
teeth E, when combined with a rotary seed-planter, 
as and for the purposes set forth. 2. The combina- 
tion of the carriage A, levers I, rod J, catch K, and 
wheels H, in the manner and for the purpose set forth. 
3. The arrangement of the slides D, springs G, and 
segmental cam F, constructed and operating in the man- 
ner and for the purpose set forth. 

31,348. WILLIAM G. POLLOCK and J. W. SENER, 
Fredericksburg, Va, Seed Planter. October 9, 
1860. 

Claims. — 1. The vibrating, adjustable rake frame E, 

constructed and arranged and operating as described. 2. 

In combination with a seed jjlanter, fixing the central 
i pressure roller to the shaft S, while the slide rollers are 

loose upon it, in the manner and for the purpose set forth. 
; 3. The combination and arrangement of the cylinder 

C, frame F, and pressure rollers R R^ in the manner set 
j forth and shown, when used in a seed planting machine. 

46,877. MARVvlN S. and J. R. CADWELL, Dexter, 
Mich. Seeding Machine. March 21, 1865. 

Claims. — 1. The employment of the revolving 
seed box D, in combination with the guage plates 
mw m m, and distributing plates PPPP, substan- 
tially in the manner and for the purposes as herein 
specified. 2. The arrangement of plates P on a 
levolving box, substantially in the manner and for 
the purpose described. 3. The arrangement of the 
revolving box, constructed and operating as de- 
scribed, in rear of the axle, for the purpose set forth. 



48,949. E. S. JEWETT, Lima, Mich. Broadcast Seeding 
Machine. July 2o, 1865. 

Upon the axle, carrying a rotary cylinder with seeding 
slides, is arranged a sleeve, connected by pivoted arms to 
each seed slide arm, all operated l)y means of a hand 
lever. Claim.— The adjustable sleeve E, in combination 
with the seed slides D, revolving cylinders A, and hand 
lever F, constructed and operating in the manner and 
for the purpose substantially as herein shown and de- 
scribed. 

63,724. WILLIAM HUNTER, Hastings, Minn. Corn 
Planter. April 9, 1867. 

Claim. — The combination of the holloAV cylinder B, 
with the slide bars ccc, the hoppers/// and the lever 
/< , constructed and arranged for planting corn, sabstan- 
tially as herein described. 

67,122. HORACE M. KEITH, West Bloomfield, 
Mich. Assignor to himself and T. A. FLOWER, 
Oakland Co., Mich. Combined Feriilizer and Seed 
Sower. July 23, 1867. 

The seed slides are reciprocated by levers actuated by 
cams on the axle, and the fertilizer cylinders are driven 
by chain gearing to the axle. Their discharge holes 
may be closed by the surrounding strips. Claims. — 1. 
The cylinders H H, revolving in the box G, and carry- 
ing fertilizing material for distribution, as herein speci- 
fied. 2. The bands ee, with their strips d d, in combin- 
ation with perforated cylinders H H, as and for the 
purpose set forth. 3. The wings or flanges J within the 
perforated cylinders, as and for the purpose set forth. 
4. The arrangement of the cylinders H H, chains L L, 
divided axle B, levers D D, wheels a a, and the box E, 
with its slides, as and for the purpose set forth. 

63,403. CARMAN WILSON. Stamford, Conn. Assign- 
or to WILLIAM L. SMITH, same place. IJarth 
Pulverizer and Seeder Combined. September 3, 18S7. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the toothed roller and 
harrow frame, when arranged that whenever the ma- 
chine is in position to operate upon the ground the roller 
shall be in advance of the harrow, snbstantially as 
herein specified. 2. In combination w4th such earth 
pulverizing device, the revolving seed-sowing cylinder 
F, constructed and operating substantially as herein 
specified. 

68,583. PATRICK HACKETT, New Genesee, III. 
Seed Sower and Ploiv. September 3, L8S7. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the seeding cylinder 
D and the fixed plow H and removable plow H', so that 
the machine maybe used for seeding, cultivating, or 
plowing corn, substantially as described. 2. The com- 
bination of the frame B with arms B'-, beams G, and 
shovel standards H and H', and rod I, arranged ' sub- 
stantially as set forth. 3. The combination of the 
tongue A, frame B, and plows with the rod I, constructed 
and arranged to operate substantially as described, 4. 
The combination of the wheel C, pulleys E and F, and 
seeding cylinder D, constructed with adjustable slides 
D^, and arranged to operate substantially as set forth. 

71,917. FRANK J. SMILEY, Marshall, Mich. Corn 
Planter. December 10, 1867. 

Claims.— 1. In combination with a wheel machine 
for planting corn or other seed at regular intervals, a 
"perambulator," substantially as described, when hung 
concentrically to a revolving seed cylinder C. and oper- 
ated in connection therewith, substantially in the man- 
ner and for the purpose herein specified. 2. When 
operated in connection with a revolving seed cylinder 
the arrangement and combination of the dropping rubes 
t and their attachments with the tappet pins T and re- 
ceiving basins K, for dropping and couveyiu"- the seed 
to the furrowers, substantially as set fortLi. 3. The 
pendant guage bars 7^, in combination with the guage 
plates g, siTbstantially as and for the purpose described. 



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71,932. JOHN R. WEBER, Bourbon, Ind. Corn Planter. ' 
JDecernber 10, 1867. 

Claims. — 1. The springs m on the shaft e, in combina- \ 
tion with the dropxjing cylinders A", as and for the pur- 
pose described. 2, The combin-ation of the foot board 
c", forked lever d" m", connecting rods e", and cross 
piece W, arranged and operating as explained. 3. The ; 
combination of the frame B, elbow levers m', connect- ! 
ing rods n' s', arms o' f , and shafts r' u', as and for the ■ 
purpose set forth. 4. The combination of the trans- \ 
verse shaft v, sliding bar s, hook r, pins o, block n, and | 
dropping cylinders /.-, substantially as described. 5. The | 
combination of the crank w, arm x a', sirring 1)', and i 
sliding bar s, arranged and o])erating as set forth. 6. | 
The combination of the lever a", shaft v, pinion e', and | 
spring e'", v^^hen used independently or in connection 
with the frame B, substautiall.y as and for the purpose 
described. 

73,307. P. A. DOWNER and A. P. STUART, Mon- 
mouth Township, Iowa. Seeding MacMne. Jan- 
uary 14, 1868. 

The slides by which the size of the seed holes is ad- 
justed, or by which they are closed, are connected to a 
head, which is adjusted by a bell crank lever. The 
cleats project over the seed holes to prevent the stop- 
page of the holes by foreign matters. Claims. — 1. In a 
seeding machine having a revolving cylinder, the com- 
bination of the sliding head E, disk e^, slide g, lever h, 
and standard L, all arranged and operating substan- 
tially as and for the purpose described. 2. The cleats 
d', constructed and applied substantially as and for the 
purpose specified. 

88,787. E. W. HEWITT and GEORGE GORHAM, Pe- 
CATONiCA, III. Seeder and Cultivator. April 13, 
1869. 

Claims. — 1. A seeder G, composed of a cylinder I, 
outer case D E, slide I', arranged to operate as and for 
the purpose set forth. 2. The combination of the seeder 
with the standards V, and frame C, as described. 3. 
The combination of the seeder with standards V, frames 
C and S, beams n, rods w, and shovel standards/, as 
and for the j)urpose set forth. 

98,413. AMOS RAFFENSPARGER and D. G. S. GOCH- 
NAUEI^, Mulberry. Pa. Seed Sower. December 
28, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the frame A, springs 
B B, cylinder C, pivots a a, spring d, and cord or strap 
h, all substantially as and for the purposes herein set 
forth. 2. The arrangement of the arm G, ratchet wheel 
H, screw rod I, pinion i, and indicator 7)i n, all substan- 
tially as and for the purposes herein set forth. 3. The 
combination and arrangement of the frame A, sprijigs 
B B, cylinder C, pivots a a, spring d, arm G, ratchet 
wheel H, screw rod I, pinion i, and indicator m n, all 
constructed as described, and operating substantially 
in the manner and for the purposes herein set forth. 

110.59.5. SAMUEL H. SHEPLER, San Francisco, 
Cal., and WILLIAM G. CONKLIN, Portland, 
Oregon. Seed Sower. December 27, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. The flange C, arranged spirally inside the 
cylinders A and B, substantially as and for the purpose 
described. 2. The stationary cylindrical section D, 
with its hopper E and distributing trough E^, subslan- 
tially as and for the purpose above described. 3. A 
seed sower, composed of two revolving cylinders A and 
B, and section I), when united by a central shaft G, 
substantially as above specified. 

157,159. LEVI DAGUE, Sherwood, Mich. Seeders, 
Plaster Sowers and Harrows. November 24, 1874. 
Filed February 24, 1874. 

Claims. — 1. In a single machine, the combination of a 
perforated agitator, G, provided with internal studs b, 
the spur-gear E, meshing with the spur-gear D on a shaft 
A, the sx)ur-gear O, shaft N, rod A', bell crank rod i, 
operating the seed-hopx^er M, and the drag H, all con- 



structed and arranged substantially as described and 
shown. 2. In combination, the shaft N, having a pin- 
ion, O, adapted to be thrown in or out of gear with the 
spur-gear D by the lev^er P, the said shaft moving longi- 
tudinally in one of its axle-boxes, and operating the 
slide /( of the s£ed-box by means of the rod A;, fastened to 
its inner end, bell-crank j, and rod i, all constructed and 
arranged to operate substantially as described and 
shown. 

159,148. JOS. C. BRAUD, Thibodeaux, La. Rice 
Planters. January 26, 1875. Filed October \Q, 1874. 

Claims. — 1. The hand-lever G, fulcrum-post 14, and 
notched cross-bar H, between the handles, in combination 
with the rotary seed cylinder or hopper F, having a slid- 
ing section with discharge-apertures therein for closing 
the latter and locking the cylinder in closed condition, to 
prevent waste of seed, in the manner herein set forth. 
2. The combination of the closing-lever G, locking-bar 
H, opening springs 12, and adjusting-nuts 13 with the 
rotary seed-cylinder F, constructed as described, for the 
purposes specified. 3. The combination of the plows or 
shares C C', arranged diagonally beneath the planter, 
with mold-boards on one and the same side, and the 
seed-chute I, arranged to receive the seed from the dis- 
charge apertures and to deliver the same beneath the 
mold-board of the front plow, the rear plow serving to 
cover the seed, as herein shown and described for" the 
purpose set forth. 

167,274. BOLIVAR SCOFIELD, Cartersville, Ga. 
Fertilizer Distributers, Planters and Cultivators. 
August 31, 1875. Filed June 5, 1875. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the three plows Y B' 
B', the brackets A', the cross-bar C, the connecting-rod 
S', the covering-plate T', and the weight U', with the 
tongue A, and the distributing spouts J K of the ma- 
chine, substantially as herein shown and described. 2. 
The combination of the lifting rods D', and the U-bar 
E', the rock-shaft F', the ux^right cross-bar G', the cords 
H', the pulleys I', the rigid arm J', the rod K', and the 
lever L', with the plows Y B' B', and the fi'ame-work of 
the machine, substantially as herein shown and de- 
scribed. 



BROADCAST WALKING. 



i 88,525. HENRY SPRINGER, Brady, Mich. MacMne 
for Sowing Grass Seed. March, 30, 1869. 

1 Claims.— 1. The position of the seed-box F, it being 
situated between the belt H, connecting x)ulley A with 
i pulley B, in the manner and for the purpose specified. 
\ 2. The combination of the bell-crank E and lever I, 
! in connection with the pulleys A and B, substantially 
I in the manner and for the purpose set forth and 
I described. 

j 130,607. JO BN TRISTRAM, Cleveland, Ohio. Seed- 
ing MacMne. August 20, 1872. 

'[ Claim. — The frame A, seed-box or hopper D, and per- 
forated revolving slides K, in combination with the 

i shaft E, brushes or agitators F, shaft I, and wheels H 
B, all constructed and arranged to operate in the man- 
ner as described, and for the x)urpose specified. 

145,018. JAMES R. SCARBOROUGH, Milburn, Ky. 
Broadcast Seeder. November 25, 1873. Filed July 12, 
1873. 

Claim.— In a broadcast seeder, the scatterer G, con- 
structed with two concave disks of equal size, arranged 
one above the other, and sexjarated by the radiating 
angular partition-plates n, their inner acute angles 
meeting the margin of the opening in the upper disk, 
substantially as shown and described. 



I 3iT ID E X: . 



Clieck Row. 

Drawangs. Text. 



i Arvin J. N. andWhitmoreJ, M. 176 204 

I A-i-vin J. N. and Whitmore J. M. 177 204 

ij Abbott J. B 189 208 

Armsworth W. and Brown J. H. 202 214 

Butts L. A 177 204 

Barnes A 182 205 

" (R.) 180 205 

" (R) 180 205 

Banker J. M 185 207 

i Black VV.L 191 209 

Black A. M 192 209 

Barnes A. and M 194 210 

Bryne F. W 196 211 

Bering J. E. and Barnes A. and 

M 200 212 

Black A. M. and Babcock J. . . . 200 213 

Barsalou H 201 213 

Biddle A. R 1272 1313 

Chapman J. B 178 204 

ClairrdgeJ 183 206 

Cunningham W. R 196 211 

CarrE.R 201 213 

Chambers W. B 1272 1313 

Chambers W. B. & Bering J. E. 1272 1314 

Cross C. G 1276 1315 

Davis S. B 183 206 

DeVeauxS 190 209 

Dunn W. W 191 209 

DeVeauxS 192 209 

i| De Veaux S. and Rosser J 196 211 

! DeVearaM. N 197 211 

Elder J. C 1275 1315 

Fawkes J. W 188 208 

FlaggG. C 189 208 

Fawkes J. W 193 210 

Farias R 195 210 

Flaherty W 195 210 

Feldmier J 197 211 

Ferguson E 1274 1314 

Grimes W. C 179 205 



Drawings. Text. 



Gardner W. and Hays G. L. . . . 1K9 208 

GilmanW 194 210 

GilmanW 195 210 

Hubbard W.W 176 2i)3 

" (R.) 176 203 

HaworthG. D 178 204 

" (R.) 178 204 

HaworthL. L 179 205 

HaworthG. D 181 206 

" (R.) 181 206 

" (R.) 181 206 

HaworthG. D 182 206 

Ha worth L. L 184 207 

Haworth L. L 185 207 

HaworthG. D 185 207 

HaworthG. D 186 207 

HorneV 187 208 

Haworth L. L 191 209 

HallH. P 193 210 

HaworthG. D 196 211 

HaworthG. D 198 211 

Harvey J 199 212 

Haworth L. L 199 212 

Haworth L. L. and G. D 199 212 

HaworthG. D 199 212 

HoghtonC. M 200 212 

Haworth L. L 202 214 

Haworth G. D 1273 1314 

Haworth G. D 1274 1314 

Haworth G. D 1274 1314 

Jones J. J. and Dwight S. H . . . 180 205 

Johnson W.H 190 209 

Johnson J 200 212 

Kirlin A 175 203 

KirhnA 175 203 

KreiderJ. L 177 204 

Kreider J. L 179 205 

Knickerbocker W 182 206 

Klar J 182 206 

KoellerH 183 207 

Klar J. and Dixon H. S 188 208 

Kring G. W 190 209 



Drawings. Text. 



Lyons ; 197 211 

Law A. H 1273 1314 

LordT. C 1275 1315 

Manny A. M 186 207 

McGregory J 190 208 

MaclayC. B 192 209 

McVickerM. E 194 210 

McConoughey H. N 202 214 

Moos J. P 1273 1314 

Newton M 187 208 

Newton M 198 212 

Orr S. Y 177 204 

Olson H 184 207 

Odell L. J 188 208 

PhellpsB 198 211 

Perkins S. W 1275 1314 

Quincy E, W 194 210 

Quincy E. W 202 213 

Robbins M 175 203 

" (R.) 175 203 

Roark A 186 207 

Rothchild J 191 209 

Rogers G. W 1272 1313 

Rider G.L 1273 1314 

Stoddard V. D 176 203 

Scofield L 178 205 

Smith W.T.F 181 206 

Sheer J 182 206 

Siders F. M 184 207 

! Stevens M. J 185 207 

Scott H. R 193 209 

I Smith J. D 201 213 

j Thomson J. and Ramsey J 175 203 

" (R.) 175 203 

I " " "(R.; 175 203 

' Thomson J ISO 205 

Thomas H. A 184 207 

Thomson J ... 189 205 

Thomson J 193 210 

Vail I. G 187 208 

Wenell F. 0 187 208 

Wilcox E. M 198 213 



175 





J. THOHSON i J. RAliSET. 

/yOy / y Aislgnon by mesne Asagnmeuts to G. D., J. W., L L. ami M. HawortS. 

No.1,821. CORJT-PLASTEE. ^iff^{f i^^fff. 



1-- 



No. 7,378. 



Heissned Oct. 31, 1S7S. 



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/rtverztrt/ 



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176 





W, W. HUBBARD. 

/}'~P^^ Assignor by mesne assignment to Q D„ J. W.. L. L., & M. Hasfortii. 



CORN-PLANTER. 
7,577. Reissued March 27, 1877. 




WITNESSES 



lo. 7.577. 



-Sheet 2. 

W. W. HUBBARD. 

Assignor by mesne assignment to G D.. J. W., L, L., & M. Hawoitli. 
CORN-PLANTER. 

Reissued March 27, 1877. 






AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.iOSBORNES PROCESS : 



177 




I 



178 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.IOSBORNE S PROCESS.) 



179 




M //476/ 





f**'^ JLysmndtr I. llamorth's 

■Stop on the Cord,^ 

For. ChECK-RowtR fo«, CokM Planter, 

No. 119,142. Patented Sep, 19, 1871. 

-R 

3Pl3 1. 




Improved Check-row, Corn Planter. 

No. 122,770. Patented Jan. 16, 1872. 








* Witnesses. 




AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.T-OSBORN E S PROCESS.) 



Inventor. 



180 



j, J, JONES k S. H, DWIGHT, 
Improvement in Corn-Planters. 



No. 128, 



Pate»ted July 9, 1872, 





James J. Jo~es, 
Solomon H. Ow,aHT. 




A. BARNES. 

Assignor of one-balf Interest to M. BARNES. 
No. 132,792. CORN PLAHTER. Patsnted Nov. 5, 1872. 

No. 7,521. Reissued Pet. 20, 1877. 



fo. 7,522 



A. BAENES. 

of one-halt Interest to M. BABNBR 
CORir PLASTER. 

Reissued Fet. 20, 1877. 






AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.(0SB0RNES PROCESS) 



181 



W. T. F. SMITH. 
Corn-Planters. 



No, !33 



Patented Dec. 10, 1872. 






2 Sheets-Sheet 1. 

a. D. HAWORTH. 

CORK-PLANTER. Patenterf Jan. \'- . 1 3 7 3. 

Reissued July 18. 1876. 




No. 134,747. 
No. 7,234. 



2 Sheets— Sheet 2. 

a. D. HAWORTH. 

CORU-PLAH'TER. Patented Jan, 14, 1873. 

Reissued July 18, 1876. 



No. 7,235. 



G. D. HAWeHTH. 
■ CORK-PLAITTER. 

Reissued JcIt 18. 1876. 





Jig. a. 



H 



JfttriGsscs. 



Jnvervh>/> 



4 'u/^M^.. 



AM.PHOTQ-LITHO. CO.N. Y.iOSBORN E S PROCESS.) 



182 



J. SHEER. 
Corn-Planters. 



No. 135,942. 



Patented Feb. 18, 18 73. 




witnesses: inventor: "'l.^lrf 

feVk^^ltZ^ri^ JOHN SHEER. ^ 



KLAR. 
Corn-Planters. 



No. 145,952. 



Patented Dec. 30, 1873. 



^5 



1 T t ^' 




/ 



W. KNICKERBOCKER. 
Corn-Planters. 

No. 142,922. Paienied September 16. 1873. 




6. 0. HAWORTH. 
Cora-Planters. 



No. 146,451. 



Patented Jan. 13, 1874. 




Fig. 3. 



ventor. 

Uorcie Ha\»oTt\v, 



AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.(GSBORN ES PROCESS.) 



1 



183 



S. B. DAVIS. 
Ccrn-Planters. 



No.U7,108. 



2 Sheets — Sheet 1, 



Patented Feb, 3, 1874. 



WITNESSES. 




J. CLARRIDGE. 
Corn-Planters. 



No. 152,076 



Patented June 16, 1874. 




No. 147, 108. 



S. B. DAVIS. 
Corn-Planters. 



2 Sh9et!--Shec; 2 



Patented Feb. 3, 18/4. 





WITJVESSEK. 



[.vrE.VTon 



5 . - t^^TDU^Ci. 

Attorneys. 



H. KOELLER. 
Seed- Droppers. 



No. 153,576 



Patented July 28, 1874. 




«M.PHOTO-LITHO. CQ.N. Y.(0SBORN E S PROCESS.) 




AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.lOSBORME S PROCESS 



185 



L. L. HAWORTH. 
Check-Row A'ttachments for Planters. 

Ne. 156,085. Patented Oct. 20, 1874. 






WITNESttt: 

'I" 



J. M. BANKER. 
Check-Row Attachments for C 0 r n - P I a n te r 8. 

No. 156,870. Patented Nov. )7, 1874, 




I J 




M. i. STEVENS. 
Check-Row Attachmeats for Corn-Planters. 

f^O ,57^885. . Patented Dec. 15, 1874. 




G. 0. KAWORTH. 
Check-Row Cord for Corn-Planters. 

No. 159,177. Patented Jan. 26. 1875. 



s. ^ 



7' 



AM.»HOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.iOSBORN E S PROCESS.) 



186 



No. 159,454 



A. ROARK. 
Corn-Planter. 



Jih.I. 



Patented Feb. 2, 1875, 




Tnventdh. 



A. M. MANNY. 
Corn-Planter. 



No, 159,832 



2 Sheet5--Sheel 



Patented Feb. 16, 1875. 




2 Sheets--Shee- 2. 



A. M. MANNY. 
Corn-Planter. 



No. 159,832 



Patented Feb. 16. 1875. 



G. 0. HAWORTH. 
Check-Rower for Corn-Planters. 

No 160.055 Patented Feb. 23,1875. 






'iD i Irtesses . 



AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.IOSBORNE S PROCESS.) 



18^ 



V. HORNE. 
Check-Rower. 



No 161,232 



Patented March 23, 1875. 




WIT.ygSSEf! 



I. G. VAIL. 
Corn-Dropper. 



No. 161,363. 



Patented March 30, 1875. 




»NVENTO\ 



M. NEWTON. 
Check-Row Attachment for Corn-Planters. 



F. 0. WENELL. 
S e e d - P I a n t e r . 



No. 165,115. 



Patented June 29, 1875. 



No. 167,206. 



Patented Aug. 31, 1875. 





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AM.PHOTO-tlTHO. CO.N.Y.lOSBORNE S PROCESS.) 



188 



J. W. FAWKES, 
Check-Row Corn-Dropper. 

No. 167,514. Patented Sept. 7, 1875. 





No. 169,361. 



J. ELAR & H. S. BIEOH. 
CEECE-ROW PLANTER. 



Patented Ko^. 2, 1875. 




L. J. OOELL 
C h e c k - R 0 w e r . 



No, 167.557. 



Patented-Sept. 7, 1875. 




Sliest 2. 

J. ELAR & H. S. DIZON. 
CHECK-ROW PLA2ITEP.. 

Patentsd Nov. 2, 1875. 




WITITBSES: 



AM. PHOTQ-LITHO. CO.N, Y.tOSBORNES PROCESS.) 



189 



W. GARDNER & G. L. HAYS. 
CORN-PLAITTER. 
169.432. Patented Nov. 2. 1875. 




WITNESSES: 



J. THCMSOy. 
CHECK-ROWEF,. 



Patented Mcv, 9. 187E. 




JtSenx, , 



a. C. FLAGG. 
CEECK-ROW ATTACEKENT FOR CORN-PLANTERS. 
No. 169,980. Patented Nov. 16, 1875 



, ' J. B. ABBOTT. 

CORN-PIANTER. 
170,147. Patented No7. 23, 1S75. 




WITNESSES: 




riii'Cirtvr: 



AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.IOSBORN E S PROCESS.) 




AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.(0SBORNES PROCESS.) 



N:. 17S,2-i4. 



J. ROTHCHILD. 
CEECE-r.OW PLANTER. 

Pa-.en-.ci April 18, 1S7( 





191 



CEECK P.CSV EE7ICES FOR CORIT PLAlfTERS. 
No. 177,483. Paiented May 13, 137 





WITNESSES 



W. L. BLACK. 

CHECS ROWERS. 



Sc. 182,795. 



Patented Oct. 3. 1S7S. 



Ns. 182.820. 



L. L. HAWORTH. 

CORy-PLAliTER. 



2 Sheets-Shsst 1 



Patented Oct. 3, lS7c 




ATTMMTfS ^^O; 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.(OSBCRNES PRQCESS.I 



192 



2 Sheets— Sheet 2. 



L. L. HAWORTH. 

CORN-PLAMTER. 



1S2.820. 



Patented Oct. 3. 187S. 



yytineaaes: 




No. 183,113. 



A. M. BLACK. 
:keck-f.owers. 

Patented Oct. :0. 137; 




iNvorroi: 



C. B. HACLAY. 
METHOD OF CHECK-EOWING CORN. 
183,314. Patented Oct. 17. 1376. 




fo. 184,231. 



S. D3 VEAUS. 
CHECK-ROWERS. 

Patented Nov. 14, IS: 





AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CQ.N. TiCSBORNES PROCESS. 



193 



N:. 124,549. 



H. R. SCOTT. 

:2EK-PLAlfTER. 

Pa'.ented N;v. 21, 1376. 






lA-VEXTOn 



H. p. HALL. 

CORN-PLAITTER. 
124,710, Paienied Hcv. 28, 1376. 




J. THOMSON. 
CHECK-ROWERS. 

Patented Nov. 28, 1876. 




J, W. PAWSES. 
CEECE-ROWEE. 



Pitenied Sec. 5. 187S. 




WIT MESSED. 



iMi-EA'Tot; 




AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.OSBORNES PROCESS 



194 



E. W. 9UINCY. 
SEED-PLANTEE. 



No. 185,190, 



'aiented Dec. 12, 1S7 S. 




No. 185,771. 



M. E. McVICKER. 
CORN-PLANTER. 

Patented Dec. 26, 1876. 





A. i. K. BARNES. 

CHECS-ROW ATTACHIIENT POR CORN-PLAITTERS. 
185,473. Patented Dec. 19 .1876. 




WITNESSES 



INVENTORi'. 
-AldttvSufiei. 



W. OILMAN. 
CORN-PLANTER. 



No. 185.203. 



Patented Jan. 15 . 1877. 





AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO. 



.N.Y.fOSBORNE'S PROCEbi., 



195 



2 S hect:- Ohoct j 

R. FARIES. 

CEECK-ROWERS FOR CORJI-PLAITTERS. 
No. 187,6'10. Patented Fet. 2 0. 1 8 7 7 




2 Sheets— Sheet 2. 

R. FARIES. 
CIIECK-KOWEES FOK COKII-PL AKTEES. 
No. 187,510. Patented Feb. 20, 1877. 




W. FLAHERTY. 
CHECK-ROWER. 
No. 188,515. Patented llirch 20. 

JFiif. A. 




W. GILMAN. 
SEED-PLANTING MACHINERY 
190,486. Patented May 8, 1877. 




4 




/kii^^4;A^- 



AM. PHOTO-LI THO. CO.N. Y.IOSBO RN E S PROCESS.) 



196 



F. W. BYRNE. 
MACHINE FOR MARKINO GROUND. 
190,819. Patented May 15, 1877. 





4^ 



W. R. CUNNINGHAM. 
ATTACHMENTS FOR CORN-PLANTERS. 
No. 190,830. Patented May IS. 1£ 




S. De VEAUS i J. ROSSER. 
CHECK-ROWER AND CORN-DRILL, 
fo. 191,003. Patented May 22, 



Fig i 



e. D. HAWORTH. 

CEECE-ROW ATTACHMENTS TO SEED PLANTERS, 
ro. 191,528. 



'atented June 5, 1S77. 




11 



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197 



M. N. De VEARA 
SEED-PLAKTER, 



lit. 191.845. 



2 Sheets — Sheet 1. 
Patented June 12. 1B7T. 




*«^£ VS»^ 



No. 191,843. 



M.N.De VEARA. 
SEED-PLAHTER. 

Patented June 12, 137". 




nbtirtsr : 



No. 193,498. 



J. FELDMIER. 

CORN-PtAHTER. 

Patented July 24, 1877. 



No. 193,978. 



S. LYON. 
CORH-PLANTERS. 

Patented Aug. 7, 1877. 





AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CQ.N. Y.IOSuJRNtS rROCESS.i 



198 



B. PHELPS. 
MAEKERS FOR HAND CORK-PLAITTERS. 



N:. 195,392, 



Pateaied Sept. 18, 1377. 




I f 
i I 



a, D. HAWORTH, 
Check-Row Attachment for Corn-Planters. 



No. 196,012. 



Patented Oct. 9. 1877. 




jTrLcefitoj- 



M, NEWTON. 
Check - Rower. 



No. 196,537 



Patented Oct. 30, 1877. 




E. M. WILCOX. 
Check-Row Attachment for Corn-Planters. 
No. 196.849. Patented Nov. 6, 1877 



Inventor: 



A-r-rnwN/ev, 



AM. PHOTQ-LITHO. CO.N. Y.(0SBORNE'S PROCESS.) 





J. HARVEY, 
Dropping Attachment for Corn-Planters. 
No. 197.125. Patented Nov. 13, 1877. 




L. L, & G. D. HAWORTH. 
Hand Check-Row Planter. 



No. 197,272. 



Patented Nov. 20, 1877. 




' ATTORNS" 



199 



L..L. HAWORTH 
Check-Row Planter, 



No. 197,271. 



Patented Nov. 20, 1877. 





G. D, HAWORTH. 
Pulley for Check-Row Cords 

No. 197,550. 



Patented Nov. 27, 1877. 




^W1TNES,$ 



ATTORNEY 



AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y, OS^'l^^NtS =P,OCE 




C. M. HOGHTON. 
Check-Eower. 

No. 197,633. Patented Nov. 27, 1877 






Z 3 



Jh-ventor, 



J, E. SEEING, A, & M. BAENES. 
Corn-Planter. 



No. 197, 8t8. 



Patented Dec. 4, 1877. 




J. JOHNSON. 
Check-Rower. 




A. M. BLACK & J. BABCOCK 
Combined Check Eower and Dropper Mechanism, 



No. 199,020. 



Patented Jan. 8 1878. 




JNVENTORS 

ATTORNtV 



AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y..0S8ORMES PROCESS.) 



201 



J. D. SMITE. 
Corn-Planter, 



No. 199. tl3. 



Patented Jan. 8. 1878. 




Joseph U. Sttiz^ 



J. L. SMITH, 

Corn-Planter. 




WITXESSliS 



Joseph D.Smith 



E. E,. CARE. 
Check-Rower Attachment for Corn-Planters> 



No. 199.410. 



Patented Jan. 22. 1878. 



H, BARSALOU 
Seeding-Maohin^ 



No. 200,163. 



Patented Feb. 12, 1878. 




WITNESSES 




UTTEKTOB: 



AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO. 



I.N.Y{0SBORNES PROCESS.t 



202 



E. W. QUINCT, 
Check-Eow Attachment to Corn-Planter. 



No. 200,407. 



Patented Feb. 19, 1878. 






W. ARMSWORTH & J. H. BROWN, 
Check Row Planter Attachment. 



Patented March 19, 1878. 




L. L. HAWORTH. 
Anchors for Check-Row Cords. 

No. 205.266. Patented June 25, 1878. 



H. N. McCONOUGHEY. 
Check-Row Corn-Planter. 



No. 205,283. 



Patented June 25, 1878. 




/yg-. 3. 



liivcnf^or 

L. Z tic, ay /-A 

oxcc, 




AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.'OSBORN ES PROCESS. I 



203 



CHECK ROWS. 



16,611. M. ROBBINS, Cincinnati, Ohio. Corn Plant- 
ers. February 10, 1857. 
CJaim. The reversible hopper h, and arm/, with the 
vibrating claw or tappet g, connected as described 
with seeding mechanism in combination with the 
jointed rod or chain i, provided with buttons k, or si- 
milar devices, for the purpose set forth. 

525. M. ROBBINS, Cincinnati, Ohio. Corn Plant- 
ers. February 10, 1857. No. 16,611. Reissued Fe- 
bruary 9, 1858. 
Claims. — 1. The method set forth of discharging seed 
from a pflough or drill by means of the anchored chain 
ij h, or its equivalent. 2. The chain or cord ijk ad- 
apted substantially as set forth to operate the discharg- 
ing mechanism of a seed planter. 3. In the described 
combination with a suitable chain or cord, I claim the 
arm /, provided with a vibrating claw or tappet g, or 
substantially equivalent devices operating the seed de- 
livery mechanism, as set forth. 

25,833. A. KIRLIN. New Boston, III. Corn Planters. 
October 18, 1859. 

This invention consists in arranging on each side of 
the machine the markers for spacing the ground as the 
machine proceeds forward, and upon the shaft of these 
markers a cam, by a peculiar arrangement of which the 
corn is dropped from the hoppers at desired intervals 
as the markers rotate. Claim. — The cam I, spring arm 
J, ratchet and pawl K L, when the same are arranged 
as set forth and operated by the marker wheels G G, for 
giving motion to the rotary hopper bottoms for plaut- 
mg the com, as described. 

28,379. A. KIRLIN, New Boston, III. Seeding Ma- 
chines. May 22, 1860. 
Claim. — The , drums G G, with their side cams and 
cups, arranged as set forth and operated by the marker 
wheels E E, in combination with the yoke rods K, and 
valve bottoms J, as and for the purpose set forth. 

44,472. JOHN THOMPSON and JOHN RAMSEY, 
Aledo, III. Corn Planter. September 27, 1864. 
Claim. — The employment or use of a wire or cord O, 
provided with knots at a suitable distance apart and 
applied to the machine, substantially as shown, in con- 
nection with anchors S, all arranged substantially as 
and for the jjurpose set forth. 

6,821. JOHN THOMSON and JOHN RAMSEY, 
I Aledo. Assignors, by mesne assignments to GEO. 
D. HAWORTH, JAMES W. HAWORTH, L. L. 
HAWORTH and MAHLON HAWORTH, Deca- 
tur, III. Corn Planters. No. 44,472. September 
27, 1864. Reissued December 21, 1875. Filed No- 
vember 23, 1875. 
A knotted cord stretched from side to side of the field 
engages with forked arms of a rock shaft upon the ma- 
chine for actuating the seed slides. Claims. — 1. The 
combination, with a com planter, of a knotted cord for 
actuating the seeding devices. 2. In combination with 
the cord or its equivalent actuating the seeding devices 
of a corn planter, guides or ])ulleys arranged to trans- 
fer said cord from one side of the machine to the other 
I in its passage over the same. 

7,378. JOHN THOMSON and JOHN RAMSEY, 
Aledo. Assignors by mesne assignments to GEO. 
D. HAWORTH, JAS. W. HAWORTH, LYSAN- 
DER L. HAWORTH, and MAHLON HAWORTH, 
Decatur, III. Corn Planters. No. 44,472. SejHem- 
ber 27, 1864. Reissued December 21, 1875. Reissued 
October 31, 1876. Filed October 13, 1876. 

Claims, — 1. The combination, with a corn planter, of 
a knotted cord for actuating the seeding devices. 2. In 
combination with the cord, or its equivalent, aciuatiug 
the seeding devices of a corn planter, guides or pulleys 
arranged to transfer said cord from one side of the ma- 
, chine to the other in its passage over the same. 3. The 
! I .combination with the rock shaft operated upon by the 



eheck row cord or wire, or forked arm or levers, placed 
one at each end of said rock shaft, and adajjted to be 
operated upon alternately by the check row cord or 
wire as the machine is moved in opposite directions. 
4. The arrangement of the seeding devices and their 
actuating mechanism in connection with the check 
row cord or wire, whereby the latter is adapted to im- 
part a positive movement in one direction to said seed- 
ing devices. 

45,192. VOLCOTT D. STODDARD, Muscatine, Iowa. 
Corn Planter. November 22, 1864. 
Claim. — The armed wheel C, in combination with the 
runners B, elbow lever D, lever F, moveable pin e, and 
seed slide F, all constructed and operating in the man- 
ner and for the purpose herein shown and described. 

54,166. WILLIAM W. HUBBARD, Edinburg, Ind. 
Corn Planter. April 24, 1866. 
Claims. — 1. The slotted levers at each end of the shaft, 
when used for operating the said shaft, with its con- 
nections, substantially as and for the purpose herein 
specified. 2. The shaft provided with the seed cylin- 
ders, as constructed and arranged with the wire 
springs and rod, substantially as and for the purpose 
herein specified. 3. The T shaped lever provided with 
eyes as described and used, substantially as and for the 
purpose set forth. 4. The arrangement of the lever, 
disk, rod, plate, and lever, when used substantially as 
and for the purpose specified. 5. The wire or cord 
provided with balls or stops when used with the levers, 
or their equivalents, for operating the seed cylinders 
and regulating the distance the grain is to be dropped, 
as is herein fully set forth. 6. The seed spout, as con- 
structed, when used with the rods, said rods being 
formed as described, and connected to the seed cylin- 
ders, as and for the purpose specified. 

7,577. W. W. HUBBARD, Edinburg, Ind. Assignor by 
mesne assignments to G. D. HAWORTH, J. W. 
HAWORTH, L. L. HAW^ORTH, and M. HAW- 
ORTH, Decatur, III. Corn Planters. No. 54,166. 
April 24, 1866. Reissued March 27, 1S77. Filed March 
6, 1877. 

Horizontal traversing bars for automatically moving 
check row cords at the end of the field. Mova- 
ble arm for supporting cord on machine while turning. 
Claims. — 1. In a seed planter, in which the seeding de- 
vices are operated by a check row cord or wire, an arm 
or guide for transferring said cord or wire from one 
side of the machine to the other without removing the 
cord or wire from the arm or guide. 2. The combina- 
tion, with a check row seed planter, of a swinging arm 
or guide for the check row cord or wire, adapting the 
latter to be automatically transferred from one side of 
the machine to the other when the machine is turned. 
3. The combination of the check row cord or wire for 
operating the seeding devices, with traveling arms or 
anchors adapting said cord or wire to be moved auto- 
matically by the machine into position, thereby ena- 
bling the machine to approach to and reach the end of 
the row without the transfer of the anchor by hand. 4. 
The combination, with the horizontal bars P\ of the 
arms or anchors, to which the ends of the check row 
cord or wire are attached, substantially as and for the 
purpose described. 5. The combination of the arm or 
guide for transferring the check row cord or wire with 
the arms or levers for actuating the seeding devices, 
Avhereby the machine is adapted to plant out to the 
same terminal point or line when moving in opposite 
directions. 6. The combination of the upper and lower 
seed di'ops, with the arras or levers actuated by the 
check row cord or wire, whereby a positive movement 
in one direction is simultaneously imparted to said 
drops by the action of the check row cord or wire on 
said arms or levers. 7. The combination, with the 
swinging arm, which supports and guides the check 
row cord or wire, of stops for locking said arm in the 
desired position, to act on the seeding devices. 8. The 
forked arms or levers, actuating the seeding devices, in 
combination with an arm or lever for moving said 
forked arms out of the path of the check row cord or 
wire and its supporting arm, when the machine is being 
turned. 



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61,981. JOHN N. ARVIN and JOSEPH M. WHIT- 
MORE, Valparaiso, Ind. Corn Planter. February 
12, 1867. 

The implement is dra wn by horses and has a grooved 
I)nlley which receives a chain traversing the field from 
side to side and hy which the seed dropping device is 
driven. Claim. — The driving pnlley E and the friction 
pulleys F F, in combination Avith the chain c c, the 
rollers d d, in the hoppers g g, and the cam k on the 
shaft 1), the pawl m, on the vibratory rod n, and the flaps 
p in the shntes /} li, all arranged and operating as 
and for the purposes herein described. 

67,409. L. A. BUTTS, Eipon, Wis. >'ccd Planter. 
August 6, 1867. 

The elevating seed cups are open at the top and 
on one side ; the bottom inclining to the open side. 
The cups are rotated with their open sides against a 
plate in the seed hopper by a rope attached to the 
ground, running over a pulley on the seed shaft. The 
open cups, after surmounting the j^late in the seed 
hopper, discharge the seed through a tube to the ground. 
Claim. — The hoppers J and L, seed distributors a and 
, seed cups e and o, shaft W, driving wheel V, pul- 
leys p p, conductor g, lever U, guide pins r, guides u 
and rope K, in combination with the vertically ad- 
justable frame, which carries the seeding devices, all 
arranged and operating as set forth. 

82,578. JOHN N. ARVIN and JOSEPH M. WHITMORE, 
Valpakaiso, Ind, Assignors to themselves and 
AMMI M. BENNETT, Chicago, III. Corn Planter. 
S€pteml)er 29, 1868. 
The drum moves on a shaft in connection with two 
cup wheels for droj)ping the corn, and also with a lever, 
the lower end of which is attached to a spring, and its 
upper end supports a journal, on which revolves the 
wire guide wheel, and thus the wire is wound spirally 
and evenly upon it. Claim. — The combination of drum 
D, wire L, cup wheels C C, lever F, spring G, adjust- 
able wire guide I, arranged to run on journal J and rat- 
chet/, constructed to operate as herein sxiecilied. 

91,961.— S. Y. ORR, Morning Sun, Ia. Assignor to 
himself and J. M. VIRGIN, same place. Corn Plant- 
er. June 29, 1869 ; .ante-dated June 22, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. The use or employment of a smooth wire 
or cord S, wound upon the reels R, in combination with 
the friction -disks P P, with rubber or elastic washers 
Q Q', and nut ^, with the cams E E', or their mechani- 
. cal equivalent, for the purjiose of operating the seed- 
distributing mechanism, as the machine is drawn along, 
when constructed substantially as and for the purpose 
set forth. 2. The rod T, provided with the anchor V, 
and hook i, in connection with the eyes J, attached to 
the wires S, for the ];)urpose of connecting the wires to 
the anchor V and rod T, when so constructed that, in 
combination with the small eye Bx, on the front end of 
the machine, the wire will be automatically unhooked 
from rod T, substantially as and for the j)urpose set 
forth. 3. The combination of the wires S, reels R, on 
axle D, cams E E', lever F, and seed-dropping mechan- 
ism, all arranged to operate substantially as and for the 
purpose set torth. 4. The toothed rim L, latch Ax, 
spring ax, pinion Ix, in the ring M, attached to the lever 
N, and the wheel O, between friction-disks P P, on the 
axle D, all arranged to operate substantially as set 
forth, and for the jjurpose specified. 

92,616. JOHN L. KREIDER, Chestnut Level, Pa. 
Automatic Chcck-Boiv Corn Planter. Juhj 13, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. The pulley- wheel 5, or its equivalent, on 
the outer rim of a wheel or spoke, to adjust and regulate 
the same to the seeding or dropjnng apparatus, by 
means of a mark or furrow, for checker-planting in or 
between the furrows. 2. The arrangement of the box- 
hub 6 with its sleeve 10, with or without the notched 
■ring 7, for extending the radius of the spokes 4 5, in 
combination with the pulley-wheels, constructed sub- 
stantially in the manner and for the purpose specified. 
3. The arrangement of the drum X, with its double row 
of pins £c, m combination with the half-circular cam J, 
with its lever-arm / and connecting-rod K, to operate 



the single or double pair of slide-valves O Q, in the 
manner and for the purpose set forth. 4. The star-cam 
L, in combination with the click M, springs m n, and 
valve P, with its tongue and lip operated by the joint 
action of the combined valves O Q, at certain fixed in- 
tervals, in the manner and for the purpose described. 
5. The lever-guide pole F, when connected to the end 
of an ordinary rigid x)ole E, substantially in the man- 
ner and for the purposes specified. 

94,077. J. BURCHARD CHAPMAN, Morrison, III. 
Corn Pl^.nter. August 24, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the axle B with the 
shaft B', being arranged, with reference to the frame 
seed-boxes, so as to operate substantially as shown and 
described. 2. The combination, in a seed-box, of the 
seed-slide E with the dropper E', substantially as and 
for the purpose set forth. 3. The combination of the 
rock-shaft F, having the levers F^ and F^, with the 
seed-slides E, and droppers E', substantially as shown 
and described. 4. The combination of the rock-shaft F 
and lever F^, having a counter- weight, substantially as 
and for the j)urpose set forth. 5. The combination of 
the shoe G with the lever F^, of the rock-shaft F, and 
the chain H, or its equivalent, arranged to operate sub- 
stantially as shown and described. 6. The stake I, con- 
structed substantially as shown and described. 

100,032. GEORGE D. HAWORTH," Decatur, III. 
Corn Planter. February 22, 1870. 
Claims.— 1. The combination of the knotted cord and 
crotch vibrating plates, connected to the rocker plate 
and together by the rocls, when arranged for each knot 
to produce an advance and return movement of the 
said crotch-plates and rocker plates, substantially as 
specified. 2. The combination of the rocker plate and 
crotch-plate, when the latter is arranged as specified, 
to permit the movement of the rocker plate both before 
and after its movement, substantially as specified. 
3. The combination of the tilting crotched plates, and 
rocker plate, and connecting rods, crank, shaft, and 
hand lever, substantially as specified. 4. The arrange- 
ment with the bar of the pulleys, and supports, when 
the latter are arranged for vibration, substantially as 
specified. 

6,818. GEO. D. HAWORTH, Decatur, III. Corn 
Planters. No. 100,032. February 22, 1870. Eeissued 
Decemher 21, 1875. Filed November 23, 1876. 
Seeding devices actuated by a knotted cord stretched 
across the field, which engages with forked arms upon 
the machine. Claims. — 1. Forked arms or levers ac- 
tuating the seeding devices, in combination with the 
knotted cord or its equivalent, operating said arms or 
levers, whereby the cord is made to impart a positive 
movement in both directions to the seeding slides. 
2. The combination, in a seeding machine, of forked 
arms or levers and an actua^ting cord for operating the 
seeding devices, whereby the action of the cord upon 
one arm is made to set Or move another arm into posi- 
tion to be acted upon by the cord. 3. In combination 
with the knotted cord for actuating the seeding de- 
vices, guides or pulleys arranged to direct the cord in 
its passage across the machine on the same line when 
moving in opposite directions. 4. Guides or pulleys 
over which the cord passes in being transferred from 
one side of the machine to the other, in combination 
with intermediate arms or levers operated upon by the 
cord in its x^assage between the guides or pulleys for 
actuating the seeding devices. 5. The arrangement of 
the guides or pulleys for transferring the knotted cord 
from one side of the machine to the other, and of the 
forked arms or levers acted upon bj' said cord relatively 
to the seeding devices, whereby each knot of the cord 
is made to deposit the seed in the same transverse row 
or rows when moving in opposite directions as de- 
scribed. 6. The combination of the forked arms or 
levers with the seeding slides and the intermediate con- 
necting devices, adapting said forked arms to move 
both before and after the movement of the seeding 
slides, and also to hold said slides while at rest, sub- 
stantially as described. 7. The combination of the 
guiding pulleys for transferring the knotted cord from 
one side of the machine to the other, and the forked 



atnis or levers and their connecting devices for actuat- 
ing the seeding mechanism, with the detachable bar E, 
or its equivalent, adapting them to be readily applied 
to or removed from the machine, as specified. 8. The 
combination of the forked arms or levers K K', rocker 
plate M, connecting rods L L', forked arms P, rod E, 
crank S, shaft and hand lever D, substantially as 
specified. 

111,687. LEVI SCOFIELD, Y/atertown, Wis. Corn 
Planter. February 7, 1871. 

Claims. — In a seed planter, an indeijendent reel 
marker adapted for operation at the will of the opera- 
tor, except while the markers are in contact with the 
ground for the purpose of marking oif the spaces be- 
tween the hills or rows, and at the same time to throw 
the seeding mechanism into gear, substantially as de- 
scribed. 2. In a seed planter, the reel markers H, and 
jointed shaft F, so arranged that the markers shall pass 
under the wheels M, or their equivalents, for the pur- 
pose of leaving a mark across the track of the wheels, 
substantially as described, for the puri)0se specified. 
3. In a seed planter, the reel shaft provided with 
wheels and supports at its outer ends for the purpose 
of supporting said ends and forming a track for the 
markers to cross, substantially as described, for the 
purpose specified. 4. In a seed j)lanter, the rotating 
reel shaft, provided with a universal joint for the pur- 
pose of allowing the outer ends of the shaft to rise and 
fall while in operation, so that the markers H upon the 
ends of the shaft shall conform to the inequalites of the 
ground, substantially as described ,for the purpose speci- 
fied. 5. In a seed planter, the jointed rotating reel-shaft, 
provided with the markers H and a pivoted box or bear- 
ing e, at or near its centre, substantially as described, for 
the purpose specified. 6. The arrangement of the vi- 
brating lever Q, rod E, and clutch le\er, in relation to 
the shaft F and its attachments, whereby the seed-drop- 
ping mechanism is automatically operated, substantially 
as described. 7. The gears a 1), shaft E, clutch-box N N, 
provided with a zigzag cam, /, and the lever O for com- 
municating an intermittent reciprocating motion to the 
seed-bar T, substantially as and for the purpose speci- 
fied. 8. The arrangement of the seed-boxes E, the plates 
V, the seed-i)lates Y, and the seed-bar J, having pins h, 
constructed as described and shown,, and operated as 
and for the purpose set forth. 9. The arrangements of 
the cut-off J, the strike I, and the plates Y and W, when 
constructed as described and shown, for the purposes 
specified. 

113,761. WILLIAM C. GEIMES, Decatur, III. Clieclc 
Boiv Attachment for Corn Planters. April 18, 1871. 
Claims.— 1. The driving pulley G and friction pulleys 
D D, d, e, /, H, and h, in combination with the smooth 
cord B, pinion wheel I, spur wheel J, eccentric cam A^, 
forked lever L, and connecting rod M, arranged and 
operating as and for the purpose described. 2. The 
combination of the pulley G, coupling S, and pointer 
X, as and for the purpose hereinbefore set forth. 3. 
The combination with the bar A, of the plates V V and 
pulleys D fZ H li, when the latter are arranged so that 
the cord will i)ass from one pulley to the other when 
the machine is turned, substantially as specified. 

119,142. LYSANDEE L. HAW^OETH, Decatur, III. 

Assignor to himself, MAHLON HAWOETH, GEO. 

D. HAWOETH, and JAMES W. HAWOETH. 

Corn Planter. Septemler 19, 1871. 
Claim. — The metallic stop B, constructed substan- 
tially as and for the purpose hereinbefore set forth. 

122,770. JOHN L. KEEIDEE, Chestnut Level, Pa. 
Corn Planter. January 16, 1872. 
Claim. — The wheels D D, slotted in their outer sur- 
face at opposite points to receive the segment pulleys 
E E, which are supported in slotted bearings e e to ad- 
mit of the described adjustment. 

128,88a JAMES J; JONES and SOLOMON H. 
D WIGHT, Decatur, III. Corn Planter. July 
9, 1872. 

Claims.— 1. The combination of the box D with the 
opening (Z, piece H, slide G with the cells g g, rod F, 



and crank K, or analogous devices, with the connecting 
rod I that operates the sec(l-drop])ing mechanism of a 
corn planter, said box I) to coniaiu linie, plaster, or 
other substance difierent in (:o]<)r fioni Ihc ground, and 
dropping the same simultanoously with t lic corn, so as 
to serve as a guide in planting- siihscijiicut rows in 
check. 2. The piece E, slots e c, ;ind ])olts e' e,' to reg- 
ulate the dropping substance ojtjtosiie the hills of corn, 
substantially as shown and described. 

129,624. JOHN THOMSON, Aledo, III. Assignor of 
one-half of his right to S. W. McCOY and J. M. 
CLOKEY, same place. Corn Planter. Julii 16, 
1872. ' 

The tappets for operating the seed slide, the arrange 
ment of the droppers, devices for operating, and in the 
arrangement of guides or witnesses on the pulleys, by 
which the operator may see where the hills are being 
placed. Claims.— 1. The tappets M M, couibined and 
arranged to operate with the shaft J, pulleys E E, cord 
W, pin P, bar N, and droppers e e, substantially as de 
scribed and for the purpose set forth. 2. The fenders 
Z, pulleys U, U', and E, shaft J, tappets MM, pin P, 
and bar N, when arranged to operate substantially as 
described, and for the purx)ose specified. 

132,792. ALDEN BAENES, Bloomington, III. Corn 
Planter. November 5, 1872. 

The shaft has a hub at each end, from which four 
arms at right angles radiate. Each arm consists of two 
flat metallic bars, open at the end for the reception of 
a rope stretched across the field, knots on which, at in- 
tervals, catch in these arms, and thus cause the revolu- 
tion of the shaft and the marking of the ground by the 
bars, while at the same time pins on the revolving 
shaft reciprocate the seed slide through bell crank 
levers. A sheave block at each end of the rope runs 
along a bar, which at each end is pinned to the ground. 
The planter is drawn by any of the ordinary means. 
Claims. — 1. The hubs, provided each with four radiat- 
ing claws at equal distances apart, and secured one on 
each end of the shaft, substantially as and for the pur- 
poses herein set forth. 2, The combination with the 
hubs, radiating arms, guards, wheels and chains, of the 
forked rods, with pulleys and slotted bars staked to 
the ground, substantially as and for the purjDoses set 
forth. 3. The combination of the shaft, revolved by 
the sectional chain passing over the pulley claws and 
guard, the j)ins, elbow levers, rod, and lever, all sub- 
stantially as and for the purposes herein set forth. 

7.521. ALDEN BAENES, Bloomington, III. Assignor 
of one-half interest to M. BAENES. Corn Plant- 
ers. No. 132,792. Bated Novemlyer 5, 1872. Eeissued 
February 20, 1877. Filed January 16, 1877. 

Claims. — 1. In combination with the lever G, for op- 
erating the seed slides of a corn planter, an intermit- 
tently rotating shaft B, and actuating knotted chain J, 
substantially as described, and for the piu^pose speci- 
fied. 2. In combination with the knotted chain J and 
shaft B, for actuating the seed-dropping parts of a corn 
planter, the series of radial forked levers c, arianged 
on said shaft B, so that the movement of one by contact 
with a knot will bring the next succeeding one into 
proper position for the action of the next succeeding 
knot, substantially as and for the purpose specified. 3. 
Bent levers E, connected by a link /, in combination 
with actuating wipers fZ and bar G, for opcratinu the 
seed-dropping devices of a corn planter, substantially 
as described, and for the purpose specified. 4. The in- 
termittently rotating shaft B, having wipers d. arranged 
to operate with the bent levers E alternately, and the 
lever G and link /\ substantially as described, and for 
the purpose specified. 5. The interniittenTly rotating 
shaft B, having forked levers c on its ends and wipers d 
on its central part, combined with the knotted chain J, 
bent levers E, links //^ and lever G, substantially as 
described, and for the purpose sijecified. 

7.522. ALDEN BAENES. Bloomington, III. Assignor 
of one-half interest to M. BAENES. Corn Planters. 
No. 132,792. Dated November 5, 1872. Pcissued 
February 20, 1877. Filed January 16, 1877. 

Claims. — 1. In combination with a. corn planter a 



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check row chain, having knots a' formed by coiling a 
portion of wire around the main wire, substantially as 
described, and for the purpose specified. 2. In combi- 
nation with a corn planter check row chain, and with 
the field anchor, a traversing bar D, for connecting the 
check row chain to the anchor, so that it may have lat- 
eral movement, substantially as described, and for the 
purpose specified. 3. The bar C, having an upper and 
lower limb, arranged to oi)erate with the bar D and 
check row chain A, substantially as described, and for 
the purpose specified. 4. The bar C, staked to the 
ground, substantially as described, and arranged to op- 
erate with the bar D, pulley d, and check row chain A, 
substantially as and for the purpose specified. 

133,808. WILLIAM T. F. SMITH, Lexixgton, III. 
Corn Planier. Decemler 10, 1872. 

Claim. — The combination with knobbed rope I, pul- 
leys F, and forks K, L, of the straps M, M, and levers 
N, O, 0, when arranged as described, to operate the 
slide B. 

134,747. GEORGE D. HAWORTH, Decatur, III. 
Corn Planter. Jannaru 14, 1873. 

Claims. — 1. The bar, pivoted on the horizontal bars, 
and arms, in combination with the shoe, furrow shares, 
pole, and the seeding part of a corn planter, substan- 
tially as described. 2. The oscillating seat standard, 
pivoted lever, with bent bar pivoted to the seat stand- 
ard and lever, in combination with the furrow shares, 
and the seeding part of a corn planter, substantially as 
described. 3. The shaft, constructed as described, with 
the sloping shoulders, loop, and slot, in combination 
with the seed tube, seed slide, and connecting bar, sub- 
stantially as described. 4. The semi-revolving pulley 
holder, substantially as described, and for the purpose 
set forth. 

7.234. GEORGE D. HAWORTH, Decatur, III. Corn 
Planters. No. 134,747. January 14, 1873. Eeissued 
July 18, 1876. Filed June 27, 1876. 

The seed openers are kept in a horizontal position, 
and are raised and lowered by connection with the piv- 
oted seat standard. Novel devices for dropping the 
seed and for guiding the check row cord. Claims. — 1. 
The rocking bar D, pivoted to the horizontal bars A A, 
and the arms or links d d, also pivoted to said bars, in 
combination with the vibrating seeding attachment, 
for maintaining the horizontal position of the latter, as 
described. 2. The vibrating seed standard H, lever, 
and connecting bar or link i, in combination with the 
seeding attachment, substantially as described. 3. The 
shaft Tc, provided with the inclines fc', arranged within 
the seeding tube or channel g, and operating relatively 
to the discharge outlet j;, substantially as described. 
4. The combination of the shaft k and slide N, or equiv- 
alent devices, for producing the upper and lower drop 
of the grain, as described, with the actuating check row 
cord through the connecting devices, substantially as 
described, Avhereby a positive movement in both direc- 
tions is given to said dropping devices, substantially as 
and for the purpose set forth. 5. The semi-revolving 
pulley holder, substantially as described, and for the 
purpose set forth. 

7.235. GEORGE D. HAWORTH, Decatur, III. Corn 
Planters. No. 134,747. January 14, 1873. Eeissued 
July 18, 1876. Filed June 27, 1876. 

Claims. — 1. A check row cord composed of short sec- 
tions, provided with the open hooks B, having the pro- 
jecting spurs or points c C, arranged and operating 
substantially as and for the purpose described, 2. The 
open hooks B, provided with the open shanks h, adapted 
to be closed around and united to the ends of the cord, 
as described. 3. The hooks B, provided with the open 
shanks h, and retaining spurs 6', substantially as and 
for the purpose set forth. 4. The combination, with 
the sections A of a check row cord, of the open hooks 
B, provided with the spurs or knobs c c', and shanks h, 
having the retaining points h, substantially as and fox 
the purpose set forth. 



135,942. JOHN SHEER, Lixcolx, III. Corn Planter. 
February 18, 1873. 

The furrows are opened by runners, which also bear 
the seed boxes. A rope is attached to one side of the 
field and passes around a reel upon the machine and 
secured to the opposite side of the field. The forward 
movement of the machine turns the reel, the crank 
shaft of which in turn works the seed valves. Claims. — 
1. The reel C, consisting of the hub c% arms c" c 
and forks so as to increase or diminish the 

circumference of the reel, substantially as described, 
and for the purpose set forth, 2. The combination of 
the reel C, shaft c, crank c*, pitman D, shaft E, crank 
E', arms e e, and rods e% with the cord F and pulleys 
ff^, substantially as described, and for the purpose set 
forth. 3. The cam G, lever g, cord or chain H, pulleys 
h h h^, marker K, and grooved pieces I' I', substantially 
as described, and for the purpose set forth. 4. The 
shaft N, with the seed channels n n n n, in combination 
with the plates L, M, and O, seed slide I, piece P, and 
rod e^, as shown and described, and for the purpose set 
forth. 

142,922. W. K^s^ICKERBOCKER, New Lenox, III. 
Corn Planter. Sejjtemher 16, 1873. Filed Xovemljer 
1, 1872. 

Claim. — The rimless wheels o, constructed, as shown 
and described, with the foot r and spring s on the end 
of one of the spokes, whereby the same may pass over 
obstructions without sliding so as to disturb the uni- 
formity of the distance apart the seed is dropped, and 
mark the ground by means of the foot r, as and for the 
purpose set forth. 

145,9'2. JOSEPH KLAR, Shelbyville, III. Corn 
Planter. December 30, 1873. Filed October 25, 1873. 
Claims. — 1. In corn planters of the description refer- 
red to, the guard a a^ a^, in combination with the pul- 
leys F, pivoted bearings G, and rope V, as specified. 2. 
The pivoted support G, horn G', and pulley F, in com- 
bination with the stationary guide b, horns c d, and 
channel V, as specified. 

146,451. GEORGE D. HAWORTH, Decatur, III. Corn 
Planter. January IS, 1874. Filed July 16, 1873. i 
Claims.— 1. The slotted arms C D, reverser bar F, 
and guard bar E, in combination with the rope I, as 
and for the purpose set forth. 2. The slotted bar B, 
slotted arms C D, and bars E and F, in combination 
I with the bar A, rope I, and stops i i, as and for the pur- 
i pose set forth. 

: 147,108. SAMUEL B DAYIS, Hamburg, Iowa. As- 
I signor of one-half his right to METCALF &. BRO., 
! same place. Corn Planter. February 3, 1874. Filed 
\ November 19, 1873. 

A shaft having one end fastened to the cross beam of 
a planter by a swivel eye, and having on the opposite 
end a marking wheel, with radiating arms, at equal dis- 
tances apart. On the outer ends of the alternate arms 
are toothed segments, which, by contact with the 
ground, cause the wheel to revolve. On the alternate 
arms are markers for checking the ground. Claims. — 
1. The combination with the dropping mechanism of a 
corn Dlanter of the slide H, with loops or staples e e, 
pivoted levers J J, and the endless revolving chain /, 
with pins x x, all constructed substantially as and for 
the purposes herein set forth. 2. The shaft K, with 
sectional checking or marking wheel L M N 0, and cog 
wheel P, in combination with the pinions m m, wheels 
Jc k, and endless chain /, substantially as and for the 
purposes herein set forth. 3. The combination of the 
shaft K with its wheels, as described, the swivel eye n,' 
and nut p, substantially as and for the pui-poses herein 
set forth. 

152,076. JOHN CLARRIDGE, Mount Sterling, Ohio. 
Corn Planter. Ji/ne 16, 1874. Filed April i, 187 A. 

Claims.— 1. The combination of the plate N. friction- 
rollers M, blocks O, grooved cross-slide P, and longitu- 
dinal slide L, provided with a pin, V, with each other, | 
for giving motion to the two connecting-rods K, that 



I 



operate the dropping device, substantially as herein 
shown and described. 2. The lever I, provided with a 
wedge, J, in combination with the connecting-rod K, 
and with the stem H of the valve G, substantially as 
herein shown and described. 

1.53,576. HERMANN KOELLER, Camp Point, III. 
Seed Droppers. July 28, 1874. Filed May 16, 1874. 

A reciprocating motion is given by an adjustable 
eccentric, which strikes friction-rollers secured upon the 
seed-slide. Claim. — The slide H, having fixed friction- 
rollers G, the slotted flanged eccentric F, secured ad- 
justably to one side of the spur-gear E, which is in turn 
supported on the fixed plate C, the revolving pinion D, 
and the concentric chain-wheel I, both fixed on the 
same axis, all constructed and combined as shown and 
described, to operate as specified. | 

154,515. HOLCOM OLSON, Sneesburg, Iowa. Corn 
Planters. August 25, 1874. Filed July 3, 1874. 
Claim. — The combination of the drop-wheels G G, 
i| spoke- wheels J J, and check -bar K, all arranged upon 
the shaft E, substantially as and for the pur]3oses here- 
in set forth. 

154,531. H. A. THOMAS, Potosi, III. Corn Planters. 
]; August 25, 1874. Filed December 12, 1873. 
1 Claim. — The axle B, mounted in slotted bearings to 
;! render it vertically self adjusting, and carrying the 
I spoke wheels C C, and collar or hub E, having tappet 
arms F, in combination with the disk G, on the adjust- 
able arm H, of rock shaft I, the arm K, link L, and 
lever M, connected to the seed dropping slide, all oper- 
ating substantially as described. 

154,965. F. M. SIDERS, Denmark, Kans. Corn Plant- 
ers. September 15, 1874. Filed March 20, 1874. 
Claims. — 1. The combination, with a corn planter, of 
the hinged frame A, carrying a check row wheel, the 
rods or chains c, pulleys c\ and shaft c^, with crank 
and pawl and ratchet, all substantially as and for the 
purposes herein set forth. 2. The check row wheel B 
B^ B'^, provided with pins B*, in combination with the 
jointed rods D, spring rocking bar D^, arm D*, and con- 
necting rod D^, substantially as and for the purposes 
herein set forth. 3. In a corn planter, the spring Di, in 
combination with the rods D D, and rocking bar D^, 
substantially as and for the purposes herein set forth. 

155,024. L. L. HAWORTH. Joints for CJiech Bow Cord. 
Sept. 15, 1874. 

I Claim. — The joint for chciik row cords, consisting of 
! metallic rings or sleeves with projecting hooks applied 
around the loop shaped ends of the check cord pieces, 
and connected in the manner substantially as specified 
and described. 

I 156,085. L. L. HAWORTH, London, Ohio. Clieck 
Bow Atiachments for Planters. October 20, 1874. 
Filed September 5, 1874. 
The combination of the weighted arm G, and the 
guard arm H, with the slotted arm F, through which 
the knotted cord or rope passes, and with the shaft D, 
' substantially as herein shown and described. 

I 156,870. JOHN M. BANKER, Tuscola, III. CJiecIc Bow 
Attachments for Corn Planters. November \7 , 1874. 
Filed June 13, 1874. 
To the spokes of one of the bearing-wheels is 
attached a pulley, around which passes a band, com- 
municating motion to the endless check-row cord 
through the medium of gear-wheels. The endless 
check-row cord is provided at proper intervals with 
knots, which pass through pivoted forked arms, for 
giving motion to the seed-slides. To these arms the 
outer ends of the connecting-bars are attached, the 
opposite ends being pivoted to the central vibrating 
lever upon the transverse beam. To the lower part of 
the vibrating lever, that projects rearwardly, is at- 
tached an adjustable right-angled arm, through which 
a vibratory motion is imparted to the seed-slides. 
Claims. — 1. The knotted endless rope H, pulleys G and 
I, forked levers K L, lever O, and rods M N, combined 
to operate the seed slides of the planter, substantially 



as specified. 2. In combination with the endless rope 
H, the pulley F, gears / g, and i^ulley G, actuated by 
the belt E and pulley D, and constructed and arranged 
to operate substantially as specified. 3. The pullej^ D, 
provided with the serrated flange r, substantially as 
and for the purpose set forth. 4. The lever O, i>rovided 
Avith the pins a\ and the rod P, provided with the holes 
c', combined and operating to adapt the check-rower to 
planters with seed-slides having different lengths of 
stroke, substantially as set forth. 

157,885. MARCUS J. STEVENS, Urbana, III. Check 
Bow Attachments for Corn Planters. December 15, 
1874. 

Claims. — 1. In a check-row attachment, the rod G, 
provided with a series of holes at one end and a hook 
at the other, and key i, combined with arm/ and bar I), 
substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 2. The 
combination, in a check-row attachment, of stirrups 
C C, diagonal bars D D, arm/, rod G, with a series of 
holes at one end and means of attaching it to the ma- 
chine at the other end, and key i, all constructed and 
arranged to operate substantially as and for the pur- 
pose set forth. 

159,177. GEORGE D. HAWORTH, Decatur, III. 
Check Bow Cords for Corn Planters. January 25, 
1875. Filed June 13, 1874. 

Claims. — 1. The flexible stop B B & & & & on a check- 
row cord, substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 
2. The combination, in a check-row planter, of stop 
b b b b with swivel D and cord A, as and for the 
purpose set forth. 3, The combination, in a check-row 
planter, of stop B li b b b b, swivel D, connecting-riug 
C, and cord A, all constructed to operate in the manner 
and for the purpose set forth. 

159,454. AMOS ROARK, Oilman, Iowa. Corn Plant- 
ers. February 2, 1875. Filed June 30, 1874. 

Claims. —1. In combination with the dropping wheel 
of a planter, an index wheel, r, and bar s, substantially 
as and for the purpose set forth. 2. The bars j, rods o, 
bar I, and guides n, in combination with the inner frame 
e, substantially as shown and described. 

159,832. A. M. MANNY, Rockford, III. Corn Plant- 
ers. February 16, 1875. Filed May 14, 1874. 
Claims. — 1. The combination, in a check-row corn 
planter, of the main frame, the tongue, the friction- 
wheel, having its axis in the vertical plane of the 
tongue, the guides over the tongue, the rope, and the 
seed-slide, these members being constructed and op- 
erating in combination, substantially as hereinbefore 
set forth. 2. The combination of the main frame, the 
hoppers, the seed-slide, the friction-wheel, the endwise- 
moving sliding shaft, connecting the wheel and slide, 
and the shipping-lever, these members being construc- 
ted and operating in combination, substantially as set 
forth. 3. The combination of the friction-wiiVel and 
a single reversible carrier-arm, pivoted in the same 
vertical plane as the tongue and the axis of the friction- 
wheel, these members being constructed and operating 
in combination, substantially as and for the purposes 
specified. 4. The combination of the main frame, the 
skeleton-frame, the guides therein, the horizontal fric- 
tion-wheel, and the single reversible arm pivoted in the 
vertical plane of the tongue, substantially as set forth. 

160,055. GEO. D. HAWORTH, Decatur, III. Check 
Bowers for Corn Planters. February 23. lS7o. Filed 
October 17, 1874. 

Claims. — 1. A vibrating tappet, B, pivoted on a 
check-row bar, or otherwise attached to a corn-planter, 
and provided with two crotches, arranged as described, 
i so that the check-row cord, in passing through said 
crotches, will produce a reciprocating motion, substan- 
tially as and for the purpose herein specified. 2. Pul- 
leys a. a a' rt', arranged as described, so that a check 
row cord will be received by an outside pulley, a. and 
discharged by an inside pully a', and when the planter 
is reversed will be in a correct position to receive the 
cord on the opposite side of the planter, substantially 
I as and for the purpose herein specified. 3. Cord D. ar- 
I ranged as described, with pulleys a a a' a', so that every 



I 



stop will operate rocker plate B in eitlier slot alterna- 
tely, thereby prodncing a reciprocating motion by the 
use of one rocker plate, substantially as and for the 
purpose set forth. 4. Pulleys a a a' a', rocker plate B, 
lever C, rod h, and cord D, all constructed and arranged 
to operate as a check rower, substantially in the man- 
ner and for the purpose set forth. 

161,232. Y. HOR>^E, Atlaxta, III. Chech Bowers. 
2[arcli 23, 1875. Filed January 25, 1875. 
To each end of the knotted check-rope is attached 
a spring-balance for regulating the amount of force 
applied in tightening the rope. A forked stake 
having a pulley is employed for holding the rope 
while the planter is being turned around. Claims. 
— 1. The combination, in a check-rower, of the knott- 
ed rope B, or its equivalent, scales A A, and stakes 
C C, substantially as and for the purpose herein set 
forth. 2. The combination, in a check-rower, of the 
knotted rope B, or its equivalent, scales A A, stakes 
C C, and the forked iron stake D, with pulley E, sub- 
stantially as and for the purposes herein set forth. 

161,363. ISAAC G. TAIL, Logax County, III. Corn 
Droppers. 2farch 30, 1875. Filed January 12, 1875. 
To the X3lanter frame, by adjusting pieces, is attached 
a beam, to which are pivoted the forked vibrating bars, 
connected together, and to the main spring bar by con- 
necting rods. The knotted check row cord imparts 
motion to the seed slide by passsing through the forked 
levers, the knots engaging alternately with the outer 
and inner levers. Claims. — 1. The combination, in a 
corn planter, of the spring bar D with the forked levers 
C C^ and lever C^ and supporting bar A, substantially 
in the manner and for the purpose set forth. 2. The 
combination, with the planter frame and the supporting 
bar A, of the adjusting pieces E and F, for adjusting the 
height of the check row attachment, substantially in 
the manner and for the purposes described. 

165,115. MADISON NEWTON, Kentlaxd, Ind. CJiccJc 
Bow Attachments for Corn Planters. June 29, 1875. 
Filed June 17, 1875. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the circumferentially 
grooved wheel B, provided with a conceutric series of 
holes, h, and the adjustable eccentric bar C, for the pur- 
poses herein set forth. 2. The combination of the 
grooved wheel B, with holes h, adjustable eccentric c, 
cord a, and pulleys J, all arranged on a frame, A, to op- 
erate the handles D D of a corn planter, substantially 
as and for the purposes herein set forth. 

167,205. F. O. WENELL, Plainfield, III. Seed 
Flanters. August 31, 1875. Filed February 16, 1875. 

Claim. — The bevel gear o 5 and crank s, in combi- 
nation with the axle A and wheels D, constructed, 
operating, and arranged as and for the purposes set 
forth. 

167,514. JOS. W. FAWKES, Maroa, III. Checlc Bow 
Corn Droppers. Septemler 7, 1875. Filed April 14, 
1875. 

Claim. — In a corn-marker, the combination of the 
drum H, provided with ratchet wheel d, strap &, lever 
I, pawl e, lever J, vibrating lever N, and cam K, pro- 
vided with set screw n, substantially as and for the 
purpose set forth. 

167,557. LEVI J. ODELL, Fairbury, III. Check 
Bowers. Septemher 7, 1875. Filed July 24, 1875. 

Forked angular levers are secured upon a trans- 
verse beam, and connected together. Passing through 
the end of hrst one and then the other lever, is a knot- 
ted rope, that imparts a vibrating motion to them and 
to the seed slide by a connecting bar. Claim. — In a 
check rower for x)lantcrs, the combination, with a pair 
of forked crank or angle levers, c e, of the connecting 
bar d and its loop or eye g for the passage of the oper- 
ating ro]3e, substantially as specified. 

169,361. JOSEPH KLAR axd HASTY S. DIXON, 
Shelbyville, III. Check Bow Planters. Xovem- 
ha- 2, 1875. Filed August 13, 1875. 

Claims.— 1. In. a corn planter, the wheel F, operated 



by a check row cord or rope and mountecl on an axle, 
plate, or wheel, I, index arm K, and a valve-operating 
crank or device, M, in combination with bars S, provided 
with scales, substantially as and for the purpose describ- 
ed. 2. The combination in a corn planter, of an adjust- 
able valve actuating device, wheel F, check row cord, 
and rods on bars S, provided with scales, as described, 
with the T-square U, substantially as and for the purpose 
described. 3. The combination in a corn planter, of 
the check row cord reel r^ provided with pulleys with 
supporting and driving wheel A% substantially as de- 
scribed. 4. In a corn planter, the combination, with 
the pulley F, axle F', plate or wheel I, and a stationary 
index dial L, of a valve-operating arm or cam surface 
provided with index hands or pointers, and capable of 
being connected to and disconnected from the plate or 
wheel I, substantially as and for the purpose described, 
5. In a corn planter, the combination, with a pulley F, 
plate or wheel I, stationary index dial L, index arm K, 
and crank arm or surface 5l, of the sliding bar O, lever 
p, and slide bar Q, substantially as shown and de- 
scribed. 

169,432. AVILSON GARDNER and GEORGE L. HAYS, 
PiKETON, Ohio. Corn Planters. Novemher 2, 1875. 
Filed August 21, 1875. 

Claim. — The combination, with shaft G, of the trac- 
tion wheel H, carrying intermediate cam wheel, the 
cross bar J, having pivoted rear arm K, the spring L, 
resting upon said cross bar, and the seed slide rods V, 
all arranged substantially as and for the purpose spe- 
cified. 

169,835. JOHN THOMSON, Aleoo, III. Check Bowers.. 
Xorember 9, 1875. Filed September 11, 1875. 
Claim. — The wheel I, having the ratchet-teeth, in 
combination with the bar G, having cams a a and 
pawls i, all constructed to operate substantially as 
and for the purposes set forth. 

169,980. GEO. C. FLAGG, Columbus, III. Check Bow 
Attachments for Corn Planters. November 16, 1875. 
Filed July 17, 1875. 
Claims. — 1. The L-shaped arms G, hinged to the ends 
of cross-bars F, fixed on the axle, and springs H, for 
holding the same extended horizontally from the 
wheels, as shown and described. 2. The combination 
of the parallel disks W W, and rod and lever for adjust- 
ing them on the axle, with the friction- wheel M, as 
shown and described, and for the purpose specified. 3. 
The combination of the sleeve E, the disk I, the swiveled 
screw J, the gear-wheels K L, the two movable disks W, 
the screw-wheel N, and the sleeve 0 with the drive- 
wheel D, the axle B, and the markers F G H, substan- 
tially as herein shown and described. 

170,147. J. B. ABBOTT, Sax Jose, III. Corn Planters. 
Noveml)er 23, 1375. Filed July 6, 137o. 

The seed-slide is operated by rods extending from the 
pivoted bell-cranks at. each end of the drop-beam to a 
lever centrally pivoted thereon, through which passes 
a bent rod attached to the seed-slide. A vibratory 
motion is given, first from one side and then from the 
other, to the lever by pins on the bearing-wheels 
striking in their revolution the ends of the bell-cranks. 
Claim. — The combination, in a corn-planter,, of the pro- 
jections or pins e" e", extending inwardly from the 
wheels D and D', the bell-cranks E and E', pivoted to 
the cross-bar A, and arranged for contact with the pins 
e" e ' during the rotation of the said wheels, the lever F, 
pivoted to the said cross-bar, the connecting-x)ieces 
F' F', attached to the said lever and bell-cranks, the 
curved arm H, rigidly attached to the slide-bar G', and 
engaging the lever F, and the seed-box frame A', 
provided with the rest or support I, and hinged to the 
cross-bar A, all substantially as and for the purposes 
specified. 

.170,287. JOHN McGregor, Prixceville, III. Corn 
Markers. November 2.3, 1875. Filed July 17, 1875. . 
Claim. — The combination, with the corn-planter 
frame A, of the rear powder or fertilizing boxes F^, 
disks I, counecting-bar K, connecting-lever G, attached 
to the corn-dropper bar D, substantially as described.-- 



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170,673. WM. H. JOHKSOX; Farmer City, III. Check 
Boic Planters. December 7, 1875. Filed Scjyiemher 4, 
1875. 

Claims. — 1. In comljination vritli tlie connectino; arm 
C, slotted at its center, and pivoted slotted arm t), the 
trippers B B', pivoted at their centre and ends to the 
arm C and frame A. and constructed with Y shaped 
mouth and grooved pulleys a, as and for the purpose 
described. 2. In combination vrith the trippers B, vrith 
^ooved rollers a, and frame A, ^vith rollers E, the line 
E, vrith sets or pairs of separate knots t f, for operat- 
ing the seed dropping devices in a forvard and back- 
Tvard direction, as described. 

173.394. SAMUEL De YEAUX, Lafatette, Ixd. 
Corn Planters. Fehrnary 15, 1876. Filed September 
25, 1875. 

•Claims. — The feed vheel L, constructed Avith a 
groove L', to carry the rope K, and a series of pinholes, 
J, to receive the pins J',- on its periphery, and arranged 
as described, to oj^erate in the frame D of a corn plow, 
and produce a feed motion to the slide R by means of 
the cam T, substantially as set forth and described. 
2. The frame D, provided with uprights E E', on which 
is secured the bar F. arranged with its upper face near 
the centre, inclined in opposite directions to receive the 
inclined pulleys or sheaves H H', so as to allow the 
rope K to be carried from either one of them, either 
onto oroif of the feed wheel L, all arranged to operate 
in connection with the sheaves G G' at the ends of the 
bar F, substantially as set forth and described. 3. The 
Y shaped vibrating cam T. arranged as described, and 
operated in combination with the pins J' of the feed 
wheel L, to move the slide E, substantially as set forth 
and for the purpose described. 4. The combination of 
sheaves G G' H H', bar F, uprights EE', feed wheel L. 
pins J', cam T, and slide E, all arranged to be operated 
by the rope K in the manner specified, and for the -pni- 
poses set forth and described. 

173,650. GEOEGE "W. KEIXG, Fairbury, III. CliecJc 
Bow Attachments for Corn Planters. Fehrnary 15, 
1876. Filed December o, 1875. 

Claim. — The horizontal revolving cam plate E. hav- 
ing notched corners / to receive the knotted rope F 
attached to plate D on one side of the machine, in com- 
bination with the guide guard i, pivoted lever C, rod 
b, pivoted lever a, and seed slide B, constructed and 
arranged to operate in the manner and for the purposes 
set forth. 

176,244. JOSEPH EOTHCHILD, Shelbyville. Ky. 
Check Poic Planters. April 18, 1876. Filed Xovem- 
ber 27, 1875. 

Claims. — 1. The wheels X X. having projecting points 
0 on their iDeripheries, in combination with a rotary 
shaft. K. adjustable vertically, to drop seed at a greater 
or less distance apart, as described. 2. The combina- 
tion of slide-bearings L, movable vertically in keepers 
M, with pivoted bars P, links Q, and rock-shaft arms 
E. as set forth. 

177.4^3. AYILLIAM W. DUXX, Peorli. III. Check Bow 
Devices for Corn Planters. Ifaij 16, 1876. Filed Au- 
gust 18. 1875. 

Claims. — 1. In a corn planter, the wheels C and D, 
having Y-shaped rubber bands or peripheries i. in com- 
biuation with the rope K and forked pivoted lever G, 
sul)stantially as and for the purpose specilied. 2. The 
swinging sux)porting arm a, pivoted to the frame of the 
planter, in combination with latch b. wheels C D. and 
rope K, substantially as and for the ji^ti'pose set forth. 

182.793. ^YILLIAM L. BLACK, Yirgixla., III. Check 
Powers. October 3, 1876. Filed August 7, 1876. 

Claim. — The sliding valve-bar E. connected with 
forked levers B B' by adjustable rods b b' passing 
through valve-bar arm C, one below, the other above, 
frame A, and one pivoted above, the other below, the 
fulcrum of levers B B'. constructed and arranged as and 
for the purpose specified. 



182,820. L. L. HAWORTH, Decatcr, III. Corn 
Planters. October 3, 1876. Filed February 3, 1876. 
Brackets upon a cross beam receive a cross rod, 
which carries at each end a forked arm to receive the 
knotted rope. Attached to the beam centrally is a 
pivoted stud, having upon its upper end vibrating 
forked arms for the knotted rope to engage with, to im- 
part an oscillatory movement to the seed slide and ver- 
tical feed through the medium of the cro.ss arm and 
links. Claims.— 1. The combination of bar E, having 
cross arm G, and forked arms F F', with .sliding cut off 
feed P, alternate acting vertical feed r, and links 6 and 
20, and so arranged and operating substantially a.s de- 
scribed. 2. The bar E, bearing the oscillating arms 
F F'. and cross arm G, in combination with a stud, X, 
having vibrating arms //' and 4, and the link 5, sub- 
stantially as and for the puriDoses set forth. 

183,113. ALBERT M. BLACK, Paaa^xee, III. Check 
Powers. October 10, 1876. Filed July 31, 1876. 
Claim. — A vehicle, having cross-bar Ai, pointers A^ 
pulleys C, and guides C', in combination with a cord', 
B, having tags a. arranged substantially as and for 
the purpose specified. 

183,314. CHARLES B. MACLAY, Delavax, III. 
Methods of Check Bowing Corn. October 17, 187d 
Filed Apjril 27, 1876. 

.Journaled upon the frame is a rope wheel, ha vino- 
spokes entering the periphery, two of which are pro"- 
vided with pins for preventing the rope from slipping. 
On each side of the main wheel are sliding hubs, from 
which extend arms to each side of the spokes, so that 
when they are forced together by the pivoted fork 
lever, the spokes will be forced out", expanding the cir- 
cumference of the wheel. One end of the joirrnal is 
made iii crank form for the attachment of vertical bars 
for operating the seed slide and marker. Claims.— 1. 
The combination of an adjustable wheel, .T. crank ?•, 
bar e, perpendicular arm f, bent lever g, and slide h\ 
substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 2. The 
combination of the chain C, Fig. 1, adjustable wheel ,J, 
crank r, and a marking bar, substantially as shown and 
described, to operate in connection with a planter, as 
specified. 

184,231. S. DE YEAFX, Lafayette. Ixd. Check Bow- 
ers. Xovember 14, 1876. Filed May 16, 1876. 
The rope wheel has formed on its inner jieriphery 
cogs for the reception of the adjustable three-armed 
regulator. Each arm of the regulator has secured to 
its lower side, at the end. a Y-shaped eccentric, the 
arms of which are slotted, for the reception of the 
screw bolt, that holds them in any desired position 
when adjusted. Claims. — 1. In a "check rower, the 
combination of the sheave B, cog rack C. three-armed 
regulator D, and stud F, constructed and adapted for 
the iDurposes described. 2. The adjustable Y-shaped 
eccentric or cam. formed of the two wings J J' hiuo-ed 
at and the segments G G , all arrangedrto operate in 
the manner shown, for the purposes specified and set 
forth. 3. In combination with the arms of the regu- 

i iator D, the Y-shax)ed eccentric J J G G , in the man- 

j ner shown, for the purposes specified. 

I 184,549. HEXEY E. SCOTT, Gibsox, III. Corn Plant- 
ers. Xovember 21,1876. Filed April 7 , 18': 6. 

I The rope wheel has loosely pivoted to the underside 

I of its periphery a right-angled trip, that passes in the 
revolution of the wheel between shoulders on the 
transverse frame and the ends of the pivoted shaker 

j arms, for imparting an intermittent vibratory move- 
ment through them to a transverse seed slide. Claims. — 

! 1. The combination, with a friction wheel and sliding 
seed bar. of oscillating shaker arms, and a trip pivoted 
to the friction wheel, substantially as and for the pur- 
pose specified. 2. In a corn planter check row attach- 
ment, the main plate having end lugs ^M. in combina- 
tion with the shaker arms E E and'trip L on friction 
wheel, substantially as and for the purpose specified. 
3. In a check row attachment, the main plate F, having 
slotted division bars / / , and provided with pivoted 



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shaker arms longitudinally adjustable thereon, in com- j 
bination with the slotted cross bar and the reciprocat- | 
ing seed slide, substantially as and for the purpose de- : 
scribed. I 

184,710. HENRY P. HALL, Bloo:mington, III. Corn 
Planters. November 28, 1876. Filed April 15, 1876. j 

Claims. — 1. The feet J, made of a single piece of 
metal bent in T shape, provided with projecting pins a, 
aud secured to the arms H, substantially as and for the 
purposes herein set forth. 2. The combination of the 
markers H, with feet J and pins a, the shaft I, pivoted 
arms L, and uprights K, substantially as and for the 
purposes herein set forth. 3. Tlie combination of the 
markers H, with feet J and pins a, the shaft I, with 
wheel P, having pins & &, and supported in the arms L, 
pivoted to the uprights K, the levers R, and slide G, 
all substantiallv as and for the purposes herein set 
forth. 

184,926. JOHN THOMSON, Aledo, III. Clieck Bowers. 
Novemher 28, 1876. Filed March 20, 1876. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the eccentric wheel 
I J, the horizontal wheel M, notched on its periphery, 
movable pins e e, spring catches 6 1), and the dial L, all 
constructed substantially as and for the x)urposes here- 
in set forth. 2. The combination, in a check rower, of 
the pulley O, spring h, regulating nut i, and hooks P p, 
all constructed substantially as and for the purposes 
herein set forth. 3. The dial L, having rigbt and left 
graduations, in combination with the wheels J and M, 
substantially as and for the purposes herein set forth. 

185,092. JOSEPH W. FAWKES, Maroa, III. CliecTc 
Mowers. Decemder 5, 1876. Filed August 14, 1876. 

Claims. — 1. In a check rower, operated by a cord or 
its equivalent, with projections thereon, stops or 
latches, arranged in connection with the operating- 
mechanism for stopping the motion of the same at the 
completion of each stroke, substantially as herein set 
forth. 2. The latches E E connected, as described, and 
operating in combination with the stop arms G G of 
the operating mechanism, for the purposes herein set 
forth. 3. Ttie combination of the shaft a, pulley D, 
arms C, stop-arms G, latches E with forked plates H, 
and the rope I with balls d, substantially as and for 
the purposes herein set forth. 4. The roj)e I, provided 
with tapering pins e, passed through it, and the balls d 
cast around the same, for the purposes herein set forth. 
5. The bar P, with pivoted arm R, having pin r and 
stop, substantially as described, and for the purposes 
herein set forth. 

185,190. E. W. QUINCY, Peoria, III. Assignor of one- 
half his right to JNO. Y. MILLS, same place. Seed 
Planters. Deceniber 12, 1876. Filed August 23, 1876. 

Claims. — 1. The combination, in a seed-planting ma- 
chine, of the following instrumentalities, viz : cords L 
aud hoppers G, the cords L stretched over the ground 
to be planted, and arranged to operate upon the 
hoppers G without any intermediate devices, sabstan- 
tially as and for the purpose s]_Decified. 2. The combin- 
ation, in a seed-planting machine, of the following 
instrumentalities : the hoppers G, cords L, pulleys K, 
and bars B, subatantially as and for the purpose speci- 
tied. 3. The cord or chain M, combined with the hop- 
pers G and cord L, substantially as and for the purpose 
specified. 

185,473. ALDEN BARNES and MONROE BARNES, 
McLean Co., III. Check Bow Attachments for Corn 
Planters. December 19, 1876. Filed September 23, 1876. 

Claims. — 1. In a check-row attachment for corn- 
planters, the combination of the bar A, arms B B, 
beveled pulleys C C, friction-rollers D D, and guards 
E E, substantially as and for the purposes herein set 
forth. 2. The combination of the double cam-track 
K with guards d d, shaft G with arm O, having pins 
b b, balance-wheels M, pawls L L, rod P, and elbow- 
lever R, all substantially as and for the purposes herein 
set forth. 



185,771. MARION E. McYICKER, Lawn Ridge, III. 
Assignor of one-half of his right to A. S. COOPER 
and G. W. COOPER, of same place. Corn PlanUrs. 
December 26, 1876. Filed October 31, 1876. 

Claims. — 1. The combination, with the sliding bar or 
Sv-^ed bar D, of a corn planter, and with a marking 
wheel mounted on an oscillating arm, G, of a horizon- 
tal elbow crank, E, connecting rod e, substantially as 
and for the purposes described. 2. The combination, 
with a corn planter having the marking wheel F, and 
as an attachment thereto, of two or more colters H, 
parallel with, and auxiliary to the cutting part of the 
ordinarj^ seed runner, adapted to precede said marking 
wheel, substantially as and for the purposes described. 
3. The combination, with a corn or seed planter, of the 
arms a provided with shoulders h Ic, oscillating 
wheel arm G, and marking wheel F, adapted by means 
of rod e, to oscillate the crank E, and bar D, substan- 
tially as and for the purposes described. 

186,203. WILLIAM GILMAN, Chicago, III. Corn 
Planters. January 16, 1877. Filed June 17, 1876. 
Claims. — 1. The pulleys or guides a a', for taking up 
the operating rope H from the ground forward between 
the horses, and centrally beneath the tongue F of the 
planter, to serve as a guide for driving, in combination 
with the reversible carrier B, located in the rear of the 
machine, substantially as shown and described. 2. The 
combination of the two disks A, rigidly connected, and 
having lugs d, with loose pulley a', knotted cord, and 
connecting devices, for imparting motion to the grain 
dropping mechanism, substantially as set forth. 3. The 
reversible carrier B, located in the rear of the machine, 
to transfer the rope to one side of it, in combination 
with the pulley a', located centrally under the frame, 
as and for the purpose described. 

187,610. ROBERT FARIES, Decatur, III. Assignor 
to WM. B. CHAMBERS, WM. J. QUINLAN, and 
J. EDW. BERING, same place. Check Bowers for 
Corn Planters. February 20, 1877. Filed January 
16, 1877. 

Upon the rock shaft, provided with forks at each end, 
is pivoted a wiper, that strikes alternately one of two 
bell cranks. To the bar to which the bell cranks are 
secured is attached the upper end of a pivoted lever, 
to the lower end of which is attached a connecting rod 
for vibrating the seed slide. Claims. — 1. The single 
wiper or tappet P, combined with the bell crank levers 
J J and rock shaft E, to transmit motion alternately to 
said bell crank levers, substantially as described, and 
for the purpose specified. 2. The wiper or tappet P, 
having a hinged plate, ^, affixed to its distal end, com- 
bined with the loosely hung bell crank levers J J and 
rock shaft E, substantially as described, and for the 
purpose specified. 3. The knotted wire H, forked lev- 
ers F, shaft E, wiper P, having hinged plate p, bell 
cranks J J, link K, lever L, link n, slide a, and bar D, 
combined substantially as described, and for the pur- 
pose specified. 

188,615. WM. FLAHERTY, Ravanna, Mo. Checlc 
Bowers. March 20, 1877. Filed February 12, 1877. 

The bar A, provided with the sheaves a a a a, and 
disk B, provided with the tappets & b', in combination 
with the vertical bar D, provided with the pivoted arm 
e and i, and the bolt C, provided with the nuts d d, all 
constructed to operate substantially as aud for the pur- 
poses set forth. 

190,486. W. GIL]\rAN, Chicago, III. Seed Planting 
Machinery. May 8, 1877. Filed March 8, 1877. 

Claims.— 1. The combination of the rope stretched 
across the field, to determine, by its action upon the 
machine, the points at which the seed is to be dropped, 
with the operating machinery, substantially as de- 
scribed, or its equivalent, for dropping the seed at 
said points, by means of power derived from a trac- 
tion wheel running upon the ground, substantially 
as described. 2. The combination of the connected 
segments c c, pulley-wheel A, and bevel wheel g with 
the cam d, to operate the dropping machinery, sub- 



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stantially as shown and described. 3. The combination 
of the wheel A, revolved by the passage of the rope B, 
with segments and bar C, for the purpose of carrying 
said segments c c to and in contact with the bevel- 
wheel g, substantially as shown and described. 4. The 
combination of the sprocketed wheels G H, chain belt T, 
and bevel wheel g with pulley A and segmental gears c 
c, for operating the seed dropx)ing mechanism of the 
planter, substantially as shown and described. 5. The 
combination of the stress-pulley J and spring, or equi- 
valent device, with the check row cord, the pulley having 
segmental gears, and driving pinion g, substantially as 
shown and described. 

190,819. FREDERICK W. BYRNE, Liverpool, Eng- 
land. Machines for Marking Ground. Mail 15, 
1877. Filed Marcli 9, 1877. 
Claims. — 1. In a ground marking machine, the com- 
bination of a serrated or roughened wheel to travel on 
the ground, a fluid reservoir arranged to discharge its 
contents upon the i)erix)hery of the wheel, and a de- 
vice, H, adapted to present a solid x>igment against the 
Ijeriphery of the wheel, said elements being constructed 
and arranged substantially as shown and described. 
2. In a ground marker, the combination of a serrated 
or roughened wheel A, a fluid reservoir F, and a sliding 
spriug presser, H, adapted to force a j)igment, J, 
against the wheel, substantially as shown. 3. The 
combination of the frame C, wheels A E E, handle D, 
can F, presser H, and springs I, 

190,830. WILLIAM R. CUNNINGHAM, Lafayette, 
Ind. Attachments for Corn Planters. May 15, 1877. 
Filed April 7, 1877. 

Claims. — 1. The combination, with the gear-wheels 
J L, of different diameters, and pro sided with the 
transferable wrist-pin K, of the seed-slide D, having 1 
the trough -plates EE', pullej^ I, and rope M, substan- 
tially as and for the purpose set forth. 2. The combi- 
nation, with the gear-wheels J L, of different diameters, 
and provided with the transferable wrist-pin K, and 
the seed-slide D, having the trough- j)lates E E', of the 
grooved pulley I, having an extended lower flange, I', 
pulleys Q Q N N, and rope M, substantially as de- 
scribed. 

191,003. S. DE VEAUX and J. ROSSER, Lafayette, 
iND. Said DEVEAUX assignor to said ROSSER. 
Chech Bower and Corn Drill. May 22, 1877. Filed 
January 20, 1877. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the horizontal sheave 
A of a check-rower, the rope J passing completely 
round the same, and the grooved sheaves P turning in 
spring-bearings and revolving in contact with the rope 
at opposite sides of the sheave A, as set forth. 2. The 
combination of the sheave A, fulcrum-bolts m, and 
levers, consisting of bars/1/2, having coinciding slots 
receiving the bolts 7n and clamped thereto, as and for 
the purpose set forth. 

191,528. GEO. D. HAWORTH, Decatur, III. Chech 
Bow Attachments to Seed Planters. June 5, 1877, 
Filed April 27, 1877. 

Claims. — 1. In a check-row planter, an arm or lever 
made in a single piece, and adapted to be operated 
alternately in opposite directions by the direct action 
of the check-row cord or wire thereon as explained. 
2. The arm or lever B, provided with the recurved and 
slotted and forked encts, substantially as and for the 
I)urpose set forth. 3. The arm or lever B, pivoted mid- 
way of its length, and provided with the recurved or 
slotted ends, and with the diverging arms or forks h h', 
substantially as described. 4. The lever a, through 
which motion is communicated to the seeding devices, 
connected directly with, and receiving a positive move- 
ment in both directions from, the single vibrating 
check-row-cord arm or level' B, substantially as de- 
scribed. 

191,845. MANUEL N. DE VEARA, Springfield, III. 
>Seed Planters. June 12, 1877. Filed April 19, 1877. 
Claims. — 1. In a two-frame seed planter, the combi- 
nation of the lever rod J with the pivoted or flexibly 



supported seat, G, having its front support on the lever 
rod for raising or lowering the front frame, substan- 
tially as herein set forth. 2. In a seed planter, the 
combination of the rear frame A, the front carriage D, 
flexibly connected thereto, and having hounds D', with 
foot rests a, the seat G, with flexible supports H and 
rigid suijportsi, and the bent pivoted cross bars J, hav- 
ing its ends forming the arms d d, substantially as and 
for the purposes herein set forth. 3. The oscillating 
cogged segmental dropping slides L L, connected or 
geared together by the centrally pivoted pinion h, as 
and for the i)uri)oses set forth. 4. The combination of 
the geared oscillating slides L, L, arms / /, connecting 
bar O, levers Y, S, and N, and the cam wheel P,all con- 
structed and arranged to operate substantially as and 
for the purposes herein set forth. 

193,498. JOHN FELDMIER, Lawrence, Kans. Corn 
Planters. July 24, 1877. Filed May 5, 1877. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the beam A, corn-boX 
C, connecting straps D', carrying dropping slide D, and 
levers G G, constructed as described, and adapted to 
be attached to a cultivator, and operated by a knotted 
rope x)laced angling across the row to be planted, sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose described. 2. In com- 
bination with the corn dropper A C D D', and forked 
levers G G, the adjustable perforated arm I I, lever F, 
conductor H, and farrow 0])ener J, with chain d, sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose described. 

193.978. S. LYON, Chetopah, Kans. Corn Planters. 
August 7, 1877. Filed April 24, 1877. 
The circumference of the rope wheel is in- 
creased or diminished by blocks sliding in slotted arms 
connected with an adjustable collar. The rope wheel 
rotates on a vertical spindle, over bifurcated levers, 
that are alternately viljiated by adjustable trips at- 
tached to and having a point projecting below the 
slotted arms. The bifurcated levers strike projections 
on a bridge-like rod, that has arms connecting it with 
the seed slide bar for vibrating the slide. The levers 
have spring arms on each side that come in contact 
with stops limiting the stroke. Claims. — 1. The com- 
bination, with the check wheel having radial arms, of 
the sliding collar, the grooved adjustable blocks, and 
the pivoted arms, for changing the circumference of 
the check wheel. 2. The combination, with the check 
wheel and trip i)in, of the bifurcated levers, their 
springs and stops, and the slotted bridge for actuating 
the seed slides, substantially as described. 3. The com- 
bination, with the bridge G, of the cross bars H, bar I, 
and sliding valves s, for dropping the grain, sub- 
stantially as described. 

195,392. BYRON PHELPS, Decatur, III. Marhers 
for Hand Corn Planters. September 18, 1877. Filed 
August 9, 1877. 
Claims. — 1. A hand planter I, provided with the loop 
or eye H for the cord or marker E, siibstautially as de- 
scribed. 2. The combination of a hand planter with a 
check row cord or marker, substantially as. and for the 
purjjose set forth. 3. The marker truck composed of 
the main frame, bar, or axle B, provided with transfer- 
ring pulleys D D, carrying wheels A A. or their equiva- 
lent, and tongue C, separate from and indepeudeiir of 
any seeding devices, for laying and transferring the 
check row cord or marker, and adapting the latter to 
be used in connection with a handxilanter, as described. 
4. The combination of a cord or marker truck, a check 
row cord or marker, and a hand planter, substantially 
as described. 

196,012. G. D. HAWORTH, Decatur, III. Chech 
Bower. Octoher 9, 1877. 

Claims. — 1. The vibrating arms D D', pivoted one 
above and the other below the plane of the check row 
cord acting thereon, whereby the weight of one is made 
to counterbalance, or partially couDterbalauce, the 
weight of the other, as described. "2. The recurved 
slotted arms D 1) , arranged to overlap and vibrate past 
each other, with the slots therein for the check row 
cord brought into the same plane, as described. 3. The 
combination of the bars c c with the arm D , operated 



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upon by the check row cord or wire, substantially ns 
and for the purpose specified. 4. The arm m for actuat- 
ing the seeding- devices, applied to, and made adjustable 
upon, the rock shaft k for varying the throw of said 
arm, as described. 5. The combination, with the rock 
shaft 1c, of the rose plate L, or its equivalent, and the 
adjustable crank arm m, substantially as and for the 
purpose described. 6. The rock shaft k, through which 
motion is communicated from the check row cord to 
the seeding devices, mounted in an adjustable bearing 
bracket, substantially as and for the purpose described. 
7. The adjustable crank arm in, in combination with 
the adjustable rock shaft k, arranged and operating 
substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 8. The 
combination of the overhanging upper guard T with 
the pulley E, for preventing accidental displacement of 
the check row cord, as described. 

196,537. M. NEWTON, I^ntland, Ind. Check Eoivers. 
Ocfoher 30, 1877. Filed April 2, 1877. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the slotted bar F, 
the rotating pulley wheel C, lever H, with adjustable 
connections, and handle of a corn dropper, substantially 
as described. 2. The combination of the wheel C, ec- 
centric or bar D, slotted bar F, lever H, and the handle 
of a corn dropper, their connections being adjustable, 
substantially as described. 3. In a check rower, the 
eccentric o/bar D, rotating wheel C, equalizer F G, 
and lever H, in combination with a corn dropper, sub- 
stantially as described. 4. The side pulleys of a check 
rower, arranged in a lower plane than the front pulleys 
thereof, in combination with the cord and rotating 
wheel, substantially as and for the purpose described. 

196,849. EDWARD M. WILCOX, Whitew^ater, Wis. 
Assignor to LUCIUS A. WINCHESTER and JOHN 
S. PARTRIDGE, same place. Check How Attach- 
ments for Corn Planters. Xovemler 6. 1877. Filed 
June 9, 1877. 

An attachment for check row xDlanters, consisting of 
shaft A, sprocket wheel B, frame D, with x>ulleys E, 
8-cam F, x>ivoted bars G H, and lever I, all connected, 
constructed, and arranged as shown and described, for 
the purposes specified. 

197,125. JOSEPH HARVEY, Aledo, III. Dropping At- 
tachments for Corn Planters. Noveml>cr 13, 1877. 
Filed Octoher 15, 1877. 

Claims. — 1. In a dropping attachment for corn plant- 
ers, the combination with the stake O, of the wire or 
cord E, provided with the weight Q, substantially as 
and for the purpose specified. 2. In a dropping attach- 
ment for corn planters, the combination of the wire or 
cord E, provided with the ring h, and the stake O, sub- 
stantially as and for the x3urpose specified. 3. The 
stake O, provided with the horizontal portions e and e', 
substantially as and for the purpose herein shown and 
described. 4. The combination with a corn planter, of 
the sheave D, frame C, with its sheave rollers, and the 
cord or wire E, arranged relatively to each other, as 
herein shown and described; whereby the cord or 
wire is left on the smooth track made by the wheel of 
the x^lanter, as specified. 5. The combination with the 
wire or cord E, having cylinders N, or their equiva- 
lents, and the frame C, x^rovided with the sheave roll- 
ers, of the levers G H, links K, oscillating arms I J, 
seed bar, and intermediate mechanism, substantially as 
and for the i)urpose specified. 6. The combination of 
the wire or cord E, frame C, Avith its sheave rollers and 
guard M, sheave D, levers G H, links K, oscillating 
arms I J, cross bar R, lever L, and seed bar, substan- 
tially as and for the purpose herein shown and de- 
scribed. 

197,271. LYSANDER L. HA WORTH, Decatur, III. 
Check Eoiv Planters. November 20,1877. Filed Ocio- 
bcT 25, 1877. 

Claims. — 1. The sections of wire provided with the 
looped ends, and adjustable or sliding buttons for 
securing said ends and forming the knots or stops on 
the check-row cord or wire, substantially as described. 
2. The combination, in a check-row cord or wire, of the 



sections or lengths A of wire, provided with the looped 
ends a and the sliding buttons B, substantially as and 
for the purpose described. 

197,272. LYSANDER L. HAWORTH and GEO. D. 
HAWORTH, Decatur, III. Hand Check Bow 
Plunters. Xovember 20, 1877. Filed Septemher 22, 
1877. 

Hand-planter carried upon a truck, and operated by 
a check-row cord. Claims. — 1. A hand cord-planter at- 
tached to and adapted to be propelled and operated by 
a hand check-row cord or marker-truck. 2. In a hand 
marker-truck, a hand or walking planter attached to 
and adapted to be propelled and operated by means of 
the vibrating frame or frame-bar of said truck, in com- 
bination with guides or pulleys for the check-row cord 
or marker, substantially as described. 3. The com- 
bination of the hand marker-truck, the check-row cord 
or marker, and a hand-planter attached to and pro- 
pelled by the truck, substantially as described. 

197,550. GEORGE D. HAWORTH, Decatur, III. 
Pulleys for Check Bow Cords. Noveniber 27, 1877. 
Filed August 25, 1877. 
Claims. — 1. The combination, with the pulley-holder, 
of the laterally- vibrating guide or arm, substantially 
as and for the purpose described. 2. The laterally- 
swinging guide or arm H, pivoted to the i)ulley-ho'der, 
and provided with the rollers k k at its outer end, sub- 
stantially as described. 3. The combination, with the 
pivoted pulley-holder, of a secondary guiding sheave or 
pulley, G, applied to said pulley-holder, and operating 
substantially as described. 4. The combination, with 
the pulley-holder D, of the pivoted guide or arm H, 
and the secondary sheave or pulley G, attached to said 
holder, substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 

197,633. CHAS. M. HOGHTON, Delavan, III. Check 
Bowers. Noveniber 27, 1877. Filed May 18, 1876. 

j Claims. — 1. The combination of the hinged guard or 
j cord-retainer B, pulleys L L, and holders A and C, sub- 
stantially as and for the x)urx)ose set f )rth. 2. The bolts 
1 and 2, provided with eyes, and attached to holders A 
andC, in (lombination with hinged guard B, constructed 
substantially as described. 

197,818. JAMES E. BERING. Decatur, and ALDEN 
BARNES AND MONROE BARNES, McLean 
Co., III. Corn Planters. December 4, 1877. Filed 
August 9, 1877. 

Claims. — 1. The pawls H H', having cams h" on their 
adjacent sides, for elevating them alternately in their 
return movements for ]3assage over the tappet J, sub- 
stantially as described, and for the purpose specified. 
2. The pawls H H', having guard-arm h, combined to 
o|)erate with the tappet J and cam-tracks I, substanti- 
ally as described, and for the purpose specified. 3. In 
combination with pawls or arms H, for actuating the 
seeding mechanism of a corn-planter, stops i, for lock- 
ing the parts when desired, substantially as described, 
and for the purpose specified. 4. The x)awls H H', 
having inclined under forward surfaces, combined to 
operate with the tappets, J, for raising the guard-arms 
h from the stox^s /, substantially as and for the purpose 
sx^ecified. 

198,116. JOHN JOHNSON, Pana, III. Check Bowers. 
December 11, 1877. Filed August 9, 1877. 

Claims. — 1. In a check-row corn-planter, the com- 
bination of the bevel-gear wheel, arranged horizontally, 
and provided on its under side with the interrupted 
pendent flange b, having bent ends forming ways c, the 
seed-slide, and its vibrating lever H, whose free end 
works in contact with the flange on its inner and outer 
side alternately, all as shown and described. 2. In a 
check-row corn-x^lanter, in combination with wheel A 
for ox^erating the seed-slide, the shaft B, carrying gear 
C, and the eccentric bearing, having arm F, as shown 
and described, for the purx:>ose sx^ecified. 3. In a check 
row corn-x)lanter, the combination, with the shaft B, 
of the detachable shaft-section D, the bearing, and the 
socket K, all as shown and described. 



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199,020. A. M. BLACK and J. BABCOCK, Decatur, 
III. Combined Check Bower and Dropper Mechanism. 
January 8, 1878. Filed October 20, 1877. 

In a check-rower, tlie droppiug mechanism, having 
the notched pitman I, the vibrating lever H, drop- 
lever J, and connecting-rod e, in combination with the 
slotted drive-wheel C, substantially as specified. 

199,113. JAS. D. SMITH, Rockford, III. Assignor 
of one-half his right to E. EMERSON and WM. 
I M. TALCOTT, of the same place. Corn Planters. 

I January 8, 1878. Filed Septcmler 20, 1877. 

Claims. — 1. The concaved rimmed planter or covering 
I wheel, with its rim constructed in two equal sections, 
having divided spoke sockets formed in part upon each 
section, and adapted to be secured together, substan- 
tially as hereinbefore set forth. 2. The combination, 
substantially as hereinbefore set forth, of the sectional 
concave rim, having spoke sockets formed in part upon 
j each section, the hub and the spokes independently 
j secured in the sockets. 3. The scrapers constructed, as 
hereinbefore described, of a concavo-convex form in 
j cross section, having sharp edges, pointed ends, and 
j angular shanks, whereby they are rendered reversible 
I and interchangeable, and adapted to operate obliquely 
I to the rims of the wheels. 4. The combination, sub- 
stantially as hereinbefore set forth, of the diverging 
main frame, the diagonally acting scrapers, secured to 
the rear ends thereof, and the rocking axle, for the pur- 
I pose specified. 5. The combination, with the rocking 
axle, of the foot rest F, having front and rear bearings 
//', for the purpose specified. 6. The combination of 
the main frame, the supi^lementary or runner frame, the 
j hinge connecting them at their adjacent ends, the seat 
! standard, the seat beam mounted thereon, and the up- 
j right upon the yoke plate or fixed section of the hinge, 
I to which upright the seat beam is pivoted at its forward 
i end, these members being constructed and ox)erating 
substantially as hereinbefore set forth. 7. The combi- 
nation and arrangement, as hereinbefore set forth, of 
1 the main frame, the 8upx)lementary frame hinged 
I thereto, the tongue extension projecting to the rear of 
i the supplementary frame, the forked lever, provided 
I with foot rests at the rear ends of its branches, and piv- 
oted at its forward end to an upright of the hinge con- 
i neciing the two frames, and the link connection between 
said lever and the tongue, for the purpose specified. 
8. The combination of the main frame, the supplement- 
ary or runner frame, the hinge connecting their adja- 
cent ends, the seat beam mounted upon the standard 
on the main frame, the yoke-plate or fixed hinge section 
secured to the main frame, its upright, to which the 
seat beam is pivoted, the forked lever beneath the seat 
beam, the tongue extension, the connection between 
the extension and said lever, and th<^ joint between the 
lever and the fixed hinge section upright, these mem- 
bers being constructed, arranged, and operated as here- 
inbefore set forth, whereby tlie driver is enabled to in- 
crease or diminish the pressure upon the runner 
frame, as specified. 9. The combination of the seed 
slide guideway and hopper supporting plates or sec- 
tions, having side arms, the separating pillars connect- 
ing said sections at the ends of the arms, the seed slide, 
having edge notches formed between lugs, and fitting 
between the sections, so as to leave spaces between its 
edges and the pillars connecting the sections, to admit 
of the withdrawal of the lugged slide, and the shake- 
bar, to which the slide is detachably fastened, these 
members being constructed and operated substantially 
as hereinbefore set forth. 10. The hereinbefore de- 
scribed reversible seed slide, having a longitudinal 
groove on each face and near its opposite edges, and 
two sets of seed cells, arranged on opposite sides of the 
longitudinal center, whereby the slide is adapted to be 
guided in its reciprocations either side up, and the 
amount of seed dropped can be regulated simply by 
I turning over the slide. 11. The combination, sub- 
stantially as hereinbefore set forth, of the hopper sup- 
ports and seed slide guideways, the grooved reversible 
seed slides, each having two sets of seed cells and 
guided by projections on the guideways, and the shake- 
bar, detachably connected with the seed slides. 12. 
j The combination, substantially as hereinbefore set 



forth, of the hopper, its guard or deflector secured to 
one side thereof, and serving to narrow the width of 
the opening in its bottom, the reversible seed slide, 
having two sets of seed cells, arranged one on either side 
of the longitudinal center of the slide, and the cut-off' 
working between the guard and opposite side of the 
hopper, whereby the grain is dropped through one set of 
openings in the slide while the other set is pro- 
tected, and the grain prevented from access thereto. 
13. The combination of the supplementary or runner 
frame, provided with the hoppers and their seed-dis- 
tributing devices, and the adjustable turning dropper's 
seat, mounted on the curved standard between the hop- 
pers, substantially as hereinbefore set forth, whereby 
the dropper is enabled to face either hopper to work 
the shake-bar lever, and may otherwise adjust the seat 
to suit him, as set forth. 14. The combination of the 
inclined open-heel conductor open at the back, and the 
runner, having a channeled heel, with which the con- 
ductor joins at the lower end, these members being con- 
structed and operating as described, whereby an unob- 
structed view is given of the seed passing down the 
conductor, and bounding or scattering of the seed pre- 
vented. 15. The combination of an inclined open-heel 
conductor open at the back, and depending on its in- 
clination to keep the falling seed from bounding out 
behind, with a pivoted valve operating therein, these 
members being constructed substantially as set forth, 
so that the seed is in view while descending the incline 
on either side of the valve. 16. The combination of the 
inclined open-heel conductors, and the deflectors or 
seed-controllers beneath the seed-slide, as and for the 
[ purposes specified. 17. The combination of the open- 
j heel conductors, inclined and having a plane-surfaced 
I bottom, the flapper-valve loosely pivoted in the con- 
ductor, and the seed-slide with notches in its edge, in 
which the valve-shank engages, substantially as here- 
inbefore set forth, whereby an unobstructed view of 
the grain in the conductor is afforded, and the valve 
may quickly be lifted out or moved in the open-heel 
conductor to admit of reversing the seed-slide. 18. The 
combination uf the supplementary frame, the centrally 
pivoted levers, having corresponding guides or notches 
in their ends for the passage of the knotted rope, the 
shake-bar, the connections between said bar and the 
levers, the pulleys, and the rope guiding and control- 
ling plates, these members being constructed and oper- 
ating substantially as hereinbefore set forth. 

199,410. EDWARD R. CARR, Avon, III. Checl 
Bow Attachment for Corn Planters. January 22, 
1S78. Filed November 30, 1877. 
The combmation of the runner-frame A, provided 
with the x>ulleys B, the endless chain C, provided with 
the blocks c^ and the cross-cleats c", the two pairs of 
trip-levers D, the two connecting-bars E. the equal- 
armed lever F, the pivoted rod G, the arm H, the lever 
I, and the fulcrum-rod J, with each other, substan- 
tially as herein shown and described, to adapt the 
device to be attached to a corn-planter for or)eratiug 
its seed-dropx)ing slide. 

200,168. HENRY BARSALOU, St. Anxe, III. Seed- 
ing Machines. February 12, 187S. Filed Auqust 
3, 1877. 

Claims. — 1. The combination, with knotted check- 
cord passing around wheel or pulley, of The supporting 
piece E, having double wheels and pivoted end-slotted 
arms F, the guide-flanges F'. and the lever n. connected 
by pivot-rods m to the arms F, as and for the imrpose 
specified. 2. The combination of the seed-dropping 
device with a conductor-plate fitted into the seed-box, 
and provided with feed-slot having sharp edges to cut 
up lumps, substantially as set forth. 

200,407. EDML^^D W. QUINCY. Peorl\. III. Assign- 
or of two-thirds his rioht to J. Y. and W. H. 
MILLS. Checl- Bow Aifaclnnents to Corn Planters. 
February 19, 1878. Filed December 31, 1S77. 

Claims. — 1. In a check-row planter, a triangular 
cam, pivoted at one end. and having cam-faces on its 
opposite sides, arranged to operate with a knotted 
check-row cord or wire bv direct frictioual contact, 



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substantially as and for the purpose specified, 2. In a 
clieck-row planter, an oscillating cam, between wbich 
and a fixed xilate the clieck-row wire or cord passes, 
adapting tbe knots on said wire or cord to act upon the 
side or sides of the cam, substantially as and for the 
purpose specified. 3. The cam D, pivoted to an over- 
hanging arm E, to facilitate removing and replacing 
of the check-row wire or cord between the cam and 
plate C, substantially as described, and for the purpose 
specified. 4. Tlie guards H, arranged to oi^erate with 
the cam D, plate C, and check-row wire or cord, sub- 
stantially as described, and for the purpose specified. 
5. In a check-row planter, the triangular cam D, 
haying cam-faces, as described, and arranged to oper- 
ate with a knotted check-row rope or wire, and with 
the plate C, and stops I, substantially as and for the 
purpose specified. 6. In a check-row planter, the tri- 
angular cam D, having cam-faces, and projecting end 
d''', as described, and arranged to operate with the 
guides G G' and check-row cord or wire, substantially 
as and for tlie j)^^i'pose specified. 7. In a check-row 
planter, the triangular cam D, having cam-faces, as de- 
scribed, arranged to ojierate with the link J by means 
of the knotted check-row wire or cord, substantially as 
and for the purpose specified. 

201,479. W. AEMSWORTH and J. H. BROWN, Monti- 
cello, III. Clicclc Bow Planter Attachment. 
ALarch 19, 1878. Filed SejitemUr 19, 1877. 

Claim. — In combination, the frame A, rod a, wheel 
B, with its rollers & ¥ h'^ ¥ (one or more), and its 
checks c (one or more), levers D on uprights C, rods d, 



[ double bell-crank lever E, rod e, weighted lever es and 
j slide-rod e", as described, and to operate for the pur- 
pose specified. 

' 205,286. L. L. HAWORTH, Decatur, III. Anchors 
for ChecJc Row Cords. June 25, 1878. Filed Aijril 
13, 1877. 

Claims. — 1. A pivoted bar or arm anchored to the 
i ground, and adapted to carry the check row cord or 
i wire over laterally as the planter approaches the end 
of the field or row to be planted, substantially as and 
for the purpose described. 2. The combination of the 
pivoted arm or bar A with a stake D, adapted to be 
i driven into the ground for anchoring said arm, sub- 
I stantially as described. 3. The combination of the 
I pivoted arm A and stakes D D, or their equivalent, for 
i anchoring the check row cord to the ground, and ]3er- 
mitting its lateral vibration, substantially as and for 
i the purpose described. 4. The combination of tlie piv- 
\ oted arm A, beam B, and stakes D D, or their equiva- 
I lent, substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 

! 205,283. H. N. McCONOUGHEY, Grant, Iowa. As- 
\ signor to J. M. HART, A. H. SMITH, and S. J. 

BOTTS, same place. Check Bow Corn Planters^ 

June 25, 1878. Filed March 5, 1878. 

Claim. — The combination of the pivoted bent rod Y, 
the wheel Z, weighted upon one side, and i^rovided 
with a Avedge-shaped projection upon the said weighted 
side, the hook A', the lever B', and the stop C with the 
j dropping wheel S and the forward frame of a seed 
i planter, substantially as herein shown and described. 



I nsr 3D E . 



Corn. 

Drawings. Text. 

Arnold L '222 459 

Allen H. R 22S 400 

Adams J. C 2^9 m 

An able A 240 4G4 

Avery Samuel 2i7 465 

Adle Wm. H., Miles P. D. and 

Custer G 251 46fi 

Abbey D. B 25S 4iis 

Armstrong James, Jr 260 46'J 

(R.) 260 469 

Agnew John 269 i7S 

Alexander T. K 270 473 

Armstrong J., Jr 271 474 

" (R.) 271 474 

Armstrong A 2S6 479 

Adams Jesse 299 483 

Andre^vs J. K. and Green J. D. 300 484 

Abbott George 301 484 

AUen E. W 309 487 

Armstrong A . 309 4S7 

Arthur I. B 309 487 

Avery G. C 311 487 

AtwoodM 313 488 

Ackemian H 313 488 

Allison J. M 318 490 

Aiken A. G 332 494 

Armstrong J., Jr 335 495 

Aekernian M 348 499 

Aitchison J. M 358 502 

Altman D 366 504 

Armstrong J., Jr 372 506 

Asay A. M. and Wood J. W. . . . 391 511 

Armstrong J., Jr 394 512 

AshcraftJ 412 518 

Anderson C. A 413 518 

Ackerman M . 446 530 

Avery R. H 447 530 

Avery R.H 452 532 

Brown George W 217 457 

(R.) 217 457 

(R.) 217 458 

(,R.) 217 45S 

(R.) 217 458 

(R.) 217 458 

(R.) 217 45S 

Brown George W 218 458 

(R.) 218 458 

(R.) 218 458 

(R.) 218 458 

(R.) 218 458 

(R.) 218 458 

(R.) 218 459 

Butts L. A 219 459 

Baker Samuel 225 460 

Baiton Chester 227 461 

Butts L. A 223 461 

Burnside Samuel 229 461 

Berdan A 230 461 

BabcockA. G 231 461 

Beckwith J. F. and Gage A. G. 232 462 

Baxter E.0 2-34 462 

Brown Z. B. and Godard M. C. 238 463 

Blessing W 239 463 

Bell Henry 240 461 

Bouton James 240 464 

Baker Wm. J 243 461 

BealD. andW. W 252 466 

Bell Henry 252 466 

BrinkerhofE A. W 253 467 

Broy Daniel 255 467 

Brinkerhoff A. W 257 46S 

Brightbill Adam 257 463 

Brent Thos.R 261 470 

Brinkerhoff A. W 261 470 

Bergen Geo. 1 267 472 

' (R.-) 267 472 

BlandinW. F '. 263 472 

Brown Geo. W 269 473 

Brown Geo. W 269 473 

Brown Geo. W • 269 473 

Broad J. H 270 473 

Brown Geo. W 274 474 

(R.) 274 475 

" " (R.) 275 475 

Bergen G. I 275 475 

Bryan J. T 276 475 



Drawings. Text. 

Boyle W. H 277 475 

Bodge J. 8 278 476 

Burns R 279 476 

Burns R 279 476 

Bergen G. 1 281 477 

Baldwin W. R 289 4S0 

Butler Wm.R 290 480 

Barsalow H 291 480 

Buttrick J. W 291 480 

Barber A 292 481 

Bennett A 294 481 

Burns J 295 4S2 

Butz E. M 306 486 

Brown E. C 308 486 

Blessing J. M 310 487 

BeekmanW. T 322 491 

Breed N 324 492 

Barto E 325 492 

" (R.) 325 492 

Banister G 327 493 

Bunker G. W 328 493 

BeshlerH. C 330 493 

Bartlett L 332 494 

Breed N 340 497 

Brown G. W. 340 497 

(R.) 341 497 

(R.) 341 497 

(R.) 341 497 

Buck S. B 341 497 

BroekwayT 342 497 

BogartI 343 493 

Bush J 344 498 

Bechler H. C 331 500 

BaeherS 353 500 

Babbit A. S 354 501 

Burress P 355 501 

Becker L 357 501 

Bilhimer C. F 357 502 

Boulware R. A 359 502 

Baughman H 360 502 

Bowman J. and Selby W. G.. 360 502 

Bye S.J 361 503 

BarrickC. W 362 503 

Baker B 362 503 

Barlow J. C 364' 503 

P.radtH. and Otis J 367 505 

BeaU W 368 505 

Bowman R. M. & W. H 372 506 

Burton 0. E 373 506 

Ballard T. H 376 507 

BuschC 376 507 

Burgner A. C. and G. F 377 507 

Bowman R. M. and W. H 387 510 

Brown G.W 339 510 

Brown G.W 391 511 

BroAvnG.W 391 511 

Brown G. W 394 512 

Bostrom P 395 512 

BolduceF 395 512 

Brown G. W 396 512 

Barlow J. C 396 513 

Ball J. R., J. S. and Mole J. G. 397 513 

Barton T 398 513 

Bagley H 400 514 

Barlow J. C 402 515 

Berry man C 402 515 

Burgess W. V 404 515 

Barlow J. C 405 516 

BryerJ : 408 517 

Burgner A. C 410 517 

Balding H. H 412 518 

Branham A. J 415 519 

Brown G. W 416 519 

BeitzellH 423 522 

Bosworth L. J 424 522 

Bacon D. C 431 524 

Baker H. F 434 525 

Bennett J. O iU 525 

Butler T.T 441 528 

BaltzlyH. H 444 529 

BoydC. H 444 529 

Brown G. W 446 530 

Bergstresser jJ. L 447 530 

Brown R. and Houston W 443 531 

Barbour M 449 531 

Butterfleld ."^ 449 531 

Berryman C 450 531 

Brown G. W 454 532 



Drawings. Text. 

Barlow J. C 4.56 5:« 

Berghold A. and ForstnerT... 1230 1316 

CoryM 216 4.57 

Caswell L 217 45S 

ColverL. W 219 459 

Chandler T. A 221 4.59 

Case Jarvis 224 460 

" (R.) 224 460 

Case Jarvis 233 462 

" (R.) 233 462 

Cramton G 2^37 463 

Clark Walter 237 463 

Coonley Jas. P 237 463 

Colton Aaron 257 463 

Craig Wm 268 472 

Crisman A. and Whitraer M 273 474 

Chase O. N 273 474 

Conrad P 274 474 

ChesneyW. E 275 475 

Cochran J. D 233 47 8 

Cogswell Wm 285 47'S 

Champlin J. F 285 478 

Clark B 286 479 

Caldweinv. F 287 479 

Cox W. H 288 479 

Conrad John 289 480 

Chappell I. H 294 481 

Corbit A. M 295 482 

Clarridge John 296 482 

Camp H. W. and Fox A.W.... 298 4S3 

Cassady R. and J. L 300 484 

Chappell 1. H 302 485 

Chiu-chill C 305 4S6 

Chipman D. and W. F 310 4S7 

Clark W. R 311 4S7 

Claggett Z. T 313 488 

Case J 314 4-88 

Campbells. 0 315 488 

Chambers J. D 319 490 

Coen J. S 319 490 

Cooley G. T 322 491 

Cox W. H. 32:3 491 

Grow A. L 326 492 

Caldwell W^ 329 493 

CampbeU J 331 494 

Currie J. A 333 494 

Coen J. S :m 495 

Campbell J. P 337 496 

Cosand J 349 499 

Clements J a50 500 

Carson R. B. and H 353 501 

Carter J. T. and Williamson 

M. B 353 501 

Carman G. A 357 501 

ColvinR. J 360 502 

Chambers W. B 363 508 

ComstockJ. A 363 503 

Converse L. H. and Welter J. K. SG'l 503 

ChesneyE. E 365 504 

Crosby W.H 369 505 

Converse L. H 371 505 

Clark X 375 507 

Crandall W. J. C 377 507 

Cowan R 377 507 

Carpenter G. J 381 508 

Case J 387 510 

Carriker W. M 414 519 

Coston A. M 418 520 

Conn J. B 419 521 

Clarridge J 428 523 

Cole T. A 430 524 

Christrup K. 31. and Schneider 

C. F 436 526 

CliismW. L 437 526 

Case J 439 527 

Champhn J. F 442 528 

Carriker W. M 448 531 

CarevJ. J 449 5-31 

Cooper L. A 1277 1315 

Carriker W.M 1280 1316 

Campbells. 0 1231 1316 

Coe C. E 1287 1318 

Drake A 226 460 

•• •• (R I 226 460 

•• ( A. I.) 227 461 

Drummond W 230 461 

Drummond W 232 462 

Davis F.M 235 462 



2 



Drawings. Text. 



Doty A. E 243 464 

DutoherD 245 465 

Dugdale J. K ■. 263 471 

Davis J. R 267 472 

DeyoS. D 272 474 

Doak J 273 474 

Davis J. R 277 475 

Davis J 281 477 

Donnell Wm. A 298 483 

Dver C 317 489 

Dickinson G. W 333 495 

Dawson N.C - 334 495 

DeauW. A 371 505 

Dixson S 401 514 

Dixson S 417 520 

DykeW. H 424 522 

Davis D.J 427 523 

Dixon S 435 526 

Dixon S 435 526 

DeVeauxS 443 529 

Dodge J. R. , Jr. and Mast W. G. 447 530 

Davis S.B 452 532 

DemingO. S 1278 1315 

Dunne L 12S2 1316 

Du Souehet O. C 1282 1317 

EldredD 2.50 466 

Elmore B.H 254 467 

ElwardJ. H 268 472 

EgglestonC. H 276 475 

Ely D. J 282 477 

EbyR. N 299 483 

Eidmann P 306 486 

Edwards R. S 308 486 

Edmister A 317 489 

Elbertson John 320 490 

Engelman F. E. A 326 492 

Ernest J. H 326 492 

Erdly R 351 500 

Edwards A 358 502 

EldredgeT 414 519 

Engle J. H 421 521 

Ewart W. D 442 528 

Freylingliousen P. H. and Heil- 

man J. G 237 463 

Fowler J. S 249 466 

Floyd F. G. and E. A 249 466 

Fossler C. W 2.54 467 

Ford William C 254 467 

Foy J. M 2.55 467 

FennerR. R 264 471 

Fawkes J. W 281 477 

" (R.) 2S1 477 

Floyd M. C ; 282 477 

Freeman W. J 287 479 

Fate J. M 288 479 

Fisher D. S 297 4S3 

Fox A. W. and Camp H. W . . . . 298 483 

Frantz J. K 304 485 

Filson S. and Kinert W. E 318 490 

Forman R 329 493 

Franklin D. D 331 494 

Fitzpatrick D. and Knull J 339 497 

FrickeW. E 347 499 

FordenJ. M 380 508 

FordenJ. M 3S5 509 

Fox A 407 516 

Frederick G. D. and Peck E. . 422 521 

Finney W.F 423 521 

Fox A 425 522 

Francisco L 427 523 

FossC. H 429 523 

FoxR 433 525 

Foster H.E 445 529 

Foster H. E.... 4.52 532 

Frost F. C... 1277 1315 

FitzsimonsR 1284 1317 

Fessenden A. H 1287 1318 

Goodwin F 222 4.59 

Ground R. B 230 461 

Gross J 241 464 

GoddardF. A 248 466 

Greely J. B 262 470 

Golder J 270 473 

Gross J 278 476 

" (R.) 278 476 

Gait T. A 278 476 

Gregg H.P 292 481 

Garrison W. K....: 292 4S1 

Gow A. N 293 481 

Grimes B. F 297 482 

Gordon J. M. and Christianson 

E 302 485 

Gilbert J 306 486 

Goodwin W. B ,316 489 

Goodwin W. B 320 490 

Gardner W. C 321 490 

Green R. A .324 492 

Gortner H 339 496 

Gilman W ,341 497 

Gross J H ,356 501 

Graham L 3.59 502 

Gortner H 367 .504 

Gobin D. H 370 505 

Gross E. L 379 .508 

Gait T. A. and Tracy G. S -381 508 

Gage E. C 388 510 

GriswoldA. M 389 510 



Drawings. Text. 



Green R. A 399 514 

Green M 400 514 

Gregg M 401 514 

GaroutteW. B 405 516 

Gmeiner C. and Schottler C. . 410 517 

Gait T, A. and Tracy G. S 410 517 

Gale J. B 416 519 

Greenman A. J 418 520 

Groves D. R 419 521 

Gait T. A. and Tracy G. S 421 521 

Gregg M 426 .522 

Gage E. C 427 523 

Goethals C. L 430 524 

Greene J. B 435 526 

Gregg M 437 526 

Gillett E. C. and Poole J. F. . . . 440 52? 

Galley W 441 528 

Green O. C 451 531 

Goodwin W. W. and Hurlburt 

S. W 1279 1316 

Houghton T. B 221 4.59 

Huston John 226 460 

" (A.I.) 226 460 

Hatch P 229 461 

Henry W. Y 232 461 

Hunt R. W., and Kennedy M. . 233 462 

Hoag J. L 234 462 

Haynes J 235 462 

Hudson J. W 241 464 

Howell M. A., Jr 242 464 

Hayes A. and Vancureu J 243 464 

Hoily S. T 244 465 

Hetrick Geo 247 465 

Herr D., J. and J. F 251 466 

Harlan Geo 2.56 468 

Howe H.J 256 468 

HaworthG. D 2.58 468 

Hickman J. A. C and A. S 2.58 468 

Haworth G. D 262 470 

Heaton C. W. S 263 471 

Hines J. P 268 472 

Haworth G. D 272 474 

HillT. M 282 477 

HeiseyJ. L 284 478 

HolfordE. R 288 479 

Hunt M. J 291 480 

HobsonW. J 293 481 

Hill G. A. and Lohnes C 296 482 

Hull D. H 296 482 

HolmanChas. T . 298 483 

Herrick Geo. E 298 4S3 

Hitchcock J. W. and Dey o J. K . ,302 485 

Hunter S. C 303 485 

Harri.son W. N. and J. J 311 48T 

Hill J. H. and Hammond J. T. 312 487 
Plerrington A. E. and Rich 

ards J. D - -314 488 

Hollaman J. W .320 490 

Hearst Alex 321 490 

Herrin J. F 325 492 

Hodgson A. and E 330 494 

Harpel J. J 336 495 

Ham rick J. A .3,37 496 

Hardy E. E. and Dubrul N . . . . 345 493 

Holcomb A. L 345 498 

Haskell C. A .354 501 

Hearst A .365 bOl 

Hamilton S. H .370 505 

HackmanR 374 506 

Henegan E. E 384 509 

Hutchins C 385 .509 

HazenR. S., Sr 388 510 

Hume G. H 393 512 

Hearst A 399 514 

Hearst A 399 514 

Haskell C. A 400 514 

HaU H. P 401 514 

Hutchins C 404 515 

Hodgson A 407 516 

Hearst A 409 517 

Holly S. T 411 518 

HallE. L 417 520 

Hakes B. and E 422 521 

Houghtling 1 424 522 

Hill J. L 4.34 525 

Hartnagel F. A. and J. W 436 526 

Hughes J. T 4.39 527 

Hammond A. F 442 528 

HaU A. F 445 529 

Haworth G. D 445 529 

Heckman A 453 532 

HaysD 4.55 533 

Hartsock H. H 4.57 5-33 

Heckman A 1280 1316 

Hawley S. R 1285 1317 

Hearst A. and Dunn W. W 1287 1318 

Ingebrigtson B .365 504 

ImusA. J 397 513 

Jeffei-s J. D., Sparks J. and Jef- 

fers J. H 220 459 

Johnson J 244 465 

Jenne L. K 2.54 467 

Jones D.J 280 476 

JacobyD. W 299 484 

(R.) 299 484 

John J 303 485 

Johnson H. J ,. .. 304 485 



Drawings. 


Text. 


Johnson J. B 


;330 


493 


Johnson J A 


333 


495 


Jenkins J . 


336 


495 


Jackson J., Jr 


363 


503 


Junkins J H 


373 


506 


Johnson J., Ingram L. W. and 






Harper J 


390 


.511 


Jones W. A. and Frantz D. L. . 


396 


513 


Jackson A and Irwin R 


396 


513 




422 


521 




428 


523 


Jones H 


443 


529 


Josel F. E 


1276 


1315 


Kuschke R. and Merkel P 


222 


459 


Kaller H 


2;32 


462 


King WiUiam H 


236 


463 


Knight J.I 


241 


464 


Kaller H 


248 


466 


Kimball E. W 


253 


467 


ir^illoTr T "1X7 


260 


469 
471 


Kelly J M 


265 


Kimball P. H 


280 


477 , 


Ketcham R 


283 


477 


Karicofe William H 


284 


478 






484 


Kershner D. A 


309 


487 


Keeney H. and See C. H 


312 


488 


Kinzer G. W 


314 


488 ■ 






491 


Keethler D 


338 


496 


KoeUer H 


343 


498 


Keethler D 


346 


498 


Kissell M. L. and J. B ... 


.349 


500 


Koeller H 


352 


500 


Knowland W. and Collings K . . 


361 


502 




364 


503 


Knudson 0 


382 


508 


Koeller H. H 


387 


510 ! 


Kelly J 


388 


510 


Kingsbury H M 


392 


511 


Kliissener A 


392 


511 1 


Kelly J 


406 


.516 1 


Keller C F 


407 


516 


King B 


407 


516 


Koeller H. H 


412 


518 


Kranz P 


420 


521 


Kelly J K 


421 


521 


King L F. and Funk H. M 


438 


b-47 


Kime W. W. S 


446 


530 


Kime W. W. S 


1279 


1316 


Keim S J 


1280 


1316 


Keim S. J 


1281 


1316 




220 


459 


Landes J 


222 


4.59 


Lawson J 


225 


460 


Ladd D 


233 


462 


Lees W^m 


239 


463 


Lower D W M 


246 


465 


Lansing H. B. and Grenell H. 




470 : 


w 


262 


Leffel J C 


267 


472 




282 


477 




291 


480 


T J ^1 ^1 ,^ 11 "VT 




482 




299 


483 


Liddell N and M 


307 


486 


Lee C L 


312 


487 


Lawrence E. B. and Quick C . . 


318 


490 


Littel W H ' 


346 


498 


Lockwood W^ C 


347 


499 




352 


500 




369 


505 






.506 




379 


503 






.509 ^ 


La Fonte J G 


3^6 


509 




432 


.524 ■ 


Lancaster E. H. and Shull T. . . 


437 


.526 i 


Lynch G B ... 


438 


.527 ! 


Leimbach J. and Wilson G. H. 


1278 


1315 


Lindsay T. J., D. A., and Miner 






W. j.... 


12?6 


1318 


Mottmiller G 


215 


457 


Marshall E 


218 


458 




219 


4.59 [ 


Markillie T R ... 


220 


4.59 1 


McGaffey I W 


22^3 


460 1 


Markham D and A S 


224 


460 [ 


Mosier P C 


226 


460 [ 


Morehouse W^illiam 


229 


461 r 


Mitchell J. G 


235 


463 [ 


Melendy OH 


236 


463 [ 


Mitchell M 


238 


463 




238 


463 I 


Masten J "NV" 


244 


465 f 


Moore J C 


244 


465 1 


Mitchell M 


245 


465 


Mills T.S 


246 


465 I 




246 


465 i 


McLaughlin J 


249 


466 t 




219 


466 r 


Markham A. S. and D 


252 


466 1 


Mo wry S. and Deppen E 


252 


467 1 




256 


463 ! 


Myers C. K. and Cohenour J . . 


256 


468 ! 


McGaffey I. W 


2(^0 


469 1 




260 


1 



3 



Drawings. Text. 



McGlewP 262 470 

Markham A. S 266 471 

Mills P 266 472 

Merwin A. and Hobart C. H. 267 472 

Murphy J. Y. D 269 473 

McCorkellRobert 272 474 

Miller John 284 478 

McGaffeyl. W 285 478 

McCune O. C 286 479 

3Iyers CO 288 479 

ManloveJ. L 301 484 

Moran R. W 305 485 

Jloore J 307 486 

3IooreW. H 307 486 

McLucas W 312 488 

Mason J. S 315 489 

Moore Q. R., P. and Patrick 

E. L 318 490 

Maisonneuve N 326 492 

Miner J. B 327 493 

McLucas W 330 494 

Mickley S. and Leathery S 332 494 

Misenheimer A. J 334 495 

Makers J. W 342 498 

McClureJ. A 346 498 

Mvers W. B 347 499 

Mickley S 349 499 

Meyers W.M 350 500 

Morrison Wm 359 502 

Matthews R. H 361 502 

Merry C. T. and Dunton M. A . . 362 503 

Moody N. B 364 503 

Meyers E. J 367 594 

Morton J. and Spaulding J. P. . 368 505 

Millar G.G.J 374 506 

Merry C. T. and Dunton M. A. . 375 507 

McElhiney J. T 379 508 

Martin A. C 379 508 

MuU W 382 509 

Martin A. C. and Ferguson R. . . 386 510 

McCalebJ. L 390 510 

Millar G. G. J. and Todd E. J. . . 393 512 

Montague R. P 394 512 

McClure J. A 397 513 

Moore H 401 514 

Mole J. G 408 517 

McVawD 410 517 

Martin J. H., Bunford T. and 

Ege S. S 415 519 

Moremen C. G , 416 519 

MatlackJ. R 426 522 

Miller B.F 429 523 

McQuiniff H 429 523 

MeyerhofE H. W ... 432 525 

MaekD 439 527 

Mundel J. C 451 537 

McConoughey H. N 4.54 532 

Moore D. E 1278 1315 

MartischangM 12S4 1317 

NeilD. B 219 459 

Nichols D 241 464 

Notestein A. S 242 464 

Norwood C 277 475 

Nicholls H. A 349 499 

Nevins W 409 517 

Newton A. N 414 519 

Noves E. P 417 519 

NullE. B 425 522 

I Nicholson W.J 438 527 

NeillJ 1279 1315 

I Olmsted J 269 473 

! Olmsted J 273 474 

Osgood R. F 315 489 

Osborn H. C 350 .500 

Ogden F 3.51 500 

Owen S. E 420 521 

Oberholtzer J, W. and Wilcox 

C. E 441 528 

Prime B. L 225 460 

Pratt A. M 229 461 

Prindle D. R 235 463 

Price J 248 465 

Peniston A. M 258 469 

PomeroyW. R 259 469 

Parker A. G 261 470 

Peck Ezra 265 471 

; Palmer J 280 476 

Putnam A 287 479 

j Perm Ezra 287 479 

! Parker T. H. and Kellison D. . . 301 484 

i Partridge G. F 315 489 

' Phillips G. W. and Richardson 

B. C 322 491 

Paddington G 323 491 

Powers N. M 324 492 

Patton J. J 331 494 

PattonR. F 335 495 

Purdy W. S 336 495 

Parker J. B 3;39 496 

, Piper J. M 346 498 

Paddington G 353 500 

Poe F. W , Jr 355 501 

Pies Joseph 367 505 

Pierson D., Macy J. W. and 

Moore J. D 378 .503 

ParmentierE 381 508 

Penington A., Jr 385 509 



Drawings. Text. 



PageT.W 398 513 

" (R.) 398 513 

Pennypacker H. E 403 515 

Post W. and Colbert M 463 515 

Petersen F 429 523 

PutmanJ 430 524 

Perry J. W 431 524 

Pope J. D 449 531 

Patterson R. L 1288 1318 

Rockwell D. S 215 457 

Rhodes D.B 216 4.57 

Redick Wm 216 4.57 

Russell E 224 460 

Robinson L 228 461 

Rogers Thos. B 238 463 

RoppC 239 463 

Root A. R 242 464 

Rankin J. H 251 466 

Ritchey P 255 467 

Ruth H 259 469 

Ryder J. B 264 471 

Rider J. J 266 471 

RichW. E 284 478 

Raines J. B 296 482 

Rodes H 300 484 

Rutt M. M. and Baer A. B 303 485 

RayhillW 306 486 

Randall B 308 486 

Rubbles C 310 487 

Reeder S. B 316 489 

Randall J. R 321 491 

Rogers P 324 492 

Runstetler A 325 492 

Robbins R. and A. S 328 493 

Rader J 331 494 

Ricketts J. W 338 496 

Ruth C. B 339 496 

Roberts H. K. and G. E 340 497 

Randall J. R 355 501 

Runstetler A 361 503 

Ramey F. A. and Cross R. R. . 364 503 

Roerig L 388 510 

RischC. F. L 389 510 

RentchlerH. and Morgan E.M. 405 516 

Reams J. V 413 518 

Risley R. F 413 518 

Rowland L.B 423 522 

Roe J. R 425 522 

Robinson H.J 431 524 

Rydbeck S 443 529 

Rosenkranz J 444 529 

Runstetler A. and M 454 533 

Runstetler A. and M . . . 1285 1317 

Reicherts J. J. and Tipton D. . 1288 1318 

Seaman J. F 221 459 

Smith F.J 223 4.59 

SchnepfC 223 460 

Smith J. D 231 461 

Simmons M 236 463 

Short Thomas 236 463 

Seaman A 243 464 

Stover P 2-15 465 

Smith James L 247 465 

Straight L. F 250 466 

Savage W.G 250 466 

Secor J. V. H 253 467 

Stone J. and Archibald J. T. . . 2.55 467 

Stiles A. C 257 468 

Sater J. L 2.59 469 

ShockleyU. H 263 471 

SoreyJas. H 264 471 

Smith J. L 265 471 

Selby James... 271 473 

(R.) 271 473 

Smith J. N 274 474 

Saviers M. and Ayres W. N 277 470 

Seible J 278 476 

SirmholdP 281 477 

Swartz S. M 286 479 

Smith J. D 289 480 

Smith ElhsF 292 481 

Smith F. F. and Thurston A. . . 293 481 

SelsorJ. P 297 483 

Shepherd Wm. H 301 484 

Sampson J. M 302 485 

Snodgrass M. R 305 486 

Sampson 0 310 487 

Smith T. H 314 48S 

Selby James 316 489 

Sweeney S. L 316 489 

Shackelford M 321 491 

Smith H 323 491 

SwitzerW. C 323 491 

Slossou E. and E. C 325 492 

Shafer H. C 327 492 

StonerJ. M 328 493 

Selby J 329 493 

Stirk W 342 497 

Starnes P. S 342 497 

Swigart N 3.51 500 

Smith H. N 3.54 501 

Scofield Levi 359 502 

SagerWiUiamJ 360 502 

Scofield Levi 362 .503 

Stark A. H. and Mitchell J. C. . 365 504 

Stevens Seth 366 504 

Scofield Levi 366 504 



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" (R.) 369 505 

Selby W. G. and Bowman J. . . . 370 505 

Stone C.S 373 506 

Smith J. D 378 508 

Stark A. H 380 .508 

Sims Z. B 381 508 

Starrett G. W 383 509 

Smith A.N 384 509 

Smith A. F 384 500 

StatzJ 385 509 

Springsteen A 386 509 

Starrett J. and Keal W 390 511 

Simpson J. W 392 .511 

Smith G. B 394 512 

Selby J 395 512 

Scorield L 403 515 

StoUJ 404 515 

Starnes P. S 406 516 

Southard A. M 408 517 

" (R.) 408 517 

Scofield L 411 518 

Siders G. A 412 518 

Sapp J. R., Clay H. and 

Frost W 417 519 

Smith J. D 418 520 

Snyder H.J 423 522 

Southard A. M 425 .522 

Sparks T 426 522 

Stokesbary J. G. and J. H 428 523 

Skree M. 0 430 524 

Silsbee F., N. and P 432 .525 

Shellabarger F. W 433 525 

Steel W. M 437 .526 

Scofield L 439 527 

Stokes F. U 440 527 

Skinner M.T 446, 530 

Seamans O. B.. Bryant V. A. 

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Swisher L.V 4.51 531 

SenterW. F 4.51 531 

Still P. B 453 532 

Steckler H., Jr 455 .533 

Sarlls R. and Kelman A 456 533 

Sammons T. A 1283 1317 

ToanJ. S 221 4.59 

Thompson S 228 461 

Taylor Geo 228 461 

Thompson A. G. and A. J 2.34 462 

Taylor R. and Sprague R 246 465 

Todd Wm. S 263 471 

Tremble H.M 272 474 

Thomas J. C 276 475 

Taft D. F 317 489 

Thrall E. end Payment W. L. . 319 490 

Trimmer W.H 336 495 

Towberman A. and Keys J 337 496 

Tucker J. F 344 498 

Tomb B. F 345 498 

Thompson G 370 505 

TaftD. F... 380 508 

TallmanR. S 393 511 

Trader J. and Collier S. R 415 519 

TemplinT 416 519 

Terrell E. P. and Foos J 441 528 

Tyler T. W. and Baskin W. C . . 456 533 

Titus G. M 1286 1317 

Underwood J 250 466 

Upjohn H 271 474 

Underwood F 358 502 

Underwood F 375 506 

Van Every C. C 216 457 

VermiUion H 217 457 

Van Houten C 231 461 

Vandiver J. W 233 462 

Vail D.J 248 466 

Vandiver J. W 266 471 

Vernon W. E ; 343 498 

Vaughn G.B a52 500 

Valk J. M. E 368 505 

Vanneys S. and H 377 507 

VivionD. R 440 527 

Woods Enoch 215 457 

Wicks Edward 215 457 

Ward Myron 218 458 

Wilt S. and Albaugh G. W. . . . 220 459 

Willard H 224 460 

Ward L. F 225 460 

Wiggin J. H 227 461 

Wales A 230 461 

Wliituian H 231 461 

Watt (George 234 462 

Wortli William H. and Finlay L. 24 0 4 64 

Weaklev E. B 242 464 

Wilson Thomas 247 465 

Warners. R -251 466 

AVillevJ. C 253 467 

Wilson W.W 259 469 

Wveth H. M 265 471 

WestbrookC. L 275 475 

Walker E.M 283 477 

Wilkinson 283 478 

Warfield D. R 285 478 

Wright L. R 289 479 

Walkmshaw J. C 290 480 

Windeck A. and Runstetler A. 290 480 

West J. E 294 481 



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Wi-i£?ht R. IB 29 i 481 

Worth A. R 5^95 482 

Ward S. B mi 485 

Wallize S. H 304 485 

Wright R. B 308 486 

Weaver J., Jr 311 487 

Walker I. H 31:^ 488 

Walker J. F 317 48!) 

WindeckA 319 490 

Ward S. B 320 490 

Wood G. II 327 492 

Whitehall N 333 49 1 

Wagner D. F 338 496 

White J. E 345 498 

Watt J. B. and J. C 348 499 

WestL 318 499 

Wisdom C 352 500 

West Wm. F 354 501 



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Wood J. W. and Moore G 356 501 

WindeckA 368 505 

Welter J. K....; 371 506 

Wilcox C. L 372 506 

Williams T.C 372 506 

Wallingford W. G 376 507 

Welter J. K 376 507 

Waters Z.D 382 508 

West W. F 383 509 

Walker E.M 397 513 

WeiselP. M 398 513 

Wright S 399 514 

Williams O.P 402 514 

Welter J. K 405 516 

Wright S 406 516 

Wickham T. B 413 518 

Whisler M 414 518 



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Wagoner H 431 524 

Worth S. H 438 525 

Woods C 436 526 

Woodside L. S 438 527 

Wagoner R., Jr 443 529 

Wright J. L 448 530 

Wilber A 453 32 

WoodgaLeJ. II 1283 1317 

Young L. G 279 476 

Young F.W 378 507 

" (R.) 378 507 

Young F.W 383 509 

Young T. C 426 522 

ZellerJ. P 334 495 

Zellers R. E 419 520 

Zarley J. H 1282 1316 



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336 





AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.(0SBORNE S PROCESS.) 



340 




Inveiilor 






AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.ICSBO RN ES PROCESS.) 



341 



0. w. 

SEED-PLAMTEE. 



Nc. 6,755. 
No. 6,756. 



P.sissned Nov. 23. 1875. 
Reissued Kov. 23, 1875. 




G. W. BROWN. 

SEED-PLAKTER. 



Reissued Kov. 23. 1375. 
^xo, 6. 





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Corn f/fiJi/er 





AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.(0SBORNE S PROCESS.) 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO. 



.N.Y.(0SB3RNES PROCESS.) 



343 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.(OSBt) RN E £ PROCESS.) 



4 



344 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.(0SBORNES PROCESS.) 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.(03BORNES PROCESS.) 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.'OSSORNE S PROCESS.) 



349 



i/w/i/cr. 




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350 




AM.PHOTO-tlTHO. CO.N.Y.'OSBORNES PROCESS.* 



351 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO CO. 



I.N.Y.iCSBORNES PROCESS.! 



352 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.IOSBORNES PROCESS.) 



353 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.(OSBORNES PROCESS.) 



354 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.iCSBO RN ES PROCESS.) 



355 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CC; .N. Y.(0SBORN ES PROCESS) 



356 




AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.IOSBORNE S PROCESS.) 



358 




AM.r'HO rO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.IOSBORNE 3 PROCESS.) 




AM.PHOTQ-LITHO. CO ,N,\,(i)S90Rf<E S PROCiSS. 



361 



R. H. MATHEWS. 

Corn and Seed-Planter. 

No. 115,755. Patented June 6, 1871. 




W.KnowUmdkRMliRp.j^eed FLffJiler, 

Patehted J UN 2V 1871 "-^^ff-^- 

11632? 





RffiESIELJUL 41871 

116552 




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362 



116998 



J^ev^i Scojielcl, 

aiEMEB Jul 11 1871 




//: £arric/t. 



117369 



EfflKvTEii Jul 25 1871 



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^ . BaJ'er . Seed Plan ler. 



117 50 2 




117910 



gORN^LANTER. 



^ , EffiSTHi Aug 8 1871 




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I.N.Y.i^SBORNES PROCESS-) 



363 



^illinyn B, Chambers. 
CatcJt^fbr Corn JPtunter, 

BaEiigp Atjg 15 1871 



117981 





Invenior, 



BffLVEii Aug 15 1871 



118134 




L, H. CONVERSE k J. K, WELTER, . 
Seed Droppers. 

No. 119,325. Patented Sep. 25: 1871. 

Itff. J J^^. Sr. 






jL Ac. >Ui^ L 



AM.PHOTO-UITHO. CQ.N. Y.IOSBORN E S PROCiSS^i 



364 



Patcnlcd Oct. 3, 1871. 




N. 8. MOODY. 
No-. 119,470. 



Improvement in Corn Planters. 

Patented Oct. 3, !871, 





^^^^^ 



FRANCIS A. RAMEY & R. R, CROSS. 
Improvement in Corn Planters. 

No. 119.950. Patented Oct. 17, 1871. 



JOSEPH C. BARLOW. 
Improvement in Seed Droppers. 




No. 120,230. 



Patented Oct. 24, 1871. 




7.Z. 




AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.(0SBORNE S PROCESS.) 



365 



E. E. CHESNEY. 
Improvement in Seed Planters. 



No. 120,241. 



Patented Oct. 24, 1871 




A, H. STARK & J. C. MITCHELL 
Improvement in Corn Planters. 

iNo. 120,340 Patented Oct. 2-1, !871, 






, tosses: 



1f-- 



ALEXANDER HEARST. 
Improvement in Corn Planters. 



Patented Nov. 7, 1871. 




No. i20,6 



snted Nov. 7, 1871. 



- Ift hej-i-t'/. , 




AM. PHOTO-LITHO. C0.N.Y.iD£B3RNtS fRCCiSS-i 



366 



SETH STEVENS, 
improvement in Corn Planters, 

No, 120,793. Patented Nov. 7, 187* 




Witncsaas 



DAVID ALTMAN. 
Improvement in Corn Planters. 



No. 120,926, 



Patented Noy. 14, 1871. 




2 Sheets-Sheet 1, 



LEVI SCOFIELD, 
Improvement in Corn Planter. 



No, 121.204. 



Patented Nov- 21, 1871. 



2 Sheets-Sheet 2. 

LEVI SCOFIELD. 
Improvement in Corn Planter, 

No. 121,204. Patented Nov, 21, 1871,_ 





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AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N, Y.'OSBO P.N E'S PROCESS.! 



367 



HENHY GORTNER. 
Improvement in Combined Corn Planter and Plow. 

No. 121.357. ^ ^ "Patented Nov. 28, 1871, 




Z. J. Mcijer,";. 



No. 121,649. 



Patented Dec. 5, 1871. 




^ InvtntcT: 



<'S3.) JOSEPH PIES. 

Improvement in Corn Planter; 



No. 122,191 



I ;1 Patented Dec. 26. 1871. 




HENRY BRADT k JOHN OTIS. 
Improvement in Corn Planters. 

No. 123,080. Patented Jan. .30, 1872. 





'I 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.(0SBORNE S PROCESS.) 



368 



JOHN M. E. VALK. 
iprovement in Corn Planters. 



No. 124,643, 



Patented Marc h 12, 1872. 




ALBERT WINDECK. 
Improvement in Corn Planters. 

No. 124,926. Patented March 26, 1872. 




Jo-hn ME.VcLi-k. 



^ 




J. MORTON k J. P. SPAULDING. 
Improvement in Seed Dropper. 
No. 125.476. Patented April 9, 1872. 



W. BE ALL. 2 Sheets-Sheet 

Improvement in Planters. 

No. 126,438. Patented May 7, 1872. 





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AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CC.N.Y.'SSSORN'ES PROCESS.; 



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2 Sheets-Sheei 2. 

W. BEALL. 
Improvement in Planters. 

No. 126.438. Patented Maj 7, 18 72. 




J'i^^- \:p 





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DAVID LORRIAUX. 
Improvement in AutomatJ'c Seed-Planter 

No. 126,/2h r , Patented Ma^ U, 18 72 





No. 126,751. 
K:. 7,083. 



J. SELBT. 

CORr-PLANTEE.. Pa'.enled May 14, 1872: 
Eeissaed April 25, 1376. 



WILlIAM H. CROSBY. 
Improvement in Corn-Planter. 
No. 126,78 8. Patented May 14, 18/2. 




TyivejtToj-: 






^ttoratjs. 



AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. YJOSEORN E S PROCESS. 



370 



W. G, SELBY i JOHN BOWMAN. 
Corn.- Planters. 

No. 127,648. Patented Juns 4, 1872. 




SAMUEL H. HAMILTON. 
Improvement in Corn-Planters, 



No. "127,871. 



Patented June 11 . 1 872. 




fitnesses 




Inventor; 



GEORGE THOMPSON. 
Improvenrient in Corn-Planter. 



127,938, 



Patented June 11, 187^. 




D. H. GOBIN. 
Improvement in Corn-Planters. 

No. 128,613. Patented Ju1y2, 1872. 




371 



W. A. DEAN, 
Corn-Pianters. 
No, 129,008. Patented July ;6, 1872. 




WITNESSES. 



2 5heets--Shsct 2. 

L. H. CONVERSE. 
Improvement in Corn-Planters. 

No. 129,320. Patented July 16, 1372. 




2 Sheets--Sl!eet 1. 

L. H. CONVERSE. 
Improvement in Corn-Planters. 

No. 129,320. Patented July 15, 1372. 




J. K. WELTER. 
Improvement in Corn-Pianters. 

No. 129,380. Patented JuJy 16, 1872. 





>1 Zy^s^tJm'or: 



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373 



J H JUNKINS. 
ImDrovement in Corn-Droppers. 



No. 129.963. 



Patented July 30, 1872. 




C. S. STONE. 
Improvement in Corn-Planters. 

No. 130,082. Patented July 30, 1372. 




Zr* -^Q fi-h ot^ 

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C. E. BURTON. 
Improvement in Grain-Drills. 

No. 130,187. Patented Aug. 6, 1872. 

Fig.l. 



No, 130.378. 
J'-iq.I. 



J. L, LEAS, 
Improvement in Corn-Planters. 

Patented Aug, 13, 1872. 





WITNESSES. 



^ INVENTOR. 




AlVl, PHOTO-LITHO. CQ N.Y. CSfiORNES PROCESS 



374 



2 Sheeis--Sheet 

G. G. J. MILLAR. 
Improvement in Corn-Planters. 

No. 130,653. Patented Aug 20, 1872. 




2 Sheets--Sheet 2 

G. G. J. MILLAR. 
Improvement in Corn-Planters. 

No. 130,653. Patented Aug 20, 1872. 




Sheet 1. 

R. HACKMAN. 
Improvement in C or n - P la nt e r s . 
No. 131,097. Patented Sep. 3, 1872. 



Fig. 1. ms Mf.^^ 



R. HACKMAN. 

Improvement in Corn-Planters. 

No. 131,097. Patented Sep. 3, 1872. 

Fig. 2. 




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WITNESSES. 



INVENTOR. 




WITNESSES. 



INVENTOR. 

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AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.(0SBORN ES PROCESS.) 



375 



F. UNDERWOOD. 
Improvement in Corn-Planters. 
No. 131,482. Patented Sep, 17, 1872. 




WITNESSES. 



^ INVENTOR 



Sheet 2. 

C. T. MERRY & M, A. DUNTON. 
Improvement in Con, -Planters. 

No. 132.306. Patented Oct. 15, 1872. 



WITNESSES. 




iNVENTOJ?S. 

^/t-» lZiO 'J. 



Sheet I. 

C. T MERRY k M. A. DUNTON. 
Improvement in Corn-Planters. 

No. 132,306. Patented Oct. 15. 1872 




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WITNESSES. 



INVENTORS- 



N. CLARK. 
Improvement in Corn-Flantet 



No. 132,355. 



Patenteo Oct, 22, Mil. 




WITNESSES 



AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.(0SBORNES PROCESS.) 



376 



W. J. WALLiNGFORD. 
Improvement in Corn-Planters. 

No. 132,783. Pat»,r.(ed Nov, 5, 1872. 




'Jiff '6. 





T. H. BALLARD. 
Corn-Pianter. 



No. 133,618. 



Patented Dec. 3, 1872. 



T 




C. BUSCH. 
Corn-Planters. 



Patented Dec. 1 7, 1872. 




J. K. WELTER. 
Corn Planters. 



i No. 134,336. 



Patented Dec, 24, 1872. 




WITNESSES. 




AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.fOSBORNE'S PROCESS.) 



377 



W. J. C. CRANDALL. 
Corn-Planters. 



No. 134,521. 



Patented Jan, 7, 1873, 




R. COWAN, 
Combined Corn-Planter and Seeders. 

No. 134,855. Patented Jan. 14, 1873. 







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WITNESSES. 



S. VANNEYS & H. VANNEYS. 
Corn-Planters. 

No. 135,178. Patented Jan. 21, 1873. 



A. C. BURGNER & G. F. BURGNER. 
Corn-Planters. 

No. 135,521. Patented Feb. 4, 18 73. 

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JUpreJiters 





AM.PHOTO-LrTHO. CO. 



.N.Y.IOSBORNES PROCESS.) 



378 



No. 135J43. 
No. 5,529. 



F. W. YOUNG. 

Seed-Droppers. Patened Feb, n,i873. 

Reissued August 5, 1673, 



2 SreeiS'-Sheel I. 

D. PIERSON, j. W. .MACY S. J. D, MOORE. 



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WITNESSES. 



INVENTORS, 



2 Sheets--Stieel 2. 
0. PIERSON. J. W. MACY & J, 0, MOORE, 



i. D. SMITH. 
Corn Planters. 



Corn-Planters. 



No. 136.341. 



Patented Feb. 25, 1S73, 



No. 136,337. 



Patented Feb. 25, 1873. 





WITNESSES. 



INVENTORS. 



•'1 it'tesie,! 



AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.(OSBORNES PROCESS-l 




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380 



A. H. STARK. 
Corn-Planters. 



No. 139,205. 



2 Sheets--Shee> I 



Patented May 20, 1873. 





A. H. STARK. 
Corn-Planters. 



2 Sheets--Shcet 2. 



Patented May 20. 1873. 



WITNESSES, 



INVENTOR. 




D. F. TAFT. 
Corn-Planters. 



No. 139,340. 



Patented May 27, 1873. 



J, M. FORDEN. 
Seed- Droppers. 




No. 139,565. 



Patented June 3, 1873. 




AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.(aSBORNE'S PROCESS.) 



3 81 



Z. B. SIMS. 
Corn and Co4 1 o n - P I a n t e r s. 

No. 139.620. Patented June 3, 1873. 




.>ltte:SC; 




J'm-e/vtor 



T. A, GALT & G. S. TRACY. 
Corn-Planters. 

No, 140,03!. Pater)tedJune 1 7,1 873. 




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INVENTORS. 



6. J. CARPENTER. 
Corn-Planters. 



'No. 140,114 



Patented June 24. 1373. 




E. PARMENTIER. 
Corn-Planters. 

No. 140,432. Patented July 1, 1873. 




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382 



Z. D. WATERS. 
C 0 r n - P i a n t e r s . 



No. 140,562. 



2 Shee:s--Sne;t 1 



Palenied Jul j 1, 1879. 




7 



0. KNUDSON. 
Combined Rollers and Planters. 

No. 141,144. Patented J uly 22, 1873. 




Z. D. WATERS. 
Cern- Planters. 



2 S».e-l:--5heCL2. 



Paieeica July K l?73. 





Atlomeys, 



AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.fOSBORNES PROCESS.) 



S8H 



F. W. YOUNG. 
Seed-Droppers. 



No. 142,320 





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PalentL'J Augusi 26, 13 73, 



TYljin-esse 





W. F WEST. 
Seed-Drills and Planters. 



No, 142,599. 



Palenied Seplember 9, 1873. 




Shcefl. 

W. F. WEST. 
Seed Drills and Planters. 

No, 142,599. PjU"tedSeptember 9, 1873. 





G. W. STARRETT. 
Corn-Pianters. 

No, 142,656. Patented September 9, 1873. 




AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.IOSBORNES PROCESS.) 



384 



No. 142,706. 



N. C. LAMB. 
Corn-Planters. 

Patented September 9, 1873. 





7?. C. =^o^J~ 



No. 143,036. 



A. N. SMITH. 
Corn-Planters. 

Pa:en>.ed September 23, iS73. 




No. 143,262. 



A, F. SMITH. 
Corn- Planters. 

Patented September 30, i8 73. 



E. E. HENEGAN. 
Corn-Planters. 





AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO. 



.N.Y.iQSBORNES PROCESS.) 



385 



C. HUTCHINS. 
Corn-Planters. 



No 143,826. 



Patented Oct. 21, 1873. 





^ InveiUDr; 
Anomeys. ^ 



J. STATZ. 
Corn-Planters. 



No. 144,233. 



Patented Nov. 4, 18 73. 

Biiiii. ^ ::'iiMiiii 




)rti-n<.sses 



J. M. FORDEN. 
S e e d - D r 0 p p e r s . 

No. 144.327. Patented Nov. 4, 1373. 




A. PENINGTON. Jr. 
Cotton and Corn Planters. 

No. 144,562. Patented Nov. 11, 1873. 




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386 



A. SPRINGSTEEN. 
Corn-Planters. 



No. 144,711. 



Patented Nov. 18, 1873. 




i. G. La FONTE. 
Corn-Planters. 



No. 144,989. 



2 S.".ee;s--Sheet 1. 



Patented Nov. 25, 1873. 









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WITNESSES. 



INVENTOR: 



2 Sheels--Shee! 2. 

J. fi. La FONTE. 
Corn-Planters. 

No. 144,989. Patented Nov. 25, 1873. 



JBma.3. 



A. C. MARTIN & R. FER6US0N. 
Cor n- Planters. 

No. 145,115. ^. ^ Patented Dec. 2, 1873. 





INVENTOR. 



ffitne<sse.s. 



J/nrentors. 



AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.<0SBORN E S PROCESS.) 



387 



2 Sheets-'Sheet 

J. CASE. 
Corn-Plasiters. 

Nc. 145.396.^ Patentod Dec. 9, 1873. 




J. CASE. 
Corn-Planters. 



No. 145,396. 



2 Sheets-'Sheei 2. 



Patented Dec. 9, 1873. 



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R. M. & W. H. BOWMAN. 
Corn-Droppers. 



No. 145,552. 



Patented Dec, 1 6,1 8 73. 




H. H. KOELLER. 
Droppers for S e e d • PI an t e rs . 



No. 145,575. 



Patented Dec. 1 6. 18 73. 




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388 



E. C. GAfiE. 
Corn-Planters. 

No. 146,060. Patented Dec. 30, 1873. 




^ttotn'fjs? 



j. KELLY. 
Corn-Planters. 



No. 146,343. 



Patented Jan. 13. !874. 




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L. ROERIG. 
Corn-Planters. 



No. 146,477, 



Patented Jan, 13, 1874. 



R. S. HAZEN. Sr. 
Corn- Planters. 



No. 147, 392. 



Patented Feb. 10, 1874. 






AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.IOSBORNE'S PROCESS.) 



389 



Sheet 2. 

R. S. HAZEN, Sr. 
Corn-Planters. 

No. 147,392. Patented Feb. 10, 1874. 

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A. M. GRiSWOLD. 
Corn-Pf anters. 

No. 147,768. Patsnted Feb. 24. 1874. 




WiTNESSCS- 



Inventor 



C. F. L. RISCH, 
Corn-Planters. 



Patented March 3, 1874. 




6. W. BROWN. 

Corn-Planters. 



No. 148,592. 



Patented March 17, 1874. 




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390 



Sheell. 

J. L. McCALEB. 

Planters, Cultivators, and S t alk - C h o p pe r s . 

No. 150,771. Patented Ma^ 12, 1874. 




Sheet 2. 

J. L. McCALEB. 
Planters, Cultivators, and Stalk-Choppers. 

|\jO 771 ?a:ented May i2. 1874. 




J. STARRETT & W. KEAL. 
Corn-Planters. 

No. 150,904. Patented May 12, 1874. 



J. JOHNSON, L. W. INGRAM, & J. HARPER. 
Seed-Planters. 

N0.15I,030. Patented May 19, 1874. 




AM. ?HOT0-LITHO. CO.N. Y.IOSBORNE S PROCESS ) 



391 



A. «. A§AY & J. W. WOOD 
Corn-Plant 8 rs^ and Fertilizer-Distributors. 



No. 151,192. 



Patented May 26. i874. 




J, I I 'en tor- 



Sneel 2 

A. M. ASAY & J. W. WOOD. 
Corn-Planters and F e r t ; ! i z e r - 0 i s t r i b u t o r s . 

No. 151,192. Patented May 26. 1874. 




Lnen/or 



G. W. BROWN. 

Corn-Planters. 



No. 151,560. 



Patented June 2, 1874, 



G. W., BROWN. 
Corn-Planters. 



No.151,561, 



Patented June 2, 1874. 



'M. "/j. 'Jslm//i 





AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.tOSBORNES PROCESS.) 



392 



H. M. KINGSBURY 
Corn-Planters. 



No. 151,600. - 



Patented June 2, 1874. 




A. KLUSSENER. 
S e e d - P ! a n t e r s . 



No, 152,123. 



Patented June 16, 1874. 



Tip.!. 




A. KLUSSEWER. 
Seed-Planters. 



No. 152,123. 



Patented June 16, 1874. 



J. W. SIMPSON. 
Corn-Planters. 

No. 152,307. Patented June 23, 1874-. 




V/lTlCESSES-. 



IlTVINTDfl.. 




AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.IOSBORNE'S PROCESS.) 



393 



R. S. TALLMAN. 

Corn-Planters. 



No. 152,434. 



Palenled June 23, 1874. 




6. H. HUME. 
Corn-Planters. 



No. 152,494. 



Patented June 30, 18 74. 




No. 152,669. 



2 Sheets — Sheet 1 
I. G. J. MILLAR & E. J. TODD. 
Corn-Planters. 

Patented June 30, 1874. 



2 Sheets--Sheet 2, 
G. G. J. MILLAR & E. j. TODD. 



No. 152,669. 



Corn-Planters. 



Patented June 30, 1874. 





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394 



R. P MONTAGUE. 
Corn-Oroppers. 

No. 152,806. Patented July 7, 1874. 





6. W. BROWN. 
Corn-Planters. 



No. 152,967. 



Patented j jly U, 1874. 




J. ARMSTRONG, Jr. 
CorP' Plant at -s . 

No. 153,147 Patented July 21, 1374. 



2 Sheets-'Sheel I 

G. B. SMITH. 
Corn and Bean Planters. 

No. 153,622. Patented July 28, 1874. 





AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.(0SBORNES PROCESS.) 



395 



2 Shetls--Sheel 2. 



G. B. SMITH. 
Corn and Bean Planters. 



No. 153,622. 



PaUnted July 23, I87t. 




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.WmiiSSES: 




P. BOSTROM. 
Grain-Drills. 



No. 154,169. 



Patented Aug. 18, 1374, 




F. BO L DUG. 
Corn- Planters. 



No. 154,213. 



Psiented Aug. 18, 1874. 



J. SELBY. 
Corn-Planters. 




No.154,347, 



Patented Aug. 25, 1874, 




AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.(0SBORNES PROCESS.) 



396 



G. W. BROWN. 
Corn-Planters. 



No. 154,452. 



Patentea Aug, 25, 1874, 




J. C. BARLOW. 
Seed- Planters. 

No. 154,633. Patented Sept. 1, 1874. 




Dlve/^tor: 



W. A. JONES & D. L. FRANTZ. 
Corn and Pumpkin Planters. 

No. 155,0 90. Patented Sept. 15, i874. 




A. JACKSON & R. IRWIN. 
Levelers, Pulverizers, and Corn-Planters. 

No. 155,311. Pateflted Sept. 22, 1874. 



Tiql. 





WITSES&ES. 



Ore:. 



ISVENTOR 



WiTNELS s e:s = 

MMruf'ySaA. 



I N V ENTD R S 



AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.iOSBORNES PROCESS.) 



397 



J. R. & J. S. BALL & J. G. MOLE. 
C 0 r n - P I a n 1 8 r s . 

No. 156 484. Patented Sej.t. 29. 




BY i^Al^^ 
ATTORNRS, 



A J. iMU S. 
Corn-Planters. 



No. 155,5 85. 



Patented Oct. 6, 1874. 




E. M. WALKER. 
Combined Corn Planters and Cultivators. 
No. 156,190. Patented Oct, 20, 1874, 



J. A. McCLURE. 
Corn-Planters. 



No. 156,367. 



Patented Oct. 27, 1874, 




0 





js^fcr-j,. Inventor. 




Si. ^fH'/^^iCc^^ 



AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.(0SB0RNES PROCESS.) 



398 



2 Sheels--Sheet 1. 

T. BARTON. 
Corn Plantars and Cultivators. 

JNo. 156,5 28. Paiented Nov,3,1874. 



nn 



Patented Nov, 3, 1874. 



2 Sheets--Shee! 2. 

T. BARTON. 
Corn Planters and Cultivators. 

No. 156, 528. 




T. W. PAGE. 

No. 156,5 90, CONVERTIBLE PLANTER ^ND CITLTI7AT0II Patented Nov. 3, 1874. 
Nc. 7,037. Reissnei April 4, 1876. 



No.156,687. 



P. M. WEISEL. 
Corn-Planters. 



Pat«Rted Nov, tO, 1874. 






AM. PHOTO-tlTHO. CO.N.Y.(0SBORNE'S PROCESS.) 



3 99 



R. A. 6REEH. 
Corn Planters. 



No. 156. 786. 



Paientsd Nov, 10, 1874, 




S. WRIGHT. 
Corn-Planters. 



No, 157,262. 



Patented Nov, 24, 1874. 






A. HEARST. 
Corn-Planters. 

No. 157,600. Patented Dec. 8, 1874. 





o 

ulLl 

c. \Clc 

^©!^ Pv 
o nsT!^ 


^ A 1 O 

r\% o 


o Re^^y o 



No. 157,601, 



A. HEARST. 
Corn-Planters. 



Patented Dec. 8, 1874. 




> s oy o / 




-d^tj 3. 



[Z] 




AM.PHOTO-LtTHO. C0.;,1. X OSBOfWE'S PROCESS. 



400 



C. A HASKELL. 
Corn-Planters. 



No 157,752. 



Patented Dec. 15, 5874. 




C. A. HASKELL. 
Corn-Planters 



Sheet5--Shee- 2. 



atented De% 15. 




D □ 



j A j © ® K 




M. SREEN. 
Combined Cultivators and Seeders. 

No. 158,0 62. Patented Dec. 22. 1874. 




H. BASLEY. 
Corn-Planters. 

No, 158,352. Patented Jan. 5. 1876. 




AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.IOSBORNES PROCESS.) 



ll 



401 



No. 158,407. 



S. OIXSON. 
S e e d i n g - M a c h i n e s . 



Pitented la«, 5, 1875. 






^' Q / //ii'enrcf. 



No. i58,431. 



H. MOORE. 
Corn-Pianters. 



Patented )an. 5, 1875. 




M. GREGG. 
Corn-Planters. 



H. P. HALL. 
Corn-Planters. 



No. 158,487. 



Paienled Jan. 5, 1875. 



No. 158 



Patented Jan. 5, 1875 





/Si/' f3r\^ 



AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.tOSBORN E S PROCESS.) 



402 



0. p. WILLIAMS. 
Corn- Planters. 



No. 158,557. 



Patented Jan. 5, 187J). 




ATTORNEYS 



J . C. BARLOW 
W h fi e I - S c r a pe r s for Planters. 

No. 158,8 85. Patented Jan. 19, 1875 








J M 
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1 ri 1 ^ 


1 






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', ^ J 






1 










i, 



/iive/itor: 



Sheet 1. 

C. BERRY MAN. 
Corn-Planter. 

No, 160,382 Patented March 2. 18?5. 



C. BERRYMAN. 

Corn-Planter. 



No. 160,382 



Patented March 2, 1875. 





AM. PHOTO-LI THO. CO.N. Y.IOSBO RN E'S PROCESS.) 



408 



H. E. PENNYPACKER. 
Seed-Planter. 

No 160 707 Patented March 9, 1875. 




W. POST & M. COLBERT. 
Seed-Planter. 

No 161 438 Patented March 30, 1875, 




WITNESSES 



Attorneys 



L. SCOFIEtff 
C 0 r n ■ P I a rft ff r . 



Pale-Bted April 13', 1875. 



L. SCOFIELO. 
Corn-Planter. 




PKvt^n^ JSC'S 



jr jicojcelcl,. 




AM.PHO rO-LITHO. CO.rJ.Y. PRUCESS.i 



404 



L. SCOFIELD. 
Corn-Planter. 



Nc>^ 162,106, 



Patent*!) April 13, 1875. 




C. HUTCHINS. 
Corn-Planter. 



No, 182,173, 



Patented April 20, 1875. 




J.. Sco/e:<iM 




J STOLL. 
Corn-Planter. 

No. 162,428. Paten-tiid April 20, 1875. 



W. V. BURGESS. 
Seed-Planter. 



No. 162,527. 



Patented April 27, 1875. 





INVENTOR 

Attorneys 




AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.(OSBORNES PROCESS.) 



405 





J. C. 


BARLOW. 




Seeding-Mach 


n e . 


No. 162,599 




Fifj/. 


PalentBd Apri 
7/ 








W\ 












1 




s 11 




J) 








luL'e/ttoj'; 

JoscjT.7i C. £aTloi^ 



H. REUTCHLER 4 E. M. MORGAN. 
Grain-Orill and Planter. 



No. 164,482. 



Patented June 15, 1875. 




J. K. WELTER. 
Corn-Planter. 



No. 164,624. 



Patented June 15, 1875. 



W.B. GAROUTTE. 
Corn-Planter. 

No 165,322. Patenttd July 6, 1875. 





WIT.VESSES 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO. 



I.N.Y.raSBORNES PROCESS.) 



406 



2 S h e'e t s - - S h e e t r 

P. S. STARNES. 
Corn Planter and Cultivator. 

No. 165,513. Patented July 13, 18;5. 




2 Sheets--Sheel2. 

P. S. STARNES. 
Corn Planter and Cultivator. 

No. 165,513. Patented July 13, 1875. 




WITNESSES: 



S. WRIGHT. 
Corn-Planter. 



J. KELLY. 
Corn-Planter. 



No. 167,287 



P I Patented Aug. 3r, 1875. 



No. 167,612. 




Patented Sept. 14, 1875. 

I. 



Jnvontor. 




AM. PHQTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.fOSBORNE S PROCESS.) 



407 



A. H0D 6 30 M. 
Corn-Planter. 



Ne. 168,396. 



Paunied Oct. 5,18 75. 




A. FOX. 
Corn-Planter. 

No. 168,632. Palenleii Oct. tl , 18 7 5. 




C. F. KELLER. 
Combined Planter and Cultivator. 

No. 168,750. Patented Oct. 11. 1875. 



No. 169.176 



B. KING. 
Corn-Planter. 

y^y.^. Patenled Oct, 26, 18 75. 









1^. 




U 


l] Hi 


s 




^ 


1 i 

..3. ' 



Witl^es^ses 



Invuntoi* 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.(0SBORN E S PROCESS.) 



408 



A. M. SOUTHARD. 
Corn-PlEnter. 



No. 169.307. 
Nc. 7,336. 



2 Sheels--SheM 1. 



PatentedOK. 26, 1875. 




No. 169.307 
>;o. 7,838. 



A. W. SOUTHARD. 
C 0 r n - P i a n t e r . 



2 Sheets--Sheet 2. 



Patented Oct. 26, 1875. 
F.eissued Asg. 7, 18' 




J. BRYER. 



Patented Nov. 2, 1875. 




J. G. HOLE. 
CORK-PLAKTER. 



Uo. 153,721 



Piisnted Nov. 9. 1875. 




AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.:0SBORNE'S PROCESS.) 




AM.PH0T0-L1TH0. CO.N.Y.WSBORNES PROCESS.) 



410 



C. SMEINIR & C. SCEOTTLEH. 
CORN-PLANTER. 



No. 170,728. 



Patented Dee. 7, 187: 




1^ 



PLOWING AND SEELIN5 MACHINE. 
No. 170,754. Patented Dec. 7, 1 




'7)^'i>te.s.jes'. 



A. C. BURffNER. 

CORN-PLANTER. 



No. 171,771. 



Patented Jan. 4, 1876. 



T. A. SALT I G. S. TRACY. 
CORN-PLANTER, 
fo. 171,791. Patented Jan. 4, 18' 







AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.ICSBORNE'S PROCESS) 



411 



Sheet 1. 

L. SCOriELD. 

COEN-PLANTER. 
No. 172,280. Patented Jan. 18. 1976. 




jTitrentoT" 



L. SCOFIELJ. 

COP.IJ-PLAIITER. 




L. SCOFIELE, 
CORH-PLANTER. 



S T. HOLLY. 

CORN-PLANTER. 



No. 172,280. 



Patented Jan. 18, 1876. 




Ho. 172.566. 

J 



Patented Jan. 25, IS: 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.(0SBORN E'S PRCCESS ) 



412 



E. H. BALDING. 
C01£Br^'ED CORlT-PLAi'TER AHD CULTIVATOR. 
N:. 173,20 2. Patented Fet. 8. 18"; 




0f <3^«^.^!^<22^, 



MVEMTW: 

ATTOBKETt ''^S 



H. H. KOELLER. 

SEEB-DP.IPFEF.. 



No. 173,545. 



Patented Fet. 13, 187S. 




ho 





WITNESSES: 

/ 



ATTOIKTt 



6. A. SIDZES. 
CORV'-PLAHTES. 



N:. 173,352. 



Ze'jT (3-. J.. 



Patented Pet. 8. 1876. 




J. ASHCRAFT. 

CORH-PLAJTTER. 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.'OSSORN E S PROCESS.) 



413 



T. B. WICKEAM. 
COP.H-PLAirTE?.. 



He. 174,044. 



PiteEtei Ttt. 22. 1376. 




No. 174,179. 



C. A. A.XDERSSOU. 
coF.ir-ELAirrEF.. 

Fatetted Feb. 23. li 




WITNESS£S! *4-,J. - 




J. 7. REAMS. 

COEK-PLAIJTE?., 



':. 174,301. 



Fa'.az-.sd Fet. 29, 1S76. 



174,855. 



a. p. RISLEY. 

COEN-PLAITTER. 

Fitentei Mircli 14, 1375. 




WITNESSES: - 




- Jnj/entor: 



AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.YIOSBORNES PROCESS.) 



M. WHISLER. 

CORK-PLAJTTER. 

Patealed March 21. 1S76. 



T. ELDRZDGE. 

CORN-PLARTER. 

Patented March 21, 1£ 




INVESTOR- 




, IMVEJilOT, 



A. N. NEWTON. 
CORN-PLANTEIL. 



No. 175.620. 



Patented April 4. 1876. 



2 Sheets-Sheet 1. 

W. M. CARRISER. 
CORH-PLANTEE. 

Patented April 11, 1876. 





WITNESSES 



INVENTOR. 
^^SOZifci,,.^ .fee. <jS^<.>ei^ 

ATTORNEYS 



AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.(0SBORNES PROCESS.) 



415 



Uo. 175,925^ 



2 Sheets-Sheet 2. 

W. M. CARRIKER. 

COH,H-PLANTER. 

Patented April U, 1876. 




lo. 176,215. 



A. J. BHANHAM. 
SEED-PLANTER. 

Patented April- 




J. F. TRADER i S. R. COLLIER. 

COEN PLANTING MACHINE. 
No. 175,0 98. PatenteiT April 11, 1S76. 



AnOBMTS. ^"^^ 




J. H. MARTIN, T, BUNFORD & S. S. E5E. 
SEEE-PLANTEK. 
175,223. Patented April 18. 1875. 




1151 





AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.(0SBORNE'S PROCESS.) 



416 



T. TEMPLIN. 
SEED-DROPPER. 



Pateatsd April 25, 1S76. 





G. W. BROWN. 
CORN-PLANTER. 



No. 177,455. 



Patented Kay IS. 187S. 




lilies 




C. 5. MOHEMEN. 
COVERERS FOR CORN-PLANTERS. 
No. 177,740. Patented May 23, 1875. 



J. B. GALE. 
CHECE-ROWERS FOR CORN-PLANTERS. 



Nj.. 177,931. 



Patents* Hay 30, 1376. 





il HIIIMM i 



WITNESSES. 



INVENTOR. 



^7 



AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.(0SBORNES PROCESS.) 



418 



No. 180,473. 



A. J. GREENMAN. 
cohn-plakter. 

Patented Aug. 1. 187S. 



F^a.l 



I'S ®| A 




01 



|s .-^ 



5 




Qs.Q. Pm^Po 



A, M. COSTON, 
COMBIIIEB LISTIKG-PLOW AND SEED-CHILL. 
No. 180,553. Patented Aug. 1, 187{ 




J. D. SMITH. 

CORl? PLANTER. 



No. 180,065. 



Sheet 1. 

Patented Aug. 1, 1376. 



J. D. SMITH. 

CORN PLANTER. 



No. 180.655. 



Patented Aug. 1. 1876. 





AM. PHOTO-LI THO. CO.N. Y.(0SBORN E 3 PRQCtSS.) 



419 



Sheet 1. 

£. ZELLERS. 

CORS-PLANTERS. 
Ns. 180,595. J^ij?-*- PateEied Aug. 1, 1876. 




R. E. ZELLERS. 

CORN-PLANTEES. 



■o. 180, S95. 



Paisnied Aug. 1, 187S. 




yyc(y7es.ses: 



I Snrentor. 



J. B. CONN. 
CHECE-ROWERS FOR CORN-PL AHTERS. 
180,846. Patented Aug. 9, 1873. 



D. R. GROVES. 
CORlf-DRILLS. 



No. 180, 



Patssted Aug. 3, 13" 





^^^^^ C^A, 



INVENTOR. 



AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.(0SBORNES PROCESS.) 



420 



S. E. mWEN. 



No. 181,199. Patented Ang. 15, 1876. 




AM. PHOTO-UTHO. CO.N. Y.(0SBORHE S PROCESS.) 



421 



p. KRANZ. 

SEEE-PIAHTER. 



No. 18l.3|.0. 



2 Sheets-Sheet 2. 



Pitented Aug. 22, 1876. 




INVEKJOR: 



7 



J. K. KELLY, 
COMBINED PLANTER, CULTIVATOR ASD MARKER. 
121^555, Patented Aug. 29. 1S7S. 




WITNESSES! ig^i^&gnsx A:rz^^^Xv 



mm ^ INVENTOR L 



J. H. ENGLE. 
CORK PLANTER. 



No. 181,563. 



Patented Aug. 23. 1S7S. 




»1 TAE-iiTH 



T. A. GALT & G. S. TRACY. 
CORN PLANTER. 
No. 181,832. Patented Sept. .5, 1373. 




AM. PHOTC-I.ITHO. CO.N. Y.iOSBORNES PROCESS.) 




AM. PHOTO-LITHO..CO.N.Y.(0SBORNES PROCESS.) 



423 



Ne. 182,571. 



W. r. FINNS?. 
SEED-PiANTEF.. 

Patented Sept. 2S, 1876. 




No. 182.505. 



L. B. ROWLAND. 
CORN-PLANTEIl. 

Patented Sept. 26, 1876. 






^ ■ 



H. BEITZELL. 

COP. IT-PLANTER. 



H. J. SNYDER. 
CORH-PLANTEn. 



Patented Sept. 25, 



No. 182,864. 



Patented Oct. 8, 1S7S. 





AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.(0SBORN ES PROCESS.) 



424 



So. 183,567. 



I. HOUQHTLING. 

CORN-PLANTER. 

Pateaud Oct. 24, 1876. 




L. J. BOSWORTH. 

SEED-PLANTER. 
Ns. 183,835. Patenied Oct. 31, 1876. 




W. H. 2YEE. 

CORN-PLAlfTER. 



No. 134,354. 




No. 134,354. 

: ^^y^ 



■Shset 2. 

W. H. DYKE. 

CORS-PLAITTER. 

Patented Nov. 14. 1876. 



INVENTOR 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.fCSBORN E S PROCESS.) 



425 



I. B. NULL. 
SEED-CROPPING PLATE FOR GRAIN-DRILLS. 



Nc. 1S4,418. 



Pitsntei Nov. 14, 1S76. 




IHVEIfWI: 



No. 185,043. 



J. R. ROE. 
GRAIir-DRILL. 



Patented Dec. 5. loTfi. 





A. U. SOVTHARB. 
COEN-PLAHTER. 

Patented Dec. 5. 187S. 



A. FOZ. 
COR^-PLAKTER. 



185,.515. 



Itemed Dec. 19, 1S7S. 




AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y(0SBORNE'S PROCESS.) 



427 



2 Sheets-Shut 1. 



COEir-PlAKTEF.. 



K9. 185,515. 



Patsaied Jia. 2, 137 7. 




B. J. DAVIS. 

SEED-PLANTER. 



^0 185,231 



Patented Jan. IS 




E. C. 5AGE. 

COMBINED COKN-PLANTER AiTD CULTIVATOR. 



185,244. 



Patented Jan. 15, 




No. 186,670. 



L. ruANCiseo. 

SEED-DROPPER. 

Patented Jan. 30, 1877. 





AM. PHOTQ-LITHO. CO.N. Y.IOSBORXES PROCESS.) 



428 



J. C. L J. H. STOKESBARY. 
CORN-PLANTER. 
.No. 155,756. Patsnted Jm. 30, 1; 




Na. 185,802 



J. CLARHIDaE. 
CORK-PLAITTER. 

Patented Hn. 30, I< 

CL 




No. 186,844. 



H. JONES. 

CORK-PLAITTER. 

Patented Jan. 30, 




186,844. 



Sheet 2. 

E. JONES. 

CORK-PIAITTER. 

Patented Jan. 30, 137". 




inventor. 



AM PHOTO-LI FHO. CO.N.Y.iOSBO RN E S PROCESS.) 



429 



:. H. ross. 

CORlT-PLiiKTER. 



ilo. 185,928. 



Patented Fet. 5. 




Ti^. Z. 




COEN-PLAKTER. 
1S7 044 Patented Fe^. S, 1377. 

1 





No. 187,546. 



B. F. IIILLER.- 
SEEE-PLANTER. 

Patented Feb. 20, 1S77. 



No. 188,024. 



H. McgUINIPF. 
CORN-PLAKTEE. 

Patented Hiroh 6, 




BY 




AM.PHOTO-LfTHO. CO.N. Y.IOSBORNES PROCESS.) 




AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.IOSBORN E S PROCESS.) 



431 



J. W. PEREY. 
SEIF-DROPPING CORN-PLAMTER. 
188,942. Patented March 27, 1877. 




■attorney 



H. J. ROBINSON. 

SEED-PLANTER. 

Patented March 27, 1877. 




H. WAeONER. 

CORH-PLANTER. 
No. 189,156. Patented April 3, 1377 



D. C. BACON. 
CORN-PLANTER. 



No. 189,173. 



Patented April 3, 1877. 






^ INVENTOR 



AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO. 



I.N.Y.(0SBORNES PROCESS! 



432 



Ne. 189,315. 



Shest 1. 

J. LEITCH. 
CORN-PLAITTEP.. 

Piteated April iO, 18 77. 



Tigl. 




No. 183,315 



Sheet 2. 

J. LSITCH. 

Patsatei April 10, 1877. 




F., N. & P. SILSBEE. 
DROPPIUG AND KARKIITG ATTAOEMESTS FOP. CORK-PLANTERS. 
No. 189,581. Piieaied April 17, 1S77. 




E. W. UETERBOFF. 

CCRN-PLAHTER. 
No. 189,766. Piteated April 17, 1877. 



Vri %3 Tis ( ^ ^ 





AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.(0SBORNES PROCESS.) 



433 



189,932. 



R. FOX. 

CORH-PLAWTER. 

PateEted April 24, 1877. 





WITNESSESi 



Sll98tl. 

P. W. SHELLABARGER. 

CORK-PLANTER. 
Ho. 190,087. Patented April 24, 1877. 




Sheet 2. 

F. W. SHELLABAR&ER. 

CORN-PLANTER. 
Ho. 190,087. Patented April 24, 1877. 




S. H. WORTH. 
CHECS ROWER AND DROPPER. 
No. 190,110. Patentea April 24. 1377. 





AM. PHOTO-LlTHO. CO.N.Y.(0SB0RNES PROCESS ) 



434 



H. P. BAKER. 

COHir AND SEED-PLANTER. 



191.019. 



Patented Kaj 22. 1877. 




J. I. HILL. 
CORN-PLANTER AND GRAIN-DRILL. 
No. 191.054. Patented May 22, 1877. 




J. 0. BENNETT. 

CORN-PLANTER. 



J. 0. BENNETT. 

CORN-PLANTER. 



No. 151,915. 



Patented June 12, 1877. 



No. 191,915. 



Patented Jane 12, 1877. 





AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.IOSBORNe S PROCESS.) 



435 



S. SISSON. 
SESBIHa-KACSIirE. 
191,945. /7 PatantBa June 12, 1877. 




No. 191,946. 



SEECIITQ-UACIIirE. 

Patented June 12, 1377. 




J. B. SREENE. 
CORH-PLAKTEP.. 



2 Sheets— Sheet 1. 



No. 192,255. 



Patented June 19, 1877. 



No. 192,255. 



WWW i Tjai f - I 




2 Sheets-Sheet 2. 

J. B. GREENE. 
CORN-PLANTER. 

Patented June 19, 1377. 




AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.(OS BORNE S PROCESS.) 



436 



2 Sheets-Sheet 1. 

C. WOODS. 
COEN-PLANTER. 
No. 192,612. Patfnted July 3, 137 7. 




%2. 




Witnesses. 



Jnventoi: 



2 Sheets-Sheet 



C. WOODS. 

COP.^-PLAHTER. 



No. 192,612. 



Patented July 3, 1877. 




r. A. & J. W. HARTNAQEL. 

CORN-PLAKTER. . 
No. 192,694. Patented July 3. 




E. U. CHRISTRUF i C. F, SCHNEIDER. 
COP.K-PLASTER. 
No. 19? 737. Pitentei July 3. 1877. 




INVENTORS: 



AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.fCSBORN E S PROCESS.) 



437 



U. SHEGG. 
COES-PLANTEP.. 



152,757. 



Patented July 3, 1277. 




W. L. CHISK. 

CORN-PLANTER. 



193, no 



Patented July 17, 1377. 





E. H. LANCASTEB & T. SEULL. 
CORN-PLANTER. 



No. 193,258. 



W. M. STEEL. 
„ CORN-PLANTER. 

" = • 193.466. Patealai July 24, 1877. 




i^ed July 17, 1377. 





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438 



G. B. LYNCH. 

CORN-PLANTEE. 



No. 193,527. 



Patented July 24, 1S77. 




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W. J. NICHOLSON. 
COEK-PLANTERS. 




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L. S. WOODSIDE. 
CHECK-ROW ATTACHMEITTS FOR CORK-PLANTERS. 



No. 193,743. 



'itemed July 31, 1877. 



L. P. ZING i H. M. PUNZ, 
CORH-PLANTER. 

fo. 193,766, 



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439 



D. MACK. 

COMBINED SEEDERS AlTD CULTIVATORS. 
Nc. 123,883. Patented iTug. 7, 1S77. 





L. SCOriELD. 

:OE,lT-rLAKTERS. 



No. 194,004. 



Pitentei Aug. 7, 1877 




3. 



J. T. HUGHES. 
COKBINED PLOW AND CORK-PL AITTER. 

No. 194,091. 



J. CASE. 

CORK-PLANTERS. 



Patented Aug. 14, 1877. 



Patented Aug. 14, 1S77. 






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440 



r. U. STOKES. 

OORIT-PLAHTEH AND FERTILISER-DISTRIBUTER. 




D. R. VIVION. 

CORN-PLAKTERS. 



194,745. 



Patented Aug. 23, 1877. 




2 Sheets-Sheet 1. 
E. C. SILLETT i J. F. POOLE. 
CORH-PLANTERS. 
No. 194,901. Patented Sept. 4, 1377. 



2 Sheets-SheH 2. 
£. C. QILLETT & J. F. POOLE. 
CORir-PLANTERS. 
No. 194,901. Patented Sept. 4, 1877. 





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E. P. TERRELL & J. POOS. 
CORN-PLAKTEP.S. 



No. 195,418, 



?at9Et3i Sept. 13, 1877. 




ju^^^ ' ' ATTORNEYS, 



T. T. BUTLER. 
.OOP.N-PLANTEP.S. 



I?o. 125,442. 



Patented Sept. 25, 1877. 




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INVENTOR 



J. W. OBERHOLTZER & C. E. WILCOX. 

CaOPPISC-ATTACHKElTTS FOP. CORIT-PL ALTERS. 



W. GALLEY. 
Corn-Planters. 



H!. 155.518. 



Pa'.eaiei Sect. 25. 1371 



No. 1 96,004. 



Patented Oct. 9. 1877. 







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442 



J F. CHAMPLIN. 
Cumbiaed Check-Row and Drill Planter. 



No. 196.072. 



Patented Oct. 16, 1877. 




No. 196,146. 



A. F. HAMMOND. 
Corn-Planters. 

Patented Oct. 16, 1877. 




2 Sheets— Sheet 1 

W. D. EWART. 
Cora-Planters. 
No. 196.291. X PateOted Oct. 23, 1877. 

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W, D. EWART. 
Corn-Planters. 



I Sheets— Sheet 2. 




No. 196,291. 



Patented Oct. 23, 1877. 




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S. De VEAUX 
Check-Row Attachment for Planters, 



No. 196,341. 



Patented Oct. 23, 1877. 





R. WAGONEfi, Jr, 
Attachment for Corn-Planters. 



No. 196.728. 



Patented Oct. 30, 1877. 




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H. JONES. 
Corn-Plaaters. 
No. 196,908. Patented Nov 6, 1877. 

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2 Sheets— Sheet 

S, RYDBECK. 
Corn-Planter. 

No. 196.938. Patented Nov 6, 1877. 




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S. RYDBECK, 
Corn-Planter. 



No. 196,938. 



Patented Nov 6, 1877. 




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J. ROSENERANZ. 
Corn-Planter. 



No. 197,178. 



Patented Nov. 13, 1877. 




H. H. BALTZLY 
Corn-Planter. 

No. 197,200. Patented Nov. 20, 1877. 

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G. E. BOYD. 
Seed-Planter 



No. 197,323 




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H, E, FOSTES. 
Corn-Planter. 



No. 197,352. 



Patented Nov. 20, 1877. 




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A. F. HALL. 
Corn-Planters. 
No. 197.549. Patented Nov. 27, 1877. 




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G. D. HAWOETH. 
Corn-Planter. 



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2 Sheets— Sheet ! 



G, D. HAWOETH. 
Corn-Planter. 



No. 197,551. 



Patented Nov. 27, 1877. 



No. 197.551. 




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446 



M. T. SKINNEE. 
Combined Cotton Cultivator and Planter, 

No. 198,254. Patented Dec. 18, 1877. 




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M. ACKEKMAN. 
Self-Dropper and Marker for Corn-Planters. 

No. 198,261. Patented Dec. 18, ISTT. 




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W. -W. S. KIME. 
Corn-Planter Attachment. 



No. 198,629. 



Patented Dec. 25, 1877. 





a. "W. BEOWH. 
Corn-Planter. 



No. 198,760. 



Patented Jan. 1, 1878. 




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I.N.Y.'OSBORNES PROCESS-! 



447 



J. H, DODGE, Jr. & V, G. MAST, 
Corn -PI a liter. 



No. 198,874. 



Patented Jan. 1, 1878. 





R, H. AVERY, 
Corn-Planter. 



No. 199,344. 



Patented Jan. 15, 1878. 




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R. H. AVERY. 
Corn-Planter. 



No. 199,344 



Patented Jan. 15, 1878. 




E. L. BERGSTRESSER. 
Corn-Planters 

No. 199.401. ^ Patented Jan. 22, 1878. 




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448 



J. L. WRI&HT, . 
Corn -Droppers for Plante 



R, BROWN & W. HOUSTON, 
Corn-Plaater. 



Patented Jan. 29, 1878. 



No. 199 485 







W. M. CARRIKEB. 
Corn-Planter, 

No. 200,027. Patented Feb. 5, 1878. 




W. M. CARRIKER. 
Corn-Planter, 

No. 200,027. Patented Feb. 5. 1878. 




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449 



J. D, POPE. 
Corn-Plauter. 



No. 200,087. 



Patented Feb. 5, 1878. 




J. J. CAREY. 
Corn-Planter Attachment. 



No. 200,171. 



Patented Feb. 12, 1878. 



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M. BARBOUE, 
Sweeper for Seeding-Machines. 
No. 200,684. Patented Feb. 26, 1878. 




J. BUTTERFIELD. • 
Self-Dropper for Planters. 

No. 200,692. Patented Feb. 26, 1878. 




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2 Sheets-SSeet 1 

0. B, SEAMAKS, Y. A, BRYANT & H. DEVLING 
Corn Planter. 



No. 201,454. 



Patented March 19, 1878. 







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0, B. SEAMANS, V. A. BEYANT & fl. DEYLING 
Corn Planter, 



No. 201,454. 



Patented March 19, 1878. 





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C. BERRYMAN. 
Cora Planter. 
No. 201,489. Patented March 19, 1878. 



2 Sheets— Sheet 2. 



C. BERRYMAN. 
Corn Planter 




No. 201.489 



Patented March 19, 1878. 



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0. C, aREEN. 
Corn Plaater. 



No. 201,521. 



Patented March 19, 1878. 




L. 7. SWISHER. 

Corn Planter. 



No. 201.717. 



Patented March 26, 1878. 





J/cve/i'or. 



W, F. SENTER. 
Corn-Planter Attachment. 



J. C. MUNDEL. 
Seediug-Maciiine. 




No. 202,571. 



Patented April 16, 1878. 





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R. H. AVERY. 
Corn-Plpnter, 

No. 202,625. Patented Aoril 23, 1878. 




H. E. FOSTEB. 
Corn-Planter. 

No. 203.025. Paterrtecl April 30. 1878. 





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S. B. DATIS, 
Seed-Planter. 

No. 203,122. Patented April 30, 1878. 



^S. B, DAVIS, 
Seed-Planter. 



No. 203.122. 



Patented April 30, 1878, 



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A. HECKMAN. 
Corn-Planter. 



No. 203.149. 



Patented April 30, 1878. 




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P. B. STILL, 
Corn and Pumpkin Planter. 



No. 203,211. 



Patented April 30. 1878, 



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Corn-Planter. 



No. 203,305. 



l^atented May 7, IS78. 



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H. N, McCONOUGHEY. 
Check-Rower for Cora-Planter. 



No. 203.357. 



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Patented May 7, 1878. 




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G. W. BROWN 
Corn-Planter. 



No 203,997 



Patented May 21, 1878. 




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G. W. BROWN 
Corn-Planter. 



A. & M, RUNSTETLER. 
Corn-Planter. 



No 203.997. 



Patented May 21, 1878 




No. 204,093 



Pa**ftted May 21. 1878. 




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R. SARLLS & A. KELMAN, 
Combined Planter, Cultivator and Cotton-Chopper, 

No. 204,765. Patented June 11, 1878. 




T, W. TYLER & W. C. BASKIN. 
Corn-Planter, 

No. 204.925. Patented June 18. 1878. 




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J. C. BARLOW. 
Seed-Planter, 
No. 204,941. Patented June 18, 1878, 




2 Sheets— Sheet 2. 

J C. BARLOW. 
Seed-Planter. 
No. 204,941. , Patented June 18, 1876. 




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H. M. HARTSOCK. 
Corn-Dropper.—; 

IV o. 205,264.j Patented June 25, 187S. 





CORN. 



1,097. D. S. ROCKWELL, New Canaan, Coxx. 
Planters. JIarcJi 12, 1839. 

Claims. — 1. The construction of the hopper, consist- 
ing of the slides placed above and below the partition, 
and operated upon by means of a toothed segment and 
pinion, arranged substancially as set forth, and set in 
motion by one of the bearing wheels. 2. In combina- 
tion with droppers constructed as above described, the 
manner of adjusting the machine to the distance of the 
rows from each other by sliding of the transverse pieces 
upon which the droppers rest, and also the axles of the 
wheels, and the slide pieces of the frame, in the manner 
set forth. 

3,-247. G. MOTTMILLER, Columbus, Ohio. Seed Plant- 
ers. September 1, 1843. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the double hopper a, 
and wheel &, so arranged that one wheel drojjs two 
rows, constructed and adjusted in the manner and for 
the purpose herein described. 2. The frame g, jointed 
to the carriage axle, combined and arranged as before 
specified. 



Planting Machines. 



3,879. E. WOODS, Beloit, Wis. 
January 10, 1845. 

Qlaim. — The combination of the a^jparatus for drop- 
ping or planting potatoes, with the apparatus for plow- 
ing the ground, opening the drills, and conveying the 
seed, as described. 

7,227. EDWARD WICKS, Bart Township, Pa. Tlie 
Seed Poller of a Seed Planter. March 26, 1850. 

Claim. — The before described mode of constructing 
the planting cylinder D, by which the cavities or cells 
M in the periphery are enlarged or diminished simul- 
taneously by simply turning the plate o, or other simi- 
lar device, having its section P, of male screws on its 
inner face, and causing said sections to act on all of 



the radial slides Q, forming the bottoms of the cavities 
at the same time, and holding them firmly in the re- 
quired positions by the thumb screw i, or other equiva- 
lent mechanical device, substantially as aforesaid, by 
which like results are produced. 

7.823. DEXTER B. RHODES, Concord, N. Y. Seed 
Planters. December 10, 1850. 
Claim.— The upper and lower sliding bottoms n, n, I, 
,1, in combination with the adjustable side of the hop- 
pers r, r, operating in the manner and for the purpose, 
substantially as herein described. 

8,459. C. C. TAX EVERY, Victor, N. Y. Seed Plant- 
ers. October 21, 1851. 

Claim. — Giving the seed rollers an intermittent ro- 
tary motion, substantially in the manner and for the 
purposes set forth. 

8,463. M. CORY, Jerseyville, III. Seed Planters. 
October 28, 1851. 

Claim. — The employment of the indicator I, having 
its ends bent as described, or in any other manner sub- 
stantially the same, and secured on the main shaft in 
such a manner that it can be disengaged or thrown 
into connection with the wheel as desired, for the pur- 
pose of indicating the place where the com has been 
planted, in the manner and for the purposes substan- 
tially as set forth. 

8,532. WILLIAM REDICK, Uniontown, Pa. Seed 
Planters. Xovember 18, 1851. 

Claim. — The combination of the slides, /, g, with the 
grooves a (which "drill in" the grain), and the cells, 
c, e, so that by moving the slats,/, towards the centre 
of the hopper to close the communication with the 
grooves, and open it with the cells, e, for planting in 

check rows," or by moving both the slats/, g, towards 
the centre of the hoj)per, to close the communication 
between said hopper and the grooves, a, and cells, c, 
and open it with the cells, e, for planting in "step 
rows ;" the whole being arranged in the manner and 
for the purpose herein set forth and fully shown. 

9,374. H. VERMILLIOX, Rising Sl^n, Md. Seed Plant- 
ers. Xorember2. 1852, 

I do not mean to claim the use of a reciprocating 
gauge plate, having oblique feed openings therein, oper- 
ating in combination with openings of different obliquity 
in the grating plates and bottom of the hopper, for in- 
creasing or diminishing the feed of the seed to be sown, 
while the machine is in motion, by increasing or dimin- 
ishing the traverse or sliding movement of the gauge 
plate. But what I do claim as my invention, and 
desire to secure by letters patent, is the employment 
of the pivoted oscillating plate, M, when made with ob- 
lique openings, X, on opposite sides of its centre, reach- 
ing to, and forming outlets at the circumference of 
said plate, in combination with segmental or other 
similar openings, L, above the oblique openings, and 
a central annular opening, P, in the ring plate, O, 
whereby during the oscillation of the pivoted plate, 
the seed is not only discharged from the outlets of the 
oblique openings over the circumference of the ring 
plate, but also through the central annular opening, P, 
of the ring plate from tlie centre ward ends of the oblique 
openings. 

! 9,893. GEORGE W. BROWN, Tylersville, III. Seed 
Planters. August 2, 1853. 
Claims. — The oscillating horizontal wheels, or distribu- 
ters, in the bottom of the hoppers, having slots and holes 
of various sizes, in combination with stationary caps 
and xnns, for the discharge of different kinds and quan- 
tities of seeds. Also, the arrangement of the covering 
rollers, mounted as described, and performing the pur- 
pose of covering the seed, elevating the cutters in turn- 
ing around, and in adjusting them to different depths. 

526. G. W. BRO^\'X, Galesburg, III. Seed Planters. 
Peissued February 16, 1858. 
Claim. — A shoe for opening a furrow which has a con- 
vex edge in front and a seed tube in its rear end, so that 



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it may cut tbrouoh an^^ orass, open out a furrow, and office of a valve, aud simultaneously rotating said hop- 
hold it open until the seeds are deposited in it, substan- ' pers by its vibrating motion ; the"^ above parts being 
tially as herein set forth. arranged and operating substantially as described. 



GEORGE W. BEO^yN, Galesburg, III. Reissues (in 
five divisions), September 11, 1860, of Reissue No. 
526, dated February 16, 1858, of Patent No. 9,893, 
dated August 2, 1853. 

1.036. Seed Planiers. Claim. — A seed planting ma- 
chine, constructed principally of frame work, the front 
part of which is supported on not less than two run- 
ners or shoes, with upward inclining edges, and the 
rear part supported on not less than two wheels, the 
latter being arranged to follow the former, substan- 
tially as and for the purpose et forth. 

1.037. Seed Planters. Claim. — The construction of a 
shoe or runner for seed planting machines, with an up- 
ward inclining edge, and its point sufficiently high or 
raised as that it will climb up and over, or cut or 
break through, intervening obstacles, without materi- 
ally forcing the earth laterally at its front part, and 
wideniag towards its rear end, so as to open out a gash 
or furrow in which the seed to be planted may be de- 
posited, and long enough to furnish a support to the 
frame work, substantially as described. 

1.038. Seed Planters. Claim. — In combination with 
a seed planting machine, constructed principally of 
frame work, with not less than two runners, and not 
less than two wheels, a hinged joint between the point 
of the tongue, and with the rear part of the machine, 
so that one part of the frame work may be raised, 
lowered, adjusted, or supported on the other part, sub- 
stantially as described. 

1.039. Seed Planters. Claims. — 1, A seed-planting 
machine, wiierein the seed dropping mechanism is op- 
erated by hand, or by an attendant, in contradistinc- 
tion from "mechanical dropping," the mounting of said 
attendant upon the machine in such i)osition that he 
may readily see the previously made marks upon the 
ground, and operate the dropjjing mechanism to con- 
form thereto, substantially as herein set forth. 2. In 
combination with a seed-planting machine com^^osed 
substantially of frame work, and upon which the per- 
son who works the seed slides or valves, sits or stands, 
a lever, or its equivalent, by which a driver or second 
attendant may raise or lower that part of the frame 
work that carries the attendant and the seeding de- 
vices, and thus ease the machine in passing Over in- 
tervening obstacles, or in turning around, substanti- 
ally as described. 

1.040. Seed Planters. Claims.— 1. In combination 
with a seed-planting machine carried mainly by, or sup- 
ported mainly upon, not less than two runners^ and two 
covering wheels, a pair of auxiliary wheels and an axle, 
for the double purpose of taking a portion of the weight 
oft" from said runners and covering wheels, and for 
affording the means of readily converting the machine 
from a hand planter to an automatic seed sower, sub- 
stantially as described. 2. Hanging the axle of the 
auxiliary wheels in hinged and adjustable arms or 
levers, so that more or less of the weight of the ma- 
chine may be placed upon said auxiliary wheels, sub- 
stantially as described. 

9,894. LEBBEUS CASWELL, Harrison, Me. Seed 
Planiers. August 2, 1853. 
Claim.— Placing the axle of the guage wheels on a 
fulcrum in an adjustable slide, so as to plant at any 
desired, and at the same time, a uniform depth. 

10,753. ELBRIDGE MARSHALL, Clinton, N. J. Seed 
Planters. April 11, 1854. 

Claims.— The cams C E, having two rows or sets of 
inclined planes upon their faces, said inclined planes 
being placed oppositely on concentric circles, for the 
purpose of creating an equal pressure upon the cam E, 
and connecting said cam E with suitable gearing, sub- 
stantially as shown, whereby its position upon the shaft 
D may be changed, and the seed dropped at a greater 
or less distance apart, whenever the crank O is oper- 
ated or turned by the hand, as herein shown and de- 
scribed. 2. The bar H performing, in combination with 
the circular plates Y, underneath the hopper U, the 



12,608. M. ^YARD, Owego. X. Y. Seed Planiers. May 
27, 1855. 

Claims. — 1. The adjustable slotted share, for the pur- 
pose of removing obstructions, and at the same time 

; allowing the fine earth to pass through the slots, which 

i share is made adjustable by means of a thumb screw 
and plate in rear. 2. The short compressing blocks on 

j the periphery of the wheel, which compressors crowd 
the earth laterally over the seed, and at the same time 
indicate the place of the hill, by which means the grain 

I can be planted in check rows. " 

\ 12,811. GEO. W. BROWN, Galesburg, III. Seed 
: Planters. May 8, 1855. 

Claim. — In combination with the hoi)pers and their 
, semi-rotating plates, the runners F, with their valves e, 
j and their adjustment by means of levers and cams, and 
the driver's weight, for the purpose of carrying and 
di^ox3ping seeds by each vibration of the lever D, and to 
regulate the depth of the planting as described. 

508. GEO. W. BROWN, Galesburg. III. Seed Planters. 
May 8, 1855. Xo. 12,811. Reissued Xovemher 10, 1857. 

Claim. — In combinatiou with the hinged frames or 
hinge-joint, the locating of the conductor's or driver's 
seat in rear of the supporting axle, so that, as he moves 
forward or back, on his seat, the rear frame may act as 
a lever for lowering or raising the seeding part of the 
machine, and thus throw it into or out of the ground, 
as circumstances may require, in turning around or for 
passing over an obstruction as set forth. 

GEO. W. BROWN, Galesburg. III. Seeding Maelnnes. 
Reissued in five divisions, dated December 11. 1860. o/ 
Reissue Xo. 508, dated Xoveinber 10, 1857, of Patent 
Xo. 12,811, dated May 8, 1855. 
No, 1,091. Seed Planters. Claims. — 1. In combination 
with a seed planting machine that is operated by hand, 
the placing of both the driver and the person who ope- 
rates the seed slides or valves upon the machine in such 
position as that each may attend to his particular duty 
without interfering with that of the other, substantial- 
ly as described. 2. In combination with a seed plant- 
ing machine that is o^^erated by hand, and u^dou which 
the driver and the person who works the seed slides or 
valves sit or stand, the so locating of said seats or 
stands as that the weight of one of the persons may be 
used to counterbalance or overbalance the weight of 
the other, for the purpose of more readily raising or 
lowering the seeding apparatus, substantially as and 
for the purpose described. 

No. 1,092. Seed Planiers. Claim. — In combination 
with a seed planting machine, operated by hand, and 
having its seeding device forward of the centre of the 
wheels and forward of the driver's seat and a hinged 
connection, the locating of the seat in such relation to 
a line drawn through the centres of the wheels or 
ground supports as that the occupant of said seat may, 
by moving himself, or throwing his weight forward or 
backward on his seat, without the necessity of rising, 
walking, or standing over or near the seeding devices, 
force the seeding apparatus into or raise it from the 
ground, substantially as described. 

No. 1,093. Seed Planters. Claim. — In combination 
with a seed j)lantiug machine, that has a hinged or 
yielding joint between its fixed points of support, and 
with its seeding devices between said points, the so 
connecting of the parts between said fixed points of 
support as that that portion of the machine carrying 
the seeding devices may be raised up out of the ground 
by the attendant riding on the machiue, and be carried 
by the tongue or horses' necks and the supporting 
wheels^ substantially as and for the purpose described. 

No. 1,094. Seed Planters. Claim. — In combination 
with a seed planting machine, so made as that the for- 
ward i)art of the machine can be raised up on the sup- 
porting wheels and there carried, a lock, block or stop 
]i, which prevents the rear part of the frame from de- 



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scendiDg so low as to strike the grouud or iucouveu- 
ienee the OGcnpant of the seat upon said rear portion of 
the frame, substantially as and for the purpose de- 
scribed. 

No. 1,095. Seed Planters. Claim. — So combining with 
a lever, by which both may be operated, a valve or 
slide in the seed hopper and a valve in the seed tube, 
as that a half motion of the lever by the operator riding 
on the machine, by which they are operated, shallboth 
open and close the seed passages at regular periods, and 
pass measured quantities only, substantially as de- 
scribed. 

12,895. L. W. COLYER, Louisville, Ky. Seed Plan- 
ters. Jlay 22, 1855. 

Claims. — 1. Hinging the pieces A, which support the 
wheels A^, at the point B, this being also the point of 
attachment of the arms D, and interposing between A 
and D a spring F, so that said two pieces may radiate 
from nearly tlie same centres ; said springs tending to 
hold the wheels into the ground, whilst each one of 
the series may yield to any inequalities in the ground, 
without affecting the others, as set forth. 2. The ar- 
rangement of the sword or divider, such as described, 
upon the tube I, and projecting it forward, in close 
contact with the flange on the wheel, so that it may enter 
the ground with said flange, and spread and hold open 
the furrow for the recej»tion of the seed, as described. 

12,990. L. A. BUTTS, Cuba, N. Y. Seed Planters. 
June 5, 1S55. 

Claim. — Eaising the seed to be x>l anted up in a cup or 
cell, vertically or nearly so, above the height of the 
grain in the hopper, and then tripping a valve in the 
cnp or cell, and allowing the seeds contained therein to 
drop through a tube towards the ground, substantially 
as described. 

13,683. EBENEZER McCORMICK, Coxxellsville, 
Pa. Seed Planters. Ociol)er 16, 1855. 
Claim.— So arranging the drag B, with its link and 
guides, and the wheels A A, with regard to a seeding 
., ; and covering apparatus, such as described, as that they 
e- ij shall be guides and markers for directing the dropping 
b m! of the seed at stared inter\als, as set forth. 

13,706. DANIEL B. NEAL, Mount Gilead, O. Seed 
Planters. October 23, 1855. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the shovels c, the slotted 
I , and grooved slide a, and guage slide h, when construct- 
)r i ed and operated in the manner and for the purpose set 
^ !| forth. 

13,794. THOMAS R. MARKILLIE, Winchester, III. 
Corn Planters. Novemher 13, 1855. 
Claim. — The reciprocating weighted markers I, act- 
ing substantially as described, to perform the double 
\l function of operating the planting apparatus, and 
l[' marking the hills as si)ecified. 

14,631. E. P. LACEY, Rochester, N. Y. Corn Plant- 
ers. April 8, 1856. 
Claim. — The combination of the seat S, with the 
treadle or foot lever f, rod r, bar m, and rack and pin- 
ur |j ions P P ; the whole operating in the manner and for the 
2, I ' purpose set forth. 

14,785. SAI^IUEL ^YILT and GEORGE W. ALBAUGH, 
j Greencastle, Pa. Corn Planters. Ajjril 29, 18b6. 
)a I Claim. — The use of the slide E in corn planters, when 
• '] provided with expanding grain receptacles g g, and 
when the divisions o o of the hopper are provided with 
strikers P, all operating substantially in the manner set 
forth, for the purpose of preventing the choking, from 
wedging of seed, and insuring its delivery to the drill 
tube. 

15,426. JAMES D. JEFFERS, JOSEPH SPARKS, and 
JOHN H. JEFFERS, Philadelphia, Pa. Corn 
Planters. July 29, 1856. 
Claims. — 1. The moving inclined planes 1 1 and springs 
C C, when constructed and combined so as to operate 
together within the grain adjusting recesses E E, sub- 
stantially and for the purposes set forth and described. 



2. The stationary inclined planes D D, when operating 
in combination with the said recesses E, substantially 
and for the x)urj)ose set forth and described. 

15,822. J. F. SEAMAN, Walcott, N. Y. Seed Planters. 
September 30, 1856. 

Claim. — The shares L, arranged substantially, as 
shown, so that they may rotate intermittently, in order 
to free themselves of weeds, grass, and other incum- 
brances. 

16,135. THOMAS A. CHANDLER, Rockford, III. 
Assignor to himself and HARLAN HERRICK. 
Corn Planters. November 25, 1856. 
Claims.— 1. The slides C E, diggers R R- and rod I, 
substantially as set forth, and operating in the manner 
as and for the purpose described. 2. The jaws K K, 
cut-off S, arm L, when constructed and arranged as 
described, and operating substantially in the manner 
and for the i)urpose set forth. 

18,410. J. S. TO AN, VEN^CE, N. Y. Corn Planters. 
January 13, 1857. 

Claim. — The combination and arrangement for oper- 
ation together, substantially as shown and described, 
of the lower striking tube F, having a plow bit in 
front, and covering roller rigidly attached to it in the 
rear, with the secondary cross-sliding valve I, and its 
operative lever J, arranged to form part of said sliding 
tube F', the whole being supported by the covering 
roller and plow bit, for the more perfect and easy op- 
eration of the secondary valve and sliding tube, as 
sx)ecified. 

16,585. T. B. HOUGHTON, BLoa^iiNGTON, III. Seed 
Planters. FcJ)ruary 10, 1857. 
Claims. — 1. Operating the planting slide and tube V 
\V, by means of a crank T, receiving its motion from 
one, or both of the carriage wheels A, substantially in 
the manner set forth. 2. The reciprocating frame x, or 
its equivalent, so constructed and operated as to guide 
the planting tube, and make it deposit the seed in the 
ground at the desired point, substantially as described. 

16,597. J. LANDES, Selma, Ohio. Seed Planters. Feb- 
ruary 10, 1857. 

Claim. — Pivoting the cut-off G, to the bar d, so that 
the cut-oft' shall have an oscillating movement, and 
thus stir the seed when it oscillates in the manner, and 
for the puri)0S0 set forth. 

16,636. L. ARNOLD, Janes ville, Wis. Seed Planters. 
February 17, 1857. 

Claim.— Employing two frames in constructing the 
machine, the forwarcl frame resting on the axle of the 
principal, or driving wheels, and the rear frame resting 
on the axle of the covering wheels, and extending for- 
ward and under the forward frame, to which it is 
jointed, and acting as a lever in elevating the forward 
frame driving wheels, and plows clear from the ground, 
in turning round and passing from point to point, as 
set forth and described. 

16,729. F. GOODWIN, Astoria, N. Y. Seed Planters. 
March 3, 1857. 
Claim. — Arranging the seed hoppers and cylinders, 
and the mechanism which operates the seed cylinders, 
upon movable hars D, in combination with the double 
crank J, and frame A, in the manner and for the pur- 
pose set forth. 

17,380. R. KUSCHKE and P. MERKEL, St. Louis, 
Mo. Cam Planters. May 26, 1857. 
Claim. — The reciprocating seed boxes L, arranged 
and operated in the manner and for the x^urpose set 
forth. 

17,397. F. J. SMITH, Four Corners, Ohio. Corn 
Planters. May 26, 1857. 

Claim. — The combination of the rods m nv, and cut- 
oft' plates «, with the springs i i, and the inclined re- 
cesses in the tongue, arranged and operating as set 
forth. 



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17,566. I. W. McGAFFEY, Buffalo, X. Y. Corn Plant- 
ers. June 16, 1857. 
Claim. — Hanging the said swinging frame E, by 
boxes F, upon fixed sleeve boxes G, arranged around, 
but distinct from the axle C, to insure freedom of the 
axle against the resistance encountered by the plows 
"without, in the swinging of the frame E, varying the 
relative concentric position of the axle and seed dis- 
tributing devices thereon to the seed boxes. 

17,898. C. SCHXEPF, Laxcaster, Pa. Corn Planters. 
July 28, 1857. 
Claim. — The semi-circular shaped scooping hoes F, 
■with jointed ends E, in combination with tlie sliders 
K, and operated by the revolving levers C, as arranged 
and constructed, substantiallv as described and set 
forth. 

18,128. H. E. ALLEX, Athens, Ohio. Corn Planters. 
September 8, 1857. 
Claim. — The lever J, pins K, scraper H, spring I, and 
rake M, when arranged in the manner described, and 
in combination with the spout G, and valve Y, for the 
purpose set forth. 

18,346. D. AXD A. S. MAEKHAM, Monmouth, III. 
Seeding Ifacliines. Octoler 6,1857. 
Claim. — The inclined screen, with the overhanging 
lip upon the forward side for protecting the grain from 
the wind, arranged as set forth. 

18,366. HOSEA WILLAED, Yergexxe?, Yt. Seed 
Planters. October 6, 1857. 
Claim. — The rotating cylinder D, provided with the 
taper oi)enings f, and the adjustable plates g, in com- 
bination with the inclined spout E, tube F, and perfor- 
ated reciprocating slide i, when arranged as shown and 
for the puri^ose specified. 

18,603. E. EUSSELL, Coatesville, Pa. Seeding mi- 
dlines. November 10, 1857. 
Claims.— 1. The combination of the screw friction 
clutch with the cam Avheel in the manner described. 
2. The adjustable jointed conveyer spouts when con- 
structed in the manner and for the iDurpose specified. 

18,730. J. CASE, Springfield, III. Seeding Machines. 
December 1, 1857. 
Claim. — So combining with the driver's seat H, a 
marker, having in its arm a hinged brace or its efxuiva- 
lent, as that said driver may, from his seat, turn over 
or reverse said marker, suspend it to the machine 
whilst turning around, and drop it into its working po- 
sition without leaving his seat on the machine, as set 
forth, for the purpose specified. 

3,388. JAEYIS CASE, Lafayette, Ind. Corn 
Planter. December 1, 1857. Xo. 18,730. Peissued 
April 20, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. The runners D, in combination with the 
valves g and the spreaders h, arranged to oiDerate sub- 
stantially as described. 2. The combination of the hop- 
pers with the slides J, the seed ducts, with their valves 
g, and the spreaders n, arranged to operate substan- 
tially as set forth. 3. The combination in a corn 
planter, of the seat H, located in rear of the hoppers, 
the slides J, operated by the handle M, and rock shaft 
K, and the valves </, substantially as herein described. 
4. The combination of the runner D, seed dacts d, and 
spreader n, when arranged to operate substantially as 
described. 5. The combination of the rock shaft K, 
with its arms /, and treadle, or foot lever L, for operat- 
ing the seed slides, substantially as described. 6. The 
arrangement of the indicators m, substantially as de- 
scribed, to enable the operator, located on the seat H, 
to know when to operate the seed slides, as set forth. 
7. So combining with the o]3erator's seat H, a marker, 
having in its arm, a hinged brace, or its equivalent, as 
that the operator may, trom his seat, turn over or re- 
verse said marker, suspend it upon the machine while 
turning around, and drop it into its working position, 
without leaving his seat on the machine, as herein set 
forth. 8. The combination of the seat H, lever M, 
slides J, valves g, and runners D, when arranged to 



operate substantially as described. 9. The combination 
of the seat H. lever 'M, slides J, valves g, spreaders n, 
and runners D, arranged to operate substantially as de- 
i scribed. 

18,768. B. L. PEIME, Ha^iilton, Ohio. Corn Planters. 
December 1, 1857. 
Claim. — The yielding partition c, of the hopper, con- 
structed, arranged, and operating as and for the pur- 
pose set forth, in combination with the secondary pro- 
jections n, 7ii, n"^, of the cam E, the whole operated as 

' described. 

I 

\ 18,978. JAMES LAWSOX, Lawrence, Mass. Seeding 
Macliines. December 29, 1857. 
Claim. — Operating the marking devices formed of the 
bars S S, and the slides I, by means of the cams P, with 
pins r, attached, when said cams are placed on the hol- 
low shaft E, which encomi^asses the axle D, and is con- 
nected therewith, by means of the nuts a, fitted on the 
slotted ends of shaft E, whereby the dropping and 
marking devices may be regulated as described. 

18,999. L. F. WAED, Marathon, X. Y. Seed Planters. 
December 29, 1857. 
Claim. — The combination of devices for operating 
the plunger to deposit the seed automatically, consist- 
ing of the marking cogs J, the lever H, pins I, and 
spring constructed and arranged as described. 

19,122. S. BAKEE, Mount Pulaskin, III. Seed 
Planters. January 19, 1858. 
Claim. — The reciprocating bar W, provided with the 
recess Ic. when operated by means of the working beam 
F, link a, rod b, and crank c, on the adjustable shaft G, 
connected with the lever L, substantially as shown, for 
the purpose si^ecified. 

19,144. JOHX HUSTOX. Ottawa, III. Seeding Ma- 
cliines. January 19, 1858. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the shaft G, levers J g H. 
spring I', bar D. and slide L substantially as and for the 
purposes shown, whereby, when lever J is moved for- 
ward, the lever G operates the bar D ; lever H operates 
slide I and spring I', acts to restore or throw the said 
parts to their first position. 

269. JOHX HUSTOX (A.I.), to original Letters Patent. 
Xo. 19,144. Seeding Macliines. March 6. 1860. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the stop bar X. shares 
C, spout tube E, slides d d, levers F G I, rock shaft H, 
scrapers M, and rollers B, as and for the purposes herein 
set forth and described. 

19,198. P. C. MOSIEE, Homer. III. Corn Planters. 
January 26, 1858. 
CLiim. — The beam A, when .shaped as specified, and 
pivoted to the axle C, by its forward end, and has its 
rear end, which carries its tubular furrow ojiener, cov- 
ering shares, seed hopper, and driver's seat, arranged to 
run directly upon the ground, substantially as and for 
the purposes set forth. 

19,242. XT. DEAKE, Xewton, X\ J. Corn Planters. 
February 2, 1858. 
Claims. — 1. The agitator g. arranged with relation to 
the seed boxes and valves, substantially as set forth. 
2. Combining with one of the weights which operate 
the valves or its equivalent, a cam shaped gear wheel, 
corresponding in form with the cams which operate 
said weights substantially as set forth. 

634. X'. DEAKE, Xewton, X^. J. Corn Planter.^. Re- 
issued December 14, 1858. 
Claims. — 1. Operating the seed valves a b from the 
traction wheels A A, by means of the rods or weights 
G H, and cams M X, arranged substantially as and for 
the purpose set forth. 2. The agitator g, arranged with 
relation to the seed boxes and valves, substautially as 
set forth. 3. The rib b attached to the upper valve, 
constructed and operating as shown, and described for 
the purpose stated. 4. Combining with one of the 
weights which operate the valves, or its equivalent, a 
cam shaped gear wheel, corresponding in form with 



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j the cams which operate said weights, substantially as j 
; and for the purpose set forth. 5. Extending the chairs j 
I which operate the valves down under the piilleys \ 
' back of the axle, so as to obviate the slackening and 
t taking up of the chain by the vibrations of the ploughs 
! D and their attachments, as set forth. 

! 205. X. DRAKE (A.I.), to Patent Xo. 19,242. Com I 
Planters. Septemler 28, 1858. | 
I Claims. — 1. The rib & attached to the upper valve, ' 

constructed and operating as shown and described for 
I the purpose stated. 2. Extending the chains which 
I operate the valves down under the pulleys (V, back of 
: the axle so as to obviate the slackening and taking up 
! the chains by the vibrations of the ploughs D and their 
I attachments as set forth. 

19,274. J. H. WIGGIX, Bostox, Mass. Seed Planters. 
I Fehruanj 2, 1858. 

^ Claim. — The arrangement of the seeding cylinder 7? h' 
I and toothed bar & 6' for planting seed automatically, 
' in the manner and for the purpose set forth. 

. 19,333. C. BAETOX, Savot, Mass. Seeding Machines. 
February 16, 1858. 
Claim, — The frame B', provided with the seed distri- 
, buting device, and having the pressure rollers X X, and 
li driver's stand O, attached when said frame is connected 
'j. with the axle A, and the shaft or windlass I, or its 
j equivalent, and the whole arranged to ojjerate substan- 
i tially as and for the purpose set forth, 

19,404, L, A, BUTTS, Cuba, X, Y, Seed Planters. 
February 28, 1858, 

Claim, — The arrangement of the hoes Y, rods h, shafts 
K M, plungers I, and connecting rods U X, substantially 
- as set forth. • 

j 19,818. S. THOMPSOX, Hopedale, Ohio. Assignee to 
i himself and A. ^Y. PAGGART. Seed Planters. 

March 30, 1858. 
j Claim,— The cutters D, attached to the wheel C, of 
' the framing A, in combination Avith the seed distrib- 
uting slides F, operated by cams e, attached to the cut- 
I ter wheels C, substantially as and for the purpose set 
forth. 

20,024. GEORGE TAYLOR, Richmond, Ixd, Corn 
Planters. April 20, 1858. 

Claims, — 1, The combination of parts 1, shaft L 

^ and wheel K, with slide G, for the purpose of correcting 

I the machine and making it plant in line with work 

j already done, 2, The weighted spring arms, p p, 

} operated as shown, in combination with the devices 

;j shown for correcting the machine, when said spring- 

]' arms are so situated as to mark midway between the 

I rows of planting. 

20.301. L. ROBIXSOX, Melrose, Mass. Seeding Ma- 
chines. May 18, 1858. 

Claim. — The perforated reciprocating slide K, in 
combination with the supplementary or auxiliary per- 
forated slides h h i i, one or more pairs operated, sub- 
stantially as shown and set forth. 

20,366. A. M. PRATT, Low^ell, X. Y. Seeding Ma- 
chines. May 25, 1858. 

Claim. — Attaching the furrow and covering shares 
F D respectively to shafts E C, which are allowed to 
turn in their bearings, and are connected by the rods 
k I to the lever J, when said parts thus arranged are 
usfed in connection with the shaft i attached to the lever 
i J, crank h, and lever I, which support one end of the 
seed-distributing shaft H' ; arranged to operate as and 
for the purpose set forth. 

20,547. S. BURXSIDE, Reading, Ohio. Seeding 
Machines. June 15, 1858. 

Claim. — The movable conveying tubes K, with hoes J 
attached, in combination with "the seed-slides D, the 
above parts being ox^erated as set forth. 
20,639. P. HATCH, Xoewich, Yt. Corn Planters. 
June 22, 1858. 

Claim — Combining the glazed receptacle C C with 



grain boxes A A. and with the delivery apparatus 
connected therewith when said parts are constructed 
and operated as set forth. 

20,656. WM. MOREHOUSE, Davenport, Iowa. Seed- 
ing Machines. June 22, 1858. 

Claims, — 1. The cams J attached to the axle I, and 
laterally moving rods K M attached respectively to the 
shafts H g, the seed-slides E being attached to the 
shaft H by rods G, and the shaft g being attached to a 
slide z, the above parts operating as set forth. 2. The 
markers n, attached to the frame X, when said markers 
are used in connection with the cams J, and rods M K 
for operating the seed-distributing devices, and the 
whole arranged to operate as and for the purpose set 
forth, 

20,709. R, B, GROUXD, Marixetoavn, III. Seed 
Planters. June 29, 1858, 
Claim, — The arrangement of the respeccive parts of 
the planting apparatus with the adjustable three-fold 
framework of my improved corn-planter, substantially 
in the manner and for the purpose set forth, 

20,749, A, WALES, Pontiac, III. Seed Planters. 
June 29, 1853, 

Claim. — The arrangement of the two cranks g to the 
i wheel f, the pitmans h h, the levers i iV i', and rollers 
D D with gates E E provided with slides c c c, all being 
constructed and operated in the manner specified. 
20,781. WARREX DRUMMOXD, AYoodbridge, X, J. 
Corn Planters. July 6, 1858. 
Claim. — The particular manner described of ar- 
ranging and combining for united use only the two 
, droj)Xjing slides D D, double-acting cut-oif plate E e e' f f, 
double craulc axle H g g, covering rollers H^ H^, com- 
bined brace and scraper I, adjustable furrow opening 
and closing tubes or shares K L, and secondary hopper 
C C, for the i:)urpose set forth. 

21,112, A, BERDAX, Macon, Mich, Seed Planters. 
August 10, 1858. 

Claim.— The arrangement of the reciprocating piece 
L, adjustable tubes 3, stationary piece M, and top plate 
X, with hoppers O, the whole being constructed for 
oj)eration conjointly, as set forth, 

21,287, H. WHITMAX, Kingsyille, Ohio, Corn Plant- 
ers. August 24, 1858, 
Claim. — The adjustable or articulating frame c, 
hinged to the machine, and provided with the teeth 
and blade, in combination with the rock shaft Q, 
weighted lever T, and lever I, when arranged in rela- 
tion to a seeding machine, substantially in the manner 
set forth. 

21,375. JOSEPH. D. SMITH, Lancaster, Ohio. Seed- 
ing Machines. August 31, 1858. 

I do not claim, broadly, the employment of two 
wheels for opening the furrow, the seed being dropped 
between the wheels. But I claim the arrangement and 
combination of the spout R, wheels M, frame H, and 
frame D, as and for the purposes shown and described. 

21,404. A. G. BABCOCK, Galesburg, III, Corn Plant- 
ers. September 7, 1858. 

Claim. — The arrangement and combination of the 
entire machine for the purpose of planting corn. 

21,583. C. YAX HOUTEX, Saxbury, Ohio. Corn Plant- 
ers. September 21, 1858. 
Claims. — 1. The employment of the hinged, adjusta- 
ble and laterally sliding hopper and share frames E, 
furnished with a spring stop or catch M, in combina- 
tion with a long transverse pinion S, and the propelling 
axle C, substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 
2. The combination of the hinged grated apron J, with 
the subsoiling covering shares I, and furrow opener H, 
substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 

21,959. W. Y. HEXRY, Moxmouth, III. Seeding Ma- 
chines. November 2, 1858. 
Claim. — Connecting or arranging the levers or rods 
M, M, of the i)estles or weights and the levers I, of 



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the tubes H, substantially as shown, when used in com- 
bination with the wheel i, connected with the slide Q, 
and the whole arranged to operate as and for the pur- 
pose set forth. 

21,969. H. KALLER, Perry, III. SeecUnj Macliines. 
Xovemher 2, 1858. 

Claim. — The cylinders I I. provided with the seed 
cells d', having the slides e, attached and arranged 
within tubes F, and relatively with the hoppers H, to 
operate as and for the purpose set forth. 

22,156. J. F. BECKWITH and A. G. GAGE, Alaba- 
ma, N. Y. Seed Planters. NovemUr 30, 1858. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the rising lever L, 
when arranged as described, with the marking wheel, 
for the purpose set forth. 2. The combination of the 
cranks on the axle of the marking wheel, when ar- 
ranged as described with the markers, whereby the 
exact position of the measuring recesses in the seed de- 
livery are indicated to the driver. 

22,171. W. DRUMMOXD, AVoodbkidge, X. J. Seeding 
Machines. Xovemler 30, 185S. 
Claim. — The elastic rollers K, arranged relatively 
with the slides J, to operate as and for the purposes set 
forth. 

22,180. R. W. HUNT and M. KENNEDY, Galesburg, 
III. Seeding Macliines. Noveml)er 30, 1858. 
Claim. — Arranging the levers f, and plates j. which 
form the dropping device, with the levers ni m, in tubes 
g, as described, whereby the above-named parts are 
rendered capable of being operated simultaneously hy 
the simple action of the bars u on the ends of the 
levers i. 

22,183. DANIEL LADD, Dearborx, Mich. Com 
Flanters. Xor ember 30, 1853. 
Claim. — The peculiar arrangement of the frame A. 
shafts B, B, axle C, with cavities a a, wheels D, D, box 
E, plows F, F, tubes G, G, scrapers H, H, and rod I, at- 
tached to axle C, when made and used identically as de- 
scribed and for the purpose set forth. 

22,203. JOHN W. YANDIVER, Shelbyville, Mo. 
Seeding Macliines. Xovemder 30, 1858. 
Claim.— The bars or rods j, pivoted within the said 
conveying tubes E, and having elastic plates I I at- 
tached, the upper ends of said bars or rods being con- 
nected Avith the vibrating plates F, of the seed distrib- 
uting device, substantially as and for the purpose set 
forth. 

22,228. JARYIS CASE, Bloomixgtox, III. Improve- 
ment in Seed Flanters. Deceniber 7, 1858. 
Claims. — 1. Dispensing with side rails and connecting 
the front and rear truck by the driver's seat, hinged to 
the front truck and rigidly secured to the rear one, sub- 
stantially as described. 2. The so arranging of a re- 
versible marker upon the front truck of the machine, 
that when planting the runner shall hot touch the 
marker arm ; but when said front truck is raised up to 
turn the machine around, the runner shall catch and 
raise up and hold up said marker, for the purpose and 
substantially as described. 3. In the construction of 
the runner the hollowing out for the marker arm, the 
forming of the seed ducts in the sides of the runners, 
and so inclining the straight edge thereof as that its 
heel shall be the lowest point, all as described, and for 
the purpose specitied. 

3,144. JARYIS CASE, Lafayette, Ixd., for himself 
and NEWTON BALDWIN, administrator of WIL- 
LIA^I BALDWIN, deceased, assignees of JARYIS 
CASE. Seed Planter. DecemUr 7, 1853. Xo. 22,- 
228. Beissued October 6, 1868. 
Claims. — 1. A corn planter, consisting of a front and 
rear frame, when said frames are connected by a cen- 
tral bar, said connecting bar being either an extension 
of the driver's seat or an independent bar. substantially 
as described. 2. Pivoting the rear frame to the front 
one by means of the forward extension of the driver's 
seat, connected with the post F, or its equivalent, sub- 
stantially as descril)ed. 3. The locking bar or catch K 



1 pivoted to the seat bar, and arranged to engage undsr 
I the projec;:ion, or its equivalent, substantially as set 
j forth. 4. The reversible marker, consisting of the rigid 
bar L, hinged to the front frame in such a manner that 
I its outer end shall rest upon the ground without being 
I raised therefrom or resting on the runner while the 
I machine is in operation, and still be raised clear from 
the ground when the front part of the machine is ele- 
vated, substantially as described. 5. A runner for corn 
j planters, having the hollow or recess of its upper edge 
I for the marker, a seed duct, formed by cutting a chau- 
I nel in the side of the runner, and covering it with a 
plate, and also having the straight edge of the runner 
I so inclined that its heel shall be the lowest point, sub- 
I stantially as and for the purposes set forth. 6. The 
: combination of the rock shaft N. with the treadle or 
foot lever / api^lied thereto, with the seed slide h, 
arranged to operate substantially as described, for the 
purpose of enabling the driver to ox)erate the seed slides 
i with his feet, as set forth. 

22,650. JOHN L. HOAG, Gexoa, III. Corn Planters. 
January 18, 1859. 
Claims. — 1. The arrangement and combination of the 
arm g, lever K, and bar H, said lever serving as an ob- 
lique brace to hold the bar H (as shown in Fig. 2), as 
j and for the purposes set forth. 2. The arrangement 
! and combination of the lever 7t, slide i, lever j, upright 
Q, bar P, and swinging frames O M, as and for the pur- 
poses shown and described. 

; 23,126. AMOS G. THOMPSON axd ANDREW J. 
•THOMPSON, Belleville, Ohio. Corn Planters. 
March 1, 1859. 

Claim. — The arrangement of spiral sj) rings a a, in 
combination with cross bar E, and straps o o, for regu- 
lating the movement of the plungers B B, substantially 
as specified. 

; 23,206. GEORGE WATT, Richmond, Ya. Seed Plant- 

i ers. March 8, 1859. 

Claim. — The series of angular faced rollers, arranged 
relatively to their shaft E. as described, for opening the 
furrows, in combination with the seed tubes D D, and 
covers, substantiall}' as specified. 

23.213. E. O. BAXTER, Forreston, III. Assignor to 
himself. E. H. RILEY and W. T. SWEET, of said 
FORRESTON. Seeding Machines. March 8, 1859. 
Claims. — 1. The cam n, one or more, attached to 
wheel c, in combination with the jointed pendant F, 
attached to the lever E, substantially as and for the 
purpose set forth. 2. The levers E E, connected to- 
gether and arranged respectively with each other and 
the driver's seat i, substantially as and for the purpose 
sx)ecified. 

23,357. F. M. DAYIS, Footville, Wis. Seeding Ma- 
chines. March 29, 1859. 
I am aware that reciprocating seed slides J have 
been previously used, and also that slides fcwith oblique 
slots I have been used for operating seed slides. I 
therefore do not olaim the reciprocating seed slides, 
nor the slides A*. But I claim the arrangement and 
combination of the castor wheel C, lever D, spring 
rack bar E, pinion bar F, pinion G, rod H, slide k, and 
share L, as shown and described, so that when the bar 
F is thrown back and lever D is depressed, the bar F 
will carry the pinion out of gear with the wheel M, and 
thus render the seed slides Jc inox)erative, while the 
front part of the machine will be lifted on the castor 
wheel and the share L raised out of the ground, all as 
set forth. 

23,371. JACOB HAYNES. Cameron, III. Corn Plan- 
ters. March 29, 1359. 
Claims. — 1. The hinged shoe T, formed with a ser- 
rated plate, and with the wings Y and AY, substantially 
in the manner and for the purpose described. 2. The 
combination of the movable seat A^ with and supported 
by the hinged radius bars B' and by the sliding bars 
C'l, for the purpose of enabling the driver to raise or 
lower the front end of the machine, substantially in the 
manner and for the purpose described. 



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23,382. JOHX G. MITCHELL. Collixgton. Md. Corn 
Flanters. Xarch 29. 1S59. 
Claim. — The combination of tlie swingings hopper H, 
constracted and arranged as described, with tbe ad- 
justable cover and dropping tubes, tbe whole arranged 
for joiut operation in the manner set forth. 

23, 391. DANIEL E. PEIXDLE. Bethaxt. N Y. Seed 
Flanters. JIarch 29. 1859. 

Claims. — 1. Hinging the frame that carries the seeding 
devices and the beams that carry the furrow opener 
and coverer to the axle, substantially as and for the 
purpose set forth. 2. In combination with the axle 
and hinged frame and beams, the tongue and lever, for 
raising, lowering, or controlling the planting and cov- 
ering devices, substantially as described. 3. The ad- 
justable hinged clevis irons, made, arranged, and opera- 
ting as set forth. 4. The combination of the curved 
spring plates g and spring s i^. as applied to the seeding 
wheels or cylinders, for the purpose explained. 

23,403. MICHAEL SBDIOXS. Iba. X. Y. Seeding Ma- 
cliines. March 29. 1859. 
Claim. — The use of the eccentrically cut gear wheel D, 
so as to enable me to place my pinion a and pinion shaft 
h on top of the frame and above the center of the wheel 
that drives it. substantially as described. I also claim 
the arrangement of the beams H, with their skewed 
shovels and adjustable connections, so that they may 
be trahsposed from side to side of the machine at pleas- 
ure, in the manner and for the purpose set forth and 
explained. 

23,481. 0. H. MELEXDY, Delhi, Iowa. Seeding Ma- 
chines. A})) iJ 5, 1859, 
Claim. — The levers F H. slides E G, and projections 
g on the wheel B\ in connection with the bars I K O P, 
connected by the links J, the whole being arranged 
substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 

23,980. WILLIAM H. KIXG, Charlestox, III. As- 
signor to himself and XELSOX COLSOX, of said 
Charleston. Corn Flanters. May 10, 1859. 
Claims. — 1. In combination with the cams L and the 
arm M, the arrangement -of the rods e in such relation 
to the seed cells c that they push out the corn con- 
tained in the same, substantially as described. 2. 
The arrangement of the marker g. in combination with 
scraper so that the same never fails to make a clear 
mark in the track of the driving wheel, substantially 
in the manner set forth. 

24,059. THOMAS SHOET, Danville, III. Seeding Ma- 
chines. May 17, 1859. 
Claim. — The swinging frame D, when provided with 
a seed distributing deAice, actuated by a wheel H and 
cutting furrow shares I, and titted within a mounted 
frame A, substantiallv as and for the purpose set 
forth. 

24,452. P. H. FEEYLIXGHOUSEX axd JAMES G. 
HEILMAX", JoHXSTOWX, Pa. Corn Flanters. June 
21, 1859. 

Claim. — The perforated wheels G, when hung to the 
sliding bars I, and situated in respect to the hopper a 
and wheels H, and otherwise arranged as set forth, so 
that on moving the said bars I inwards, the wheels G 
may be drawn out of gear, and the orifices of the hopper 
at the same time closed by the wheels. 

24,541. G. CEAMTOX, M.yrshall, Mich. Seed Flanters. 
June 28, 1859. 

Claim. — The application and use of the pulleys 
P\ P'-, P^, in combination with the adjustable hanger 
T, tension-bar R, lever H'-, and yoke L', with its spring 
stops W W, the whole being airanged, constructed, 
and operated substantially as and for the purpose 
specified. 

24,991. ^VALTER CLAEK, Palmyra, Ohio. Seed 
■ ■ Fla7ite)'S. August 9, 1859. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the reciprocating agita- 
ting rod r, when passing through the adjustable seed 
discharge opening in the side of the hopper, with the 



frame F, wheels W, pins P, teeth a h c, hopper H, and 
adjustable slide S, the whole being constructed as and 
for the purxjoses set forth. 

24,993. JAMES P. COOXLEY, Far^iixgtox, Mich. 
Corn Flanters. August 9, 1859. 

Claim. — The arrangement of seeding roller H, gear 
wheels d d, slide plate I, levers c, adjustable teeth E, 
coverers F, and tracking guage M, constructed and 
operated substantiallv as and for the x^^ii^oses set 
forth. 

25,025. E. McKEXXEY, Montgomery, Ohio. Seeding 
Machines. August 9, 18b9. 

Claim. — The arrangement and combination of the 
distributing disks L, levers X, check- valves q, and 
buttons u, to operate together with the hammer o and 
with the bell M, substantially as and for the purposes 
set forth. 

25,033. MATTHEW MITCHELL, Alton, III. Corn 
Flanters. August 9, 1859. 

This invention consists in the arrangement and com- 
bination of the parts of a seed planter, designed to 
plant sod ground by cutting through and depositing 
the seed under the sod, or to plant in old and mellow 
ground. Claim. — The arrangement of the fi'ame B, 
seats E and G, hoppers H, shoes S, and cutters X", Avith 
the device for o])erating them, in combination with the 
frame K hung on the axle D, and with the slides oper- 
ated as described, the whole being constructed and 
arranged substantially in the manner and for the pur- 
poses set forth. 

25,047. THEODOEE B. EOGEES. Wetherfield. Conn. 
,Seed Flanters. August 9, 1(^59. 
! Claim. The arrangement of slides I I^ P, lever L, 
i former G, floats H, adjustable pins E, and markers E, 

as described, for the purpose set forth. 

25,380. ZEEAH B. BEOWX ant) MELYIX C. GOD- 
AED, Graxby, Coxx. Seed Flanters. Septemher 13, 
1859. 

Claim. — The arrangement and combinatioii of the 
carrier and stamping Avheels F F, cams and marker de- 
A"ice I I upon the wheel F^, the reciprocal leA'ers H H, 
seed slides or valves D D, hoppers B B, drill formers 
J J, and covering shares Iv K, substantially in the 
manner as and for the purpose described. 

25,425. WILLIAM LEES, Geraiaxtown, Pa. Corn 
Flanters. Se2)temler 13, 1859. 

Claim. — The cylinders d d^, in combination with the 
hoppers h, with reference to the feed bar D, arranged 
to operate substantially as described. 

25,613. J. C. ADAMS, Greexsburg, Ixd. Corn Flan- 
ters. October 4, 1859. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the clevis device / on 
the rear of the pole -s, when said pole is received through 
the mortise in the bar, and when the said bar is made 
adjustable by means of bolts and bolt holes through 
its ends and through the frame pieces A, said clevis 
deAdce being made so as to clasp together cross pieces 
c and c^, all in the manner and for the purpose set forth, 

25,675. CHEISTIAX EOPP, McLeax Co., III. Corn 
Flanters. October 4, 1859. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the dog wheel P. leA-ers 
u- and stops u and u\ with stops /. spring s, bent 
rods g, and feed wheels F Fs the whole being con- 
' structed substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 

; 26,410. WILLIAMBLESSIXG, Jeffersontille, Ohio. 
j Seed Flanters. December 13, 1859. 

I Claim. The arrangement of the top portion of the 
! distributer, made with a semi-lunar opening, and the 
recess under the covered portion of the said top. when 
the periphery of the top is made with the chaff open- 
ings H on either side of the reciprocating seed bar. so 
that said bar, by its reciprocating action, shall work 
out the chaff through the passage H H on either side 
of the seed bar, and thus prevent choking the distrib- 
uter. 



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58.455. AYILLIAM H. \YORTH and LEONARD FIx\- 
LAY, Cantox, Mo. Seed Planters. December 13, 
1859. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the longitudinally moA'- 
ing slotted plate N, vertical gate L, sliding bar G, 
operating lever H, slioes I, and the rotary coulters K, 
as and for the purposes shown and described. 

26.456. HENRY BELL, Clinton, III. Assignor to 
FENTON H. BOGAR and JOSEPH W. TIDBALL, 
same place. Seed Planters. Becember 1.3, 1859. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement and combination of the 
rock shaft J, cogsegments I, pinion K, crank shaft Q R, 
ratchet bars H H, springs S S, feed slide G, and dis- 
charge regulating valve O, when the same are arranged 
and combined in the manner set forth. 2. In combin- 
ation with the above, the arrangement of the tredle V 
and hand lever U together and on the same fulcrum, 
so that the feed slide can be worked either by the hand 
or foot substantially as and for the purposes set forth. 
3. The combination with the foregoing peculiar ar- 
rangement of parts for dropping the see4, the arrange- 
ment oi al) c d for regulating the depth of the furrow 
openers, substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 

26,559. JAMES BOUTON, Macon City, Mo. Seeding 
Machines. December 27, 1859. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the wheels 6 &, pipes 
C D, coverers E, springs F and n, and the yielding 
beam c, in the manner described ; and also, the arrange- 
ment of the valve /in the hopper P, in the manner de- 
scribed, for the x)urpose specified. 

26,642. ALEXANDER AN ABLE, Middlesex, N. Y. 
Corn Planters. January 3, 1860. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the cog wheel (7, with 
intermediate spaces d\ in combii ation with the cam c, 
spring &, and seed-dropping rollers E, substantially as 
and for the purposes sxiecified. 

28,670. JOHN GROSS, Decatur, III. Corn Planters. 
January 3, 1860. 

Claims. — 1. In combination with the revolving shaft 
of a corn planter, having seed cells in its circumference, 
the slide li and levers jj> Jc, for raising and disconnecting 
said shaft from the driving wheels, substantially in the 
manner and for the purpose described. 2. In combin- 
ation with the lifting devices l, p and /r, the adjusting 
of the position of the seed cells in the revolving shaft 
F, by hand, to make them drop the grain at exact 
points, independently of and without turning either of 
the gearing and driving wheels, viz: by means of an in- 
dex or hand v secured to said shaft F, substantially in 
the manner and for the purpose described, and said 
shaft at the same time detached from the axle or driv- 
ing wheel, as set forth. 

26,700. DANIEL NICHOLS, Onargo, III. Corn Plant- 
ers. January 3, 1860. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the rolling cutters F, 
guards G, and metal strips I, in combination with the 
runners D, which are hinged to the frame A, substanti- 
ally in the manner and for the purpose specified. 

26,770. JOHN AY. HUDSON, Lafayette, Ind. Seed- 
ing MacMnes. January 10, 1860. 
Claim. — The teeth or share D, provided with seed re- 
ceptacles h. fitted on the rods a, as shown, provided 
with seed slides o, and arranged to operate substantial- 
ly as and for the purpose set forth. 

26.819. JOSEPH I. KNIGHT, Philadelphia, Pa. As- 
signor to himself, THOMAS PATTERSON, and 
JAMES LYNDELL, Bristol, Pa. Corn Planters. 
January 10, 1860. 

Claim.— The axle C with the sleeve E, its ratchet 
wheels //, operating the levers /i, the clutch box d e, 
operated by the lever F, the latter being connected to 
a catch y for operating the ratchet wheel j;, and also 
connected to the lever W on the shaft x, far operating 
the plough teeth H, when the whole of the parts are 
combined for joint action, as and for the purpose set 
forth. 



1 27,647. A. S. NOTESTEIN, Salem, Iowa. Assig-nor 

L. J. ROGERS, same place. Seeding Machine-. 
March 27, 1860. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the foot piece a, the 
rocking standard d, the lever E, and the seed slide F, 
with the rollers B and C, and coverers H H, when the 
several parts are connected and used substantially as 
and for the purjDose specified. 

27.661. EDWARD B. AYEAKLY, Pana, III. Seeding 
I Machines. March 27, 1860. 

Claim.— The swinging frame G, provided with the 

seed distributing devices, expanding and vertically 
I moving bars I' 1% and shares h^ ji, and attached to the 
I mounted frame A by joints or hinges h at its front end, 
I and by the chains or cords r s and bar F at its back, 
I all being arranged as and for the purposes specified. 

' 27,740. ALONZO R. ROOT, Canton, Mo. Seeding Ma- 
\ chines. Ajyril 3, 1860. 

Claims. — 1. The construction and arrangement of the 
inner cylindrical distributing device E, with the outer 
cylindrical case D G^, flap valve L, axle A, and cut-oft' 
I, substantially as and for the purposes set forth. 2. 
Combining the double spiral spring N, valve L, pivot 
h, and flap M, in the manner described and for the pur- 
pose set forth. 3. Arranging the revolving weed cutter 
T in front of each plough, the shaft of which has its 
bearing in the front part of the plough, in such a man- 
ner that the cutter rod may also serve to lift the 
ploughs over obstructions, all as described and for the 
purposes set forth. 

"27,807. MARTIN A. HOWELL, Jr., Ottawa, III. Corn 
Planters. April 10, 1860. 

Claims. — 1. The employment or use of rocking seed 
cups E E, placed within or above the seed boxes D D, 
and provided with seed cells/, and flaps or valves /«, 
or their equivalents, to operate as and for the pitrpose 
set forth. 2. In combination with the rocking seed 
cups E E, and seed boxes D D, the slides or cut-ofts 
G, operated from the rocking cups E E, substantially 
as and for the purpose set forth. 

' 28,106. AMOS SEAMAN, Winnebago County, III. 
Corn Plan ters. May 1, 1860. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the lever A, connecting 
rod B, iron straps C, plough beams D, axles E, foot 
j lever H, post I, crank lever J, and axles O, operating 
j as described, for the purposes set forth. 

28,142. AYM. J. BAKER, Dimock, Pa. Seeding Ma- 
chines. May 8, 1860. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the wheel G, having 
a toothed and blank periphery, spaced as described, 
the ratchet H, adjustable shaft E, provided with the 
pinion h and the crank pulley c connected with the 
seed slides q through the medium of the levers 1 1 and 
; rods s s u iv v, and used in connection with the spring 
l), as and for the purpose set forth. 2. The frame H, 
provided with the seed-distributing devices and furrows 
and covering shares, when suspended to the axle A and 
used in connection with the mechanism employed for 
operating the seed slides q^, as and for the purpose 
specified. 

23,355. A. E. DOTY^ North Henderson, III. Seeding 
I Machines. May 22, 1860. 

I Claim. — The arrangement of the double acting plates 
j H, openings boards i, slide bars E, boxes D, levers F, 
rollers B, and scrapers I, all as and for the purpose 
I shown and described. 

28,367. ABIEL HAYES and JAMES VANCUREN, 
Chenoa, III. Corn Planters. May 22, 1860. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the slides D D, provided 
with cutters a a, with seed openings d in the rear, and 
with coverers H H, when the same are used in connec- 
tion with the frame A, seed boxes J J, seed slide e, 
treadle F, and lever I, substantially in the manner and 
for the purpose specified. 



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28.386. JOHN W. MASTER. Utica, N. Y. Seed Planters. 
May 22, 1860. 

Claims. — 1. The adjustable liinged projection I on the 
seed slide G, in combination with the cams e e on wheel 
H'. substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 2. 
The arraugemeut of the partitioned hopper A, distribut- 
ing seed slide G, spring cut-olfs g, adjustable hinged 
projection 1. ^vheel with cams e e, main frame and 
iointed frame C. in the manner and for the purposes set 
forth. 

•28,483. 80L0M0N T. HOLLY, Rockfohd, III. Seed- 
ing Macliines. May 29, 1860. 
Claim.— The oblique supporting and driving wheels 
B. applied to the machine, and arranged to operate sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose set forth. 

28,490. JOHN JOHNSON. Naples, III. Corn Flanters. 
May 29, 1860. 

Claim. — The combination, with a divided frame A B, 
^- ji of the adjustable or extension bar J jointed to the front 
^ I part of the machine and arranged in the manner and 
^ i for the x)ui'poses set forth. 

I 28.498. J. CAMPBELL MOORE, Peorl\, III. Corn 
Planters . May 29, 1860. 

Claim. — The combination of the jointed bar with the 
' 1 1 operating cam and spring, arranged substantially as de- 
ji gcribed, so that by bending the central joiut, the bar is 
withdrawn from the cam, the discharge of the seed cut 
' off and the movement of the slide to the seed box ar- 
rested. 

28,593. MATTHEW MITCHELL", Altona, III. Seed- 
ing Machines. Jane 5, 1860. 

Claims. — 1. The combinatiou of the perforated 
'i j oscillating rim or band B, stationary ]»erforated 
I, 'j cylinder C, and cut-off e, arranged substantially as 
B' |j described, and relatively with the seed box A, and 
1 j the tube D, to operate as aud for the purpose set forth. 
8 ! 2. In combination with the perforated oscillating rim 
y ll or band B, perforated stationary cylinder C, and cut- 
|l off e, the tube D, seatterer F, and share E ; all arranged 
for joint operation as set forth. 

28,615. PTOLLMAN 8T0VER, West Alexandres, 
Ohio. Corn Planters. Juneb, 1860. 

i Claim. —The peculiar arrangement of the measiu-ing 
j space, having an elastic back i)iece Jc, and an adjust- 
i able front piece j, in connection with the cut-off g, and 
j lower slide/; all constructed, arranged, and operating 
in the manner substantially as and for the puri)ose set 
forth and described. 

2^,847. DAVIS DUTCHER, Blue Grass, Iowa. Corn 
Planters. June 26, 1860. 
g .1 Claims. — 1. The combination of the seeding and 
j i| juarkiug apparatus, operating together in the inauner, 
, I ' and for the purpose substantially as described. 2. The 
combination of the ploughs aud supporting and gaug- 
ing wheels/, so that they may be self- yielding to pass 
J ' over any intermediate obstacle and be raised up by the 
J If- driver from his seat, in the manner and for the purpose 
J mentioued. 3. In combination with the rear support- 
1*1 ing wheels and the front self-yielding wheels, the mark- 
ing and seeding devices arranged between them, and a 
l' ] driver's seat behind, for the purpose of balancing the 
' machine, and still allowing the front wheels to rise and 
' fail with the jdoughs, as rei^resented. 

28,879. D. W. M. LOWER, Albia, Iowa. Seeding 
Machines. June 26, 1860. 

Claims. — 1. The connecting of the wheels B B and { 
roller C, by means of the cranks a a h h and rods E, I 
when said wheels and roller have the pins I I and rib c ' 
! attached respectively to them, as shown, and are used 
1 I in connection with the seed distributors H, or their I 
^ I equivalents, substantially as and for the jjurpose si^eci- 
i'l ' fied. 2. The attaching of the shares J, hoppers G, and 
!, seed-distributing devices to adjustable frames F, ar- 
1 j ranged as described, to admit of the varying of the 
depth of the furrows as circu^)stpnce^s m^}' require. . 



28,886. T. S. MILLS, Iberia, Ohio. Cmi Planters. 
June 26, 1860. 

Claim. — The cam E, when formed of two parts h i, 
for operating the seed slide F and markers H, and 
fitted in the adjustable frame D, having the shares G, 
attached by the rods n for the purpose of admitting of 
the connection or disengagement of the wheels d g, 
and the adjustment of the shares G, substantially as 
described. 

28.891. LEVI MORRIS, Woodbury, III. Corn Planters. 
June 26, 1860. 

Claim. — The combination of the double crank L 
with the pitman K, the rod R, the slide P, the levers 
J J, the hoes and handles m and n, and the mechan- 
ism connecting and regulating them, for the purposes 
and substantially as described. 

28,917. RICHARD TAYLOR and RENSSELAER 
SPRAGUE, Prairie City, III. Corn Planters. June 
26, 1860. 

Claims. — 1. The attaching of the seed boxes F, and the 
furrow and covering shares I H, to sliding frames E, 
placed on inclined surfaces h c c, and having the seed 
slides G, of the boxes F, arranged in relation with 
the staijles or tappets i i, on the axle c, substantially 
as and for the purpose set forth. 2. In connection 
with the sliding frames E, having the seed boxes and 
shares attached, the lever K, provided with the notch o, 
and arranged relatively with the pin jj, for the pur- 
pose, when necessary, of stopping the rotation of the 
axle C, as set forth. 

28,931. THOMAS WILSON, Winterset, Iow^a. Seedinq 
Machines. June 26, 1860. 

Claim. — The arrangement of frame C, set forth, in 
combination with the lever G, toggle levers k k, and 
clutching devices e e g g, as set forth, whereby the 
dropping of the seed may be stopjjed and the ploughs 
raised from the ground at the same time. 

28,943. JAMES L. SMITH, Neoga, III. Assignor to 
himself and JAMES Q. SLOAN, same place. 
Corn Planters. June 26, 1860. 

Claim.— The arrangement of the seed boxes 8, 9, slide 
10, crank 11, lever 12. 13, operating as described, for 
the i)urpose specified. 

29,046. SAMUEL AVERr, Pisgah, Mo. Corn Planters. 
July 10, 1860. 

Claims. — 1. The main shaft, operated by gearing 
connected with the driving wheels B B, and the brakes 
P, for regulating the motion of said driving wheels, so 
that the same shall rotate alike, and be under the con- 
trol of the operator, as and for the purposes set forth. 2. 
The lime boxes G, mounted on the frame A, and pro- 
vided with ratchet wheels H, said ratchet wheels be- 
ing operated by means of pawls J, on each end of a 
slide bar I, said slide bar receiving its motion from the 
main shaft D, by means of the cams c, acting on the 
lever k, all arranged and operating substantially as 
shown and described. 

29,078. GEORGE HETRICK, Reidsburgh. Pa. Seed 
Planters. July 10, 1860. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the standards D D, axle 
B, wheels A, with spikes C C\ and castor wheel 0 ; the 
whole being constructed and arranged for joint opei- 
ation substantially as described. 

29,100. JOHN PRICE, Harrison. Ohio. Corn Planler.s. 
July 10,1860. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the hinged frames E 
and F in combination with the main frame, the levers 
K and L, the shovels G, the coverers H, and rollers I. 
the whole being arranged and operated substantially 
as set forth, for the purposes described. 2. The com- 
bination of the bar U, cams V, springs Z. arms T, shaft 
S, and seed cup », arranged substantifilly ^s set forth, 
for the purposes specified, 



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29,176. HERMANN KALLER, Perry, III. Seeding 
Machines. July 17, 1860. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the rods / /, bars K, 
distributing wheels J, spouts E, runners H, levers LM, 
castor wheel N, and frames A D, as and for the purpose 
shown and described. 

29,420. DANIEL J. VAIL, Industry, III. Seeding 
Machines. July 31, 1860. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the curved connected 
covering shares K K, furrow shares I I, tube i, coulter 
J, frame A, and box D, wheels a a, seat B, uprights G 
G, slide F, pins seats E, and bar H, as and for the 
purpose shown and described. 

29,433. F. A. GODDARD, Lexington, III. Assignor 
to himself and JOHN H. KENNADAY, of the same 
place. Corn Planters. July 31, 186^. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the shifting wheel H, 
on shaft G, with the permanent wheel F, on the axle 

C, in combination with the removable lever S, in shaft 
G, as and for the purpose set forth. 

29,578. JAMES S. FOWLER, Peoria, III. Corn Flant- 
ers. August 14, 1860. 
Claim. — A seeding cylinder, arranged with its axis 
parallel to the line of motion of the machine, and hav- 
ing an alternate rocking motion in op]30site directions, 
in order to scatter the seed laterally, in combination 
with a sled-runner drill plough, constructed and ar- 
ranged substantially as described, for the purpose as 
set forth. 

29,777. F. G. FLOYD and E. A.FLOYD, Macomb, III. 
Corn Planters. August 28, 1860. 

Claim. — The combination with a seed planting frame, 
constructed as described, of the seed slide a, vibrating 
arm c, receiving its motion from arm d, the wheels g g^, 
and shaft h^, arranged in the manner and for the pur- 
X^ose set forth. 

29,803. JAMES MCLAUGHLIN, Duncannon, Pa. Seed 
Planters. August 28, 1860. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement of a seed dropping and 
distributing plug valve L, with a vertical sliding frame 
F F, and cams E, substantially as and for the purposes 
set forth. 2. The arrangement of slotted standards N 
and R R of the furrow ox)ener M and coverers D^, in 
combination with a lever P, rod Q, and latch S, sub- 
stantially as and for the j)urposes set forth. 3. The 
arrangement of double ratchet wheels V W upon the 
shaft of the driving wheels, in combination with pawls 
T X, cross bar Y, and lever Z, substantially as and for 
the i)uri)oses set forth. 

29,807. J. R. MILLS, Bloomfleld, III. Seed Planters. 
August 28, 1860. 

Claim.— The relative arrangement of a detachable 
hopper D, slides G and N, seed distributor I, square 
shaft B, and lever L L^, constructed in the manner and 
for the xmrposes set forth. 

30,008. LEVI F. STRAIGHT, Fatrbury, III. Corn 
Planters. September 11, 1860. 

Claims. — 1. The combination and arrangement of the 
levers I I' and Ri K^, constructed and operating in the 
manner and for the purposes set forth. ^2. The combi- 
nation of the removable valve E, forked lever F, and 
slides H H^, arranged and operating substantially as 
and for the purposes set forth. 3. The combination of 
the internal adjustable slide h, with the vertical holloTv 
barbed seeding slide H or H^, constructed, arranged, 
and operating, in connection with the conducting tube 

D, in the manner and for the purposes set forth. 

30,129. DAVID ELDRED, Monmouth, III. Seeding 
Machines. September 25, 1860. 

Claim.— The arrangement of the cutters M, guards 
K, and adjustable bars J, with the variable cells c c, 
covers I, seed boxes E E, elastic plate /, pole N, and 
frame A, as and for the purposes sliown and described. 



30,158. W. G. SAVAGE, Clinton, III. Corn Planters. 
September 25, 1860. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the slides e e, boxes B. 
levers d d, slide E, adjustable seat G, seat C, axle H. 
pole J, and lever K, all as shown and described for the 
purposes set forth. 

30,169. JOHN UNDERWOOD, Cameron, III. Corn 
Planters. September 25, 1860. 
Claim. — The relative arrangement and combination 
of the adjusting wheels H H, with their frames, sux*- 
porting and marking wheels B B, jntman C C, drop- 
ping wheels a a, and o]3ening wheels E E, ox)erating as 
and for the purjooses set forth. 

30,316. DANIEL HERR, JOHN HERR, ant) JOSEPH 
F. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Corn Planters. Octo- 
ber 9, 1860. 

Claim. — The combination and. arrangement of the 
cogged cam M, slotted sliding ledge D, connecting- 
blocks C C^, sliding valves A, with their oxienings 3 3 
and jDCgs 2, together with the hox)per and shovel sup- 
jjort E, on the i)i voted side ijieces F and cam sux)x>ort 
L, simultaneously operated by the lever Z, snbstan- 
tially as set forth and specified. 

30,708. WILLIAM H. ADLE. PRESTON D. MILES, 
AND GEORGE CUSTER, NoRRiSTOW^N, Pa. Corn 
Planters. November 27, 1860. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the two frames A and 
D, standards a a, shaft m, and chains o o; all being 
arranged substantially as and for the x)uri)ose set forth. 
2. The hox:)pers K, trough H, slides c c. pitman J, con- 
i necting rods L L, automatic discharge spouts R R, and 
i clutch coux)liug r, when the whole shall be constructed 
! and arranged substantially as and for the pur^iose set 
forth and described. 

30,779. SMITH R. WARNER, London, Ohio. Seeding 
Machines. November 27, 1860. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the frames A and B, the 
one hinged upon top of the other, the seed boxes F, the 
seed .slides I, the discharge spouts G, the valves Q, 
the levers M and N, and the jjloughs S S, the several 
parts being constructed and arranged as and for the 
purjiose specified. 

30,836. JOHN H. RANKIN, Versailles, Mo. Corn 
Planters. December 4, 1860. 

Claim. — The valves j Ic, sirring n, shaft K, and arms 
g (/I, when arranged and ox3erating together, substan- 
tially in the manner and for the i^urpose described. 

30.865. DEXTER BEAL and WILLARD W. BEAL, 
Lester, Iowa. Seeding Machines. December 11, 
1860. 

Claim. — Operating the seed slides E by means of the 
oval hubs L, provided with the hook xirojections /, the 
rods O, xjrovided with hooks h, the springs P and R, 
the x^inion K and wheel I, the latter being provided at 
its x^ei'iphery with the toothed and smooth x^ortions, 
and all arranged substantially as described. ^ 

30.866. HENRY BELL, Clinton, III. Seeding Machines. 
December 11, 1860. 

Claim. — The wheels L L, x^rovided with sliding bars 
N, having screws h at their ends, which are fitted in 
the holes i of the wheels, in connection with the curbs 
M, which encomx^ass the wheels, all being arranged as 
and for the purx>ose set forth. 

30,883. A. S. & D. MARK HAM, Monmouth, III. Corn 
Planters. December 11, 1860. 

Claim. — Securing the seed distributing slide H in 
X^roper x^osition by means of the slides .1, in connec- 
tion with the adjustable cut-offs L snbstautially as 
shown and described, to admit of flic ax>plication or 
emx3loyment of seed slides of difierciit tuit'l<;iiesses to 
regulate as maybe desired the <funiitity of seed to be 
Xdanted on a given area, or the niiuilicr of seeds to be 
planted at a droi)pivig. 



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, 30,885. SAMUEL ^^lOWEY and ELI DEPPEN, Wom- 
ELSDORF. Pa. Corn Planters. Becemher 11, 

I Claims. — 1. The arrangemeot of the divided axle F, 
j the seed boxes G G^, the disks I I, the tubes O 0\ 
I springs S f\ pinions H H\and X shaft M. pinion L, 
: spur wheel K, and wheels A A\ the several parts being 
constrncted and connected substantially as and for the 
: purpose specLfied. '2. In conibinatiou vrith the subject 
I of the first claim, we claim the lever E, bridle Q, fur- 
j rowing tubes P P\ covering hooks E W, and tie rods 
j S S, arranged and used as and for the purpose specified. 

30,890. J. Y. H. SECOE, Xew York, N. Y. Seeding 
' Macliines. December 11, 1860. 

Claims. — 1. Elevating and depressing the front end of 
the frame A by means of the eccentric D fitted in the 
back part of the draft pole, and arranged essentially 
j as and for the purpose set forth. 2. The arrangement 
J of the adjustable frame F' provided with the wheel G, 
I and connected with the platform or foot-piece H, as 
and for the puri)ose ST)ecified. 3. The levers K K, bars 
L, boxes iS[ and sides of the hoppers, arranged and 
■ combined to operate as and for the purpose set forth, 
j 4. lu connection with the levers K, slides L, and boxes 
ij N, the bars or levers 0, arrang-ed to operate conjointly 
with the parts aforesaid for the x)urpose specified. 5. 
The arrangement of the furrow shares Q with the shafts 
E and bars S, as and for the purpose set forth. 6. The 
•j arrangement of the covering shares T T with the staples 
U U, springs W W, adjustable pendants X, and buttons 
Y, as and for the purpose set forth. 

31,072. A.W. BEIXKEEHOFF, Upper S.^'dusky, Ohio. 
Corn Planters. January 8, 1861. 
The platform and shaft are made in sections con- 
nected by eyes and rods, which enables the machine to 
correspond to the siuface of the ground. The seed box 
is provided with a cylinder at the bottom, which, by 
an arrangement of rods and cranks, can be made to re- 
volve with a reciprocating motion, thus dropping the 
seed when desired. The tongue is attached in such a 
manner that when the operator is not in his seat the 
weight of the driver raises the dropping apparatus 
above the ground. Claims. — 1. The combination and 
arrangement of rods d, cranks e and cylinder & with the 
sectional frame and axle, as set forth, whereby the ex- 
terior sections may be turned uj) and the planting of 
the centre section continued. 2. The combination of 
opener and coverer F with the eye m, brace n and bolt 
Ji\ constructed, arranged, and operating substantially 
as set forth. 3. The arrangement of the tongue H, 
hounds G, set screw A', axle c and frame A, as and for 
the purposes set forth. 

■IhOSo. E. W. KIMBALL, Ottawa, III. Cotton Plant- 
ers. January 8, 1861. 
Claim. — The reciprocating seed slides d d and valves 
I I, when the latter are operated by the projections j 
on the slides d and springs i on the rods J, and the lat- 
ter provided with indicators or rods L, all arranged as 
and for the purposes set forth. 

:51,201. J. C. WILLEY, Prixcetox, III. Corn Plant- 
ers. January 22, 1861. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the hoppers F, oscillat- 
ing perforated shell G, holes /, plates g, vibrating bar 
J and levers L K with the seed'tubes H, plates I, shares 
D, jointed frames A C, bars h &, uprights c c, projections 
m and rollers B, in the manner and for the purpose 
shown and described. 

: 11,426. C. W. FOSSLEE, Freeport, III. Assignor to 
himself and J. BALSBUEGH. same place. Seeding 
Machines. February 12, 1861. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the seed boxes I, slides 

H J, shaft D, rods F, bar G, j ollers B, lever M, rod X, 

castor wheel O and shares c' b\ in the manner and for 

the piTrpose shown and described. 

-1,427. LAXSIXG K. JEXNE, Graxd Eapids, Mich. 
Assignor to himself and WILLIAM ASHLEY, same 
place. Corn Planters. February 12, 1861. 
Claim. — The arrangement of adjustable ploughs d d 
seed and fertilizing slides e e, sliding shaft b.hy 



which the machine is thrown in and out of gear, lever 
«, double boxes D D and check pins n n, when the 
whole shall be combined and operated substantially as 
and for the purpose sx^ecified. 

31,448. BENJAMIN H. ELMOEE, Eichmoxd, Ixd. Corn 
Planters. Felyruary 19, 1861. 
The slides which regulate the feed are opened alter- 
nately by means of a strap and slide, to which motion 
is imparted by a cam on the driving shaft. Claim. — 
The combination of slides U and W and spring-valve 
V with strap S, slide O, cam N, shaft J and wheel H I, 
the whole being constructed and operated substantially 
as set forth. 

31,966. WILLIAM C. FOED,West Salem, Ohio. Corn 
Planters. April 9, 1861. 
Claims. — 1. Lever «, ijlough b and sliding discharge- 
spout c, when combined and operated in the manner 
and for the purpose set forth. 2. The combination of 
lever d, spring e, main rod /and lever g, when operated 
in the manner and for the purpose described. 3. Grain 
slides m m, regulators w «, main rod /, levers h d and g, 
spring e and slide i, when the whole shall be con- 
structed, arranged and operated in the manner and for 
the purpose set forth. 

32,056. JAI^IES M. FOY, Fouxtaix Greex, III. Corn 
Planters. April 16, 1861. 

Upon the shaft of the traction-wheel is a clutch- 
wheel, which rotates with the shaft and has a lateral 
motion on it. The dropping-wheel is on the same 
shaft, but has an independent rotary and lateral mo- 
tion. The hub of this wheel gears with the clutch, 
and has on its periphery ratchet teeth which gear with 
the ratchet teeth on the sickle-shai^ed bar. This bar 
I is connected with a lever in reach of the driver, and by 
I this means the dropping-wheel is controlled by him. 
; Each rotation of the dropping-wheel operates the seed- 
j valve, a projection upon the edge of these wheels com- 
j ing against the pallet lever, which is connected to the 
j valves. The forked lever fits over the ratchet disk, 
! and thus enables the driver to move the dropping- 
j wheel out of connection with the pallet lever when it 
is desired to move the machine without operating the 
I seed-valves. Claims. — 1. The combination and arrange- 
i ment of the sickle-shaped bar P, lever V, ratchet teeth 
! / and dropping-wheel Q, as and for the purposes set 
I forth. 2. The arrangement of the dropping-wheel Q, 
ratchet disk E, spiral spring d, shaft B and forked lever 
j W, in combination with the pallet lever M, in the man- 
ner and for the purposes set forth. 

32,084. P. EITCHEY, Hamiltox, III. Corn Planters. 
April 16, 1861. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the curved runners A A, 
adjustable pivoted openers D D, and presses K K, with 
each other, and with the seed boxes C C, slide h and lev- 
ers H H, all as shown and described for the purpose set 
forth. 

32,091. JOSEPH STONE and JAMES T. AECPIIBALD, 
Wapello, Iowa. Corn Planters. April 16, 1861. 
Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the adjusting cutters 
L with the hinged seed boxes O, oscillating seed tubes 
N, and lever J, substantially as and for the purposes 
shown and described. 2. The arrangement of the 
double crank-axle with the frame A and spud I, sub- 
stantially as and for the purposes shown and described. 
3. The arrangement of the adjusting bars H H with the 
adjustable standard bars E E and frame A, in the man- 
ner and for the purpose shown and described. 

32,117. DANIEL BEOY, Caxtox, Mo. Seed Planters. 
April 23, 1861. 
The frame is supported in the rear by two covering 
wheels provided with flat bottomed grooves. The front 
part of the fi-ame is supported upon two cutting wheels 
provided with sharp edged flanges, serving as cutters 
to open the furrow. The seed is discharged through 
oblong slots in the bottom of the hoppers, the amount 
being regulated by a slide. Each hopper is provided 
with an inclined cap to cover one set of seed cells, and 
prevent their action when the other set is in operation. 



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To tlie tongue is attached a lever, so arranged that the 
driver can raise the front part of the machine with his 
foot for the purpose of passing obstructions or turning 
around. Claim. — The arrangement of the double perfo- 
rated slide F, inclined cap L, tubes I, cutting wheels D, 
and lever G, with the flat bottomed grooved wheels B 
and adjustable tongue J, in the manner and for the jjur- 
pose shown and described. 

32,140. T. S. MILLS, Iberia, O. Seerlhu/ Maeliines. 
April 23, 1861. 
Claim. — Constructing the seed slide F of two parts 
a b, one part 5 being adjustable by means of the screws 
e c, and i^rovided with slides G, w^liich are fitted in re- 
cesses d d in the part a, and also arranged so as to be 
capable of a separate or independent adjustment in the 
recesses d d, by means of the screws e e, suhstantially 
as and for the purpose set forth. 

32,168. CHAELES K. MYERS, Pekin, III. Assignor 
to himself and JOHN COHENOUE, same place. 
Corn Planters. April 23, 1861. 

The cross bars connecting the frame are slotted to 
admit of lateral adjustment of the tw^o sets of seed 
dropping mechanism. A coulter fixed in line with and 
under the seed tube is provided with wings and a cen- 
tre tongue, and the jynrts are made adjustable by means 
of a screw and slot and hinge to plant at any desired 
depth. The seed tube is jjrovided with a mouth piece 
or hinged valve, and made to open and close the mouth 
of the tube by means of an arm working in a semicircu- 
lar groove in one of the slides. Claim. — The arrange- 
ment of the bars B B^, coulter Jc s n i), and discharg- 
ing mechanism f g h i, the whole being constructed 
and operating in the manner described. 

32,227. GEOEGE HAELAN, Beownsyille, Ixd. Seed- 
ing Machines. April 30, 1861. 

The seed tubes or spouts are attached to the rear 
ends of arms, the front ends of which are fitted on the 
end of a transverse shaft, and to the back part of each 
arm is a spring connected by a rod, which tend to keep 
the tubes out from the frame, by which means a lateral 
self-adjusting movement is allowed the tubes, and the 
seed sown in the spaces between the hills of standing 
corn. A series of levers and cams are so arranged as to 
graduate the amount of seed to be sown over a given 
area. Claims. — 1. The tubes P, attached to bars or arms 
Q, jointed and provided with springs S, substantially as 
shown and described, to admit of a self-adjusting lat- 
eral movemeiit of said tubes, for the purjiose set forth. 
2. The combination of the cams D, slides F, and levers 
T U, w^hen the latter are connected by adjustable links 
A- A', and all arranged as and for the purposes set forth. 

32,294. H. J. HOAVE, Onarga, III. Corn Planters. 
Mag 14, 1861. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the tappet K on axle 
L, the lever J, segment rack H, with sliding w^ eight /* 
and iiinion d on shaft G, substantially as and for the 
l>urpose set forth. 2. The arrangement of the bent 
lever B', attached to the frame A' and draught pole C, 
the semicircular racks A' and pawl stoj) a', as and for 
the purpose set forth. 

32.412. AARON COLTON, Attica, N. Y. Corn Plant- 
ers. May 28, 1861. 
Claim. — The combination and arrangement of the 
frame C D carrying the seeding devices with the axle of 
the truck, by means of the rock bar h 1i, chains g, and 
guides H, substantially in the manner and for the pur- 
poses shown and described. 

32,812. A. C. STILES, Bunker Hill, Wis. Assignor 
to himself and AMOS EWBANKS, same place. 
Seeding Machines. July 9, 1861. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the adjustable curved 
segment bars or share-carriers N N, slides J, lever frame 
K, spring ratchet cylinder D and tappet wheel H with 
each other and with the tubes L, adjustable segment 
bars or share-carriers E, springs W and stampers Y, the 
whole constructed and operating together, as and for 
the purpose shown and described. 



32,819. A.W. BRINKERHOFF, Upper Sandusky, Ohio. 
Shoes for Seed Planters. July 16, 1861. 

The part of the shoe which acts as an opener is con- 
structed of two sheets of steel wdth upwardly curved 
front edges, and welded together to a point about two^ 
inches above the ground, when they gradually diverge. 
In the rear of the opener is the coverer, made with ex- 
panding wings, and elevated above the ground to con- 
form to the opening in the opener, and converging- 
rearward until they conform to the width of the rear 
end of the opener. Claim. — The combination and ar- 
rangement of opener M and coverer P, constructed 
suhstantiallv as described and for the purposes set 
forth. 

33,01.5. ADAM BRIGHTBILL, Bethel Township, Pa. 
Assignor to himself and JOHN BRIGHTBILL, same 
place. Corn Planters. August 6, 1861. 

To the front of the main frame are hinged the idough 
frames, supported at their rear ends on wheels. The 
front ends of the ploughs are connected to bars on the 
plough frames by means of two w^ooden pins. By 
means of a second or counter shaft, in connection with 
a gear-wheel and shifting-bar, the planting apparatus 
is thrown out of gear when desirable. Claims. — 1. The 
independent plough frame P, wheels R, ploughs S, bar 
T, pins U U, combined and arranged for the pui-pose, 
as more fully described and specified. 2. The combina- 
tion of the gear-wheel G, shaft H, shifting-bar M, lugs 
K and L, for the purpose of throwing the i)l anting 
apparatus into and out of gear, as described and speci- 
fied. 3. The frame A, wiien used in combination with 
the independent jjlough frame P, as more fully described 
and specified. 

33,196. G. D. HAWORTH, Decatur, III. Corn Plant- 
ers. Septemher 3, 1861. 

The driver's seat is placed upon the rear ends of two 
bars, the forward ends of w hich are attached to the 
forward frame that carries the furrow-shares, which 
bars rest upon an adjustable u^jright bar as a fulcrum 
and serves as a lever, so that the w^eight of the driver 
on his seat acts as a counterpoise for the forward frame 
to regulate and graduate the depth of the furrow-shares 
in the earth, and elevate the shares above the surface 
of the ground when necessary. Claim. — The combina- 
tion and arrangement, as shown and described, of the 
frame C with the bars and levers / /, driver's seat F, 
and the adjustable bar E, for the purpose specified. 

.33,197. J. A. C. AND A. S. HICKMAN, Summkrfield, 
III. Corn Planters. September 3, 1861. 

This invention consists in operating the reciprocat- 
ing seed slides by means of a gear-wheel attached to 
the forw^ard axle, actuating a pinion connected to 
cranks. On the ends of these cranks are attached rods 
that move levers connected with seed slides. The seed 
is covered l)y the elevatipn of the vshares, which is 
efi'ected at the proper time by the action of pins or 
tappets on the rear ends of the connecting levers. 
Claim. — The combination and arrangement of the gear- 
ing E' F, cranks H H, rods I I, tapi>ets ni m and levers 
J J and T T, as shown and described, for operating the 
reciprocating seed slides K K and coverers E E from 
the axle B'. 

33,688. D. B. ABBEY, Horse Head, N. Y. Corn Plant- 
ers. Xorember 12, 1861. 

On each seed tube is fitted loosely a collar, to each 
of which is attached a furrow share. The collars are 
connected to the under side of the frame by rods which I 
are allowed to swing under the frame. To the lower 
ends of the seed tuibes are attached the stocks of the 
covering shai es, the rear end of each stock being con- 
nected to the collar by a rod. Claim.— The swinging 
seed tubes L, with the collars g fitted on them and 
provided with the furrow shares O, in connection with 
stocks or bars P attached to the lower ends of the 
tubes L, and provided with the covering shares Q, all 
being arranged to operate as and for the purpose speci- 
fied. 



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34,163. A. M. PENISTON, Wellington, Mo. Seeding \ 
Machines. Januaru 14, 1862. 
Claim.— The arrangement and combination with a , 
seed planter, substantially such as described, of the | 
rock shaft o p plug or ball valves q g, lever r, with a \ 
curved slot « and the sliding clutch r, as and for the , 
purposes set forth. 

34,176. W. W. WILSON, Collins Station, III. Corn 
Planters. January 14, 1862. 
Claim.— The distributing wheels E, cups /, hoppers 
F G, frames g, rods «, conducting tubes h, adjustable 
ploughs I, standards J J, guides c and double brackets , 
(I, with the frame of the machine, when combined, ! 
arranged and operating in the manner described. \ 

34,902. W. E. POMEROY, Millersbueg, Ohio. Corn \ 
Planters. April 8, 1862. 
Claim.— The recess g, bar /, pivot ./ and spring /», in 
combination Avith the wheel E and rebate C, when I 
arranged and operating in the manner and for the pur- I 
j)ose described. 

35.545. HENRY RUTH, Summerfielp, III. Corn 
Planters. June 10, 1862. 

Claims. — 1. In combination with the rollers L, the 
toothed, curved plates M, arranged in a hinged frame 
as described. 2. The cam F, in combination with the 
valve E, constructed and arranged as described. 

35.546. J. L. SATER, Cincinnati, Ohio. Planting 
Macliines. June 10, 1862. 

Above the frame of the machine are arranged two 
grain boxes, the opening in the bottom of each of which 
is closed by a portion of the periphery of an outwardly 
opening hollow cylinder which is secured to a rotating 
shaft. The sides of the hollow cylinders are perforated 
for the reception of the kernels of grain to be planted. 
Within the upper half of each hollow cylinder is fitted 
' a segmental block supported by a metallic strap from 
the frame timber. As the machine moves along, each 
perforation in either one of the hollow cylinders is 
brought over the mouth of an oblique perforation in 
the segmental block through which the kernels of grain 
l)ass to the conducting tubes and thence into the fur- 
rows. Claim. — The combination ol the hollow, perfor- 
ated, open cylinders B B with the grain boxes A A, when 
the said hollow cylinders are combined with the oblique- 
ly-perforated segmental blocks D D and the conducting 
tubes E E, in the manner and for the purjiose substan- 
tially as set forth. 

35,764. J. W. KELLEY, Ypsilanti, Mich. Seeding Ma- 
chines. July 1, 1862. 
I This invention consists in the employment of a rotary 
agitator or distributor, in connection with an adjustable 
j gate, arranged in such a manner that a greater or less 
ii quantity of seed may be sown on a given area. The 
( back parts of the bars which form the draw-bar for the 
I hollow tooth are bent in the form of a loop for the upper 
part of the tooth to fit into, the upper end of the said 
tooth being provided at its back part with a projection 
fitting into a hole at the back part of the draw-bar. To 
the upper part of the tooth, at its front side, is attached 
I a segmental projection provided with a cross-piece at 
I its upper and lower ends, which serve as stops to pre- 
vent the tooth from being forced beyond a certain dis- 
tance below, or raised beyond a certain point upwards. 
Claims. — 1. The horizontal rotating seed distributor G, 
when j)rovicled with flanges I), and placed in a cylindri- 
cal box F below, and communicating with the box D, 
and used in combination with the slide P, arranged to 
work over the discharge opening c of the box F, as and 
for the purpose set forth. 2. The arrangement of the 
loop a* at the back part of the draw bar T, projection 
k, and segmental flanch m, attached to the tooth U, and 
fitted in the loop «*, all arranged as shown, to admit of 
the tooth being secured to the draAv bar and the former 
working therein, as and for the purpose set forth. 

35,771. I. W. McGAFFEY, Chicago, III. yeed Planters. 
July I, 1862. 

Upon the shaft which carries the driving wheels is 
secured a disk wheel, which is i)ressed by means of a 



lever against the periphery of a friction wheel com- 
posed of an elastic ring of rubber or other suitable ma- 
terial. As the friction wheel is moved to or from the ' 
axle of the friction disk, the relative motion of the seed 
distributing cylinders to the driving wheels is more or 
less changed, thus permitting the seed to be dropped in 
hills at any desired distance apart. In the seed distrib- 
uting cjdinder are two holes drilled opposite to each 
other, and into these holes are plugs, which may be 
turned in or out to adjust the depth of the cavities. 
The shanks of the plugs screw into a movable slide a, 
upon which are projecting points c c, which come in 
contact with a cross bar on the seed boxes ; as the cyl- 
inders revolve, the slide a is forced down, so thot the 
lower plug is brought to a level with the periphery of 
the cylinder, and insures the dislodgment of any grain 
that 'might stick in the cavity. The frame is made in 
two parts, hinged together by collars at the rear part, 
working upon sleeve boxes on the front part of the 
frame. Claims. — 1. The combination with a corn plan- 
ting machine of the disk S and friction wheel T, ar- 
ranged and operating substantially in the manner and 
for the purpose set forth. 2. The combination of the 
cylinder H, shifting plugs e e, and slide «, with projec- 
ting pins c c, and cross bar X, constructed and operated 
as specified. 3. The combination of the flexible frame 
A A, the adjustable gear and its connections, with the 
compound seed distributing cylinders H, arranged and 
operated substantially as shown and described, for the 
purx^ose specified. 

35,831. J. C. MOORE, Peoria, III. Corn Planters. 
July 8, 1862. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the swivel joint a, 
and guiding buffers e /, in combination with the frame 

A, supporting the driver's seat D, and with the frame 

B, carrying the seed dropping mechanism, constructed 
and ojjerating as and for the purpose shown and de- 
scribed. 2. The arrangement of the lever I, in combi- 
nation with the hinged frames A B, constructed and 
operating as and for the purpose set forth. 

35,914. JAMES ARMSTRONG, Jr., Elmira, 111. Corn 
Planters. July 22, 1862. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the oscillating valve 
H', and platform », in combination with the two chan- 
nels m of the discharge tube G, and with the seed dis- 
tributing mechanism, constructed and operating as and 
for the purpose shown and described. 2. The arrange- 
ment of the hinged, adjustable runners H, secondary 
frame D, and lever J, in combination with the cutters 
and shoes, constructed and operating as and for the 
purpose specified. 

3,630. JAMES ARMSTRONG, Jr., Elmira, III. Corn 
Planter. Juh/ 22, 1862. A^o. 35,914. Keissued Sep- 
temher 7, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. A treadle frame J, pivoted in front of the 
axles C C, and extending in rear of the same, in combi- 
nation with the main wheel frame A, and with a secon- 
dary frame D, which is hung from the main frame, and 
provided with furrow openers and seed dropping de- 
vices, substantially as described. 2. The combination 
of the main frame A, pivoted secondary furrowing and 
seed dropping frame D, treadle .T, and the rigid draught 
pole L, substantially in the manner and for the purpose 
described. 3. The oscillating valve H , applied to the 
seed tube G substantially as described. 4. The station- 
ary shell n, in combination with valve H', substantially 
as described. 5. The construction of the seed tube G', 
with channels m, terminating in a recess adajsted to re- 
ceive a valve H', and shelf substantially as described. 
6. The transversely adjustable drop plate, constructed 
substantially as described. 7. Double slides on each 
end of the seed slide, in combiuation with a perforated 
intermediate drop plate, substantially as described. 8. 
The adjustable runners H, arranged in front of coltej s 
I, substantially as described. 9. The arrangement of 
the oscillating valve H', and shelf n, in combination 
with the two channels /» of the seed tube G', and with 
seed distributing mechanism, constructed to operate 
substantially as described. 10. The arrangement of 
hinged adjustable runners H, secondary frame D, and 
lever J, in combination with the colters I and shoes I', 



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constructed aud operating substantially as described. 
11. The arrauo'emeut of tbe seed hoppers, the operator's 
seat, and the seed tubes, in the relation shown, so that 
the operator, when on his seat, can see the seed as it 
falls from the shelves of the tubes upon the ground, 
substantially as described. 

36,020. A. G. PAEKEE, North Gage, N. Y. Corn 
Planters. July 29, 1862. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the adjustable furrow 
wheels i), aud drag bars G, with the movable seed 
boxes A, when constructed and arranged in the manner 
and for the i)uri30se set forth. 2. The combination of 
the wheel C, provided with the movable pins with 
the levers 2, 2, 3, rock shaft 4, and movable arms S, 
when the whole are constructed and arranged in the 
manner and for the purpose set forth. 

38,069. T. E. BEENT, Muscatine, Iowa. Corn Plant- 
ers. August 5, 1862. 

Claim. — The cam wheel I, provided with projections 
//, as shown, and x^laced in the adjustable frame H, 
which is connected at its front end by a hinge or ioiut 
e to the bar a of The frame A, and connected at its back 
end to the crank J of the shaft K, in combination with 
the levers M M attached to frame H, and connected at 
their front ends to the seed slides F F, all arranged as 
and for the pur^jose herein set forth. 

36,335. A. W. BEINKEEHOFF, Upper Sandusky, 
Ohio. Corn Planters. September 2, 1862. 

Claims. — 1. So constructing the main framework of 
corn x^lanting machines as that an additional frame- 
work, combining the seeding devices, shoes, attendant's 
seat, and elevating lever, may be placed and carried 
thereon, substantially as described, and for the pur- 
poses set forth. 2. So combining with the main frame- 
work of corn planting machines an additional frame 
Avork containing the seeding devices, shoes, and attend- 
ant's seat — all of which are forward of the centre of the 
wheels or ground supports — the whole supj^orted and 
carried on the main framework, and so that the said 
additional or upper framework may be either added or 
removed to or from the main framework without in the 
least degree disarranging any of their parts, substan- 
tially as and for the purposes set forth. 3. So con- 
structing corn planting machines as that the shoes or 
furrow openers shall at all times when relieved of the 
weight of the atteadant, and without manipulation, be 
raised above the ground by the weight lever m, aud 
there carried, as aud for the purposes set forth. 4. So 
constructing corn planting machines as that the weight 
of the attendant who operates the seeding mechanism 
is necessary to and will force the additional framework, 
to which the shoes are attached, down upon the main 
framework, tliereby causing them to peuetrate the 
earth to a certain and uniform depth at all times, pro- 
ducing uniformity in the depth of planting, which may 
be varied as desired by notched slide h, as set forth. 5. 
So constructing corn plantini>- machines as that the at- 
tendant or person who operates the seeding mechanism 
may, by placing his feet^upon the lower or main frame- 
work, and gradually rising, relieve the additional or 
upi^er framework of his weight, thereby allowing the ' 
shoes to rise above the around for the purpose of turn- j 
ing at the euds of the tields and passing over interven- t 
ing obstacles without the assistance of a second attend- 
ant, or the necessity of dismounting, as set forth. 6. 
In combination with corn planting machines, supported 
mainly upon not less than two w^heels and slightly 
upon the horses' necks, and with its seeding devices 
forward of the centre of the wheels, and which are ele- 
vated automatically, a hinged or yielding joint in the 
rear of all xjoints of supi)ort, as described aud for the 
purposes set forth. 7. In seed planting machines the 
automatic elevation of the shoes or furrow openers 
above the ground, for the purpose of passing interven- 
ing obstacles, turning around, and transportiug the 
machine froui place to place, as set forth. 8. In com- 
bination with a corn planting machine, wherein that 
portion of the framework containing the seeding devi- 
ces is elevated automatically, and having its seeding 
devices forward of the centre of the wheels, so connec- 
ting the parts between the main and additional frame- j 



work as that, by simply remov ing the bolts at e c, figs. 
1 and 4, the additional framework may be removed, 
having the main framework x^erfect for marking the 
ground preparatory to planting, as set forth. 9. The 
weighted lever m, or its equivalent, in combination 
with the additional framework, as and for the pirrposes 
set forth. 10. The weight K, on lever m, adjustable 
wiien used in combiuation with seed planting machines, 
for the purpose of accommodating it to the amount of 
seed in the boxes, and varying weights of attendants, 
as set forth. 11. In combination with corn planting 
machines, the metallic plates T T, constructed as de- 
scribed, forming a receptacle for the neck of shoe S', the 
bearing for the shaft of cylinder 4, and a ready and firm 
attachment for seed boxes 30 30, as set forth. 12. In 
combination with corn planting machines, the hounds 
//, when constructed as described, thereby saving all 
necessity for wood and bolts in their manufacture. 13. 
The combination and arrangement of cylinder 4, with 
metallic base 6, 6, and metallic cap 3, 3^ elastic cut ofi" 
10 10, and dish or liopper 21, as and for the purposes set 
forth. 14. Providing the face of cylinders of seed plan- 
ters with oblique grooves, in combination with seed 
cells, substantially as described and for the purposes^ 
set forth. 15. The formation, by seed planting ma- 
chines, of the double furrows ic iv, fig. 10, with the con- 
tinuous scatterer x between them, as described, and for 
the purposes set forth. 16. The inverted V-shaped 
opening in the lower front part of the shoe S', or its 
equivalent, for the purpose of forming the double fur- 
rows and continuous scatterer, and to prevent the shoes 
from becoming clogged, as set forth. 

36,569. H. B. LANSING and H. W. GEENELL, FIud- 
SON, Mich. Corn Planters. September ^0, 18'62. 
Claims. — 1. The markers e e e at one end of the axle 
inserted into the collar C, and at the other end into the 
axle A, for the j)urpose herein set forth. 2. The tube d, 
in combination with the stamper Q, operated in the 
manner aiid for the purpose herein described. 3. The 
jointed lever KO, in connection with the ratchet wheel 
J, and the toothed collar C, arranged in the numner 
and for the purpose herein set forth. 

36.753. J. B. GEEELY, Summit, Iowa. Assignor to 
himself aud B. L. LATHAM, of Dayton, Ohio. 
Corn Planters. October 21, 1862. 
Claims. — 1. Operating the seeding mechanism by 
means of an independent -pole or stake o, placed in the 
ground by the operator in advance of the seeding me- 
chanism at the point where the seed is to be dropped, 
so that as the machine moves along the seeding me- 
chanism, or some part thereof, will come in contact 
with the said stake and cause the seed to be instantly 
dropped at that point, all substantially in the manner 
herein shown and described. 2. The combination with 
the seed slides of the hinged stake strikers or trippers 
n, rods i, crank shaft j, and spring A', in the manner 
herein show^n and described. 3. The laterally stand- 
ing inclined face e, projecting point d, and inclined cut- 
ting edge/, on the furrow opeuers E, as and for the 
purposes set forth. 4. The combination of the spring 
pads I), with the frames A A', and cross bars C D, in the 
manner aud for the pirrpose herein shown and de- 
scribed. 

37,353. PATEICK McGLEW, Des Moines, Polk Co., 
Iowa. Seeding Macldnes. January (5, ItibS. 
The improvement consists in attaching behind the 
rollers, or wide wheels on which the frame is supported, 
a scraper to clear the dirt from the >\heels. Itis brought 
into counectiou with the wheels, or detached by a lever 
and stirrup. Claim. — The scrapers H H, attached to \ 
the bar G, fitted in guides g g, and connected to a lever i 
J, the whole constructed, arranged, aud operating in 
the manner and for the purpose herein set forth. 

37,753, GEOEGE D. HAWOETH, Decatur, Macon 
Co., III. Seeding Machines. February 24, 1863. 
Claim. — The scrapers P P when attached to a sliding 
bar O, arranged as shown, to admit of the scrapers be- 
ing passed laterally over the surfaces of the wheels C, 
when necessary, aud not to be in contact with the lat- 
ter when not desired for use, as herein set forth. 



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37,754. CHAELES S. HEATON, Belleville, St. 
Claik Co., III. Assignor to J. J. PIGGOTT and i 
HEXEY EENTCHLEE, of same place. Corn 
PJanters. Fchruary 24, 1863. 
Claims. — 1. The employment of two alternating slide 
vaTves, in connection Tritli separate channels, substan- 
tially as and for the purpose set forth. 2. The arrange- 
j nient of the holes in the valves and the arrangement of 
the tubes, on a rhomb instead of a square, for the pur- 
! pose set forth. 3. The combination of the tooth or 
j share, t\Yo valves aud a series of tubes or channels, sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose set forth. 4. The em- 
ployment of weight boxes in connection with a coverer, 
the whole constructed substantially as and for the 
purpose described. 5. The arrangeraeut of the devices 
above claimed in connection with the frame A A, goose- 
, j neck lever, slotted rock-shaft, all constructed and oper- 
I j ating substantially as and for the purpose described. 

37,776. U. A. SHOCKLEY, Litchfield, Montgomery 
County, III. Seeding JJacMnes. February 24, 1863. 
Claim. — The combination, in the manner herein 
shown aud described, of the shaft I, toggle H, the seed 
I slides G G, and lever A', with the shaft D, hoppers C, 
i| supporting wheel B, pulleys e c, and frame A, all as 
! '! herein set forth. 

37,834. WILLIAM S. TODD, Mechanicsville, Cedar 
County, Iowa. Corn Planters. March 3, 1863. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the secondary hinged 
frames H forming the bearings for the axles of the 
!'! wheels G, in combination with the main frarne A and 
I' the driver's seat F, all constructed and operating sub- 
stantially as and for the purposes shov/n and described. 

38,099. JAMES K. DUGDALE, ErcHMOND, Iwd. Im- 
proved Method of Actuating the Feeding Axiparatus of 
Seed Planters. Aimil 7, 1863. 
Claim. — The sliding device D, in combination with 
j the frame C and wheel B, when used in connection 
i with the feeding mechanism of a seed planter, as and 
J for the purpose set forth. 

33.244. JOSEPH B. EYDEE, Wapello, Iowa. Corn 
Planters. April 21, 1863. 

Claims. — 1. The seed slide B, constructed and opera- 
ting in the manner and for the purpose set forth. 2. 
The cut-otf I, constructed and operating in the manner 
and for the purpose set forth. 3. The combination of 
the slide B and cut-otf I, substantially in the manner 
and for the purpose set forth. 4. The gravitating double 
(i delivery valve constructed and operating in theman- 
V- ner and for the pirrposes explaiuecl. 5. The combina- 
tion of the double scattering bar with the delivery 
valve m, substantially as and for the objects specified. 

38,510. JAMES H. SOEEY, Xenia, Clay CouxVTY, III. 
Corn Planters. Mag 12, 1863 ] ante-dated December 
28, 1861. 

Claim.— The combination and arrangement of the 
cams H, grooves Q, slide I, spring K, lever L, slide M, 
and points N, constructed and operating together in the 
manner sx^ecified. 

38,627. E. E. FENNEE, Paxton, Ford County, III. 
Assignor to himself aud W. H. PATTON, of same 
place. Corn Planters. Jlay 19, 1863. 

The seed dropper is operated by a part pinion on the 
main driving-wheel shaft, which gives an intermittent 
motion through the pinion, shaft, and slide bar to the 
seed-discharging wheels, which are mounted on shafts 
operated by arms. The motion of the slide bar and the 
amount of seed dropped is regulated by stops. Claims. 
— 1. Ojierating the seed-discharging wheels J by means 
of the arms L, attached to the shafts K of the wheels, 
the adjustable stops r r, and slide bar O, as set forth. 
2. The part pinion X, sliding pinion U on the shaft T, 
ti e crank t and pitman Y, when all are arranged speci- 
fically as shown, for ox^erating the slide bar O. 

38,979. EZEA PECK, Middleport, Iroquois County, 
III. Corn Planters. June 23, 1863. 

Tliis x>lanter has a seed box preceding the wheels ; 



the bottom of the box is arc-shaped, and a segmental 
seed slide traverses therein, being operated by a lever 
and rod from an arm which is tripjied by a tai)pet on 
the* revolving wheel, droj)ping seed behind the share 
which has furrowed the ground. Claim.— The arrange- 
ment of the working beam E', levers /, and tappets g, 
in combination Avith rods e, bell-crank levers d, and the 
segmental seed slides E, all constructed and operating 
substantially as and for the jjurpose specified. 

39,931. JOHN M. KELLY, Clinton, III. Seed Plant- 
ers. September 15, 18B3 ; ante-dated November 2, 1861. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the pivoted framo L L 
M and N, carrying the sheaves or ploughs P, seed boxes 
O, and cutter-wheels Q Q, in combination with the stitf 
main or draught beams A A, lever K, aud standard .1, 
for the purpose of regulating the depth of furrow, sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose set forth. 

39,982. H. M. WYETH, Broomfield, Davis County, 
Iowa. Corn Planters. September 15, 1863. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the seed droY)pers E 
with the levers F and L and cams H and I, by which a 
vertical reciprocating motion is imparted to the seed 
droppers, while the seed slide M is operated horizon- 
tally, substantially in the manner herein described. 
2. In combination Avith the seed droppers, substantially 
as herein desciibed, the lever N, for throwing the ma- 
chine out of gear, substantially in the manner herein 
set forth. 

40,194. JAMES L. SMITH, Neoga, III. Corn Planters. 
October 6, 1863. 
Claim. — The rod g, the joint arm h, the upright J, the 
joint arm o, the spring s, the foot lever T, the catch I, 
the bar L, the curved braces H, and the furrow openers 
F, the whole combined and arranged as herein set 
forth. 

40,202. JOHN W. VANDIVEE, Shelbina, Shelby 
County, Mo. Corn Planters. October 6, 1863. 
Claims. — 1. Constructing the frame A, so that the lon- 
gitudinal beams thereof shall form scrapers for the 
hinged coverer shares g, in the manner described. 2. 
The combination of the hinged coverers g v/ith the 
levers 1 and m, when arranged as described, so that a 
person riding upon the rear part of the frame is enabled 
to raise or lower the coverers on both sides of the ma- 
chine independent of one another and of the runners, in 
the manner specified. 3. The forked bars or valves d 
pivoted within the seed conducting tubes F, and con- 
nected with the seed-distributing slides a, in combina- 
tion with the metal strips or tongues e attached on op- 
posite sides and below the valve to the inner sides of the 
conducting tubes F, substantially as and for the pur- 
X)oses set forth. 4. Fitting a rim or tire to the wheels 
of a corn planter in sections, so that it can be put on or 
taken oif according as a flat or concave tread is needed 
to adapt the machine for xjlantiug in sod or old ground, 
in the manner and for the purposes specified. 5. The 
detachable sod cutters N, attached by means of bolts o 
p) to the runner C, in combination with the same and 
the wooden strips r in the seed-conducting tube F, in 
the manner and for the purpose specified. 

40,281. J. J. EIDEE, Wilton Junction, Muscatine 
County, Iowa. Corn Planters. October 13, 1$6'3. 
Claims. — 1. The combinations of the treadlesPP, straps 
N N', oxierating lever L, and slide bar K, or their equiva- 
lents, with each other, aud with the slides H H and seed- 
boxes G G, substantially in the manner aud for the par- 
pose herein set forth. 2. When slides H H are placed 
within the seed boxes G G of a corn planter, and actua- 
ted by means of treadles PP, substantially as described, 
combining said seed boxes with markers or runners 
A A, and covering forks c c, substantialh- in the man- 
ner and for the purpose herein set forth. 

40,418. A. S. MAEKHAM. IMonmouth, Waeken Coun- 
ty, III. Corn Planters. October 27, 1863. 
Claims. — 1. The wheels H, secured in the front \mvt of 
the frame G, by means of adjustable axes c, iu combina- 
tion with the rotary coulters S aud furrow shares T, all 
arranged to operate as and for the x)urx)ose herein set 



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forth. 2. The particular arrangement of the furrow 
shares T with the coulters, to wit : the former having 
an oblique position relatively with the latter, so as to 
leave a V-shaped space between them, in which the 
seed-conveying tubes P' are placed. 3. Providing the 
plates 0 with perforations m, substantially as shown, to 
admit of the escape of dust and fine foreign substances 
from the seed-boxes M. 4. The self-adjusting scrapers 
F attached to the shaft D, which is provided with a 
lever E, and all arranged as and for the purpose set 
forth. 5. Providing the lids A* of the seed-boxes M 
with notches a^, substantially as and for the purpose 
specified. 

40,423. PARIS MILLS, Ridge Farm, Vermillion 
County, III. Corn Planters. Octoher 27, 1863. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the grooved roller B. 
cutters C C, seed-boxes F F, provided with the slide G, 
and the covering rollers M, all arranged as and for the 
purpose set forth. 2. The hooks I, secured to the inner 
side of the seed-boxes F, and arranged in relation with 
the seed-slide G, as and for the purpose herein set 
forth. 

40,492. ASHER MERWIN and C. H. Hobaht, Padua, 
McLean County, III. Corn Planters. Xoveniber 
3. 1863. 

Claim. — The frame D, pivoted to vertical bars d at- 
tached to the front part of the frame A of the machine, 
when said frame is arranged with or raised and lowered 
by means of the toggle J, rod L, and lever M, substan- 
tially as herein set forth. 

40,610. .JOHN R. DAVIS, Bloomfield, Davis County, 
Iowa. Corn Planters. November 17, 1863. 
Claim. — The employment or use of the cone pulleys 
C C, and elastic band C 2. in combination with the 
crank D', xfitman G, post H, aud bar K, with their ac- 
cessories for imparting a variable reciprocating motion 
to the slide M, arranged and operating substantially 
as set forth. 

40,760. J. C. LEFFEL, Shelbina, Shelby County, 
Mo. Corn Planters. Deeemher 1, 18o3. 
Claims — 1. The rock shaft J, provided with the tread- 
les [/ (J, and connected with the slide bar D, through the 
medium of the arm/, for the purpose of operating the 
slide bar D, asset forth. 2. The covering shares L L 
curved or bent of semicircular form in their transverse 
sections, rounded at their front ends and gradually con- 
tracted toward their back ends, as set foi*th. 3. Con- 
structing the runners A A, so as to be of bevelled or 
taper form in their transverse section, as aud for the 
j)ui'pose sijecified. 

40,789. GEORGE I. BERGEN, Galesbukg, Knox 
Co., III. Inqyrovcment in Corn Planters. Deeemher 
1, 1863. 

Claims. — 1. The combination in a seed planter of a 
front frame carrying the seeding mechanism and a 
dropman's seat and a rear frame carrying a coupling 
windlass aud a driver's seat with the slotted coupling, 
substantially as described for the purposes set forth. 
2. Balancing the front aud rear frames of a seed plant- 
er l)y a windlass, substantially in the manner and for 
the purposes set forth. 3. The windlass C to balance 
the front and rear frames, or control the depth of plant- 
ing in a seeding machine, or to regulate the weight of 
<. the tongue upon the team, as set forth. 4. The combi- 
nation of the chain fastened to either frame, with the 
windlass, and running spirally around it to vary the 
leverage, substantially as described and set forth. 5. 
The revolving seat for the droj^man combined with a 
seed planter, constinicted and operating as and for the 
purpose described. 6. The combination of the drop- 
man's seat with the driver's seat and with the wind- 
lass, substantially as described and for the purposes set 
forth. 7. The indicating spring with its ribs, con- 
structed and operating substantially as described. 8. 
The slotted joint connecting the front aud rear frames, 
when the draught of the rear frame is effected alone by 
this coupling, and so as to allow a vertical movement 
of the front or rear frame, as iuid for the purpose set 
forth, 



1,935. GEORGE I. BERGEX. Galesburg. III. Corn 
Planter. December 1. 1863. Peissued April 18, 1865 
Claims. — 1. The combination in a seed planter of a 
front frame, carrying the seeding mechanism and a 
dropman's seat, and a rear fi'ame carrying a coupling 
windlass and a driver's seat, with the slotted couj)ling 
substantially as described, for the purpo.ses set forth 
2. Balancing the front and rear frames of a seed plant 
er by a windlass, substantially in the manner and for 
the purx^oses set forth. 3. The windlass C, to balance 
the front and rear frames, or control the depth of plant 
iug in a seeding machine, or to regulate the weight of 
the tongue upon the team, as set forth. 4. The combi 
nation of the chain, fastened to either frame, with the 
windlass, and running spirally around it, to vary the 
leverage, substantially as described and set forth. 5 
Revolving seat for the dropman, combined with a seed 
planter, constructed and operating as and for the pur- 
pose described. 6. The combination of the dropman's 
seat with the driver's seat and with the windlass, sul)- 
stantially as described and for the purposes set forth 
7. The indicating spring, with its inbs constructed and 
operating substantially as descril)ed. 8. The slotted 
joint connecting the front and rear frames when the 
draught of the rear frame is etfected l)y this coupling 
alo];e. and so as to allow a vertical movement of the 
front or rear frame, as and for the purposes set forth 
9. Locating the dropman's seat in the rear of the heel 
of the runners, for the purpose of balancing the weight 
of the front part of the frauie and the tongue, as and 
for the purpose set forth. 10. Operating the seed slides 
by applying the power direct to the handle that moves 
the slide, without the use or intervention of a lever, as 
set forth. 

40,822. AVILLIAM CRAIG, Urbana, Champaign Co. 
III. Corn Planters. Deeembe)- 8, 1863. 

Claims. — 1. The roller C, constructed of sections a' a 
a' a^. which are provided with flanges 7r . as shown, for 
the purjjose specified. 2. The button L. attached to the 
back part of the draught pole B, and arranged as shown 
for the purpose of keeping the front part of the frame 
A elevated, and the shares F above the surface of the 
earth when required. 3. Arranging or placing the dri- 
ver's seat M on supports X. the upper parts of which 
are horizontal aud are fitted in slots made longitudi- 
nally in the ends of the seat M. to admit of the adjust- 
ment of the latter, as set forth. 

40.900. WILLIAM F. BLANDIX, Macomb. Mac- 
Di^NOUGH Co.. III. Corn Planters. December 15, 
1863. 

Claims. — 1. The adjustable shares I I. constructed, 
arranged, and operating as and for the purposes herein 
specified. 2. The combination and arrangement of the 
crank shaft O, i^rovided with the arms n. the lever &, 
and connecting rod m. for the purposes shown and set 
forth. 3. The removable combined tube and drill point 
e provided with the pin j;, in combination with the hop- 
per of a corn planter, substantially as herein shown 
and described. 4. The combination and arrangement 
of the roller C. provided with the pins d. the crank 
shafts /( and e, the connecting bar a, seed cylinders L 
L, and combined tube and drill point e. constructed 
and operating as aud for the purposes herein described. 

41.120. J. P. HIXES, Indepentjence, Iowa. Assignor 
to himself, G. H. ROBIXSOX and ,TOHX DUX- 
- STER, of same place. Corn Planter. Janiiarij 5, 
1864. 

Claim. — The arrangement and combination of the 
wheels C E E. hoppers F, and sheathed standards C, 
j with the spindle G, lever H, and seat K, in the manner 
• herein shoAvn and described. 

41,176. JOHX H. ELWARD. (^ttaava. III. Assignor to 
himself and W. H. AV. L l sHMAX. of same place. 
Corn Planters. Jannanj 5. 18',54. 
Claims. — 1. In combination with a seed-dropping de- 
vice, the two hoes D aud L, Avhen the wings of their 
blades are of unequal width, aud when constructed and 
arranged in the manner and for the purposes herein de- 
scribed, 2. In combijjation with the hoes D and L. as 



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herein described, the clod-breaking rollers M, when the 
latter can be shitted so as to act inside of the fur- 
row, substantiallv in the manner and for the purposes 
herein described. 3. The donble-slided seed-dropper, 
consisting, substantially, of the double seed box I, seed 
slides / <7, and double-acting lever K. 

41.345. JOSEPH OLMSTED. KI^ox^^LLE. III. Assignor 
to himself and JOH^ H. LEWIS, of same place. 
Corn Planters. January 19, 1664. 
Claims. — 1. The combination and arrangement of the 
drive-wheel C c, the shaft E, provided with the pulley 
e, the cone pulleys /r/. and shaft D, operating substan- 
tially as and for the purposes specified and described. 
2. The combination and arrangement of the slide L, 
spring valve J, and lever I, arranged and operating as 
herein shown and set forth. 3. The combination of the 
shaft D, arranged as described, the cams (7 f?, the shaft 
E provided with the arm h, the spring s, and lever I, 
operating as and for the purposes specified. 4. The ar- 
rangement of the markers X and springs 0 with the 
axle D, for the purposes described and shown. 5. The 
arrangement of the sliding bar S and nut S' with the 
cone pulleys /gaud belt rt, as and for the purposes 
specified. 

41,854. J. Y. D. MURPHY, Half Moon. Pexn. Corn 
Planter. March 8, 1864. 
Claims. — 1. In combination with the side plates B, 
unobstructed at the forward ends, a sliding seeding 
mechanism, composed of a grain duct or passage n, and 
the bell-crank levers or arms o, for opening and closing 
the same, substantially in the manner and for the pur- 
pose described. 2. In combination with the sliding 
plates and their grain ducts or passages, the hoppers P, 
attached thereto and operating in connection with the 
seed hoppers D, substantially as described. 3. The 
combination of the three springs e, I; Jc, with the cam 
and with the plates m, m, for the purpose of more readi- 
ly raising up the plates, without requiring so much re- 
sistance as one spring alone would require from the 
drive-wheels *:o comjiress it, as hereinabove described 
and rej)resented. 

42,151. JOHN AGXEW. Bath, Penx. Corn Planter. 
April 5, 1864. 

Claim. — The sliding or adjustable crank shaft I, con- 
nected with the bar G. of the slides F F. by means of the 
pitmen H H, in combination with the bar J, provided 
with the bevelled projection d, the shaft K, lever M, 
and cranks h h, connected with the furrow openers O, 
all being arranged to operate substantially in the man- 
ner as and for the purpose herein set forth. 

42.177. GEORGE W. BROWX, Gaeesburg, III. Corn 
Planter. April 5, 1*^64. 

This invention consists in the employment of a series 
of flat spring cut-offs, each oj)erating independently of 
the other, and used in combination with a rotating disk 
provided with a corresponding series of seed cells so ar- 
ranged that a cell containing a single seed is brought 
nnder each spring cut-off. Immediately over the said 
disk is placed a series of stationary radial arms, which 
also act as cut-offs, and thus serve to relieve the spring 
cut-offs of a portion of the strain that would otherwise 
come upon them. Claims. — 1. In combination with the 
above described duplicate seed cups il rZ the dujjlicate 
spring cut-offs Jl J2, arranged substantially as repre- 
sented, and for the purpose herein specified. 2. The 
fixed agitators pi p^, arranged to act in combination 
with the duplicate seed cups il i2, substantially in the 
manner and for the purpose herein set forth. 

42.178. GEORGE W. BROWX, Galesbueg. III. Corn 
Planter. April 5, 1864. 

This invention consists in making one of several slides 
Ceach of which closes a seed cell in a rotating disk inde- 
pendently of the others ) of such width as only partially 
to close the cell with which it is connected, thereby re^- 
ducing the size of the orifice through which the seed 
passes from the hopper to the planting tube, so as to 
adapt the machine to the planting of broom corn, sor- 
ghum, or similar seeds, smaller than the ordinary corn 
for which the machine is mainlv intended. Claim. — In 



combination with a series of duplicate seed cups and 
duplicate stops, arranged substantially as above'speci- 
fied, the employment of the partial stop ^, arranged 
and operated substantially as and for the purpose here- 
in set forth. 

42,179. GEORGE W. BROWX, Galesburg, III. Corn 
Planter. April 5, 1864. 

Claim. — In combination with duplicate seed cups 
il i2 and a vibrating valve X, operating substantially as 
described, the employment of the partition or divis^ion 
M rii in the seed tube, adapted to serve sub.stautially in 
the manner and for the ]3urpose herein specified. 

43,559. THOMAS K. ALEXAXDER, Decatur, III. 
Corn Planter. July 19, 1864. 
This invention consists in the employment of a long 
spring extending from one section of the frame, which 
is hinged, to the other secrion. L'pon the forward end 
of this spring is a hook, so that by bearing down upon 
the handles of the implement the two sections are caused 
to maintain their relative positions to each other, ac- 
cording to the circumstances under which they are used. ' 
Claim. — The spring hook K, in combination with the 
hinges a, connecting the two j^arts of the frame A, as 
and for the purpose specified. 

43,682. JOSEPH GOLDER, Sterling, III. Corn Plan- 
ter. August 2, 1864. 

Claim. — The combination of the rocking frame G. 
tappet J, rings j J, projections k l\ studs i i, driving 
wheel B, hoppers D, and oscillating disks F, located 
near the ground at the bottom of the said hoppers, all 
the said parts being constructed, arranged, and operat- 
ing as and for the purposes herein specided. 

43,938. JOHX H. BROAD, Lodi, X. Y. Corn Plant 2r. 
August 2>Q,imX. 
Claims. — 1. Giving an intermittent rotary motion to 
both the seed cup drums a a. and the a;j:itators g' g', by 
means of ratchet wheels and pawls g g h h, rock shaft 
Ic, and a spurred hub, operating upon a dog m, all ar- 
ranged and operating substantially as described. 2. 
The combination of a spurred hub dog m, and toothed 
plate n, with the rocking pawl shaft Jc, and seeding 
mechanism, substantially as described. 3. The catch- 
plate 8, and lever arm I, in combination with the rock 
shaft Jc, substantially as and for the i)urposes ^jre- 
scribed. 

44.019. JAMES SELBY. Peoria, III. Corn Planner. 
August 30, 1864. 

Claims. — 1. The links li' h', jointed at their respective 
ends to the pivoted frame D E F and treadles H H, and 
operating in the manner described to facilitate the ele^ 
vation of said ]3ivoted frame. 2. The combination of 
the pivoted frame D E F with the adjustable plates 1 1, 
for gauging the depth at which it is desired to have the 
runners work, substantially as set forth. 3. The scrap- 
ers O O, in combination with the sliding plates 0' 0', 
constructed and operating in the manner and for the 
purpose exj)lained. 

3,148. JAMES SELBY, Peorl^. III. Corn Planter. 
Patented August WA^6i. Ao. 44,019. Beimied Octoler 
6, 1868. 

Claims. — 1. The main frame, mounted on two wheels 
and having the runners pivoted at their front end to 
the front part of the main frame, substantially as de- 
scribed. 2. The levers H, connected to the hoppers or 
runners by the links /i, and arranged to operate as de- 
scribed. 3. The hoppers F', connected by one or more 
cross bars located above the main frame 13, so as to jier- 
mit the hoppers and runners of the machine to be 
raised or lowered without elevating the front part of 
the main frame, substantially as described. 4. The 
semi-circular cut-offs /, constructed and arranged to 
operate substantially as described. 5. The adjustable 
plates I. arranged to support and regulate the position 
of the runners, substantially as set forth. 6. The com- 
bination of the pivoted scrapers O and the adjustable 
plates 0', when arranged to operate as described. 



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44,273. J. ARMSTEONG, JE., Elmira, III. Corn 
Planter, September 20, 1864. 

Claims. — 1. The friction rollers placed in the loops in 
combination Tvdtli the treadle frame, as and for the pur- 
pose specified. 2. The stirrers P, when arranged or 
hung so as to he operated from the slide K, substanti- 
ally as herein set forth. 

3,695. JAMES AEMSTEONG, JR., Elmira, III. Corn 
Planter. Patented Septemler 20, 1864. No. 44/273. 
Iteissued November 2, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. The secondary frame C, hinged or pivoted 
at points in front of its seed hoi)pers, to extensions a a 
of the main draught frame A, and having rigidly se- 
cured to it the draught pole D, in combination with a 
lifting frame E, substantially as and for the purjjose 
described. 2. The arrangement, with reference to the 
main frame A, of the draught pole D, rigidly seciired 
to the pi^-oted frame C, substantially as and for the 
purpose herein set forth. 3. The anti-friction rollers d' 
d' , applied to Iooj)sF, in combination with treadle frame 
E, as and for the purposes specified. 4. Stirrers P, 
when hung so as to be operated by slide K, substanti- I 
ally as set forth. " ' 

44,355. HENRY UPJOHN, Richland, Mich. Corn 
Planter. September 20, 1864. 

This invention consists in a jointed seed bar, plant- 
ing four rows at a time with as many seed boxes, hav- 
ing slide valves operated by a cam on the traction 
wheel, and levers connecting the cam and slide valves. 
Claim. — The combination of the cam the bar g, the 
lever k, the slides f f f f, and the jointed beam a, the 
whole constructed and arranged substantially as herein 
set forth. 

44,408. SAMUEL D. DEYO, Strawberry, Iowa. Seed- 
ing Machine. September 27, 1864. 
Claim.— The fitting of the journals of the shaft H of 
the seed distributing wheels 1 1, in slides G, placed in 
the outer sides of the seed boxes, in combination with 
the wheels J, on the inner sides of the traction wheels 
B B, and the screws e, in the bottoms a, of the nipper 
parts d, of the seed boxes, all arranged substantially as 
and for the purpose herein set forth. 

44,725. G. D. HAWORTH, SprIxXGField, III. Corn 
Planter. October 18, 1864. 
This invention consists in the arrangement of parts 
by which the driver can, by the movement of a lever, 
transfer his weight so as to balance the forward frame, 
and thus cause the revolving coulters to penetrate more 
deeply into the soil. Claim.— The relative arrangement 
of the rotary coulters F. curved mould boards G, hop- 
pers E, dropping mechanism ab c and dropper's seat 
W, substantially as herein shown and described. 

44,758. HIRAM M. TREMBLE, Mattoox, III. Seed 
Planter. October 18. 1864 : ante-dated November 
2, 1861. 

Claim.— The arrangement of pendulum beams F F, 
cross piece G, seed boxes H H, furrowing ploughs 1 1, 
rocking shaft L, operating valves j j, pedal h, pivoted 
lever K, and wedges J, all substantially as and for the 
purposes set forth. 

44,810. ROBERT McCORKELL, AYarsaw, Mln-n. Corn 
Planter. October 25, 1864. 

Claims. — 1. The device or manner of moving the 
movable seat by the lever r, operated by the foot when 
used iu corn planters, as specified. 2. The hinge beam 
H, the tubular tooth C, the oblique rotary cutter b, the 
reversed share and adjiistable roller Tc, arranged as and 
for the purpose set forth. 3. The levers M M and m 
with the connecting rod o, for the purpose of elevating 
or depressing the beams H H with their use for that 
purpose, as set forth, and described. 

4-4,920. JOSEPH OLMSTED. Assignor to himself and 
JOHN H. LEWIS, Knoxv^lle, III. Corn Planters. 
November 1, 1884. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the gearing IN & 5 c 
c g h, and the shafts J J 0, and axle C, substantially as 



shown and described, for the purpose of varying the 
speed of the rotary markers G, relatively with the 
wheels B B', substantially as and for the purpose speci- ■ 
fied. 2. The bars U, slotted at the upper ends and fitted 
within the spouts V, and seed boxes T, as shown, in 
combination with the elastic jjlates W, all arranged to 
operate in the manner substantially as and for the pur- 
pose set forth. 3. The attaching the rear ends of the 
colters D' to the shares C by means of the lip and 
pins c^, substantially as and for the purpose described. 
4. The levers R, with the bearings K K, attached to 
slotted slide I, operated by means of lever M, substan- 
tially as and for the purpose described. 5. Lever S, 
attached to bar d, in combinatiou with the spring Q, 
and bearing P, substantially as and for the j)urposes de- 
scribed. 

45,139. A. CRISMAN and M. YTHITMER, Sugar Creek, 
low^A. Seed Planter. November 22, 1864. 
Claim. — The combination of a hiuged lever G, cross 
bar K rocker shaft H, short arms i i, and feed blocks 
K K', or their equivalents, with the running gear and 
seed box of a seeding machine for the purpose of eftect- 
ing and controlling the discharge of seed therefi'om, 
when a regular vibratory movement is imparted to the 
lever G and its attachments by means of an annular 
plate a and pins b b, operating upon a cam g. substan- 
tially in the manner herein set forth. 

45,395. JOHN DOAK, Keithsburg, III. Corn Planter. \ 
December 13, 1864. 

\ Claims. — 1. The adjustably-pivoted frame E, when 
j provided with the shovels F, conducting tubes F', grain 
! boxes or hoppers H and covering wheels I, and adap- 
j ted to be operated by the lever J, in the manner and 
I for the purpose set forth. 2. Operating the dropping 
t valves K, by means of pivoted arms or bars F2, actuated 
respectively by an angular groove I in the seed slide L, 
substantially as set forth. 

45,976. OTIS N. CHASE, Boston, Mass. Combined Seed 
and Potato Planter. January 24, 1865; ante-dated 
January 8, 1865. 
Claims.~l. The combination and arrangement of the 
toggle lever d and the frames A and C with one or more 
ploughs, substantially as described. 2. The ijrojections 
represented by the knives or hooks//, &c,, in combin- 
ation with the stripping slot i, or its equivalent, sub- 
stantially as described, for the purpose set forth. 3. The 
combination and arrangement of the springs j j, in- 
clined plane g, and seed box H, with the projectionSj 
as represented by the knives or Looks//. &c., substan- 
tially as described, for the j)urpose set forth. 

46,083. PETER CONRAD, Dorchester, III. Coiyibined^^ - 
Poller and Corn Planter. January 31, 1865. 
Claims. — 1. The bar R, provided with the horizontal 
wheel S, and arranged substantially as shown, in com- , 
bination with the roller B for the purpose herein set 
forth. 2. In combination with the bar R, wheel S, and 
roller B, a corn-planting device, substantiallv as set 
forth. 

46,398. J. N. SMITH, Galva, III. Corn Planter. Feb- - ^ 
ruary 14, 1865. " 
Claim. — Attaching the frame carrying the furrow- 
ing device and seed boxes to the forward end of the 
pivoted frame A, so that by the forward or rear move- 
ment of the driver's seat by means of the lever </, crank 
shaft Pj and carriage m, the weight of the driver may ^ 
be made to j)artially counterbalance the weight of the .- 
forward frame and modify the depth of the furrow. 

46,615. GEORGE AY. BROAYN, Galesburg, III. Seed \ % 
Planting Machine. February 28, 1865. ■ ■:■ 

Claims. — 1. In combination with a seed planting ma- 
chine, having its seeding devices forward of the centre ^ 
of the wheels, a movable seat F, with wheels / and /2 
and guides a and a', for the purpose described. 2. In 
combination with the operative jjarts of a seed planting -i^ 
machine, the metal sockets A, constructed as shown, t 
and arranged for use in combination with the side- ■ k 
frames Al A2, for the purpose of widening and narrow- -ni 
iug the machine, in the manner and for the piu'pose ■m 



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specified herein. 3. TLe employment of a corresponding 
metal socket H and adjustable side parts HI H2in com- 
l)ination "witli the frame A Al A2, or its equivalent, so 
that the seed bar shall be shortened and lengthened to 
correspond Tvith the changes in width of the frame, 
substantially as herein specitied. 4. In a continuously 
l>rogressing seed planting machine, wherein the seed 
dropping mechanism is operated by an attendant, in 
contradistinction to automatic dropping, the operating 
of horizontal seed wheels by hand, so as to make com- 
plete revolutions by increments, substantially in the 
manner and for the purposes herein set forth. 5. In a 
seed planting machine the employment of seed drop- 
ping wheel and operating fork, combined and arranged 
as herein represented and described, so that the move- 
ment of the fork in one direction will act on the wheel 
to turn it to a certain extent in a certain direction, and 
the movement of the fork in the opposite direction will 
act on the wheel to turn it to a certain extent in the same 
direction as before, thus turning the wheel by incre- 
ments around in one uniform direction by reciprocating 
movements of the fork, as herein set forth. 6. In such 
machine holding the drill mechanism at rest by carrying 
the inclines ti bej'ond the range of the pins T, substan- 
tially in the manner and for the x>urpose herein set 
forth. 7. In combination with a seed planting machine, 
carried on wheels, the employment of two independent- 
ly operated scrapers XI X2, which are severally forced 
against and released from the supporting wheels at the 
Avill of the operator by means of treadles Yl Y2, con- 
nected and arranged to operate substantially as and for 
the purpose herein set forth. 

6,384. GEORGE W. BROWN, Galesburg, III. Seed 
Planters. Patent No. 46,615, dated February 2S, 1865. 
Pie-issued April 20, 1875. Filed January 6, 1875. 
Claims.-l. The combination,in a seed planting machine, 
ofthe horizontal rotating wheels,trans verse reciprocating 
bar and operating hand lever, so that by the recipro- 
cating movement of the hand lever and transverse bar 
an intermittent rotary motion will be imparted to the 
seed wheels, substantially as and for the purpose speci- 
fied. 2. The fork, arranged to operate with the 
toothed seed wheels, so that the forward movement of 
the fork will give impulse to the wheel and turn it to a 
certain extent in one direction, and the return move- 
ment of said fork will give a similar impulse to said 
wheel, and in the same direction as received from the for- 
ward motion of the fork, thus turning the wheel inter- 
mittently, and always in the same direction, substan- 
tially as described, and for the purpose specified. 3. The 
coml3iuation, in a seed planting machine, of a horizon- 
tally rotating seed wheel in the hopper, and valve in 
the seed tube, transverse reciprocating bar, and operat- 
ing hand lever, all substantially as and for the purpose 
specified. 

6,38-'-. GEORGE W. BROWN, Galesburg, III. Seed 
Planters. Patent Xo. 46,615, dated February 28, 18H5. 
Pe-issued April 20, 1875. Filed January 6, 1875. 
Claim. — In combination with a seed planting ma- 
chine, carried on wheels, scrapers G G arranged to be 
independently or simultaneously forced against the 
supporting wheels by the driver's feet, and released, 
substantially as and for the purpose specified. 

43,629. GEORGE I. BERGEN, Galesburg, III. Corn 
Planters. March 7, 1865. 
Claims. — 1. The runner D, having a concave edge 
along its front part, and a slightly descending straight 
edge from a' to a", as shown and described. 2. Uniting 
the front and rear frames of a corn planter by means of 
the curved slotted box/ and bar in combination with 
the loose joint d e. 3. A guicje for planting, consisting 
either of two points or a broad plane surface, substan- 
tially as set forth. 4. The hopijer C, when constructed 
as herein set forth. 5. The plate when constructed 
and used as and for the purposes described. 6. The 
scrapers H, constructed as described and mounted on 
the roller I in such a manner as to automatically re- 
move themselves from .contact with the wheels, as and 
for the purpose set forth. 7. The seed tube E, when 
constructed as shown and described. 8. The rubber 
cut-off /, when constructed and operated as herein set 



forth. 9. The sliding rod K, having the bent arms 
and operating in conjunction with the standards J and 
seed slides o, as and for the purpose set forth. 10. Piv- 
oting the valve m on the removable pin q, and having 
the stem of said valve resting loosely in a notch o in the 
edge of the seed slide outside of the hopper, all arranged 
and operating as herein described. 

46,637. W. E. CHESNEY, Abingtox, III. Corn 
Planter. March 7, 1865. 
Claim. — The cams L L and lever M, in combination 
with the bar K, seed-boxes F F, and springs j j, all ar- 
ranged to operate as herein set forth. 

46,738. C. L. WESTBROOK, New York, N. Y. Corn 
Planter. March 7, 1865. 
Claim. — The peculiar A-shaped harrow, or its equiva- 
lent, with the ploughshare F, the converging covers I, 
the peculiar placing of the share, flexible tube, and 
coverers, together with the arms k andj and cross-piece 
7t, as attached ; the whole constructed and described as 
and for the uses and purposes herein stated. 

46,889. CHARLES H. EGGLESTON, Marshall, 
Mich. Seeding Machine. March 21, 1865. 

Claim. — The employment of the seed slide s and brush 
slide K, when connected together substantially as de- 
scribed, in combination with the spring M and guard 
plate N, as and for the purposes specified. 

47,468. J. C. THOMAS, Redpoixt, IsId. Corn Planter. 
A])ril.2b, 1865. 
Claims. — 1. The forked seed-box B, in combination 
with the wheel A, and the hollow tooth C, when con- 
structed substantially as and for the purpose specified. 
2. The circular rack A, sector B, lever C, and arm D, 
when the several parts are constructed and arranged 
substantially as and for the purpose herein set forth. 

47,514. JOSEPH T. BRYAN, Lebanox, Ind. Corn 
Planter. May 2, 1865. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the boxes H H with 
their slides 1 1 and apertures d d, the cross-pieces b b, 
bar J, lever K, and tubes in front shovel posts P P, in 
combination with the ploughs Q Q Q Q P P and set 
piece F, for hilling. 2. The attachment of the rods R 
R to the machine for the purpose of ploughing and 
planting corn. 

47,614. WILLIAM H. BOYLE, CAZEXO^aA, N. Y. 
Corn Planter. May 9, 1865. 
Claim. — The two slides E E provided with the shoul- 
ders or projections c and acted upon by the springs b, 
in connection with the drop composed of the pivoted 
block I in the slide G, acted uijon by the wheel L pro- 
vided with an arm i, and all arranged to operate in the 
manner substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 

47,622. JOHN R. DAVIS, Bloomtield, Iowa. Corn 
Planter. May 9, 1865. 
Claim. — In combination with the wheel frame A, 
runner frame B, rigid tongue D, and rigid lever E, the' 
lever F, fulcrumed by the link e to the rigid lever E, 
connected loosely at its lower end to the frame A by 
the link /, and held at its upper end by the notched 
bar G g, spring F', and catch /, all the said parts being 
constructed and arranged to operate in the manner and 
for the purposes herein specified. 

47,975. C. NORWOOD, Bloomixgtox, III. Com- 
bined Cultivator and Seeder. May 30, 1865. 
Claims. — 1. The bars E E, provided with the seed- 
boxes H H, and rollers G, and pivoted at their rear ends 
to pendants F at the back part of the framing A, in con- 
nection with the bars L L, pivoted at their'front ends 
to the pendants M at the front part of the framing A, 
and provided at their rear ends with the coulter projec- 
tions 6, and the forks a*, and connected to the seed-boxes 
H by the links g, all arranged substantially as and for 
the purpose herein set forth. 2. The arrangement of 
the bent pivot bars 1 1, seed-boxes H H, and connecting 
bars T, substantially as and for the purpose herein 
specified. 



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47,987. MATILDA SAVIEES, Wyaxdott, Ohio. Ad- 
ministratrix of the estate of M. SAYIEES, deceased, 
and W. N. AYEES, Bristol ville, Ohio. Corn 
PJanter. Maij 30, l«o5. 
Claim. — Tlie reciprocating slide K, provided %Yitlitlie 
projections d d', arranged to work in relation with the 
perforated bottoms of the seed-boxes J, in connection 
with the cam M, bar L, and spring all arranged sub- 
stantially as and for the purjDOse specified. 

47,990. JACOB SEIBEL, ^^Iaj^lius, III. Com Plan- 
ter, May 30, 1865. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the cutters x x, and 
runners P, arranged and oi^erating substantially as and 
for the purposes herein shown and described. 2. The 
combination and arrangement of the cutters x x, the 
runners P, jointed at the front end, the cross-bar N, 
standards E, levers H, cross-bar I, and standard J, op- 
erating as and for the puri)ose delineated and set 
forth. 

48,130. JOHN GEOSS, Decatue. III. Assignor to 
himself and THOMAS K. ALEXANDEE. Corn 
Planter. June G, 1865. 

Claims. — 1. The employment or use of the circular 
intermittingly rotating plates N", provided with open- 
ings or holes ./ ,/, in combination with the ^-ibrating seed 
plates M, substantially as and for the purpose described. 
2. The vibrating bars O, placed below or underneath 
the X3lates IST, connected with the plates M, and receiv- 
ing their motion therefrom, and provided with pawls 
m, for the purpose of operating the plates N, as set 
forth. 3. The circular gauge P, placed underneath the 
plates N, and arranged substantially as shown, for 
graduating the capacity of the holes k, in the plates M, 
as set forth. 4. The arranging of the cut-oifs or strikers 
d, with springs or elastic rods N', in the manner sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose specified. 5. The 
scrapers Q Q, at the outer ends of arms E E, which are 
connected by rods t to treadles u, substantially as and 
for the purpose specified. 

2,135. JOHN H. ALEXANDEE and DAYID E. ALEX- 
AISTDEE. Assignees by mesne assignments of JOHN 
GEOSS, Decatue, III. Corn Planter. June 6, 
1865 ; reissued December 26, 1865. 

Claims. — 1. The employment or use of four seed holes 
Ti in seed plate K, from which the seeds are discharged 
consecutively, while the remaining holes are being 
filled or charged, substantially as and for the purpose 
described. 2. The employment or use of circular inter- 
mittingly rotating plates N, provided with openings or 
holes J J, in combination with the vibrating seed plates 
K, substantially as and for the purpose specified. 3. 
The vibrating bars O placed below or underneath the 
plates X, connected with the plates H, and receiving 
their motion therefrom, and provided with pawls m for 
the purpose of operating the plate X, as set forth. 4. The 
circular gauges P placed underneath the plates X, as 
arranged substantially as shown, for graduating the 
capacity of the holes h, in the plates K, as set foii:h. 5. 
The arranging of the cut-ofts or strikes d with springs 
or elastic rods X', in the manner substantially as and 
for the puT^JOse specified. 6. The scrapers Q Q, at the 
outer ends of the arms E E, which are connected by 
rods t to treadles u, substantially as and for the purpose 
specified. 

43,269. THOMAS A. GALT, Steeling, III. Seeding 
Machine and Cultivator. June 20, 1875. 
The seed box has a slide caiTying a slot in its bottom. 
This slide has another slide coveiing slots in it. The 
second slide having been adjusted by suitable device 
for that purpose so as to expose a greater or less por- 
tion of the slots in the main slide as may be desired 
to the main slide, a reciprocating motion is imparted 
by a device operated by one of the wheels of the car- 
riage. Thus the seed, after passing through the slots 
in the main slide, is allowed to drop through the slots in 
the bottom of the seed box as those slots are alternately 
opened and shut by the motion of the main slide. 
The supply can in this way be regulated with nicety. 
Claim. — The method of operating the slide D through 



the medium of the rack i, toothed segment J, and gear- 
ing n 0, in combination with the sliding plate F, which 
is moved upon the slide D by means of the rack/ and 
toothed segment g, the whole arranged as described and 
represented. 

43,643. JOHN S. BODGE, Bath, N. Y. Feed-regulating 
Mechanism for Hoppers. July 11,1865. 
Claim. — Ahopi)er provided with a sliding slide Z», and 
operating as herein shown, for the purpose of being 
raised and lowered to regulate the feed or the discharge 
of the contents of the hopi^er from the same, as set 
forth. 

48,654. EOBEET BUEXS, Xew York, X. Y. Corn 
Planter. July 11, 1865. 
Claims. — 1. The tubes F provided with vertical rods or 
a grating at their outer or rear sides, in connection 
with the adjustable seed retainers 'or holders G, 
arranged to oi^erate substantially as and for the pur- 
pose set forth. 2. The plates I, in combination with 
the seed retainers or holders G, all arranged to operate 
conjointly, substantially as described. 3. The wheel X 
provided with teeth g h r at one side, and arranged as 
shown, so as to be readily thrown in and out of gear 
with the wheel E, in combination with the levers M O 
X, for operating the plates I, seed retainers or holders 
G, and knockers Y Y, for the purposes set forth. 4. 
The frames U suspended by the pendants m, in combin- 
ation with the furrow ox^eners T and adjustable coverers, 
consisting of the flaring plates n, and plate o, arranged 
to operate in the manner and for the objects specified. 

48,355. EOBEET BUEXS, Xew York, X. Y. Seeding 
Macliine. July 11, 1865. 
Claim. — The perforated reciprocating slides D pro- 
vided with pendant tubes E, and having removable 
plates D placed within them, in connection Avith the ad- 
justable or pivoted tubes F, substantially as and for the 
purpose herein set foi-th. 

43,758. L. G. YOUNG, Wilmixgtox, III. CuUivator. 
July 11, 1865. 

Claim. — The plough bars E E E' E' and shaft J, pro- 
vided with the loops I I and arms / /, all arranged and 
ai3plied in connection with levers K', to 0]Derate in the 
manner substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 

48,991. J. PALMEE, Oriskaxy, X. Y. Comhined 
Corn Planter and Cultivator. July 25, 1865. 
Claims. — 1. The movement of the feed bars G G in 
the hoppers, by means of three outwardly projecting 
cogs k Tc k on the main wheel, the three-tooth cog wheel 
J, notched lever I, and one-tooth cog wheel, the whole 
combined and operating substantially in the manner 
and for the purpose herein set forth. 2. The lever I, in 
combination with the three-tooth cog wheel J, for 
breaking the revolution of the wheels or stopping the op- 
eration of the feed bars, substantially in the manner and 
for the purpose herein set forth. 3. The tongue L, and 
lever M, in combination with the bracket plate o, joint o, 
fulcrum S, and guide N, when constructed and operat- 
ing as and for the purpose herein set forth. 4. The 
vertical hand screw K, cross plate n, bearing plates a", 
in combination with the axle B, open slotted guides n 
n', for the depression or elevation of the wheels, sub- 
stantially in the manner and for the purpose herein set 
forth. 5. The notched sliding frame o', and guide N, in 
combination with the axle B, and foot lever M, substan- 
tially in the manner and for the purpose herein set 
forth. 

43,117. DAVID J. JONES, Sadsbury, Pexx. Grain 
Drill. August 1, 1885. 
Claims. — 1. The slides M, with their openings y y, 
adjustable plates N, combined with the hoppers I, and 
operated substantially as and for the purpose specified. 
2. The crank axle E',' levers P, slides M, combined and 
operating substantially as described. 3. The levers P 
with the pins m, and the slides M with the notches x, 
constructed and operating in combination with the lev- 
ers K, substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 
4. The drums I, with their cords h and d, oijerating in 
combination with the drill feet G and beveling plates 



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J, substantially as specified. 5. The drill foot G, hmig 
to the frame, and combined with the cord t, as an 1 for 
the xmrpose specified. 

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I 49,121. PHILIP H. KIMBALL, Prophetstown, III. 
j Corn Planter. August 1, 1835. 

' Claims. — 1. The pecnliarly shaped runners or shoes 
i L L, constructed and arranged specifically as described, 
' for opening a furrow and covering the seed therein, 
substantially as herein set forth. 2. So combining the 
runners L L with the weighted levers N N connected to 
' the framework thereof, as that each runner and cover- 
er may, under an adjustable degree of pressure, act and 
operate independently of the other, substantially in the 
manner and for the purpose herein set forth. 3. In 
combination with the seed slide the pinions h li, 
operating against the edge thereof, substantially as and 
for the i^urpose herein set forth. 4. In combination 
with the pivoted roller scrapers A and the platform and 
driver's seat, as described, the foot-lever E, for the pur- 
pose of operating said scrapers, substantially in the 
manner herein set forth. 

j 49,250. J. W. FAAYKES, Decatur, III. Corn Planter. 
j . August 8, 1365. 

i| Claim. — The pivoted bars D D and springs E E, or 
I their eq[uivaleuts, in connection with the reciprocating 
' slide B, provided with the cells a a, substantially as 
and for the ]5uri)ose set forth. 

fc,C54. JOSEPH W. FAWKES, Moroa, III. Corn 
Planters. No. 49,250. August 8, 1865. lieissued 
January 22, 1873. Filed Decemier 18, 1877. 

Claims. — 1. In a com planter, in connection with the 
seeding devices, the tilting bars or slides, for the pur- 
poses herein set forth. 2. The recixjrocating dropping 
sUde, provided with tilting supplemental bars or slides, 
for the purposes herein set fortli. 3. The reciprocating 
dropping slide, provided with tilting bars, forming one 
side of tlie holes or cells, said bars being also adjust- 
able, wherebj' the size of the dropping holes may be 
regulated and the free ends of the bars yield, for the 
purijose set forth. 4. In combination with tilting bars 
arranged in the reciprocating slide of a corn planter, 
springs arranged under said bars, for holding them in 
place and allowing them to yield, for the purposes 
herein set forth. 5. The combination of a reciprocating 
dropping slide, tilting bars arranged therein, springs 
under said bars, and stationary pivoted bars interposed 
between the springs and the slides, substantially as 
and for the purposes herein set forth. 

49,301. G. J. BERGEN, Galesburg, III. Corn Planter. 
August 29, 1865. 

Claims. — 1. The plate B, provided with the ears a a 
and lugs 1)1 &, as and for the x)urpose set forth. 2. Secur- 
ing the hopj)er A by means of the hinge joint at its 
front and brace d, constructed and operating substau- 
tially as and for the purpose set forth. 3. The seed 
slide C, provided with the inclined flat groove o, as 
herein shown and described. 4. Making the post E, 
with the detachable piece h, as and for the purpose set 
forth. 

49,601. PAUL SIIS^HOLD, St. Louis, Mo. ComUned 
Seed Planter and Cultivator. August 29, 1835. 

Claims. — 1. The combination and arrangement of the 
wheel A with the handles / / and with the draught 
cords h h, the same forming two triangles, whose apexes 
are in the axis of A, and, by the apxjlication of power 
at their bases f f h h, acting to preserve the correct 
equilibrium of the entire machine. 2. The adjustable 
central joints or bearings of the beams C C in combina- 
tion with a supporting axle B, or its equivalent, all 
being constructed and arranged to operate substantially 
as and for the purposes sefc forth. 3. The arrangement 
and combination of the draught attachments, compris- 
ing the adjustable ring nuts g', adjustable eye bolts i i, 
or their equivalents, and the cords, rods, or chains h li, 
substantially as and for the x^urposes herein set foi-th 
and specified. 



50,9J5. JOHN DAVIS, Allegheny City, Pexx. 
Broadcast Seeder. November 14, 1865. Antedated 
November 5, 1835. 

In this machine the hopx)ers, seed tubes, and culti- 
A'ator teeth are adjustable to any required distance 
upon the axle which passes through them. The tube 
has a telescopic method of elongation. The teeth are 
hollow and fit over the end of the tubes, to which they 
are pivoted at their rear edges. Claim. — The arrange- 
ment of the x)ieces g g, hoppers h h, teeth / /, with ex- 
tension^, scrapers I I, shaft j, rollers x x, sheaths y' y', 
wheels q and r, and index m, the whole being con- 
structed and arranged substantially in the manner 
herein described and for the purpose set forth. 



51,575. DAN J. ELY, 
Decemher 19, 1865. 



AcTOX, Ind. Corn Planter. 



Claim. — The cards J J, in the wheels B and B2, with 
their cavities K K, and flanges d d, the slides C and D', 
with their rollers E' E', the levers T U S R, and their 
connecting rods P and Q, the ratchet on the wheel B2, 
and the partition/, and measure for extending the 
space for the corn to drop, all arranged and oi^erating 
substantially as and for the purpose described. 



52,281. M. 
Planters 



C. FLOYD, Bloomfield, lowx. 
January 30, 1866. 



Corn 



Claims. — The combination of the levers K g' and con- 
necting rod J with the hinged frame A D, the lever K 
being provided with a ratchet, or its equivalent, by 
which it can be fixed at any desired x)oint, substantially 
as described. 2. Sux>porting the seed dropjDing device 
wpon a frame D, which is hinged to the main frame A, 
and x)rovided with a vertical post g' in combination 
with the rod J and lever K, substantially as described. 
3. Providing for dropping the seed automatically by 
means of a studded wheel C acting upon levers P P', 
which are connected together by a chain r, and which 
are also connected to the \T.brating lever </, substantially 
as described. 4. Sustaining the vertical post g' upon 
the frame D by means of the draught pole H, in com- 
bination with the rod J and vibrating lever K, arranged 
substantially as described. 

52,413. THOMAS M. HILL, Eaton, Ohio. Corn 
Planter. February 6, 1836. 
Claims. — The described arrangement of the hinged 
arms H I I', and the spring lever O, which latter 
ox)erates the slides in the seeder, substantially as de- 
scribed. 2. The arrangement of the slides P Q R, lever 
0, and cylinder K, operating substantially as described 
and rej)resented. 

52,831. HENRY B. LANSING, Hudson, Mich. Corn 
Planter. February 27, 1866, 
Claims. — 1. The rear extension, F, of the tooth D, for 
the purpose of retaining the tooth a certain depth in the 
groiind, Avhether hard or mellow, by means of the roller 
and weight applied to said extension F. 2. The man- 
ner of attaching the stalk-cutters to a wheel planter, in 
the manner and for the purjjose set forth. 3. The com- 
pound lever B B, in connection with the feed bar A A, 
and the rod c c, arranged in the manner and for the 
XJurjiose substantially as set forth. 

53,304. RICHARD KETCHAM, South Danville, N. 
Y. Seed Planter. March 20, 1888. 
Claim. — The conducting spout E, formed with the 
two pieces o o, to receive the axle between them, and 
with the vertical slots o' o', to admit of the adjustment 
of the spout, as described. 

54,451. ELIAS M. WALKER, Gallatin, Mo. Corn 
Planter. May 1, 1833. 
Claims. — 1. The peculiar manner in which corn x)lan- 
ters are constructed, as described in these drawings 
and sxDecifications. 2. The manner in which the plough 
stock, corn box, and slide are combined, as described in 
the drawings and specifications. 3. The manner in 
which the treadles are apx)lied, combining the device 
of dropping by the foot or by the action of tlife 
wheels. 



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54,506. J. D. COCHRAN, IVIilford, H. Seeding Ma- 
chine. May 8, 1886. 

The A-ibrating liopper is actuated by a cam on tlie 
main shaft, oscillating the brush shaft by its ottu mo- 
tion. The seed-conveying spout and coverer are adjus- 
table. Claims. — 1. The >dbrating hoj^per D, placed on 
the pivoted plate E, and operated through the medium 
of the cam F, and spring c, substantially as and for the 
purpose set forth. 2. The oscillating cut-ofi' brush i, in 
combination with the ^-ibrating hopper D, all arranged 
to operate substantially as and for the purpose speci- 
fied. 3. The adjustable seed-conveying spout H, sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose*^ set forth. 4. The 
coverer J, attached to the rear of the share I, and hav- 
ing the spring L, apx)lied to it, substantially as shown 
and described. 

54,633. MORRIS WILKIXSON, Burlingtox, Mich, 
Corn Planter. May 8, 1886. 

Claims. — 1. Forming a chamber for the portions of 
the axle C, containing the seed cells e, or for any 
equivalent seed cylinder, by means of the plough stock 
G and seed tube J, when arranged relatively with each 
other, and with the axle and hopper, and constructed 
and connected substantially in the manner and for the 
purpose herein described. 2. The employment of 
pivoted coverers S, in combination with the rods Rand 
adjustable spring M, substantially as and for the pur- 
poses herein specified. 

54,901. J. L. HEISEY, Elizabethtown, Pexx. Corn 
and Seed Planter. May 22, 1866. 

Claims. — 1. The radiating rods M, with their markers 
X, across the periphery of the wheels, supported on and 
made adjustable by the loose cog wheels, G' G% in 
combination with the gear I, shifting and turning lever 

E, and side-toothed pulley D, alt on the seeding or 
roller shaft B, arranged and operating substantially in 
the manner and for the purpose specified. 2. The com- 
bination of the seed valves, when placed in the bottom 
of the spouts P, and operated in unison with the 
markers Is^, simultaneously actuated by the seeding or 
roller shaft B, with its gearing I, and depressing loops 

F, arranged substantially in the manner and for the 
purpose set forth, 3. The adjustable mould-board-like 
side plate X, adjirstable on the supporting bars T of the 
shovels R, constructed and operated in the manner 
specified. 

55,142. JOHN MILLER, Russell^le, Ky. Seed 
Planter and Cultivator Combined. May 29, 1866. 
Claim. — The combination of a cultivator which fur- 
rows and forms the ridge, Avith a planter that plants, 
covers, and finishes the ridge with a smooth, flat sur- 
face, all in once passing over the gTound, substantially j 
as set forth. 

55,638. WILLIAM H, KARICOFE, Harrisoxburg, Ya. 
Corn Planter. June 19, 1866. 

Claim. — The combination of the several parts above 
described, in the construction of a machine that will 
furrow two rows and drop therein at regular intervals 
corn and ashes or similar fertilizer, and will cover the 
same, removing clods and small stones, that by means 
of the adjustable scrcAvs in the cups the amount of corn 
or of the fertilizer may be fixed by the operator ; that by 
means of the cross-bars on the right wheel the land will ' 
have the appearance of being checked, and by means ! 
of the driver the machine may be thrown out "of gear ; 
and remoA^ed to any part of the field without the shaft ' 
turning. j 

55,908. W. E. RICH, New PROA^DEXCE, Iowa. Corn \ 
Planter. June 26. 1866, j 

Claims. — 1. The hinged bars D D, proA ided Avith the ' 
rollers i and boxes G, in connection Avith the wheels H, { 
having seed cells h made in them, and rods c attached with i 
Aveights/ at their upper ends, ail arranged to operate in I 
the manner substantially as and for the purpose speci- 
fied. 2. The hoes F attached to the rear ends of the ' 
bars D, in combination with the seed-dropping mechan- | 
ism attached to said bars D, for the purjiose set forth, j 
3. The rollers 1 1 in combination Avith the seed-dropping I 
mechanism and covering hoes, substantially as and for | 



the purpose specified. 4. The attaching of the rollers i 
to arms g piA'oted to the bars D, and retained in posi- 
tion by the bars P and pins j, arranged substantially as 
shown and described for the purpose of adjusting the 
bars D, as set forth. 

56,076. IVES W, McGAFFY, Chicago, III. Seed 
Planter. July 3, 1836. 
Claims. — 1. The seed distributing cylinder, haAT.ng 
holes or cups in its periphery, Avith screws fitted into 
the cups for adjusting their capacity, and set-screw at 
the sides to hold them in place when adjusted in con- 
nection with the shifting slide N, constructed and oper- 
ated in the manner and for the purpose substantially as 
specified. 2. The adjustable cog or tooth gears g and /*, 
for regulating and controlling the seeding device while 
the macliine is moving over the field, constructed and 
operated substantially as and for the purpose specified. 
3. In combination AA^itli the adjustable toothed or cog- 
gears g and h, and seeding dcAdce, a reA'olA-ing pointer 
or marker P, for marking or indicating the position of 
the hills in automatic check-row planting, 4. Con- 
structing a brush for seed planting machines with cap, 
bolt, and nut for holding the bristles, in the manner 
specified, or its equivalent. 5. The detachable spur or 
sod-cutter r, fitted to the heel of the runner, in the 
manner and for the purpose specified. 6. The oscillat- 
ing plate ^y, provided Avith the sockets for the lever ?/, 
and having the arm W, provided with the segmental 
rack, arranged to operate in combination Avith the pin- 
ion X, on shaft K, substantially as and for the purpose 
set forth. 

56,183. WILLIAM COGSWELL, Ottawa, III. Corn 
Planter. July 10, 1866. 

Claims. — 1. The provisions for adjusting the Avidth of 
plantiug and for diAiding the machine, as described, 
by means of the diA ided axles and the divided connec- 
tions at the fore part, as described and represented. 2. 
The piece G, constructed substantially as shoAvn, aft'ord- 
ing a bearing for the seat supports, sockets for the 
divided axles, and pivoted attachments for the tongue. 
3. The piece H, constructed as described, affording ad- 
justable connections to the forward seats and beams, 
the loop for the rising and falling tongue, and attach- 
ment for the rear seat supports. 4. The combination 
of the hopper m, with its lugs n n, and the cap o, the 
latter holding in position the cut-oft rubbers p, and the 
journal boxes s s of the oscillating cylinders. 

56,637. J. F. CHAMPLIN, Aurora, N. Y. Assignor 
to himself, S. B. THOMPSON, and D. C. CORBIN. 
Corn Planter. July 24, 1866. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the cam spring H, 
lugs J, and spring I for the piu'pose of operating the 
slide G, substantially as described. 2. The arrange- 
ment of the leA'er N, in connection with the cam spring 
H, for the purpose of moAdng the cam spring beyond 
the touch of the lugs J when desired, substantially as 
described. 3. In a machine for planting com in hills, 
in which the plough frame is made separate from the 
main supporting frame, suspending the plough frame 
under the main frame by means of a pendent hinged 
connection to the forward end of the main frame, in 
combination with a rear upward projecting bail or 
handle (in near proximity to the driA'er's seat), so that 
the driver can couA-enieutly lift and suspend the ploughs 
from the ground when turning round at the end of the 
roAvs (or otherwise), and again drop the ploughs to the 
ground as required, substantially as described. 

56,839. DAVID R. WARFIELD, Muscatixe, Iowa, 
Corn Planter. July 31, 1866. 
Claims. — 1. Constructing the driving wheel G, with 
spurs I when used in combination with the cams H H, 
and levers R R, for actuating the sliding seed valves of 
a corn planter, substantially as set forth. 2. In com- 
bmation Avith the spurs I, the plates K, arranged sub- 
stantially as and for the purposes set forth. 3. The 
combination of the wheel G, and spurs I, and frame A, 
with the frame B, and seat L, substantially as and for 
the purposes set forth. 4. In combination with the 
wheel G, and spurs I, the track clearer Q, substantially 
as and for the purposes set forth. 5. The IcA^ers R R^ 



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in combination with the supports N, and lever P, suh- 
stantially as and for the purposes set forth. 

56,969. O. C. McCLTNE, Darby Creek, Ohio. Corn 
Planter. August 7, 186Q. 
Claim. — The combination of the lever Q, toothed seg- 
ment P, pinion O, wheel N, slides K, and valves e, all 
i arranged as and for the purposes set forth. 

! 57,676. BAENABAS CLARK, JVIackinaw, III. Corn 
Planter. September 4, 1866. 
Claims. — 1. The clutch G, in combination with the 
axle F, cells c, and wheels B B', arranged and operating 
in the manner and for the purpose herein specified. 2. 
The marker P, when applied to or used in combination 
with the loose axle F, substantially as and for the pur- 
! pose specified. 3. The attaching of the openers J and 
j colters L to the bars K K', applied to the frame A, and 
j connected with a foot bar 0, substantially as and for 
i the purpose set forth. 4. The ratchet Q, on the loose 

iaxle F, in connection with the pawl R, attached to the 
lever S, when said parts are used in combination with 
the marker P, and the seed distributing device, all 
i arranged substantially as and for the purpose specified. 

'! 57,994. SAMUEL M. SWARTZ, Millheim, Penn. 
Corn Planter and Plouf/h ComUned. September 11, 
1866. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the levers M and their 
rung N with the plough, and with the clasp / and 
ij shipper ??, so that when the ploughs are raised up the 
j driving mechanism will be thrown out of gear, and 
j when let down will put itself into gear, substantially as 
! described. 2. The ribs n and openings o on and 
' through the seed slides, so that the grains can 
stand edgewise between the ribs and drop edgewise, 
through the holes as described. 3. In connection 
with the ribbed seed slides, the spring fingers m for 
arranging the grains between the ribs. 

58,045. AARON ARMSTRONG, Gillespie, III. Com- 
bined Seed Drill and Cultivator. September 18, 1866. 
The three devices are so arranged that either the 
planter and roller, or the seed drill and roller, may be 
used together to the exclusion of the rest of the ma- 
chine, or the corn planter and seed drill may be both 
removed and knives fastened to the roller, to be used in 
cutting old cornstalks to prepare the ground for tillage. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the roller D with the 
1 1 sliding plate and lever E, as and for the purpose set 
forth. 2. The roller B in combination with the corn 
f planter C D A; F, the stalk cutter M, and the seed drill 
[ G I H, when the same are all constructed upon one 
\ common frame A, from which any of the parts except 
' the roller B may be removed at pleasure. 

58,030. WILLIAM F. CALDWELL, Oxford, Maine. 
Ij Planter. SeptemUr 18, 

The plough and coverer are pivoted to the carriage. 
The feed slide is operated by contact of a jiawl connec- 
ted with the feed slide, with a ratchet on the carriage 
wheel. Claims. — 1. The combination and arrangement 
of the hopper e, spring /, pawl (Z, ratchet c, lever and 
link m, all constructed, apijlied, and operating as herein 
set forth and described. 2. Connecting the plough 
and coverer to the carriage body in the manner cle- 
scribed. 

58,1?5. A. PUTNAM, Owego, N. Y. Corn Planter. 
September 18, 1866. 
Claims. — 1. The drill tooth G, wheel F, and adjusta- 
ble slide bar E, arranged and operating as described. 
2. In combination with the above, the arrangement of 
the cams D, bar A, spring K, and valve J, as and for 
the purpose specified. 

58,243. WILLIAM J. FREEMAN, Spring Fork, Mo. 
Combined Seeder and Cultivator. September 25, 1866. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the hopper C and 
. I beam C with the slide C% and the levers E and E', and 
t I lugs w, on the wheel B, when constructed as and for 
the purpose set forth. 2. The fi-ame A and the wheels 
B B', combined and arranged with the cultivator herein- 
before described, substantially in the manner set forth. 



3. The frame A and the wheels B B', combined and ar- 
ranged with the seed-planter hereinbefore described, 
substantially in the manner set forth. 4. The posts D', 
and the rock shaft D', of the ploughs D, in combination 
with the frame A, substantially as described. 

58,284. EZRA PERIN, Connersville, Ind. Boiler 
and Seed Planter Combined. September 25, 1866. 
Claims. — 1. The combination on one frame of a seed 
planter, rollers B, and furrowing ploughs C, when ar- 
ranged substantially as set forth. 2. ^The combination 
of the wheel I, rod H, bell crank G, and slide F, with 
the seed box E, the parts being constructed and ar- 
ranged substantially as set forth. 

58,724. E. R. HOLFORD, Westford, Wis. Assignor 
to himself, ABIAH KINGSLEY, and CLARK AL- 
yORD, same place. Corn Planter. October 9, 1866. 
Claims. — 1. The cam D, in combination with the 
lever E, and slides or valves G, for the purposes and 
substantially as described. 2. The cam D, in combina- 
tion with the bar F, levers I and I', for the purposes 
and substantially as herein set forth. 3. The arrange- 
ment of the levers I' and R, for the purpose of eleva- 
ting and lowering the ploughs, substantially as herein 
described. 

58,798. JAMES M. FATE, Boonsboro, Iowa. Corn 
and Cane Planter. October 16, 1866. 
Claims. — 1. Attaching the seed di^opping devices to a 
frame or beam F in combination with a transporting 
frame, substantially as described. 2. The vertically 
swinging beam F in combination with a lever G and a 
treadle H, substantially as described. 3. The combi- 
nation of the lever K with a suspended beam or frame 
F, substantially as described. 4. Pivoting the forward 
end of the drag bar F', of the beam F, to the draught 
pole C, substantially as described. 5. Suspending the 
beam F, or its equivalent, from the main frame cen- 
trally, substantially as described. 

58,876. CARLISLE C. MYERS, Sterling, III. Corn 
Planter. October 16, 1866. 
Claim — The levers F, provided with lips mounted 
upon the outside of the tubes /, and operating in con- 
uection therewith, and with the slides E, as and for 
the purpose set forth. 

58,988. W. H. COX, Yirden, III. Corn Planter. Oc- 
tober 23, 1866. 

Claims. — 1. The perforated, horizontal, revolving 
plates m m, in the hoppers D D, for feeding and drop- 
ping the grains of corn evenly in combination there- 
with, and with the bevel gear wheels li i, and the pul- 
leys b d, connected with and deriving their motion from 
one of the driving wheels C, constructed and arranged 
substantially as and for the purposes herein described. 
2. The thimble a within the hub of the driving wheel 

C, for carrying the pulley b, in combination therewith, 
and with the stationary axle B, constructed and operat- 
ing substantially as and for the purposes herein speci- 
fied. 3. The arrangement of the side pieces //, hung 
upon the axle B, for supporting tlie hoppers D D, and 
raising and lowering at pleasure with the lever F, sub- 
stantially as herein described. 4. The slide piece G, 
with the push and pull pawls O O' for working the 
seed dropping apparatus by hand when adjusted for 
planting corn in hills, in combination with the revolv- 
ing perforated plates m m, to which they impart an in- 
termittent motion, arranged and operating substantially 
as herein described. 

59,115. LEWIS R. WRIGHT, Cohoes, N. Y. Seed 
Planter. October 23, 1866. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement and combination of the 
levers efgli with the sliding cylinder I and cog wheel 

D, in the manner and for the purposes substantially as 
herein described and set forth. 2. The arrangement of 
a cog wheel or cylinder D, containing the series of cogs 
a b c upon or near each end of the drive shaft B, and 
the shafts G G, containing the sliding pinions E E, 
and the planting cylinders F F, each being aiTanged 
and combined in the manner substantially as herein de- 
scribed and set forth. 3, The mode herein described 



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and set forth for combining and disconnecting two or 
more seed planting machines, constructed and arranged 
substantially as herein described and set forth. 4. The 
employment of the marking device M, constructed and 
combined with the arm L, hinged to the frame A, in 
the manner substantially as herein described and set 
forth. 

59,283. JOSEPH D. SMITH, Peoria, III. Seedincj 
Macldne. Oelober 30, 18o6. 

Claims. — 1. The bar q, the pin e, or its equivalent, 
and the bars A' and P, constructed and for forming an 
adjustment, as herein fully set forth. 2. The bar q, the 
pin e, and the slides a a, arranged and constructed as and 
for the purpose hereiu specilied. 3. The combination 
of the slides T and U, constructed and arranged to- 
gether, as and for the purjjose herein specified. 4. The 
combination of the scraper (/, the slotted piece /, the 
rod A, and the foot piece i, constructed and used as and 
for the purpose set forth. 5. So arranging the hounds 
H H with the hounds C C, that when the driver changes 
his position to the rear of the seat, the said hounds 
H H bear against the under side of the hounds C C, 
and thus make a rigid machine, as and for the jjurpose 
set forth. 

59,543. W. E. BALDWIN, Phil.aJ)ELPHLA, Pa. Corn 
Flanter. November 13, 1863. 

Claims. — 1. The reciprocating plates p, in combina- 
tion with a plough N, tubes (j, and with the within de- 
scribed devices or equivalents, for measuring and dis- 
charging the grain, the w^hole being constructed and 
operating substantially as and foi" the purpose de- 
scribed. 2. The boxes K with their openings i i, in 
combination Avith the slides m, and their openings n, 
when the latter are of the form described for the pur- 
pose specified. 3. The frame F with its boxes K K, 
ploughs N N, crank shaft P, and pinion u, in combina- 
tion with the frame C and cog wheel iv, the whole be- 
ing constructed and operating substantially as set 
forth. 

59,559. JOHN CONRAD, Centrally, III. Corn 
Flanter. November 13, 1866. 

Claims. — 1. Operating the perforated seed slide F, 
from the axle C, through the medium of the lever L, 
cam K, ratchet wheel J, pawl d', and spring I, arranged 
substantially in the manner as set forth. 2. The ad- 
justing or raising and lowering of the shoes or furrow 
openers M M, through the medium of the rods N N, bar 
O, and lever P, all arranged substantially as shown 
and described. 

59,742. WILLIAM R. BUTLER, Greenbush, III. 
Corn Flanter. November 20, 1868. 

The sets of seed disks are furnished with holes of 
various sizes for different seeds. The upper seed disk 
is fixed, and the reciprocal oscillation of the under one 
brings its cavities alternately in communication with 
the cavities of the upper disk and the discharge hole. 
Claim. — The combination, construction, and arrange- 
ment of the boxes F, plates G, regulators G\ levers H, 
and bar H^, substantially as and for the purpose repre- 
sented. 

60,447. J. C. WALKINSHAW, Leaveworth, Kan. 
Assignor to himself and JOS. W. McGONIGLE, 
same place. Corn Flanter. December 11, 1866. 

The seed slides are operated vertically by means of 
a transverse bar from wheel to wheel, and moved by 
curved cams on the wheels. The ploughshares are 
carried on the discharge spouts and are adjustable ver- 
tically. Additional spouts furnish other seeds or fer- 
tilizers. Claims.— 1. The arrangement of the cams b b 
on the driving wheels A A, in combination with the 
dropping bar F, the vertical slides k Jc, the seed com- 
partments a a, and the conductors g {/', constructed and 
operating substantially as and for the purposes herein 
described. 2. The lever frame I I, connected with the 
ploughs h h for raising and lowering them, constructed 
and arranged substantially as shown and described 
herein. 



60,604. ALBERT WINDECK and ANDREW RL^^- 
STETLER, Peoria, III. Corn Flanter. December 
18, 1866. 

Claims. — 1. In a seeding machine the oscillating semi- 
cylindrical dropx)er C, in combination with the casing 
B, when arranged substantially in the manner and for 
the purpose set forth. 2. The combination of the drop- 
per C, lever J, and valves K and L, in the runner 
shank, constructed substantially as and for the i)ur- 
j)ose set forth. 3. In combination with the valve 
crank and lever J, the box I, when said several parts 
are constructed and an'anged as set forth. 4. The 
combination of the oscillating dropper C, arm N, and 
handle M, when arranged substantially as set forth. 5. 
The combination of the treadle G, hinged roller F, and 
runner P, hinged to the frame at e, substantially as and 
for the purpose set forth. 6. The runner P, and its 
shank D, when constructed as set forth. 7. In combi- 
nation with the dropper C, the adjustable slide c, when 
constructed and arranged substantially as set forth. 8. 
In combination with the dropper casing B, the cotton 
dropper, constructed and operated substantially as de- 
scribed. 

60,914. CHARLES LONG, Paris, III. Corn Flanter. 
January 1, 1837. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement of cog-wheel J, bal- 
anced on yoke I, and engaging with pinion K upon the 
ground wheels axle, at the option of the husbandman, 
by means of the lever L, rod M, and catch N, substan- 
tially as and for the purposes set forth. 2. The combi- 
nation in a power corn planter of the frame A, wheels 
B B', engaging and releasing mechanism E F, the whole 
being combined with the elements of the preceding 
clause in the manner set forth. 

61,041. HENRY BARSALOW, Saint Anne, III. Seed- 
ing Macldne. January 8, 1837. 

Claims. — 1. The curved extension of the hounds E E 
beyond the rear of the bar C of the front part of the 
machine, in combination with the lever J, provided 
with the cross bar L for the rear parts of the hounds to 
rest upon, and the segment rack K and catch L', or 
their equivalents, all arranged substantially as and for 
the purpose set forth. 2. The operating of the seed 
sUde M automatically from the wheel I', by means of 
the gear I, adjustable gears i A;, rod Q and the bent 
lever P', all arranged substantially as and for the pur- 
pose specified. 3. The combination of the hinged or 
jointed rear part or frame G of the machine, with the 
extended hounds E E, lever J, vrith cross bar L at- 
tached, substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 

61,071. MARSHAL J. HUNT, Risen^g Sun, Md. 
Combined Corn Flanter and Cidiivator. January 8, 
1837. 

Claims. — 1. Hinging the rear of the cultivator frame to 
the axle and to a lever in close proximity to the driver's 
seat, and supporting its front by a tongue and the 
necks of the team, so that it may be self-raising to pass 
over any obstruction, and be raised by the driA^er when 
desirable to do so, and held up by a catch, substantially 
as herein described. 2. In combination with the stan- 
dards or down hangers 6, a cast or other iron socket or 
stock L, with wings o o for holding the cultivators and 
allowing them to be adjusted, removed, or replaced, 
substantially as described, 3. A removable and re- 
placeable bed or frame M for carrying a seeding me- 
chanism, substantially such as described, so that the 
machine may be used for laying off the ground, plant- 
ing corn, and cultivating it in rows, as herein described 
and represented. , 

61,153. JOHN W. BUTTRICK, Farmington, Wis.' 
Seed Flanter. January 15, 1837. 

Claims. — 1. The cam Z, when constructed and used 
substantially in the manner and for the pui-poso set 
forth. 2. The combination and arrangement of the 
cam Z, feed bar Q, spring P, and part M, substantially 
as and for the x)urpose set forth. 3. The combination 
and arrangement of the cam Z, feed bar Q, and shut off 
lever K, substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 



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4. The combination of the Avheel A' constructed with the 
camZ, and pins c, and the brake G', and operating lever 
I. when constructed and used substantially as and for the 
purpose set f(n'th. 5. The combination and arrange- 
ment of the shovels U and operating bars or levers R 
and M, substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 

61.273. ELLIS F. SMITH, Oraxgeville, III. Corn 
Tlanter. January 15, 1657. 

Claim. — The traction Avheel A, provided Avith the 
uuirkers c c in combination with the gear wheels C 
and D. so constructed that a hill will be planted when 
the marker is on the ground, for the purx^oses and sub- 
stantially as described. 

61,534. HENRY P. GREGG, Roscoe, Ohio. Seed- 
ing Machine. January 29, 1857. . 

The measuring cup is tilled as it goes down, and the 
grain that had passed the oi^ening at the top is dropped 
from the valve on to the ground. In the upward 
movement grain is admitted into the valve box from 
the measuring cup after it is raised out of the hopper, 
and the upi^er valve closes before the measuring cuj) 
returns into the grain. Claim. — The valve box B, 
valve C, valve seat and measuring cup D. 

61,061. ^y. K. GARRISOX, Abixgdox, III. CuJtira- 
ior. January 29, 18m. 
The share-carrying frame is pivoted on the carriage 
so as to be horizontally vibratable by means of a lever, 
to accommodate the forward shares to the sinuosities of 
the row of plants. Claim. — The frame D, in combina- 
tion with the lever F, arranged and applied to the ma- 
chine substantially in the manner as and for the pur- 
pose herein set forth. 

61,701. ALBRO BARBER, Poet Byrox, III. Corn 
Planter. February 5, 1857. 

Claims. — 1. The frame D, having both a vertical and 
horizontal adjustment for the i)urpose of controlling the 
operation of the seed-dropping mechanism, and adjust- 
ing the vertical position of the furrow openers, substan- 
tially as described. 2. The combination and arrange- 
ment of the movable frame D, stationary frame C, lever 
or handle R, arms a' a', shaft Q, levers /«', slotted arms 
i, rods S, springs S', and shaft U, as herein described 
and for the purpose specified. 3. The crank shaft IT, 
arms X X, and connecting rods X' X', in combination 
with the slides YY a a, spring valves I I J .J, and dis- 
charge tubes G G, all arranged and operating in the 
manner and for the puri)ose set forth. 4. The pivoted 
frames N X' and rollers M, in combination with the 
springs P and rods j, all constructed and operating in 
the manner and for the purpose specified. 
62,080. FREDERICK F. SMITH, axd ADXAH 
THURSTOX, Four Corxers, Ohio. Seeding Ma- 
chine. February 12, 1867. 

Claims. — 1. So combining the lever E with the seed- 
ing stocks G and clutches e /, that the movements of 
the said levers will elevate the seeding stocks simul- 
taneously with the ox)eration oi' the clutches to stop the 
motion of the seed-dropping mechanism, substantially 
as herein set forth. 2. The retention of the plate in 
its place with reference to the cylinder J and hopx^er I, 
by means of the groove c" and removable ujiper x>art a* 
oi" the aforesaid hox)per, substantially as herein set forth 
for the purpose sx:)ecified. 

62,200. W. J. HOBSOX, Savaxxah, Mo. Corn TJanier. 
February 19, 1857. 
Claims. — 1. The wheel I, x^rovided with a sharp ser- 
rated edge, and fitted between bars H H, attached to a 
shaft G, to which the seed boxes F are secured, sub- 
vstuutially as and for the xuirpose sx:)ecified. 2. The oxi- 
eraling of the seed distributing bars K fi'om the wheel 
I, through the medium of the rollers b b attached there- 
tc), the U-shaped lever X, attached to the rod M, the 
si)ring O, and right angular levers L L, all arranged to 
ox^erate substantially in the manner as shown and de- 
scribed. 3. The marker J attached to the axis of the 
Avheel I, when used in combination with the seed drox?- 
ping mechanism, constructed and arranged as set forth. 
4. The treader R, applied to the rear parts of the bars 
H H, and arranged in relation with the driver's seat, 
sulistantially as and for the xiurx:)ose sx^ecified. 



62,263. ALEXANDER X. GOW, Mt. Yerxox, Ohio. 
Combined Corn Planter and CuUivalor. February 19, 
1867. 

Claims. — 1. The frame A, axle h, windlass D, with 
cultivator frames B and B', all constructed, arranged, 
and used as herein fully described. 2. The hook g, 
when constructed as described, and used for connecting 
the shovel bars to the beams by means of the block Z>', 
as herein set forth. 3. The guard M, as constructed 
and used for the x>iu:poses set forth. 4. The aiTange- 
ment of the lever n with rod -s and rod q for shifting the 
cultivators, when used in the manner and for the \n\r- 
X^oses sx^ecified. 5. The arrangement of the bars C with 
their adjustable braces J, as constructed, in combina- 
tion with the frames B B', when used as and for the 
purposes set forth. 6. The arrangement of the rails G 
with the board E, rollers F F, and seed boxes H H, in 
the manner and for the x>^^i'poses set forth. 7. The 
shafts P, arms m m, and rods e e, for ox:>erating the 
seeders when arranged as sx^ecified. 8. The seed boxes 
H H with sx^outs u u, all constructed and ox^erating as 
herein set forth. 9. The arrangement of the furi'ow 
ox^eners R, rollers F, and arms t with the seed boxes H 
H with their sx)outs u u, rubber blocks y, and screws 
w, when constructed as herein described and used as 
specified. 

62,458. JOSEPH E. WEST, Georgetoavx, Ky. Corn 
Planter. February 26, 1867. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the sliding valve l)ar 
H, operating levers K, and handle M,with each other and 
with the seed boxes F, substantially as herein shown and 
described. 2. The combination of the blocks I and sx3iings 
J with the seed boxes F, and with the sliding valve 
bar H, substantially as herein shown and described and 
for the x>nrx)oses set forth. 3. An imx^roved corn x^lant- 
er, formed by the combination and arrangement of the 
roller or wheel D, draft bars B, frame C, seed boxes F, 
sx:)rings J, blocks I, sliding valve bar H, levers K, 
handle M, beams G, uxiiights 0, shovel x^lows X, and 
bull tongues or coverers P with each other, substantial- 
ly as herein shown and described. 4. Forming the bull 
tongues B Avith long, bent iron shanks, and adjustably 
securing them to the beams G by the keys R, substan- 
tially as herein shown and described. 

62,461. ROBERT B. WRIGHT, Vermilliox, III. 
Planting Machine. February 26, 1867. 

Claims. — 1. The two shafts D D', connected by the 
rod E, and x^^o Added Avith standards F G, haA'ingx^lows 
b b' resx^ectiA ely attached whereby the x^lows of both 
standards may be simultaneously raised by the ox:)era- 
tor or driA^er, substantially as set forth. 2. The rotat- 
ing of the shaft Q from the axle by means of a belt R, 
arranged in connection with a friction roller S, substan- 
tially as and for the x^^^rpose sx^ecified. 3. The seed 
slides M M, in combination with the sx^rings X X, and 
the wheels P P, x^rovided with the pins//, all arranged 
to operate in the manner substantially as and for the 
pui'xiose set forth. 

62,595. A. BEXXETT, Rockford, III. Seed Planter. 
March 5, 1867. 
Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the seat D, the sux^- 
porting rods b b and the coA^eriug rollers c c, combined 
and operating as and for thex^urposes described. 2. 
The seed boxes E E, combined Avith the adjustable 
feeding slides i i, the ploAvs e e and the levers I n p for 
ox)erating the feeding slides, substantially as herein de- 
scribed. 3. The shifting concentric rim w Avith the 
cams g g, in combination with the rim w' and tlie shift- 
ing devices connected Avith them, arranged substantial- 
ly as and for the purposes herein set forth. 4. The 
leA^er bar H, in combination with the draft x^ole G, for 
raising and lowering the hind end of the fi'anie A, ar- 
ranged substantialty as and for the piu'poses herein 
described. 

63,019. ISAAC H. CHAPPELL, Lawrexce. Kax. Com- 
bined Planter and Cultivator. March 19, 1887. 
The machine is constructed for ox^tional use as a cul- 
tivator or a x^liinter by the attachment of the appropri- 
ate dcAices. The x^Ioav standards are pivoted to the 
frame and raised by hand IcA'ers and chains. The 
seeder is mounted on a sled trailed in the rear and ac-- 



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tuated by a lever. Claims. — 1. So arranging the crank 
lever M, that when the plows are raised they will be 
thrown apart, so that, in turning, the plows will not 
break down the corn. 2. The standards e, in combin- 
ation with the bars F F, for the purpose of elevating 
and lowering the plows without changing their angle. 
3. Attaching the bars F F to the standards e e, for the 
purpose of elevating or lowering the ends of the bars 
F F, so as to change the line of draft above or below 
the center of the axle, substantially as shown and de- 
scribed. 

63,219. A. M. CORBIT, Bethlehem, Iow^a. Corn Plant- 
er. March 26, 1867. 

Claims.— 1. The combination of the plate K, with the 
plate L and set screw M, for the purpose of regulating 
the amount of seed through the holes c c, all made and 
operating substantially as herein shown aiul described. 
2. The cross bars D T and G, which are so made and 
provided with holes that the scrapers E, plates K, and 
seed boxes R, may be moved more or less apart, so as 
to permit the planting of the corn in rows of suitable 
distances ti'om each other, substantially as herein shown 
and described. 

63,401. NOTES LIDDELL, Lafayette, X. Y. Corn 
Flanter. April 2, 1837. 

Claim.— The hopper A, seeding cylinder B, cup C, 
lever O, with its attached gear wheels, the harrow 
F, tooth D, cover G, and roller H, when constructed, 
arranged, and operating as and for the puii^ose speci- 
fied. 

63,685. ANDREW R. WORTH, Kaa^tucket, Mass. 
Seed Planter. April 9, 1867. 

Claims.— 1. A seed wheel N, provided with a number 
of cups exactly corresponding to the number of seed re- 
quired to be planted in a single hill, or so placing the 
cups at such a distance apart as will regulate the re- 
quired distance of the seed from each other, when plan- 
ted in a drill. 2. The block w?, with its spring o, in 
combination with bar U, with its spring s, inclined por- 
tion r and stop q, operating sul)stantiallv as and for the 
purpose set forth. 3. A hopper or seed receptacle M, 
Avith its partitions or plates h, and having its opening 
i to the seed passage, constructed substantially as above 
described, in combination with a revolving seed wheel 
N, provided with a number of seed cups r/, equal to the 
number of seed to be planted in a liill, substantially as 
set forth. 4. A hopper or seed receptacle M, made re- 
movable, in the manner and for the purpose set 
forth. 5. The hoes X and the roller T, in combination 
with the frame R, arranged and operating substantially 
as and for the pui^pose set forth. 

63,851. JOHN BURNS, Elyria, Ohio. Corn Planter. 
April 16, 1837. 

Claims.— 1. The wheels D, provided with the rotary 
cutting blades E, in combination with conductors 6 
and seed boxes Q, when arranged and operated con- 
jointly with the adjustal^le frames A B, as and for the 
purpose described. 2. The levers J L and links M K, 
as arranged, in combination with the pole H and ad- 
justable frames A B, for the purpose and in the manner 
set forth. 

64,076. JOHN CLARRIDGE, Paxcoastbueg, Ohio. 
Corn Planter. April 23, 1867. 
Claims.— 1. The steel plow H when constructed 
and attached to the shank I, substantially as herein 
described and for the purpose set forth. 2. The com- 
bination of the slide bars M, the inclines 1", or equiva- 
lent arms or levers D' and valves B' with each other 
and with the plow frame E, substantially as described 
and for the purpose set forth. 3. The combination of 
the circular valve I' with the seed reservoir T, hopper 
S, and sliding bar M, substantiallv as herein described 
and for the purpose set forth. 4."^ The combination of 
the upwardly projecting pins J' with the valves H' and | 
I', and with the seed reservoir T, substantially as i 
herein described and for the purpose set forth. 5. ' The 
combination of the vertical stirring shaft K' having ! 
horizontal arms with the seed reservoir T, hoi- ■ 
low shank I, and with sliding bar M, substantially as ! 



described and for the purpose set fortli. 6. The coup- 
ling G, when- constructed substantially as herein de- j 
scribed and for the purpose set forth. 7. The combi- 
nation and arrangement of the seed reservoir T, hopper 
S, arms V, levers W^ W^, and connecting rods A^ A^ 
with each other, with the sliding bar M and with the 
plow frame E, substantially as herein described and 
for the purpose set fortli. 8. The combination of the 
levers 0 and P and sliding bars M with each other, with 
the plow frames E, and with the frame A of the planter, 
substantially as described and for the purpose set forth. 
9. The combination of the cords X', pulleys B^, shaft 
y, ratchet wheel Y', pawl Z', bevel wheel U', and foot 
wheel S', with each other, with the plow frames E, and 
with the frame A of the planter, substantially as herein 
described and for the purpose set forth. 10."^ The com- 
bination of the lever P', slide bar N', and bent lever 
M', or equivalents, with each other, with the slide bars 
M and with the frame A of the planter, substantially 
as described and for the purpose set forth. 11. The 
combination of the shovel plow I, and strengthening 
rods li^, with each other and with the flanged lever end 
of the hollow shank I, substantially as described 
and for the purpose set foifh. 12. Constructing the 
hollow shank I with a double convex head i i\ cast 
upon its upper end and a projecting flange i' and ' 
arms P ui)on its lower end, substantially as described and 
for the purpose set forth. 13. Placing the seed reser- 
voir T directly above the hopj)ers S, and cutting away 
the side of said hoppers, substantially as described and 
for the imri)ose set fortli. 

64,143. JOHN B. RAINES, Fremont, Iowa. Corn 
Planter. April 23, 1667. 

Claim. — The cut-olf represented in the drawings by ; 

the letters A A A and the dies represented by the letter \ 

J, and the bottom of the box in which the corn is , 

placed, represented by the letters A A. ■ 

64,670. GEORGE A. HILL axd CONRAD LOHNES, ' 
Springfield, Ohio. Assignors to themselves and 
JAMES M. HARNER, Doxnelsville, Ohio. Seed \ 
Planter. May 14, 1867. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the double-sided : 
plow curving upwards from near the point to the heel, 
and the shovels O, adjustably attached thereto, sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose set forth. 2. The 
combination of the wheel D, adjustable inns D^, lever 
E, and spring E', substantially as described. 3. The 
combination of the lever E, valves F and F', and pins \ 
F'-, with the compound lever G, having curved slots , 
G', in the outer ends, substantially as set forth. 4. The 
combination of the compound lever G, valves F and F', ^ 
connecting bar H, lever J, hook T, and driver's seat K, ^ 
substantially as described. 5. The combination of the .' 
driver's seat K, lever P, cam Q, and tongue R, substan- ; 
tially as set forth. 6. The combination of the tongue 
R, attached to the rear of the frame and the brace T, 
attached to tlie front thereof, and constructed and ar- 
ranged to operate substantially as set tbrth. *' 

64,877. D. H. HULL, Pl.^ntsv^lle, Coxx. Seed 
Planter. May 21, 1837. 
Claims. — 1. The device for operating the slides j j of ■ 
a seed planter, consisting of the lugs m on the slides, 
connecting rods O, crank shaft C, pinion &, and inter- 
nal gear or driving wheel F, all combined with each > 
other, and made and oiieratiiig substantially as herein 
shown and described. 2. The device for raising and 
lowering the hinged frame H, which consists of the [ 
chains K passing over the i)ulley e on the stationary ' 
arm N, shaft L^ and ratchet-wheel and pawl h i, all 
made and operating substantially as herein shown and i 
described. 3. The frame H, when it is provided with ' 
the seeding boxes, and when it is hinged to the main , 
axle A, substantially in the manner and for the pur- " S; 
pose herein shown and described. 

65,073. BENJAMIN F. GRIMES, Dawsoxville, Md. 

Corn Planter and Fertilizer Combined. May 28, i: 
1837. I |.i 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the corn hoppers C |^ 
C, fertilizer hoppers D D, discharge tubes E E, and in- '''^ 
clined tubes F F, substantially as and for the pui-pose J 
herein set forth. 2. The corubination of the bar G, 



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liiugecl arms H H, levers I I, slides J J, ami dropping 
I slides X X X" X", snbstautially as liereiu described. 3. 
j The combination of- the bar P, levers P' P', rods Q' Q', 
: bar P-, and valves Q Q Q- ail arranged and operat- 
I ing substantially as herein described. 4. The combi- 
i nation with the bar G. and its described connections 
i with the dropping mechanism of the lever E, arranged ' 
' and employed in the manner and for the purpose ex- j 
; plained. 5. The combination of the rock shaft T, arms 
t T' T-, tappet or projections &, notch post U, and spring 
j catch y, arranged and oxierating in connection Avith 
j the di'023ping mechanism, as and for the piu'pose speci- 

■ fied. 6. The stirring shafts 0 O O", in combination with 
\ the levers I I. links o o, and lugs o o', as described. 7. 

■ The discharge tube E, when made in two or more parts, 
j and hinged in order to adai)t the lower section to be 
I turned up and held in its raised position, substantially 
i as described. 8. The arrangement witliin the dis- 
j charge tubes of the deflecting pieces or plates a, sub- 
i! stantially as and for the xnirpose set forth. 9. The 
I weights G' G'. in combination witli the l)ar G. as and 

for the inu-pose explained. 10. The frames 7; Ji, carry- 
ing the shovels //', and coverers Ir //-, in combination 
with the supporting bar A. slotted pendants A^, and 
- adjusting pins rt^, all arranged and operating in the 
,j manner and for the piu'pose explained. 11. The com- 
■j bination with the dropping slide of the fertilizer hop- 
ij per D, of the flap valve f/.'and ball or weight e, ai^plied 
j and operating in the manner and for the purpose sx)eci- 
•| fied. 

65,iar. D. S. FISHER. Cedar Speixg, Ixd. Corn 
Planter. May 28, 1837. 

Claims. — 1. The rotating shafc D, provided with pins 
: a, and the slide E, in combination ^vith the reciprocat- : 
j ing slide F, spring H, and the wheel I, xirovided with 

one or more x>rojections,f. all arranged to operate in the \ 
,: manner substantially as and for the x^urxjose set forth. 
I 2. The hoe X^, attached to the shaft L, in combination 
(• with the sx^ring O, and the wheel I, xirovided with one 
or more x^rojt^'ctions r, and the arm g, on one end of 
shaft L. all ai^anged to ox3erate in the mamier sub- 
stantially as and for the X3urx:»ose set forth. 

03.771. JAMES P. SELSOE, Cheery Box, Mo. 
Corn Flanter. June 11, 1857. ! 
Attached to one of the ground wheels is a ratchet | 
Avheel whose xjrojections strike a lever which actuates 
the di-opxnng mechanism. The ratchet is adjusted so as 
to start right at the commencement of a row to xjlant in 
check rows. Claims. — The emxdoyment of the ratchet 
D, substantially in the mamier herein described and 
1 1 .set forth. 2. The combination and arrangement of the 
! wheel A', and the ratchet D, the lever C C, and the 
spring C". 

05,810. CHAELES T. HOLMAX, Coxxeautville, 
Pa. Seed Flanter. June 18, 1867. 
Claims. — 1. Perforating the shank of the fiuTowing 
|l tooth, and arranging the seed tube to pass through it, 
■"substantially as described. 2. Arranoing the hopxiers 
on and hinging the fmTowing, seeding, and covering- 
fixtures or devices to the blocks J J, arranged to 
traverse between ways, and adaxit the planter to rows 
of different widths, substantially as described. 3. And 
in combination with devices hinged to the blocks J J, 
the swinging bar Q', worked by Vlie cam Q, and so ar- 
ranged as to work and oxierate'the several x^arts in the 
[ , I different xiortions in which they may be placed to vary 
, jl the width of the rows planted.' 4. Making the swing- 
ing bar M', which connects the shank of the furrow- 
ing tooth to the link so long that the tooth and link 
may be traversed on it, substantially as described, in 
[ jl adjusting the machine to rows of different widths. 

' ' 66,002. H. W. CAMP axd A. W. FOX, Owego, X. Y. 
Corn Flanter. June2b, 18G7. 
Claims. — 1. The index B, when constructed, arranged, 
and applied to machines planting in rows, for the pur- 
pose and as herein specified. 2. The wheel E, provid- 
ed with a zigzag rim surrounding its xierixihery in com- 
bination with the feeding bar F, when constructed and 

■ I operating substantially as herein described. 3. The 

■ shields h, and gauges m, in combination with the feed- ' 



ing bar F, the whole constructed and operating sub- 
stantially as herein specified. 4. The shoes K, for re- 
moving obstructions and regulating the dexith the seed 
is to be x^lanted, in combination with the hollow teeth 
J), and roller P, when constructed in the manner herein 
set forth. 5. The ratchet teeth with xiawl d, and cone 
c, in combination Avith the driving wheel A, index B, 
j and wheel E, when these several jmrts are arranged 
and ox^erating substantially as herein sxiecified. 

I 63,236. GEOEGE E. HEERICK, Lyxx, Mass. Seed 
Planter. July2,18Q7. 

The two x^erforated disks are x^ivoted on the same 
pin, between the hopper and the agitator. The disks 
are arranged one on the other so as to make openings 
of the required size, and are clamxied in x^osition one to 
the other and to the agitator. The x)erforations in each 
lead to the rear of the fuiTow oxiener. Claim. — The 
combination and arrangement of the two x^f'i'forated 
disks and their clamxis with the hoiix^er and the agita- 
tor of the said x^lanting machine, the whole being sub- 
stantially as described. 

67,735. WILLIAM A. DOXXELL, Greexsbueg, Ixd. 
Corii Flanter. August 13, 1867. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement in a corn xjlanter of the 
rigid triangular frame, consisting of the tongue G, 
IcA'er bar H, and brace bar I, in combination with the 
I rack M m, or its ecxuiA'alent, for the x^nrx^ose of raising 
the shares F F from the ground, as stated, and retain- 
ing them in that x^osition. 2. The angle-ended x^late V 
V v of varying sizes, to simultaneously increase or dimin- 
ish the size of the seed cavities 1 1, as set forth. 3. In 
combination Avith the x^hite V v r, the box Y g, adniit- 
I ting of changing the said x^hites by merely reniOA'ing 
I the'lid g, as stated. 4. The combination of the cam P, 
IcA'er Q g E r, and IcA'ers 1 and 2, substantially as de- 
scribed, to admit of working the seed-dropping ax^x^ara- 
tus, either by hand or by the rotation of the cam P and 
its accessories. 

68,026. JESSE ADAMS, Claeksville, Texas. Com- 
hined Flanter and Cultivator. August 20, 1867. 
Claims. — 1. The agitating and distributing attach- 
ment described, consisting of the x^^^f orated bot- 
j tom of the box G, in combination with the A'alve a, 
i lever c, and ])ins t t on the Avlieel "\V, all constructed 
and oxierating in combination Avitli each other, substan- 
tially in the manner and for the X)urposes specified. 2. 
The combined xjlanter and cultiA"ator aboA'e described, 
constructed and oxierated substantially as set forth. 

68,056. EEUBEX X. EBY, Uppee Leacock Towx- 
SHIP, Pa. Cultivator. August 27, 1857. 
Claims. — 1. The combined levers E r r as constructed 
and aiTanged for shifting two cultivators in unison, for 
the X3trrx)0se and sul)stantially in the manner specified. 
2. In combination with combined shifting IcA^ers E /■ /■ 
the ax^plication of two separate cultiA^ators attached to 
adjustable brackets D beneath a two-wheeled truck, 
substantially in the manner and for the purpose speci- 
fied. 3. In combination with adjustable brackets D, 
the arrangement of the combined adjustable scorers x x 
on the frame z i, when constructed and ax^X^lied in the 
manner and for the xmrpose specified, together Avith the 
use of the hox^x^ers, crank and x^itUeys, all combined 
substantially in the manner sliOAvn and set forth. 

68,091. LEWIS LAECHAE, Utica, X. Y. Corn 
Flanter. August 27, 1867. 
Claims. — 1. The tooth I, constructed and operating 
substantially as described, for the uses and x^i^rposes 
mentioned. 2. The said tooth I, and the teeth K K, one 
or more, in combination, for the uses and x^iuToses men- 
tioned. 3. The adjustment of the wheels C C, and the 
hox^x^ers D D, relatiA-e to each other, as described, by 
means of which the roAvs will be at equal distances 
axiart, as described. 4. The slide D^ and the IcA cr E, 
and sxning D", and cam lever F, constructed and op- 
erating in combination, substantially as described, and 
for the uses and xmrposes mentioned. 5. The levev H 
in combination with the -phi or x>ius H- on the drum C^ 
i substantially as described, and for the uses and xiur- 
' x'cses mentioned. 



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68,443. D. W. JACOBY, Shelbyyille, III. Corn Flatt- 
er. SejJtemher 3, 1867. 

Claims. — 1. Tlie metallic cut-off witli the rollers to 
prevent tlie cutting of corn, substantially as described. 
2. The manner of regulating the size of the hole in the 
dropi)ing plate by a semicircular ring in the circular 
plate, in the manner described. 3. The combination of 
the cut-olf with the rollers, the toj) plate, and the semi- 
circular ring in the circular plate, substantially as de- 
scribed and for the pur^^ose set forth. 

7,527. D. W. JACOBY, Shelbyville. Assignor to JOHN 
A. CHESNUT, SPRmGFiELD, and A. McKIM DU- 
BOIS, Carlinyille, III. Com Planters. Septem- 
l)er 3, 1867. Reissued February 2{>, 1877. Filed No- 
vemher 4, 1876. 
Claims.— 1. In combination with the oscillating drop- 
per-plate F, a cut-off, C, having rollers C at each end, 
l3eariug on the hopper-plate, to regulate the passage of 
seeds from the hopper to the hole A, substantially as set 
forth. 2. The semicircular plate G, for regulating the 
discharge-orifices F', substantially as set forth. 3. A 
cut-off", bearing at both ends in cutting off grains in the 
dropper plate, in combination with a centrally-placed 
spring, bearing with adjustable tension against the cut- 
off, so that there shall be an equal and adjustable pres- 
sure on each end of the cut-off" applied to grains coming 
under the cut-off' from either side, substantially as set 
forth. 4. The combination of the centrally supported 
and arched cut-off" C and spring E with a cut-off" plate 
having openings adjacent to either end of the cut-off", 
substantially as set forth. .5. A cut-off plate having 
vertical bearing against a spring and centrally suppor- 
ted in such manner that it may yield vertically, or re- 
cede at either end, or uniformly along its entire length, 
substantially as set forth. 

68, 544. J. K. ANDEEWS and J. DELOSS GEEEN, 
Antrim, Ohio. Corn Planter. September 3, 1867. 

Claims. — 1. The two frames A and B, hinged together, 
as seen, and i:)rovided with the wheels F E and G, when 
used and operating as and for the purpose set forth. 2. 
The hopper J, bar K, and rollers L L, arranged and used 
with the frame A, as and for the j)urpose set forth. 3. 
The arrangement of the lever a, bar d, with the frames 
A and B, and bar K, as and for the x)i^rpose speci- 
fied. 4. The rollers L L, or their equivalents, used in 
the manner substantially as and for the purposes set 
forth. 

68,841. EOBEET AND JOSEPH L. CASSIDY, HardinCxS- 
VILLE, N. J. Corn Planter. September 17, 1867. 

Claims. — 1. The boxes F F, hoppers K K, bars G G, 
cross-piece H and arm I, in combination with the 
ratchet Avheel d and the lever J K', or their equivalent, 
the whole being constructed and operating substantial- 
ly as and for the purpose described. 2. The frame S, 
with its arms t and plates w, hung to the frame A, sub- 
stantially as specified. 3. The adjustable bars P P and 
their plates /, in combination with the shaft E and its 
pinions i, or theii' equivalents, the whole being arranged 
on the frame,- substantially as and for the purpose set 
forth. 

69,449. JOSEPH KEEBS and AUGUST JOHNS, Mas- 
siLLON, Ohio. Com Planter. October 1, 1867. 

Claim. — An improved corn planter formed by the 
combination of the marking plow Y, adjustable cover- 
ing plow A', roller E', lever D', and diopping wheel T, 
with each other, said parts being constructed, arranged 
and ox^erated substantially as herein shown and de- 
scribed and for the purpose set forth. 

69,483. , HENEY EODES, Clarence Center, N, Y. 
Combined Com Planter and Plaster Dropper. Octo- 
ber 1, 1867. 

Claims. — 1. The combination with a corn x^lanter C, 
and plaster dropper D, of a dropping arrangement that 
b.y a single movement shall open the one and close the 
other automatically, and vice versa, as herein set forth. 
2. The special combination and arrangement of the 
dropping apparatus, consisting of slides F G, connected 
with the single arm F, and ox)erating in the manner 
and for the purpose herein specified. 3. The comluua- 



tion of the sliding gauge plug « with the slides H', ar- 
ranged as described, and operating in the manner and 
for the purpose specified. 4. The construction, combi- 
nation, and arrangement of the draw bars I I', stirrup 
r, and connection w, with the drill tooth f, and coverer 
V, as herein set forth. 5. The combination and ar- \ 
rangement of the elastic connection and the adjust- i 
ing gauge with the x)ivoted i^laster tube m, operat- 
ing in the manner and for the purpose set forth. 6. 
The arrangement of hoppers C D with dropping slides 
F G, the rock shafts E H with connection Z, the cam 
and roller c «, and the draw bars 1 1^ Avith stirrup r, and 
connection w, the whole oj)erating in the manner herein 
set forth. 

69,739. GEOEGE ABBOTT, White's Corners, N. Y. 
Corn Planter. October 15, 1867. 
Claims. — 1. The clutch I and spring rod K, in corabi- 
nation and arrangement wath the gearing and x)lanting 
apx)aratus of a corn-x)lanting machine, for the x3urx)oses ■ 
and substantially as described. 2. The planting leg G, 
connected with the driving wheel \)y means of appro- 
]3riate gearing, in such manner that the leg may be , • 
caused to move up by the mechanism and let fall by its . 
own gravity, and plant hills at intervals, substantially 
as set forth. 3. The seed gatherer H, arranged with 
the seed box O, partition O^, and tube E, for the pur- 
pose of picking up and carrying the requisite number 
of kernels to form a hill and depositing the same in the 
planting leg, substantially as described. 4. The valve 
L, placed at the foot of the planting leg and operated 
by means of the rod lever and cam F\ for the 
purpose and substantially as described. 5. The spring 
rod K, ox)erating upon the clutch wheel I, to advance ; 
or set the x)lauting gear, substantially as set forth. 6. ' 
The hill marker or projection N, near the foot of the 
planting leg G, by which each hill is individually ■ 
marked, substantially as set forth. 7. The shield P, 
placed in the seed box around the feed slide, for the 
purpose and substantially as described. 8. The cam 
wheel F, by which a x>laiiting leg and marker and a 
seed gatherer, either or all, may be ox)erated, for the 
X)uri)ose and substantially as described. 9. The verti- 
cal slide or seed carrier H, arranged with the seed box 
0, partition O^, and tube, and operated by the cam F% 
for the purx^oses and substantially as set forth. 10. 
The slotted swivel joint as a means of connecting 
the x>endant t^ to tlie overhanging bar T, for the 
pose and substantially as described. 

69,836. THOMAS H. PAEKEE and DANIEL KEL- 
LISON, Parkersburg, III. Corn Planter. Oc- \ 
tober 15, 1867. ,; 
Claims. — 1. The combination with the shovel G g', ' 
of the arm H, bolts a, and chain I, whereby said shovex : 
is made transferable, substantially as and for the pur_ . 
pose set forth. 2. The combination of the frame A Ai 
A'^ A% hopper C, and its appurtenances, rollers K K, 
hooks J J', lever D, conducting tubes F, and shovels G, 
with their accessories G g H a I, all arranged and oper- ^ 
ating substantially as herein described and repre- ' 
sented. ! 

I 

70,100. JOSEPH L. MANLOYE, Connersville, , 
IND. Seed Planter. October 22, 1867. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the furrowing run- 
ners A, shovels B, oscillating braces C, lever C, and a 
hook or other equivalent fastening E, for the same, ar- 
ranged to operate substantially as set forth. 2. In 
combination with the foregoing parts for covering the 
seed, the hoppers K, shde F, with the adjustable open- | 
ings F' and the cross-piece H, arranged to operate sub- 
stantially as set forth. 

70,753. WILLIAM H. SHEPHEED, College Corner, 
Ohio. Com Planter. JS'ovjmber 12, 1867. 

Claims.— 1. The grain drox^ping frame consisting of 
the cross-beam I and grain slides J J', arranged sub- 
stantially as shown. 2. The blocks O to indicate the i 
position of the hills, as set forth. 3. The provision of i 
side beams F F', imif, slot/, and screw e, for the pur- 1 
pose stated. 4. The provision for liberating the hiuged : 
piece L' allowing of the spouts M to swing clear of the ' 
ground, as stated and for the puii3ose set forth. 5. The (,„ 



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I I arraugement of tlie parts h li' li'' for tlie purpose of dis- [ 
conuectiug- tlie seeding frame from the crank as and ! 
for tlie purpose set forth. 

71,070. J. M. SAMPSON, Waynesville, III. Corn 
' Planter, ^''ovemher 19, 1SQ7. 

Claim. — The i)lungers E fitted in openings e in the 
, ; posts or standards D D, and provided with seed-cells 
1 or openings / in combination with the openings e in the 
j posts or standards and the elastic plates i, all arranged 
j to operate in connection with the liopi:)ers K K and 
I covers O, substantially in the manner as and for the 
purpose set forth. 

'71,134. ISAAC H. CHAPPELL, Decatur, III. Com- 
bined Planter and Cultivator. November 19, 1887. 
Claims. — 1. The wide tires R R, when attached sub- 
1 stautially as described, and for the purpose specified. 
I ! 2. The links and hooks B B, with the connecting rods 
I C C and steadying bar D, arranged substantially as de- 
scribed, for the purpose designed. 3. The crotched 
I vstakes E and levers F, arranged substantially as set 
ii forth, for the purpose specified. 4. The slotted bar G 
I and lever H, for the purpose designed. 5. The conibi- 
j nation of the cultivator and planter, when built sub- 
'! stantially as hereinbefore set forth and for the purposes 
specified. 

71,172. J. AVARREN HITCHCOCK and JAMES K. 
DEYO, Morris viLLE, N. Y. Corn Planter. Novem- 
ber 19, 1857. 

I The seed hopjiers and plows are carried on a frame 
; I which is hinged to the wheel frame at its rear end, and 
' I is adjustable vertically by a lever and catch standard. 

j The seed slides are moved backward by tai)pet wheels 

■ j rotating with the ground wheels, and moved forward 
; by springs. Claim. — A corn planter having drill plows 
j B, coverers C, sliding bars F F and G G, springs M, 

■ ! pins Y Y, and hoisting apparatus, described, con- 
I ' structed and arranged substantially as herein specified. 

1 171,379. JAMES M. GORDON and E. CHRISTIAN- 
. SON, St. Joseph, Mo. Corn Planter. November 

26, 1887. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the lever K, gear 
wheel J, sleeve A, and clutch and band xiulley G, with 
; the cross bar F and axle E, substantially .as herein 

■ , shown and described and for the purpose set forth. 2. 

! The combination of the band M, pulley N, shaft O, and 
wheels T, with each other and with the pulley G and 
seed boxes .P, substantially as herein shown and de- 
' j scribed and for the purpose set forth. 3. The combina- 
tion of the markers W with the shaft 0 and wheels T, 
I substantially as herein shown and described and for 
j I! the purjiose set forth. 

: 71,488. SAMUEL C. HUNTER, East Hickory, Pa. 
Seed Planter. November 28, 1887. 
Claim. — The construction of a seed iilaiiter, with the 
. dropping boxes C C, constructed as described, in com- 
. bination with the lever E and the eccentrics N N N, and 
the false wheel B and the covering x)lows P P, Avhen 
the same are constructed as described, in the aforesaid 
. I j combination, for the purposes set forth. 

171,493. JOSEPH JOHN, Massillon, Ohio. Corn 

■ \ . Planter. November 26, 1867. 

J *'! Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the shafts E and F, 
clutch T, wheels G and H, shaft I, wheel L, and spout 
^ I M, in the manner and for the purpose set forth. 2. The 
I arrangement of the cam block Q Avith the bar P, roller 
O, and spring a, as and for the purpose set forth. 
71,540. M. M. RUTT and A. B. BAER, East Hemp- 
field Pa. Corn and Seed Planter. November 26, 
!, ; 1867. ' 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement of an oscillating disk 
,t [ C, with its exserted ears and arms a, ojierating in a 
„ : hopper provided with several compartments, in the 
le ' manner and for the purpose specified. 2. In combiua- 
if tion with the disk C and its arm a, the connecting rod 
r. L, with the arm or rod M, actuated by the grooved cam 
4 H, all arranged and operating substantially in the 
manner specified, the use of the spouts K and' applian- 
\> ces shown and specified. 



71,557. STEPHEN B. WARD, Auburn, Ind. Seedinrj 
Machine. November 26, 1867. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the seed slide K with 
roller L and the wheel A, the latter being constructed 
with spurs to perform the double function of actuating 
the seeding mechanism and marking hills, substantial- 
ly as set forth. 2. The combination of the wheel A 
with spurs A' and scrapers C, arranged as set forth. 3. 
The combination of the seeding mec^llallism and the ad- 
justable plows, harrows, and covering flanges, substan- 
tially as set forth. 4. The combination and arrange- 
ment of the harroAv G'", straps G" and hinged standanls 
F, and lever F", arranged to ojierate substantially as 
set forth. 

71,930. SAMUEL H. WALLIZE, Washingtonville, 
Pa. Fertilizer and Corn Planter Combined. Decem- 
ber 10, 1867. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the devices, slide G and 
roller H, as connected and operating together, with the 
crank F, so as to drop the guano and corn through a 
single spout, to j)revent choking, as herein descril)ed. 

72,472. JOSEPH K. FRANTZ, Goodville, Pa. Seed 
Planter. December 24, 1887. 

Claims. — 1. The plow blades B'^ and covering shares 
F'^, adjusted by means of the thumb screws D"^ in the 
beams E^ and uprights C'"^, secured to the carrying- 
beams Z, and by the lever I-^ attached to the cross-rod 
H^ at the rear of the machine, as herein described, for 
the ]mrpose specified. 2. The brush U in the hopper 
L, adjusted by means of the thumb screw W and guide 
posts V, as herein described, for the jiurpose specified. 
3. The hand lever Y and lever I'^, in combination with 
the shaft F, for throwing the pinion E in and out of 
gear with the crown wheel D, as herein described, for 
the purpose sxiecified. 

72,501. HANS J. JOHNSON, St. Peter, Minn. Com 
Planter. December 24, 1887. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the bent lever H, 
piA^oted bar or plate G, connecting rods F, rings E, and 
toothed clutch wheels D with each other and with the 
frame A, axle B, and hubs of the wheels C, substantial- 
ly as herein shoAvn and described, and for the purpose 
set forth. 2. The combination of the pivoted catches 
J, levers K, and bent lever L, Avitli the toothed clutch 
wheels D, frame A, and suspended bars or plates M, 
substantially as herein shown and described and for 
the x>urpose set forth. 3. The dropping spout N and 
bar or plate M, constructed as described, in combina- 
tion with each other and Avitli the bent lever L, sub- 
stantially as and for the purj)ose set forth. 4. The 
sliding trame R and adjustable bars T, in combination 
with the slide P, liopj)er O, and double incline m' upon 
the bar M, substantially as herein shown and described 
and for the purpose set forth. 5. The combination of 
the arms S with the sliding frame R, and Avith the 
double incline m' formed upon the bar M, substantially 
as herein sliOAvn and described and for the x)urpose set 
forth. 6. The combination of the spring W with the 
dropping spout N, substantially as herein shown and 
described and for the purpose set forth. 7. The com-^ 
bination of the adjustable stox)S X Avith the di'opping 
spouts N, substantially as herein shown and described, 
and for the j)urpose set forth. 8. The combination of 
the bent lever Y with the IcA^ers L, for the pur^iose of 
raising and holding the dropping dcA'ice away from the 
ground, substantially as herein shown and described. 

72,525. R. W. MORAN, Chicago, III. Corn Planter. 
December 2i, 1867. 
Claims. — 1. The drums F F, applied upon the axle B 
of a two-Avlieel frame, and pro Added Avitli hoppers E E, 
guards or aprons G G, and plungers b b, Avhich latter 
are applied in the cells a a, and caused to press the 
grains of corn into the ground, substantially as de- 
scribed. 2. Applying both drums F F upon the turning 
axle B, in such a manner that the said, drums can be 
stopiied or started at pleasure Avliile the machine is l)e- 
ing niOA^ed along, in combination Avith devices applied 
to the cells of said drums, Avliich Avill automatically 
force the corn into the ground, substantially as de- 
scribed. 3. ProAading the moA'able plungers b b Avith 



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levers c, guides e, and spring pieces a, subsfcantially in 
the manner and for the i^iu^poses described. 4. The 
markers J, ax)plied to adjustable drums F, in lines with 
the seed cells thereof, substantially as described. 

72,556. M. R. SXODG^RASS, Jamestowx, Ohio. Seed 
Planter and Cnltiraior. December 24, 1837. 

Claims. — 1. The grooves c, in the upper surface of the 
slide F, in combination with the holes h in said slide 
and the holes « in the plate E, all arranged substantial- 
ly as and for the purpose set forth. 2. The chambers d, 
on the plates H, to receive the cut-off brushes e, in com- 
bination with the holes & in slide F and the holes a in 
plate E, for the pur^iose specified. 3. The valves J, in 
the spouts I, when operated from the slide F, substan- 
tially in the manner as and for the purpose set forth. 4. 
The adjustable beams M', arranged so as to be operated 
through the medium of the crank shaft P and lever R 
Avhen said parts are used in connection with the upright 
T, provided with catches or projections k k, all arranged 
substantially as and for the purpose specified. 5. The 
adjustable beams M' M', applied to the fi'ame A, and 
operated through the medium of the treadle U and 
pendent rods u ii, all arranged substaniially as and for 
the xDiu-pose specified. 6. The adjustable axles Y V of 
the wheels B B, arranged substantially as and for the 
pm-pose set forth. 

72,799. CASTLE CHURCHILL, XewHartfokd, L)Wa. 
Combined Cultivator and Seeding Maeliine. December 
31, 1857. ■ 

One of the heads of tlie seed-distributing device is 
keyed on the shaft, and the other slides tliereon, and is 
adjusted by a lever whicli extends upward by the side 
of the hopper. Plates extend radially from the shaft, 
and enter slots of the sliding head. The seed is distri- 
buted broadcast l)y a rotating ribbed disk at the bot- 
tom of the sx)ont. Claim. — The seed-distril)uting device, 
comiDosed of the plates &, fitted between the fixed and 
movable heads a a^ on shaft F, in couibination with the 
hoi)per I and the scattering wheel K, on shaft J, and 
the spout or trough H', all arranged for joint operation, 
substantially in the manner as and IVtr the pur];)ose set 
forth. 

73,619. WILLIAM RAYHILL, Paxa, III. Corn Flant- 
er. January 21, 1863. 

Claim. — The bars D D, wheel C, with its cams, slide 
F, and seed slides G G, of the hoppers, arranged and 
used with the frames A A', standard J, bar K, and lever 
1, substantially as and for the i^urx^ose set forth. 

7.3,797. JAMES GILBERT, Wyalusixg, ^YLS. Corn 
Planter. January 28, 1838. 

Claims. — 1. Connecting the plow standards S to the 
frame A, by means of the rollers U, substantially as 
herein shown and described, and for the purpose set 
forth. 2. The combination of the levers Y and connect- 
ing rods or chains W, with the x^low standards S and 
frame A, for raising, lowering, and supporting said 
standards, substantially as herein shown and descril)ed. 
3. The combination of the weighted elbow lever O and 
shaft M, having arms or stirrers N attached to it, with 
the seed box G, and with the projections R formed upon 
or attached to the drop^iing cylinder H, substantially 
as herein shown and described, for the purpose set 
forth. 4. The combination of the harrows Y with the 
plow-standards S and frame A, substantially as herein 
shown and described, and for the purpose set forth. 5. 
Applying the draught below the horizontal plane of the 
frame A, substantially as herein shown and described, 
and for the purpose set forth. 

74,298. E. M. BUTZ, Allegheny City, Pa. Corn 
Planter. February 11, 1838. 
Claim. — The combination of the wheels C D c and/, 
when used in connection with the lever spring i, and 
slide the whole being constructed, arranged, com- 
bined, and operating as herein described and for the 
purpose set forth. 

74,320. PHILIP EIDMAXN^ Pekix, III. Corn Planter. 
February 11, 1868. 

Claim. — The arrangement of shaft B, clutches D D, 



1 and cams I I, with the levers for operating the clutches, 
I with the shaft G, arms H H, block H', and arms L L, 
I which operate the seed slides, as and for the purpose 
set forth. 

74.710. JOSEPHUS MOORE, Bushxell, III. Corn 
Planter. February 18, 1868. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the shaft D with the 
seed hoppers F F, covers G G, valve X, discharge spout 
O, and runners P, constructed and operating in the 
manner and for the purpose set forth. 2. The arrange- 
ment of the plate W, shaft M, wheel L, collar J, and 
bevel wheel K with the shaft D, as and for the pur- 
pose set forth. 

74.711. "\YILLL1M H. MOORE, Bloomixg Grove, 
IxD, Corn Planter. February IS, lSi5S. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement, in a corn planter, of 
the seed-drox)ping device, consisting of the elements O, 
0, P, q q, R, r, and S, substantially as and for the i)ur- 
pose sec forth. 2. The pivoted irame H, I T I" P", K 
K' K" K'", A', arranged to be raised from the gTound by 

j means of chain Y, lever 1, and ratchet 3, substantially 

i as stated. 

I 7.5,435. XOYES LIDDELL axd MORRIS LIDDELL, 
Lafayette, X". Y. Corn Planter. March 10, 1838. 
Claims. — 1. The combination and arrangement of the 
tube C, lever E, pin D, and bell H, for the i)urx3ose de- 
st ribed. 2. The slide J, as described. 3. The method 
described of adjusting the feed wheels on the shaft O. 
j 4. The method described of throwing the shaft O in and 
I out of gear. 

75,613. R. B. WRIGHT, Yermilliox, III. Seed 
Planter. March 17, 1868. 

I Claims. — 1. The connecting of the seed slides h h by 
the rod /, which is attached to a rod k, parallel with j, 
I by links / /, and the connecting of the rod k to a swing- 
; ing or j'ivoted yoke K, which is actuated by the dropper 
1 through the medium of a lever L, all constructed and 
arranged to operate in the manner substantially as and 
for the purpose set forth. 2. The sliding or adjustable 
seats M X, in combination with the two pairs of wheels 
B B, C C, all arranged substantially in the manner as 
i and for the purpose specified. 3. The connectiug of the 
draught ])ole I, to the frame A, by a chain/, in addition 
to the usual joint e, for the 2)ui'pose of limiting the up- 
ward tilting movement of the trout part of the frame, 
substantially as set forth. 

j 75,850. ELIJAH C. BROW, Ceawfoedsville, Ixd. 
i Corn and Seed Planter. March 24, 1838. 
I Claims. — 1. The two arms B and B', and the spring 
i Q, when the same are constructed, combined, and used 

in manner and form as aforesaid. 2. The combination 
j of the said B and B', and Q, with the said lever A A 
I and the said sliding bottom R R, for the purpose and in 
I the manner substantially as set forth. 3. The whole 

combination herein set forth, when the same is con- 
I structed, combined, and used, in its several parts, sub- 
i stantially as set forth. 

I 75,883. R. S. EDAVARDS, Sav.\xxah, Mo. Corn 
j Planter. March 24, 1838. 

I Claims. — 1. Constructing the fi-ame of the machine of 
I two parts A B, connected by a bolt a, in connection 
with the arm E on part B, provided with the pendent 
pin c, to fit in the plate C of the part A, all arranged sub- 
stantially as and for the i3urpose set forth. 2. The 
seed-distributing device, consisting of the two valves / 
/, in the spouts L of the seed box K, arranged as 
shoAvn, and oj)erated by the levers M, and the cams or 
wii^ers h, from the front axle H, substantially as shown 
and described. 3. The adjustable horizontal bar O, con- 
nected with the lever R, and provided Avith the notched 
arms Q, in combination with the lugs or projections e 
on the flanges I of the wheels G G,"all arranged sub- 
j stantially as and for the purj)ose specified. 

! 76,658. BEXJAMIX RAXDALL, Adams, X. Y. Corn 
j Planter. April 14, 1838. 

j Claims. — 1. The seed slide F and the springs d d, 
j Avhen the latter are arranged within the seed box E, 
I and the whole so combined as to operate substantially 



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as described and for the purpose sj)ecified. 2. The seed 
slide F, Tvhen arranged in relation with the sj^ring d, 
cam H, and the lever M, substantially in the manner 
as and for the purpose set forth. 3. The elastic furrow 
openers L, arranged and applied in connection with 
the shaft J, substantially as shown and described. 4. 
The tube G and bar I, in combination with the cover- 
ing shares / and roller g, when the same are constructed 
and arranged substantially as described. 5. The bar I, 
attached to the lower end of the seed tube G, and pro- 
vided with the covering shares / and roller g, in combi- 
nation with the shaft J, arm i, and chain h, all arranged 
to operate in the manner substantially as and for the 
purpose set forth. 

76,689. E. W. ALLEX, Aubukx, N. Y. Com Planter. 
April 14, 1858. 
Claims. — 1. Operating the movable plates -e^ by means 
of the revolving arms S S, levers li li, and spring L, 
with its connecting rod j, the several parts being con- 
structed and arranged substantially as and for the pur- 
poses herein set forth. 2. The combination of the 
plows R, double coverers J J, rollers K, spouts F, and 
movable plates z, ox)erated by the reel arms S S, 
springs L, and rod J, the whole constructed and used 
substantially as specilied. 

76,971. AARON ARMSTRONG, Gillespie, III. 
Corn Planter. April 21, 1868. 
The machine has the usual furrowers, seed boxes, 
and covering rollers. The front and rear sections are 
jointed together, and by depression of the lever the 
furrowed portion is raised to clear the ground in turn- 
ing. Claim. — The foot lever F, connected or apx)lied to 
the draught pole D, to operate in the manner substan- 
tially as and for the purxDOse set forth. 

77,050. D. A. KERSHNER, Elliottstowx, III. Corn 
Planter. April 21, 1868. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the bed ])late F, 
sliding dropping-plate H, hoppers G, leather conduct- 
ing spouts J, projection /(', pivoted lever I, and arms 
e% with each other and with the axle E and frame A, 
substantially as herein shown and described, and for 
the purpose set forth. 2. The combination of the lever 
M, cross bars L and P, and leather straps K and Q, 
with each other and with the bed plate F and plow- 
beams R, substantially as herein shown and described, 
and for the purpose set forth. 3. The combination of 
the frame W, concave rollers X, scraping device Y Z 
A', and lever B', with each other and with the Irame A, 
substantially as herein shown and described, and for 
the i)urpose set forth. 

77,238. ISAIAH B. ARTHUR, Sidonsburg, Pa. Com- 
Uned Corn Flow, Planter, and Cultivator. April 28, 
1868. 

Claim. — The combination and arrangement of the 
plow F, plows M M, R R, beams J, K K, roller I, lever 
r, guards G G, seed box C, slide c, lever L, shaft S, and 
wheel B, when the said parts are constructed, com- 
bined, and arranged so as to operate substantially as 
and for the x)urx)ose specified. 

77,255. D. CHIPMAN axd WILLIAM F. CHIPMAN, 
Mount Carmel, III. Machine for Planting Corn. 
April 28, 1868. 

i Claims.— 1. The combination of the loose wheels h, 
' provided with cams ¥, ratchet wheel 6^ and spring 
pawl If", arranged and operating substantially as and 
for the purpose set forth. 2. The combination of the 
slides e c^, levers D D', and springs d d', arranged and 
operating substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 
3. The hand lever a', pivoted to the swinging arm or 
standard a, and operating substantially as and for the 
purpose set forth. 

77,351. JOHN M. BLESSING, Jeffeesonville, Ohio. 
Corn Planter. April 28, 1868. 
Claim. — The arrangement of a reciprocating feed bar 
J, having the boss j, in combination with the rollers I 
i, I' G G', and openings li, as and for the purposes set 
' fortli. 



77,535. CASPER RUBBLES, Lowville, N. Y. Planter 
and Cultivator. Mag 5, 18G8. 
Claims. — 1. The Y-shaped shares H, ;i]>p]i(Ml to the 
machine through the medium of the rods or ))ars c c, 
which are connected by joints d to the rear ]>ar of the 
frame A, and connected at their front ends l>y chains I 
to wheels or x>i^illt'ys F on shaft E, sul)Ktantiaily ;is 
shown and described. 2. The tubes K, x)rovided with 
the slides g g', attached to the levers L, which are con- 
nected to the reciprocating rod M, operated tluoiigij 
the medium of the spring N, and the projections i on 
wheel O, substantially as set forth. 

78,237. ORESTES SAMPSON, Petersburg, III. As- 
signor to SAMPSON and FRACKELTON. Corn 
Planter. May 26, 1863. 

Claims. — 1. A corn x>lanter, consisting of an axle 
mounted <m wheels, and having the inclined bars B at- 
tached thereto, with their rear ends x>rovided with 
seed hox>pers H, shares «, and covering wheels /(, or 
their ecjuivalents, arranged to operate substantially as 
described. 2. The levers E, arranged as described, in 
combination with the fL-ame can-ying the seeding mech- 
anism, and pivoted to the axle or front frame, for the 
]3urpose of elevating the seeding devices, as described. 
3. Providing the bars B with a Hat surface on their 
under side, where they rest upon the ground, in front 
of the shares n, for the x)urpose of x)ulverizing and 
smoothing down the earth to form a seed bed, as herein 
set forth. 

78,262. WILLmi R. CLARK, Ixdiaxola, III. Corn 
Planter. Mag 26, 1868. 

Claim. — The hinged frame A and B, with the seats G 
and F upon one part and the x^lows and hoppers upon 
the other, substantially as shown and described and for 
the x3urx)ose sx)ecified. 

78,638. G. C. AYERY, AYaldrox, Ixd. Plow and 
Planter. June 9, 1868. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the rock shafts C C, 
standard d d, and seed boxes H H, arranged and o])e- 
rating substantially as described. 2. The combination 
of the rake g, and seed box H, with the standard d, as 
set forth. 

78,664. WILLIAM N. HARRISON and JOHN J. HAR- 
RISON, HORXBY, N. Y. Corn Planter. June 9, 
1868. 

Claim. — The slide tubes J J, attached to cross-bar J, 
the covering rollers K K, connected with hinged arms 
m m, and sx:)ring8 L L, and the double sets of seed holes 
//, with sliifting slide i, the whole arranged as de- 
scribed, and ox^erating in the manner and for the -piM- 
XDOse sx)ecified. 

79,038. JACOB WEAYER, Jr., Elizabethtille, Pa. 
Corn Planter and Seed Drill. June 16, 1868. 
The ratchet wheel is made to engage with a toothed 
lever under control of the driver, to lock the axle and 
prevent its rotation when necessary. Claims. — 1. The 
seed tubes and cultivator bar or frame I, x^rovided witlv 
the teeth J, in combination with the frame A, lifting- 
lever L, and seed wheels or rings E, all arranged and 
ox^erating as described. 2. The arrangement of the rag- 
wheel or ratchet I) on the axle, in combination with the 
toothed lever or brake h', ox)erating as described. 

79,120. JOHN H. HILL axd JOHN T. HAMMOND, 
Clixtox, III. Corn Planter. June 23, 1$88. 
By the movement of the slide the tongue is made to 
close the side of the chute into which the'seed is dropx^ed, 
and to ox^en the ox^x^osite side of the chute to x^ermitthe 
escax)e of seed deposited therein by the x^revious move- 
ment of the slide. Claim. — The combination and ar- 
rangement of the slides H H and x^lates a a, with the 
tongue h, chute F, and x>low E, as set forth. 

79,236. CHARLES L. LEE, Fitchville, Ohio. Com- 
l)ined Cultivator and Planter. June 23, 1868. . 
Claims. — 1. The adjustable frame A, x^l^^^rm K, 
lever B', axletree B, and wheels D, all constructed and 
arranged to operate in the manner substantially as set 
forth. 2. The slide boxes J, groove a, slide G, and lever 



i 



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H, as constructed aud arranged to operate in the man- 
ner and for tlie j)iirpose specilied. 

79,576. HAERIS KEEXEY, Daxville, axd CHARLES 
H. SEE, Xew Feokexce, Mo. Corn Planter. Jidy 
7, 1S6S. 

Claims. — 1. The combination and arrangement of the 
devices D D', d d'- d'\ for dropping the seeds, substan- 
tially in the manner herein shown and described. 2. The 
castor "^heel B', the lever F, and rack/, when arranged 
with reference to each other and to the frame A, as here- 
in described, for the purpose of turning and elevating 
the front end of the machine. 

79,993. WILLIAM McLUCAS. Reixersyille, Ohio. 
Bouhle Corn Planter. July 14, 1868. 
Claims. — 1. The tube H, when the same is construc- 
ted ^virh angular openings and supplied with a 
plug h. in such manner that the same can be actuated 
by the driving wheel D', or controlled by the upright 
lever or needle h'. 2. The foot lever G', Avhen in com- 
bination with suitable mechanism, and the universal 
ca&toTS f f , ^Then the same is so constructed and ar- 
ranged substantially as described aud for the pur^iose 
specilied. 

80,058. ZACHARIAH T. CLAGETT, Washixgtox, D. 
C. Corn Flanter. July 21, 1888. 
Claims. — 1. The diagonal shaft F and scraper F-, in 
connection with the cog wheel E, constructed as de- 
scribed, the lever 0, spring 0', slide A^ axleD, wheels 
D'-, H', D\ C and H, and also the bar B, constructed as 
specified. 2. In cormection with the wheels H' and H, 
I claim the support I, with lever K and catch K', and 
spring T attached, working in the manner and for the 
purpose described. 3. Operating together with slide 
A"- I claim slide R and lever S, arranged as and for 
the purpose set forth. 4. In connection with the scraper 
F-, the bow Y, for the puri^ose set forth. 5. The ar- 
rangement of the arms L, constructed with wheels L-, 
bars L^, wheels M, and craiiks W, substantially as and 
for the purpose set forth. 6. The levers Q, with cords 
or chains, as described, in connection with, the drill- 
teeth P\ tube P'-, and corn-coverers P^, joined to bars 
P by a joint, as shown in drawings, and supx)orts L", 
substantially as aud for the piirposes set forth. 7. In com- 
bination with lever 0, the catches Q', arranged for the 
puri^ose set forth. 

80,585. MOSES ATWOOD, Xew Shasox, Iowa. Seed 
Planter. August 4, 1838. 
Claims. — 1. The attaching of the seed distributing 
ax)paratus to a frame G, placed on the frame A of the 
machine, and attached thereto by hinges, and arranged 
in connection with a windlass, in the manner substan- 
tially as shown, to admit of the furrow and covering 
shares being raised when necessary, as set forth. 2. 
Oi)erating the seed distributing x)lates q q, through the 
media of the treadle shaft R and bent levers S S, ar- 
ranged substantially as set forth. 3. The adjustable 
bar^K, arranged as shown in connection yritlibars XX, 
on which the seed boxes M M are secured, for the x^ur- 
pose specified. 4. The comlnnation of the frame G 
Avith the frame A, provided with truck wheels, when 
said frames are used in connection with a seed droxoping 
mechanism, as set forth. 

80,635. ISAAC H. WALKER, Xewtox, III. Com- 
hined Plow and Planter, August 4, 1838. 
Claims. — 1. The mold boards C C, projecting rear- 
wardly rind iuAvardly from the front mold boards B B, 
at the same or a greater depth, substantially in the 
manner and for the xirrrpose sx)ecified. 2. The com- 
bined arrangement of the seed l)0x D D' d, dropx)iug 
slide G, crank lever F, and treadle E, all constructed 
and employed sulistantially as and for the x)urx)ose de- 
scribed. 3. Tlie harrow J, constructed as described, 
aud employed in combination with the x)1oavs B C, and 
planter D I, in the manner and for the purjwse speci- 
fied. 4. The combined arrangement of the x)lows B C, 
planter D I, harrow J, and roller L, all constructed and j 
ox^erating substantially as and for the x')urx)ose described. | 
5. The hollow colter or drill I, in combination with the i 
mcdd boards C C and x^lanter D, as and for the xmrxiose i 
set forth. i 



80,892. HEXRY ACKERMAX, Pittsburg, Pa. Corn 
Planter. August 11, lSo8. 
Claims. — 1. Sux^x^orting the rear of the x^lanter by a 
single wheel, B, mounted on a rigid frame, in combina- 
tion with the side wheels O, mounted on hinged li-ames, 
substantially as and for the x^urxDOse described. 2. The 
cultivators m', secured at their ux3X>er ends to the angular 
levers m, substantially as and for the x^urxiose described. 

3. The removable T-shax^ed marker, substantially as 
and for the x^urxDOse described. 

81,036. JARYIS CASE, Lafatette, Ixd. Corn 
Planter. August 18, lSo8. 
Claims. — 1. Connecting the front and rear frames of 
the machine by means of the flexible plate when said 
X)arts are combined substantially as described. 2. The 
catch n, pivoted to the rear frame, and arranged to en- 
gage with the bar U, for locking the front and rear 
frames rigidly together, substantially as and for the 
X3urx)ose set forth. 3. The scattering device, arranged 
in the lower end of the seed tubes, when constructed 
substantially as described. 4. The seat T, when ar- 
ranged to be adjusted in rear of the axle, or over the 
front x>art of the x^latform, substantially as described. 
5. The combination of the valve/, pivoted cam g, and 
sliding arm ?, attached to the seecl slides, constructed 
and arranged to operate substantially as shown and de- 
scribed. 6. The removable hox^x^er, C, having the cut- 
off e attached thereto, v^'hen constructed and arranged 
substantially as shoT^m and described. 

81,177. GEORGE W. KIXZER, Lixdex Station, 
Ohio. Comoincd I'lantcr and Cultivator. August IS, 
1838. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the plow Y", beam 
Y, and standard Y', hinged at ^, substantially as de- 
scribed. 2. The combination of the distributing ax^pa- 
ratus G H I with the valve a, arm J, sliding bar L, and 
cam wheel h, substantially as described. 3. The combi- 
nation of the markers T T 'with the sx^rings u u', the shaft 
T', gearing t t', and si^ur e, substantially as described. 

4. The combination of the slide Q with the gearing /■ r', 
foot-rest r", and x^low standards //orY', substantially 
as described. 

81,502. ALBERT E. HERRIXGTOX axd JOHX D. 
RICHARDS, Big Prairie Roxde, Mich. Corn 
Planter. August 26, 18o8. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the collars M, on the 
axle B, with the shields P, x^ro^-ided with ox)enings and 
slides, which latter are ox^erated by levers R S, all ar- 
ranged and ox)crating substantially as described, and 
for the x^urposes set forth. 2. The combination of lever 
H and arms F F' with the vibrating bars G and teeth 
D', arranged to ©x^erate substantially as and for the 
X3urx30ses set forth. 3. In combination with the above, 
the lever T, hinged at U, and x^ro^sided with standard 
V, to oxierate the frame C, substantially as and for the 
purpose set forth. 

81,548. T. H. SMITH, Clyde, X. Y. Seed Planter. 
August 25, 1868. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of frame A, wheels B, 
gear wheels H I, hand wheel K, wheel M^, shaft M, 
wheels M^ M^, and markers P P, all arranged and oxjer- 
ated substantially as and for the X)urx30se set forth. 2. 
The seed boxes C^ C^, in combination with the slides X, 
rods X', and cams m, constructed, aiTanged, and oper- 
ting as described. 3. The regulating hand wheel K 
and wheel M\ in combination with the shaft M, wheels 
M^ M"^, and markers P P, arranged and ox)erating in the 
manner and for the x^urx^ose explained. 

81,597. S. O. CAMPBELL, Leaat^xworth, Kansas. 
Corn Planter. September 1, 1868. 
Claims. — 1. The seed boxes F F, arranged in combina- 
tion with the shoes I I, slides K K, frames L, and 
sx^rings M, with the x>i'ojections m on the Y'lieels. sub- 
stantially in the manner as and for the x^^^i'pose set 
forth. 2. The clutch, comxDosed of the two notched 
plates D D', on the axles C C, and the sliding or ad- 
justable x^late E, provided with the arms c, and x>hiced 
on the axle C, all arranged substantially as and for 
the x)uii)ose specified. 



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82,137. JOHX S. ^LISOX, Coal Run, Ohio. Com- 
bined Corn Planter and Cultivator. Septemlerl^, 1868. 
Claiin. — Tlie plow beams K K, attached to frame A 
by joints/, in connection with tlie standards /i,and cov- 
ering plates i^, crank shaft L, to the cranks of which 
the beams are connected by chains, and the lever M at 
one end of the shaft L, substantially as and for the 
purpose specified. 

82,153. E. F. OSGOOD, Rochestee, N. Y. Seed 
Planter. Septemler 15, 1868. 

Claims. — 1. So combining and arrangtug the seeding 
apparatus, consisting of hoppers E, rollers G, and drill 
teeth H, with the shaft I, that the lateral adjustment 
to change the width of the rows shall be effected by 
simply slidLng ia the straight continuous shaft, as 
herein set forth. 2. Combining with the swinging gate 
and with the seeding apparatus mounted thereon, the 
adjusting screws li k, or equivalent, whereby the depth 
of cut of the drill teeth may be increased or lessened, 
as set forth. 3. The combination, with the gear bar L, 
and the swinging gate D, of the arm g, so arranged 
that the gate is allowed a range of motion sufficient to 
adjust the depth of cut of the diiU teeth, before the 
gear is raised to be disengaged, as herein set forth. 

82,155. GEORGE F. PARTRIDGE, Adeiax, 3^1ich. 
Corn Planter. SejJtemher lb, 18o3. 
Claims. — 1. The hopper H, horizontal and perpen- 
dicular spout I, slide K, valve L, lever X, connecting 
rod O, bell crank P, arms S, levers T, aU being oper- 
ated by the projections F upon the sides of the wheel 
D, when constructed and arranged substantially as 
herein set forth. 2. The lever W, rod X, bars Y, in 
connection with the bends Z, pole 3, hounds 4, and rod 
5, when operating substantially as and for the pur- 
pose herein described. 3. The combination and ar- 
rangement of the above named parts with wheels A 
and D, axle B, frame C, parallel bars E, front bar G, 
standard 6, cultivator teeth 7, scraper 8, lugs 9, when 
constructed, arranged, and operating substantially as 
and for the purposes herein specified. 

82,162. JA^IES SELBY, Peoeia, III. Corn Planter. 
Sepemler 15, 1868. 

Claims.— 1. The combination, with the slide C, of 
the roller h and arm or support D, when arranged to 
operate substantially as described. 2. The lever L, 
having its lower end resting in a socket or rest con- 
nected to the seed slide, for the pui'pose of holding the 
slide down while operating it, as ""set forth, 3. The 
seed tube B, provided with the vertical partition I, and 
horizontal partition/, with the holes o therein, sub- 
stantially as described. 4. The valve rod 5', with the 
valve n attached thereto, said rod &' being located in 
the seed tube B, and operated by the slide C, substan- 
tially as shown and described. 

82,515. WILLLiM B. GOOD\YIN, Effixgham, III. 
Corn Planter. Sepiemler 29, 1838. 

Claims. — 1. The combination, with a corn-j)lanting 
machine, of the marking rods ft", substantially as and 
for the purpose described. 2. Operating the "markers 
d^, from the crank shaft f?'-, by means of the connecting 
rods d^, rocker arm d^, substantially as and for the 
purpose described. 3. Operating the' dropper slide by 
means of the crank shaft d-, acting on the cam in'ojec- 
tious g g, siibstantially as and for the purpose ' de- 
scribed. 4. The arrangement of the hopper E, plate/, 
perforated ends of the di"opper arm d% and the tubular 
plows, substantially as and for the purpose descrii)ed. 

82,875. SIMON B. REEDER, Meacham, III. Corn 
Planter. Octoler 6, 1868. 

Claim.— A corn planter, when the same is provided 
with a roller, C, having in it two or more dropping 
boxes a, with spring I) attached, which springs are op- 
erated upon by a cam catch, c, substantially as de- 
scribed and for the purpose specified. 

83,105. SAMUEL L. SWEENEY, Moeeisox, III. Corn 
Planter. Oc/oZ)er 13, 1868. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the roller wheel G, 
arm H, rod I, and oscillating plate F, arranged to op- 



erate substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 2. 
The combination of the wheel G, the arm H, connecting 
rods I and N, with the two oscillating wheels F, arranged 
substantially as set forth. 3. The combination of the 
wheel G with holes G', and arm H with holes H', for 
connecting and disconnecting the wheels and the drop- 
ping mechanism, substantially as set forth. 

83,338. DANIEL F. TAFT, NewBedfoed, Mass. Corn 
Planter. Octoler 20, 1868. 

Claims. — 1. The rock shaft J, levers g, I, and disk e, 
in combination with the cords /i i, section M, angular 
lever H, and camL, attached by a rod to the diske, all 
operating as described, whereb>- the ]);irtial rotation of 
the rock shaft throws the seeding d(;vice out of gear, 
and folds back the discharge spout simultaneously, sub- 
stantially as herein shown and descrilicd. 2. The hinged 
section M of the jointed spout, in combination with the 
pin I, notched bar P, and spring R, all made and opera- 
ting so that the section will he yielding, even if in the 
working position, as set forth. 3. The cam D, levers I, 
H, and springs K, all operating as set forth, so as to 
move the seed slide F back and forth, the cam being 
connected with a revolving ratchet wheel, a, by means 
of a pa wl, h, so that it will be out of gear when the 
machine moves backward, as specified. 4. The wedge 
L, connected with a crank or disk on the rock shaft J, 
substantially as described, and operating so as to throw 
the lever I off the cam D when the machine is to cease 
dropping seed, as set forth. 

83,478. CHARLES DYER, Coal Rl^-, Ohio. Com- 
bined Corn Planter and Cultivator. October 27, 
1868. 

Claim. — The described arrangement of the flexible 
tubes G, rigid tubes H, standards I, furrow shares J, 
seed coverers L^, pivoted braces J-^, standard N, shares 
M, pivoted brace O, connecting rod /, crank shaft g, 
and lever K^, as herein set forth for the purpose speci- 
fied. 

83,677. JAMES F. WALKER, Mueeatolle, III. 
Corn Planter. November 3, 1868. 

Claims. — 1. The construction of the tread of each 
covering and transporting wheel E, of three tires or 
rings, a a- a', so applied to forked ends, Z>, of the spokes 
of the wheel as to leave sj)aces for the escape of earth, 
substantially as described and shown. 2. The lifting 
lever F, in combination with the looped lever c and 
scrapers ?«, when these parts are constructed and ar- 
ranged so as to operate -as herein described. 3. The 
looped lever c, the longitudinally movable and vibrat- 
ing lever F, and the vibrating hopper frame, when 
these parts are arranged, combined, and constructed, 
substantially in the manner described. 4. The levers 
H, J J, connected to the seed slides s s\ and operated 
by means of one or two hand levers G'-, substantially as 
described. 5. Removable perforated cut-off' plates d, 
applied to hoj^pers above the seed slides, substantially 
as described. 6. While not claiming brcadly anti-fric- 
tion castors, I do claim providing the transverse beam 
C with channeled blocks P, having supporting wheels 
P-, and swiveling standards Pi, applied to said blocks, 
with anti-friction balls, p', interposed between said" 
blocks and standards, as described. 
83,943. ALFRED EDMISTER, Westfield, Ohio. 
Corn Planter and Cultivator. Xoveniber 10, 1838. 

Claims. — 1. The combination and aiTangement of the 
plows P and T, di-aught roda R Y, and rods or bars Q 
U W S, with each other and with the frame A. to en- 
able the machine to be conveniently adjusted for use as 
a T)lanter or cultivator, substantially as herein shown 
and described, and for the purpose set forth. 2. The 
combination and arrangement of tlio seed bdx X. giiard 
plate O, gauge wheel L. tube and vab- e plaie l\ disk 
J, vertical shaft H, operated from the axle B by means 
of the bevel-gear wheels F and G, and the conductor or 
spout M, with each other, substantially as herein 
shown and described, and for the purpose set forth. 3. 
The combination of the pivoted notched bars Y. con- 
necting rod Z and lever or handle X. Avith the bars cr 
rods U Q W, from which the x^lows P and T are sits- 
pended, substantially as herein shown and described, 
and for the purpose set forth. 



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83,979. E. B. LAWEENCE am) C. QUICK, Lake- 
^^LLE, Ohio. Corn Planter. November 10, 1868. 
Claims. — 1. The seed slide G, provided with the arm 
g, arranged to be operated by the cams 1) upon the 
wheels C, snbstantially as described. 2. The stops or 
lugs fZ, secured to the wheel C, in combination with 
the lock bar K, arranged to operate as described. 3. 
The combination of the slide G and the levers H and I, 
arranged as shown and described. 

84,178. SXYDER FILSON akd WILLIAM E. KIN- 
EET, BLUFFTOJiT, Ind. Corn Planter. November 
17, 1868. 

Claims. — 1. The movable notched collar o, provided 
Avith arm or arms h, in combination with the lug n on 
the shaft a, when operated by means of one of the 
wheels M, which is firmly secured to said shaft, sub- 
stantially as and for the pui^poses herein set forth. 2. 
The cross-bar g, provided with the arms li and i, in 
combination with the movable notched collar o and 
arm Ti, for the purpose of moving the slides H H, sub- 
stantially as herein set forth. 3. The lever I, arranged 
as described, on top of the box D, in combination with 
the bar m and movable notched collar o, for the pur- 
pose of throwing said collar in and out of gear with 
the lug n, substantially as and for the puri)oses herein 
set forth. 

84,568. Q. R. MOOE, PETEE MOOE, a^^d E. L. 
PATEICK, Forest Hill, Ixd. Corn Planter. De- 
cember 1, 1868. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the boxes E E, 
grain boxes F F, and the slides G G, all constructed as 
described, and operating substantially as and for the 
purposes set forth. 2. The wheels H H, constructed 
as described and held on the driving wheels B B by 
means of the slotted blocks I I, and provided with a 
series of rounded blocks J J, on their inner sides, for 
the purpose of operating the slides G G, substantially 
as herein set forth. 3. The arrangement of the lever 
n, rods m m, and springs I I, for the purpose of throw- 
ing the slides G G in and out of gear, to be operated 
or not by the wheels H H, as may be desired, substan- 
tially as herein set forth. 

84,604. J. M. ALLISON, Cra^s-berry, Pa. Corn 
Planter. December 1, 1868. 

Claim. — A corn x)ianter having marking plows A, 
rollers B, D, and E, with pins a, covering plows b, cas- 
tors c, lever d, rods e and g, and their duplicates, as de- 
scribed, and springs and pins /;, operating with slides 
at the bottoms ot" the seed boxes, all constructed, ar- 
ranged, and operating substantially as herein si^ecified. 

84,666. ALBEET WINDECK, Peoria, III. Corn 
Planter. December 1, 1868. 

Claims.— 1. The slides a a, Avith forks w, for operating 
the valves Ti, in combination with plates E, having ribs 
jj, fitting the grooves, and gauges b, substantially in 
the manner and for the piu^pose as herein set forth. 2. 
The valves Ti, in combination with the slides a a, when 
constructed and operated substantially as set forth. 3. 
The construction of the valves li, ciuwed straight across 
at their bottom ends outwardly, and divided in the 
middle, at their upper ends, and cirrved outwardly iu re- 
verse directions, substantial^ as and for the piu^pose 
set forth. 4. The construction of the plate d, with dia- 
mond shaped teeth, for cut-oifs, in the bottom of the 
seed boxes, substantially in the manner and for the 
purpose as set forth. 

84,936. JOHN D. CHAMBEES, Carthage, Mo. As- 
signor to himself and EEASMUS D. EOWLAND, 
same place. Corn Planter. December 15, 1863. 
Claims. — 1. The arrangement in a corn-planting ma- 
chine of the several parts c c, m, ]i,f, e e, M, K, I, H, b, 
all arranged and operated substantially as shown and 
described. 2. The arrangement in a corn-planting ma- 
chine of the frame A A E D, and the U-shaped shafts 
B, with the cross brace C, substantially as herein de- 
scribed. 3. The arrangement in a corn-planting ma- 
chine of the diagonal axle bar P, brace Q, in combina- 
tion with the gauge wheel O, substantially as shown 
and described. 



85,346. EMMA THEALL, administratrix of the estate 
ofGEOEGE W. THRALL, deceased, andWILLLOI 
L. EAYMENT, Burlixgtox, 3vIich. Corn Planter. 
December 29, 1868. 
Claims. — 1. The aiTangement of the cam disks F, 
levers L^ L^, and the vibrating bars j?, with the wheel 
axle E, seed slides a, and T^ith the frame and hoppers 
of the machine, substantially as and for the purijose 
specified. 2. Constructing the seed-drox:)T>ing tubes C, 
with vibrating sides Ji, when used in comTjination with 
seed slides a and springs s^, for the double dr opining 
of the seed, substantially in the manner described. 3. 
The hinged marking rods E, in combination with the 
tubes C, substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 

85,563. JAMES S. COEN, Attica, Ixd, Corii PUnter. 
January 5, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. The semicircular bar C, straight bar A, 
and draught-pole B, fitted together and combined with 
the wheels M M, semicircular bar or lever N, and spring 
O, all combined and arranged substantially in the man- 
ner as and for the pirrpose set forth. 2. Operating the 
shaft F, through the media of the lever J, and band I, 
in connection with the stops c', d' d', substantially as 
shown and described. 

85,581. WILLIAM B. GOODWIN, Kixmundy, III. 
Corn Planter. January 5, 1839. 
Claims. — 1. The gear-wheel H, constructed substan- 
tially as herein shown and described, in combination 
with the marker-shaft I and dropping-bar E, and oper- 
ated from the axle B by the gearing F G, as and for the 
I)urpose set forth. 2. The combination of the adjust- 
able marker-arms L and grooved supporting-disks or 
wheels K with the marker-shaft I, substantially as 
herein shown and described, and for the purpose set 
forth. 

85,652. JOHN ELBERTSON, KIRKSA^LLE, Mo. Corn 
Planter. January 5, 1869. 

Claim. — The plate c and spring d, when constructed 
and operating substantially as and for the purpose 
herein specified. 

85,711. STEPHEN B. WARD, Auburx, Ixd. Corn 
and Seed Planter. January 5, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. The combinaticm of the wheels A, with 
their projections B, levers L, and seed-distributing 
slides H, working in concert, substantially as shown 
and described. 2. The airangement of the cross-bar K, 
levers L, and the spring for returning said levers to 
their original i^ositions, substantially as above described. 
3. The construction and arrangement of the cross-bar 
N and frame S, which carries the covering shovels. 4. 
The combination of the frame S and the shoes or fur- 
roAvers D, and their arrangement with reference to the 
conductors I, substantially as shown and described. 
85,826. JOHN W. HOLLAMAN, Maple Groa e. III. 
Combined Corn Planter and Cultivaior. January 12, 
1869. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the double system 
of adjustable furrowing and coA^ering deAices, the 
transA^ersely reciijrocating seed-slide K, oscillating 
leY&r L, chains H and Y, the levers J and T, the catch 
X, and standard Z, and ceuti-ally located cam wheel N, 
upon the axle O, when constructed and arranged sub- 
stantially as and for the purposes set forth. 2. The ar- 
rangement of the lever J, its catch X, standard Z, 
acting in conjunction with the seed-slide K, and its 
stud Y, and Avith the furrower-plows F to maintain the 
furrower and seeding devices out of operation, when 
required. 

86,226. ALEXANDER HEARST, Peoria, III. Corn 
Planter. January 26, 1869. 
Claim. — A seed-dropper, haAing sliding-bar A, i^late 
B, crown-piece D, conduits G, rod H, A'alA'e K, and 
openings d, constructed, arranged, and oi^erating sub- 
stantially as herein specified. 

86,386. WILLIAM C. GARDNER, Pokagox, Mich. 
Corn Planter. February 2, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. The connecting-bar N, in connection with 
the shafts O and levers R, when operating substantial- 
ly as and for the pui-poses described. 2. The combiua- 



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tion, with the dropping- wheel D, of ratchet V, pawl 6, 
, pins 8, and sprino- 7, for the purpose of preventing the 
j ij wheel from slipping, and securing its prompt and cor- 
1 1 rect OT)eration, substantially as described. 

35,458. M. SHACKELFORD, Montgomery, Ala. 
Combinecl Plow and Planter. February 2, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. Adjustably connecting the plow stand- 
ards K and Q to their supi^orts, by means of the ad- 
j justable bars or straps L and S, and adjustable braces 
I M and T, substantially in the manner herein shown 
' and described, and for the purposes set forth. 2. The 
I combination of the pivoted bar or beam R, to which the 
i furrowing x^low is attached, with the axle-tree A, pivo- 
I ted frame I, and frame C, substantially as herein shown 
I and described, and for the pur]30ses set forth. 3. The 
combination of the j)ivoted frame I and foot-lever W 
with the frame C and axle-tree A, substantially as here- 
in shown and described, and for the pur^Dose set forth. 
4. The combination of the sliding-plate Y, crank-rod Z, 
cranks z-, arm a', lever A', and detachable radial arms 
B' Avith each other, and with the seed-box X, frame I, 
i and wheel B, substantially as herein shown and de- 
jj scribed, and for the purx)ose set forth. 

j 86,589. JACOB R. RANDALL, Camargo, III. Corn 
'! Planter. February 2, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. The combined machine herein described, 
consisting essentially of the frames B F, platform H, 
j ,| sliding seat G, cutter M, with wings m m, conductor K, 
(I seed-box A, plows J J, attached to the tilting frame I, 
I levers R L, and rollers D D, all constructed, arranged, 
, and oiDerating in the manner and for the purpose S]3eci- 
! hed. 2. The arrangement of the false bottom e, bottom 
a, slide and key s, the bottoms and slide being per- 
forated so as to act in the manner described. 

\ 80,941. GEORGE W. PHILLIPS and BENJAMIN 
C. RICHARDSON, Oconomowoc, Wis. Assignors 
to themselves and S. H. SEAMAN, same place. 
Corn Planter. February 16, 1869 ; antedated Febru- 
ary 11, 1889. 

Claims. — 1. Droppers G G, bar H, cam-lever I, disk 
L, and shaft P, all in combination, substantially as and 

ji for the purj)ose described. 2. Bar Q, chain S, lever R, 
ratchet-wheel T, dog U, and lever V, all in combination 
substantially as and for the x>urpose described. 3. 
Lever Y, spring-keeper Z, and spring-catch a, in com- 

: bination with disk L, substantially as described. 4. 
The arrangement of markers C C, scrapers D D, hop- 
pers E E, conducting pipes F F, droj^pers G G, bar H, 
lever I, and disk L, substantially as and for the purpose 

i described. 5. Lever I, with its slot K, forming a cam, 

1 in combination with disk L, shaft P, and pin O, sub- 

• stantially as described. 

87,028. GILBERT T. COOLEY, Wooster, Ohio. 
Corn Planter. February 16, 1869. 

Claun. — The arrangement of the plows G G, coverers 
' H H', ho^jpers A A, false or upper bottoms I I', dis- 
tributing-bar B, springs u u', and projections t t, con- 
structed and operated as described. 

I 87,237. WILLIAM T. BEEKMAN, Petersburg, III. 
I Corn Planter. February 23, 1869. 

I Claims. — 1. So combining and operating the vibrat- 

ing marking-spades K with the seed-dropping mechan- I 
I ism of a corn-planting machine, that the marks made 

il by the spades shall serve as indices, by which any un- 
j due deviation in the dropping of the seed in straight 
raws may be ascertained, substantially as herein set 
I forth. 2. The combination of the rod L, the disk b, 
\ having pins c, and the bars carrying the marking- 
spades K, substantially as and for the purpose herein 
set forth. 3. The arrangement, in relation with each 
other, of the lever N, carrying the toothed sup^Dlement- 
al lever n, and gear g, the arc R, formed with a ratchet- 
surface, the gears efli, on the axle-shaft, and the gear 
i on the shaft H, all substantially in the manner and 
for the purpose herein set forth. 4. The combination 
of the vshaft H, eccentric G, and disk b, having pins c, 
with the rod L, marking-spades K, and the slides F of 
the seed-hoppers E, substantially as herein set forth. 



87,376. HOMER SMITH, Kirksville, Mo. Corn 
Planter, Grain-Drill, and Harrow Combined. March 
2, 1869. 

Claims.— 1. The carrier G, with its apertures, and 
slides, and set-screws li, when constructed and operat- 
ing substantially as and for the purposes herein set 
forth. 2. In combination with the carrier G, the cross- 
pieces m, springs n, rods o, conduits I, and lever-valves, 
as described, when constructed and operating substan- 
tially as described. 3. The guides a', in combination 
with a seed-sower, arranged and operating substantial- 
ly as described. 4. The dog s', in combination with a 
harrow, constructed and operating as specified. 5. The 
sliding frame P, when constructed, arranged, and oper- 
ating substantially as and for the purposes described. 
6. A combined corn-planter, seed-sower, and han'ow, 
having carrier G, cross-bars m, spring n, rods o, flanches 
r, brake s, guides a', levers e' and g, springs y, han'ow 
W, with its slotted bar j, dog s', and guide-wheels a', 
constructed, arranged, and operating substantially as 
described. 

87,426. GEORGE PADDINGTON, Springville, Iowa. 
Seeding Machine. March 2, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the arms L ux)on op- 
posite sides of the axle D, with relation to the seed- 
slides I K, whereby the slides are operated directly from 
the axle, vfithout intermediate gears or levers, as herein 
shown and described. 2. The brakes or plates P, at- 
tached to the shaft O, in the front part of the frame A, 
substantially as and for the x)urpose specified. 3. The 
truck F, supporting the rear of the frame beneath the 
seat E, and consisting of the frame G, the wheels, and 
the rods a, provided with springs b, inserted in the frame, 
all arranged as herein shown and described. 

87,825. W. H. COX, Yirden, III. Corn Planter. March 
16, 1869. 

Claims — 1. The cutters and seed-spouts L, construc- 
ted as described, to conduct the seed obliquely back- 
ward under the thread of the covering- wheels, the cut- 
ting-edges being also extended backward, substantial- 
ly as described for the purxDose siDccified. 2. The com- 
bination and arrangement of the tongue H and arm K 
with the supports I, standard J, and frame A, substan- 
tially as herein shown and described for the purx3ose 
specified. 

87,855. STEPHEN S. KIMBALL, Laconia, N. H. As- 
signor to himself and J. F. PRESCOTT, same 
place. Planter and Seeding Machine. March 16, 
1869. 

Claims. — 1. The adjustable wheels A' A' and adjust- 
able hoppers C C, when combined and oxDerating sub- 
stantially as described. 2. The adjustable wheels A' A', 
adjustable hoppers C C, a.nd adjustable slides F, com- 
bined and operating substantially as described. 3. The 
slides F, attached to and made capable of adjustment 
upon the rod G, in the manner and for the ijurpose set 
forth. 4. The disks L', having a circular series of holes, 
for the wedge-blocks L, in order to increase or decrease 
their number on said disk, for the }>uipose set forth. 5. 
The combination and arrangement of the disk L', blocks 
L, clutch m, levers K and m', arm J, and sx)ring 0, ro<l 
G, and seed-slides F, as described and represented. 6. 
The slotted rock-shaft P, having the shanks of the 
shovels, or furrow-ox)eners, adjustably attached thereto, 
as and for the purpose set forth, 7. The sx)rings n n', in 
combination with the shovels or furrow-o]3eners N, and 
rock-shaft P, as and for the object set forth. 

87,885. W. C. SWITZER, Nelsontole, Texas. Com- 
bined Planter and Cultivator. March 16, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. The droiDping-device W, constructed and 
operating substantiaEy as herein shoAvn and described, 
in combination with the axle B, plows I N P O, and 
plow Q S U T, as and for the piu"pose set forth. 2. The 
dropping-devioe Y Z A' B' b' C , constructed and operat- 
ing substantially as herein shown and described, in 
combination with the axle B, plows I N P O, and plow 
Q S U T, as and for the purpose set forth. 3. The com- 
bination and arrangement of the plow-beams I, two or 
more plow-standards N, brace-bars P, sui)],iorts E, racks 
F, adjustable sliding bar G, and longitudinal bars D, 



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-vvitli eacli otlier aud with the frame C, substantially as 
herein shown and described, and for the piu'pose set 
forth. 4. The combination and arrangement of the foot- 
lever or levers I V, connecting-rods or chains M, levers 
J, and connecting-chains K, with each other and with 
the plow-beams I and frame C, substantially as herein 
shown and described, and for the purpose set forth. 

88,382. EGBERT AMOS GEEEN, Martinsville, Ohio. 
Comdined Jtlarlier and Planter. March 30, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. The combination, substantially as de- 
scribed, of the central runner A, slotted beams B & C 
c c', bolts D d, outer and adjustable runners E F, hoj)- 
pers G g, sectional seed-slide H h IT ii' J K, channel 
L, aud operating mechanism M N O P j> E, or their 
equivalents, for the purpose specified. 2. The combin- 
ation of the runners A a a', detachable share S s s', re- 
movable rod T, and staple U, or their mechanical equiv- 
alents, for the object stated. 

88,415. PETER EOGEES, Sharon, Ohio. Corn Plan- 
ter. Marcli 30, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the revolving crank- 
axle F, connecting rods G, oscillating levers H, rock- 
shaft I, slotted and hinged rods J, and the seed-slides 
K, all operating as described, for the purpose specified. 
2. The arrangement of the plow-standards Q V, rock- 
shafts E W, bar Z, bolster C, and independently adjus- 
table rods T Y, all operating as described, for the pur- 
pose specified. 

88,508. NATHAN' M. POWERS, Kirksville, Mo. Corn 
Planter. Marcli 30, 1869. 
Claim. — The marking wheels A A, markers B B, 
shaft F, cog-wheels D and N, dropper-bar S, rods I I, 
valves J J and E E, and driUs M M, when combined, 
arranged, and operating substantially in the manner 
and for the puriioses herein shown and described. 

88,604. NATHAN BEEED, Jeffersonville, Ind. 
Corn Planter. April 6, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. The adjustable frame G, in combination 
with the i)inion shaft F and frame C, substantially as 
herein shown aud described, and for the purpose set 
forth. 2. The combinatiou of the lever I, clutch H, 
adjustable connecting rod K, arm L, rock-shaft M, and 
adjustable slotted arms Q, with the pinion shaft 
F, frame C, and sliding dropping sliders P, sub- 
stantially as herein shown and described, and for 
the purpose set forth. 3. Constructing the conductor- 
spout S in two iiarts, hinged to each other substantially 
in the manner herein shown and described, and for the 
X^urpose set forth. 4. Adjustably connecting the hox)- 
pers N, adjustable bed plates O, and hinged conductor- 
spouts S, to the frame and axle of the machine, sub- 
stantially in the manner herein shown and described, 
and for the iDurj)ose set forth. 5. The adjustable su]3- 
port V W, constructed substantially in the manner 
herein shown and described, in combination with the 
roller U and frame C, as and for the purpose set forth. 

88,812. ANDEEWEUNSTETLEE, Peoria, III. Corn 
Planter. April 13, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. The adjustable slide D, combined with 
movable or reciin^ocating cut-off, the latter made in two 
parts, one A above, with teeth a a, the other below the 
slide D, and having the holes for dropping corn into 
runner opxiosite and under the teeth, substantially as 
described. 2. The valve G, as arranged in combina- 
tion with the oblique slot i i, substantially in the man- 
ner and for the pur^Dose as herein set forth. 

88,870. I. F. HEREIN, San Antonio, Texas. Seed 
Planter. April 13, 1859. 
Claim. — The combination of the lock-lever Q, bars 
O, and set screw E, with each other, the tongue P «nd 
frame A, arranged substantially as described, for the 
pui^iose si^ecified. 

89,512. ETTGEXE SLOSSON and EDWIN C. SLOS- 
SON, N^iEXNA, III. Corn Planter. April 27, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. The castor wheel E, when applied to the 
corn planter's frame, in the manner substantially as 
and for the x)urposes herein shown and described. 2. 



The raising and lowering device, consisting of frame 
H, bar I, arm L, and bar M, as also segment N, chain 
O, and pulley P, or their equivalents, all arranged and 
operating substantially as set forth. 3. The dropping 
device, consisting of plates d d', cam g, and slide I, ar- 
ranged and operating as herein described and specified. 
4. The manner of attaching scrapers U U to the 
machine, and operating the same, substantially as set 
forth. 

89,843. ELIAS BARTO, Tiffin, Ohio. Corn Marker, 
Planter,. and Cultivator. May 11, 1869. 

Claim. — The cut-off slide g, with hole or bucket h, 
discharging tubejf, spring i, elbow I, lever H, bail G, 
and gum-elastic strike k, together with the hopper F, 
for the use and purpose as specified and herein set 
forth. 

4,046. ELIAS BARTO, Tiffin, Ohio. Corn Marker, 
Planter, and Cnltivator. No. 89,843. May 11, 1869. 
Beissued June 28, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. In a corn marker, planter, and cultivator, 
the hinged beam C, adjustably arranged upon the axle, 
and hopper, having cut-ofi:" slide or valve, all construc- 
ted aud operating as described. 2. A corn marker, 
planter, and cultivator, having hinged beams C, ad- 
justably arranged upon the axle, adjustable side blades 
I) I), and bopper, all coustructed, combined, and oper- 
ating for the use and purpose as described. 

90,008. NAPOLEON MAISONNEUVE, Kankakee, 
III. Corn Planter. May 11, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. The combined arrangement of the beam 
M, lever N, arms m m and O 0', and marker Q, all ar- 
ranged and operating substantially as herein described, 
and for the purpose specified. 2. The arrangemeut of 
the tongue T, i)ivoted to the upper side of the frame. A, 
passing between the uprights Y and the foot-lever X 
and cord Y, all as herein shown and described. 

90,640. ABEL LEE CROW, Pennville. Ind. Corn 
Planter. June 1, 1869. 

Claim. — The combination of the arms D, loose band 
E, and the hub, as shown and described. 

91,002. FEIEDEICK E. A. ENGELMAN, Chi^ek- 
TOW^AGA, N. Y. Seed Planter. June 8, 1869. 
I Claim. — The general combination, with each other, of 
the revolving droppers I I, having the adjustable cups 
a, of the laterally adjustable hopper-frame K, aud drop 
box L, and of the np-and-down adjustable hollow 
shovel-standard, all arranged and operating substan- 
tially as herein shown and described. 

91,106. JOHN H. EENEST, Millerstown, Pa. Corn 
Planter. June 8, 1869. 

Claims. — i. The lever M, chain g, and hook h, when 
arranged and operating substantially as and for the 
purposes described. 2. In combiuation with a planter 
having all the parts herein described, the marker S, 
when constructed and operating as set forth. 
91,399. GEOEGE H. WOOD, Cambridge City, Ind. 
Corn Planter. June 15, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. The endless toothed belt or chain, ar- 
ranged as described, for operating the dropping-device 
of a corn-planter, substantially as herein set forth. 2. 
The combination of the toothed belt or chain J, poly- 
gonal wheels D E, axles F G, pins or projections K, 
and springs M, with the platform or frame C, and 
dropping slides L, of the seed-hoppers N, substantially 
as herein shown and described, and for the purpose set 
forth. 3. The combination and arrangement of the 
pivoted curved arms S, arms or levers T, pivoted con- 
necting bars U and V, arms W," and shaft X, provided 
with a lever or handle Y, with each other, and with 
the runners A, and platform or frame C, substantially 
as herein shown and described, and for the purpose 
set forth. 

91,489. HENEY C. SHAFEE, Petersburgh, Ind. 
Corn Planter. June 15, 1869. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the Irame A, wheels B 
and C C, seed-boxes D, lever E, spring F, slides G G, 
and slotted scrai^ers H, all substantially as specified. 



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91,595. GEOEGE BA^^ISTEE, Hartfoed, Yt. Seed ' 
'1 Planter. 22, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. The combiiiation of tlie shaft g and ad- 
justable friction-Tvheel li, with the driving-wheel A, 
box D, and the adjustable slide within the box, sub- 
stantially as described, for the x)i^rpose sx)ecified. 2. 
The disk-wheel J, with its pin A', sliding-ring L, with 
its loose dogs m m, in combination with a seed planter, 
arranged substantially as and for the purposes de- 
scribed. 3. The plow j;, with its Avings q ry, and the 
gauge arranged substantially as described, in com- 
bination with a seed planter, and for the purposes set 
forth. 

91,655. JOHN B. MMEE, Grotox, Coxx. Seed Planter. 
June 22, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. In combination with a seed planter, the 
wings J, constructed and arranged substantially as and 
for the purposes described. 2. The combination of the 
pivoted lever wi, connecting rod O, and p>ivoted roller- 
arms X with the tongue K, platform C, belt F, and 
seed droj)pers G, all arranged as described, whereijy 
the seed dropi3ers are thrown in or out of operation, 
and the plows raised or lowered simultaneously, sub- 
stantially as described, for the purpose si3eciiied. 

l| 91,786. JACOB M. STONEE, Geeena^ule Lodge, Pa. 
Corn Fertilizer and Planter. June 22, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. The box F, divided, by means of parti- 
; J tions a, a', into three chambers, a corn-receptacle h, fer- 
I 'l tilizer-receptacle c, and depositing-chamber d, having a 
tube or spout e, leading downward into the ground, 
substantially as shown and described. 2. The arrange- 
ment within the box F, constructed as described, of the 
rollers H and J on the respective shafts G and I, so as 
to deposit the corn and fertilizer at the same time, sub- 
; stantially as herein set forth. 3. The arrangement of 
! the shafts G and I, cog-wheels K and L, and cog-wheel 
M, on the hub of the driving-wheel, substantially as 
I shown and described. 4. The airangement of the frame 
' E, boxes F F, with their appurtenances, and the lever 
N, substantially as and for the purnoses herein set 
! forth. 

91,874. EEZIX EOBIXS axd ALBEET S. EOBINS, 
DuxDAS, III. Sulliy Corn Planter and Plow Com- 
bined. June 29, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the axle B, con- 
structed in two overlapping or scarfed i3arts, of the 
grooves & &, bolt a, supporting-plate U, and tongue C, 
arranged substantially as represented and described, 
for the purpose set forth. 2. The combination of the 
rods or levers T T, the connecting-bar T', the bent lever 
T", provided with the x)edals t"*, and the catch T^i-^, all 
constructed, arranged, and operating as described, to 
dodge the inner plows, or hold the same in their x^roj^er 
normal position, as set forth. 3. In combination with 
1 the shovels or plows O O', and devices E E', for operat- 
M ing said plows sex)arately, the levers S'", rock-shaft 
S'' S, and catch s*, for raising said x)lows simultaneously, 
I and holding them in an elevated position, substantially 
as <1 escribed. 4. The combination, with the dropping- 
' slide I, of the spring K, the rock-lever 3.1, chain or rod 
>l M', lever or treadle M", and catch all arranged to 
operate substantially in the manner described, for the 
purpose si^ecified. 5. In combination with the dropping- 
slide I, operating substantially as herein described, the 
thimble i^, as and for the i^urpose set forth. 6. The com- 
bination and arrangement of the x)lows 0 0', ada^jted 
1 to be separately and simultaneously elevated, and the 
ji former to be dodged; the seed-boxes G G, the dropping- 
' slide I, adapted to dro]5 the seed in variable (j^uantity, 
jl and to be operated from the ground-wheels of the ma- 
'' chine, or by the foot of the driver, or locked fi'om 
movement ; "the valves P P, arranged in the knees of 
the furrowing-j)lows and operated by the dropping- 
slide, and the covering rollers Q Q, adapted to be ele- 
vated when desired, all substantially as and for the 
purposes herein shown and described, 

91,904. GEOEGE W. BUXKEB, St. Axthoxy, Mixx, 
Assignor to himself, and DAVID THAYEE, Bos- 
Tox, Mass. Corn Planter. June 29, 1889. 
Claims. — 1. The adjustable pivoted bars P, when 



provided with the conductor spouts F, rakes B', and 
pivoted rollers C, all arranged as described, for the 
purpose specified. 2. The combination of the sliding 
plates H, levers I, constructed as described, arms K, 
rock-shaft L, broad arm M, and radial fjius N, with 
each other, and with the conduct(jr-spouts F, axle A, 
and frame C, substantially as herein shown and de- 
scribed, and fVu^ the ])iir]M)S(s set forth. 3. The rakes 
B' and rollers C, wlicii ^mth are arranged upon tlie 
i)i voted arms P, as herein described, for the purpose 
specified. 

92,159. AYALTEE CALDWELL, Bryax, Ohio. Corn 
Planter. July 6, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. The cams M, when constructed and ar- 
ranged to operate in combination with the swiug-l»ar 

1, in the manner substantially as descriljed aud lor tlu; 
puiTDOse set forth. 2. The arrangemeiit and combina- 
tion of the roller U, rake C. .-liaiv^ r and D, and shoe 
H, in the manner substau tiaily as dix ribed and for the 
purpose specified. 3, The winged wlieds A, cams M, 
swing-bar I, cultivators P, and corii-droppers, when 
constructed, aiTanged, and combiued to operate and 
co-ox)erate in relation to each other, substantially as de- 
scribed, and for the ]Duipose set forth. 

92,297. EOBEET F0E:\IA:^, Xoemal, III. forn 
Planter. July 6, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the partition 
dropping device k- A'^, and shaft J, with the conductor- 
spout K, and plate H of the drox)ping device G H I, 
substantially as herein shown and described, and for 
the puin^ose set foii:h. 2. The combination of the con- 
necting bar L, connecting rod M, lever X, connecting 
rod G, lever P, and hub enlargement or wheel h', hav- 
ing a zigzag groove formed in it, with each other, with 
the plates H of the droj^ping device G HI, and with 
the frames E, frame A, and wheel B, substantially as 
herein shown and described, and for the xjurjiose' set 
forth. 

92,359. JA3^IES SELBY, Peoel^, III. Corn Planter. 
July 13, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. The seed tube E, with the partition /, 
and its rear inclined plate G, constructed and arranged 
substantially as and for the puiT)ose described. 2. The 
lever or valve F, pivoted upon the outside of the seed 
tube, and having its lower end bent to adapt it to the 
inclined face of the -plate G, and arranged to operate 
substantially as described. 3. The combination of the 
tube E, valve F, and slide C, when constructed and ar- 
ranged to operate substantially as described. 

92,728. JOHX B. JOHXSOX, Eock Islaxd, III. 
Corn Planter. July 20, 1939. 
Claims. — 1. The slide y, having the plates h, t, and u 
attached thereto, and arranged to operate in connec- 
tion with the x»late j, substantially as herein described. 

2. The combination of the treadles c, rock shaft d, with 
the arms d', and i^endants or levers/ attached, and the 
seed slides g, all aiTauged to oxjerate as herein set 
forth. 3. The combination of the removable plate /. 
held in position by the lugs p, and the detachable hop- 

I x)ers n, seciu'ed by the hooks o, whereby all the parts 
j may be readily detached or replaced, as set forth, 

' 92,780. H. C. BESHLEE, Beerysbuegh, Pa. Corn 
i Planter. July 20, 1869. 

I Claims. — 1. The dropping cylinders H, when made 
acliustable upon the axle B, aud x)ro\'ided near one end 
with a continuous row of recesses, and near the oppo- 
site end with groups of recesses, whereby said cylinders 
are adai^ted to drop the seeds from the hoppers, either 
in hills or in continuous rows, as herein set forth and 
shown, 2. An imx)roved corn planter, formed by the 

i combination of the wheels A, axle B, tli-opping cyhn- 

! ders H, hopper E. spouts I. conductor-tubes J,"hollow 
standards K. double mold-board plows L. hinged cov- 
ering plows 31 iii'. plow beams X, adjustable braces 0. 
and rod P. xu-ovided with the loops P', and lever Q, said 
X^arts being constructed, arranged, and operating sub- 

j stantially as herein shoT\Ti and described, and for the 

i x>^u'X30ses set forth. 



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92,826. ALBERT HODGSON and EDWIN HODG- 
SON, El Paso, III. Corn Planter. July 20, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. The appliauce G, composed of tlie curved 
plate g, Mnge g", and spring g^, substantially as de- 
scribed. 2. The said appliance G, in combination with 
the runner A. 3. The de\T.ce P, composed of the hook 
p' and the spring ^j", when arranged and applied as 
herein set forth, for the x^urijose of holding the runners 
above the ground in turning. 

92,861. WILLIAM McLUCAS, Reinersville, Ohio. 
Corn Planter. July 20, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. The lever D, rods E E' e, and fulcrum 
bolt or pin e', when the same are so combined and ar- 
ranged as to act as a clamping brake for the wheel B, 
substantially as described, as and for the purpose speci- 
fied. 2. The lever D, rods E E' e, upright C, and cas- 
tor wheel C when the same are so combined and ar- 
ranged that simply by raising the lever the wheel B, 
by a simultaneous movement, shall be elevated and 
clamped, substantially as described. 3. The ^vheel 
B, and guide post when the same are so combined 
and arranged as to ojjerate substantially as described, 
as and for the x>iirpose specified. 4. The curved elbows 
K K, when the same are so arranged as to furnish bear- 
ings for the adjustable arm I and the axle to which the 
roller wheels K' K' are attached, substantially as de- 
scribed, as and for the piurpose specified. 

92,882. JONATHAN RADER, Daleville, Ind. Corn 
Planter. July 20, 1889. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the drill D with 
standard D', substantial^ as shown and described. 2. 
The combination of the scrapers E, bars e, with con- 
necting rod F and lever G, arranged to operate substan- 
tially as set forth. 

92,951. DANIEL D. FRANKLIN, Flora, III. Assignor 
to himself and JOHN S. UNDERWOOD, same 
place. Corn and Seed Planter. July 27, 1889. 

Claims. — 1. In combination with the driver's or plan- 
ter's seat, supx)orted by the furrowing teeth, the spring 
I, interposed between the seat and the furrowing-teeth, 
substantially as described, for the x^nrpose set forth. 2. 
In combination with the arrangement covered by the 
first claim, hanging the axle of the center carrying- 
wheel D, so that the wheel can vibrate vertically, and 
adapt itself to uneven ground, substantially as de- 
scribed. 3. In combination with the devices for setting 
the furrowing-teeth nearer together or farther apart, 
the devices for adjusting the covering-wheels to follow 
the track of the furrowing-teeth. 4. The devices for 
setting the lower ends of the planting-tubes forward 
and backward, to plant the rows obliquely, substantial- 
ly as described. 5. The grid, or rack L over the trav- 
ersing seed-bar, or between the bar and brush. 

93,116. JOHN J. PATTON, Tiffin, Ohio. Corn Plan- 
ter. July 27, 1869, 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the slide E, lever F, 
and spring H, all constructed and arranged to operate 
substantially in the manner and for the purposes herein 
set forth. 2. The combination aiid arrangement of the 
seed-boxes D D, slide E, plows B B, scrapers C, levers 
F, and I, vibrating-bar G, and the cams upon the driv- 
ing-wheel, all constructed and operating substantially 
in the manner and for the purposes set forth. 

93,172. JOHN CAMPBELL, London, Ohio. ComUned 
Corn Planter and Cultivator. August 3, 1869. 
Claims.— 1. The shovel-standards D D', rigid braces 
d' d', and sliding-brace E, when combined substantially 
as and for the pui^oose described. 2. The brace E, with 
its connections, when combined with the rod / and catch 
g, substantially as and for the purpose described. 3. 
The catch g, when combined with the brace E, and 
spring H, as and for the purpose set forth. 4. The 
spring H, provided with the regulating screw h, as and 
for the purpose described. 5. The standards D D', con- 
structed as described, when combined with the levers I, 
as and for the purpose set forth. 6. The standards D 
D', constructed as described, when combined with the 
levers I, chains h, and lever K, as and for the purpose 
set forth. 7. The seed-planting device, consisting of 



the frame L, hopper M, tube N, cylinder m, cords o jj, 
spring p', and foot-lever O, the whole being combined 
as described. 8. The arrangement of the beam a^ and 
bars a^, in connection with the cords j and foot-levers J 
J, as and for the puri)ose described. 9. The arrange- 
ment of the ]3arts A A, and cross-bars C C, as and for 
the purpose described. 10. The machine described, 
consisting of the frame A A, planting-devices, L M N 
m 0 O, and shovel-devices D D', d' d\^ f g H, when 
combined as described^ for the pm^pose set forth. 

93,327. SOLOMON MICKLEY, Dover Township and 
SAMUEL LEATHERY, Warrington Township, , 
Pa. Seed Drill. August 3, 1889. 

Claims. — 1. The shaft T, provided with the spiral gear 
X, and chains V, and lever W, when used to raise the 
plows, and throw the wheel C out of gear by the same 
motion, substantially as set forth and described. 2. 
The slotted lever G, oi)erated by the siDiral gear X, in 
combination with the movable collar D, wheels C and 
H, drums K, brushes N, and seed-boxes L, when used i 
substantially as specified. 3. The axle A, wheels C 
and H, movable collar D, lever G, drums K, brushes N, 
seed-boxes L, shaft T, provided with spiral gear X, 
hand lever W, chains N, and plows O, when used and 
combined substantially as described. 

93,510. A. G. AIKEN, Somerton, Ohio. Comlined 
Corn Planter and Cultivator. August 10, 1859. 

Claims. — 1. In connection with the shaft R, slide 
K, lever Q, and rock-shaft T, constructed to oi^erate as 
described, the upright bent arm U, when made verti- 
cally adjustable, substantially as and for the purposes 
specified. 2. The devices for raising and depressing 
the plows, seed-box, &c., the same consisting of the 
rock-bar O, lever L, and eccentrics i i, the latter being 
so constructed as that, Avhen the lever L is thrown 
down against the axle, the bearing-point of the eccen- 
trics runs forward of the vertical line of its upper end, 
and forms a lock, as and for the purpose specified. 3. 
In connection with a seed-planter, and for the purpose 
of operating as a covering plow, the plows J J, when 
constructed with the parts v v^ v'^, and supported l^y the , 
part n, all constructed and arranged substantially as j 
described. 

94,085. LORENZO BARTLETT, Cardington, Ohio. 
Comdined Seeding Machine and Cultivator. August 
24, 1869. 

Claim. — The plows B', shaft m, chains E', supiHement- 
ary bottom G', shield M, and valve e, all constructed, 
and arranged, and combined to operate as and for the 
purpose substantially as described. 

94,289. JAMES A. CURRIE, Xenia, Ohio. Com- 
bined Planter and Cultivator. August 31, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the ]3low-beams E, 
arranged in pairs, the front plow-standards F, whether 
placed between or at the side of the i^air of plow-beams 
E, rear plow-standards H, whether one or both are used, 
and seed-hoppers J, AAdth each other, and with the frame 
C and axle B, substantially as herein shown and de- 
scribed, and for the purpose set forth. 2. The combi- 
nation of the i3i voted perforated dropping-plate K, per- 
forated supporting-plate L, jointed connecting-bars S, 
and foot-lever M, with each other, and with the perfor- 
ated bottoms of the seed-hoppers J, substantially as 
herein shown and described, and for the purpose set 
forth. 3. The combination of the jointed connecting- 
bars P, shaft O, lever Q, and adjusting-post R, with 
each other, and with the pairs of plow-beams E and 
frame C, substantip*lly as herein shown and described, 
and for the purposes set forth. 

94,365. NICHOLAS WHITEHALL, Newtown, Ind. 
Planter and Cultivator. August 31, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement of truck-connecting 
bars F, plow-stocks A, tongue I, and latch M, substan- 
tially as specified. 2. The arrangement of the connect- 
ing-bars F, side-supports G, and short axles for revers- 
ing their positions, and the positions of the wheels, sub- 
stantially as specified. 3. The detachable seed-box and 
slide-support E,plow-8tocks A, blocks Q, and valve-slide, 



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all combined and arranged substantially as specified. 

4. The vibrating plows A', yoke C, treadles H, rods F', 
I 'I and Yibrating levers, all arranged substantially as 
I j specified. 5. The combination, with the narrow wheels 

I G, of the broad wheels N, when arranged and applied 
I substantially as specified. 

94,404. GEOEGE W. DICKINSON, Charleston, III. 
Corn Planter and Grain-Drill. August 31, 1869. 

Claim. — The combination and arrangement of the 
corrugated wheel B, pivoted lever a, cross-head c, slid- 
' ing bar D, lever d, strap s, roller t, cam y, and ratchet 
' V, substantially as and for the purposes specified. 

1 94,417. JAMES A. JOHNSON, Pendleton, Ind. Com 
I Planter. August 31, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. The combination and arrangement of the 
supporting-frame A, and hinged frame F, carrying the 
,| seed-boxes and bevel-wheels, for dropping the corn, 
j substantially as shown and described. 2. The combi- 
; nation of the hinged frame F with the seed-boxes F' and 
seed-wheels G, substantially as described. 3. The 
combination of the hinged frame F with the flexible 
j tubes g' and drill-teeth. K, substantially as shown and 
I described. 

j 94,478. N. C. DAWSON, Steele's Post Office, Ind. 

1 Seeding Machine. September 7, 1869. 

Claim. — The hinged beams C C^ furnished with 
standards G, in combination with seed-boxes H, bar F, 
slides m, lever j, rod Tc, and springs s, the whole con- 

j structed, arranged, and operated substantially as de- 

' scribed. 

94,687. JOHN P. ZELLER, South Bend, Ind. Device 
for Marldng and Planting Corn, SejJtemher 7, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the bar A, blocks 
I B B, and movable buttons C C, substantially as and for 
i the purposes herein set forth. 2. The arrangement of 
1 th.e bar a, ears & h, connecting-bar F, marking-plow 
I G, and plow-beam H, all substantially as shown and 
' described. 3. The combination and arrangement of 
the bars D D, roller E, connecting-bar F, marking- 
I plow G, and plow-beam H, all constructed as described, 
and connected to the bar A, substantially in the man- 
, ner and for the purpose herein set forth. 4. The ar- 
I rangement, ui)on the movable frame I, of the grain 
boxes J J, agitators e e, tubes K K, slides L L, springs 
//, and shafts c and h, said shafts being i)rovided with 
suitable gearing for operating the agitators and slides, 
substantially as and for the j)urposes herein set forth. 

5. The arrangement of the cogged wheels g and shaft 
1i, three-armed levers m m, projections n n, slides L L, 

1; and sj)rings J9, all substantially as and for the purj)oses 
!| herein set forth. 6. The combination of the bars D 
!' D, roller E, marking-plow G, grain boxes J J, tubes 
K K, and slides L L, all constructed and arr?mged as 
described, on an adjustable carriage, substantially as 
j and for the purposes herein set forth. 

94,835. A. J. MISENHIMER, Oskaloosa, III. Planter 
and Cultivator. Sevtember 14, 1869. 
1 Claims — 1. The combination of the seed-boxes G, 
j axle A, crotched braces I, and hooks L, when con- 
! structed and arranged substantially as specified. 2. 
|i The combination of the seed-boxes G, connecting-rods 
j N, cranked-axle O, wheels N', connecting-rod Q, oscil- 
1 lating rod K, and valves S, all arranged substan- 
y\ tially as specified. 3. The described arrangement 

i! of the vibrating fulcrum Y, oscillating seat-support or 
j lever W, yoke U, cross bar T, rods N, and wheels N', 
with reference to each other, as set forth and shown. 

95,088. JAMES ARMSTRONG, JR., Elmira, III. 
Corn Planter. September 21, 1869. 
Claims — 1. The wings o o, uxjonthe oscillating valve 
i, substantially as described. 2. The valve i, with or 
without wings o, when provided with a notch or recess, 
e, substantially as described. 3. A double-channeled 
or twin seed-distributing tube, G, open at its back, and 
in combination with a winged valve, J, or the equiva- 
lent thereof, substantially as described. 4. The lateral- 
ly-adjustable dropper's seat F', substantially as de- 
scribed. 



95,085. J. S. COEN, Attica, Ind. Corn Planters. Sep- 
tember 21, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. In combination with the shaft I and 
boxes H, H, the cut-off /*, of rubber or other ))liable 
material, substantially as set forth. Vii' ;i i i ;i n^^c- 
ment of the bar D, runners E, E, and coi'iicci i)iw-i,;.r 
F, substantially as shown and dcscj i Led. 3. The 
sjuing-rod f, constructed as dcscj ihi-d and ior the jmr- 
pose set forth. 4. The arrangement wiili bai- D, 
and axle A, of the bars M, M, and platfoi m X, snlotaii- 
tially as and for the jjuipose set forth. 5. Tlie lod (J, 
with hook m, and slide 1', and liook n, constructed as 
described and for the purpose sot forth. 

95,132. R. F. PATTON, Quincy, Ohio. Corn Drill. 
September 21, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. The slide N, provided with an opening, 
n, made adjustable by means of a block n', and screw 
0, in combination with the box M and ]io])),< i L. sub- 
stantially as described, and for the pmposc x t ioi ili. 
2. The means employed for securing to the ilanic, and 
rendering adjustable laterally, the outside hoi.njeis and 
dropping devices, consisting of the lugs m', tit', and //«", 
secured to and projecting downward from the box M, 
and the spring/' secured to the lug ni", and provi<led 
with a pin/', which engages with a series of holes in 
the lower side of the strip F, substantially as shown 
and specified. 3. The means employed for securing to 
the frame, and rendering adjustable thereon laterally 
the drill R and spout P, consisting of the l)olt r, ]»ro- 
vided with the ring shaped head, and workinii tlirouLih 
the slot e', in the bar E, substantially as ;tn(l ±(;r the 
purpose sx3ecified. 4. The means employed for con- 
necting the drills and di-opx)ing devices with the main 
frame, and rendering them adjustable vertically, con- 
sisting of the guides D, secured to the rear ends of the 
bars C and C, the sleeves or thimbles e, attached to 
the strip E, the shaft I, journaled v. ithin the standards 
H, and provided with the arms i and connected to the 
adjustable frame by means of the links g, the lever K, 
the notched bar k, and the spring A;', substantially as 
herein shown and described. 5. The means employed 
for operating the dro^jping devices, consisting of the 
shaft S, provided with the arms T, -s, and -s', the pin s", 
the rods U, the bar V, the band b, provided with the 
studs b', the clutch c, and the curved., spring c', all con- 
structed and arranged substautially as and for the 
X^urpose specified. 6." The marker Y, operated hy means 
of the lever Z and cam arm z, substantially as shown, 
and for the purpose set forth. 

95,139. WILSON S. PURDEY, Butler, Ind. Corn 
Planter. SeptemUr 21, 1869. 
Claim. — The shaft D, combined with the levers c e e, 
and slides a' a , substantially as and for the x)urpose 
set forth. 

95,619. WILLIAM H. TRIMMER, Round Hill, Pa. 
GraAn Drill. October 5, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. The hinged frame A', pica idcl Avirh i)ius 
V Vj wheels A; and coverers w ic, in c(;]r:' in-i imi with 
the main frame A, all arranged to oper ;i utially 
as described. 2. A seeder and cnlti^ ructed 
with seed boxes d d, g g, slides C C. ;;d,,u>;;ii'.<' frame 
I A', wheels k, castors L L, shovels .>^. forked lioes the 
whole combined and operated substantially as set 
forth. 

95,681. JACOB J. HARPEL, Lebanon. Pa. Corn 
Planter. October 12. 1869. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the cut-oft" B with 

j the wheel x\, so arranged as to stop the disidiai ue of si cd 
when the slide or cut-off is at rest, a)id diu ijiu its --n oke 
to let the seed pass throngh th.e slot IV. !•> tlie opera- 
tion of the seed wlietd A. substan_tially as -^it forth. 2. 
The wheels R and slun't axle fastened io rlie front 
of the boot, substantially ;is set fon]i. M Tlie arrange- 
ment and combination of the ])nlle.vs O. ehains L and 
N, lever M, boot T, and gum spring F. all constructed 

I and operated substantially as set forth. 

I 95,903. JESSE JENKINS, Andrew County. Mo. 
I Assignor for one-half to ABRAM DOBBS. same 

place. Corn Planter and Cultivator. October 19. 

1869. 

Claims. — 1 The combination of the seed box a, slide 



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a', shaft 1)', Tritli the pivoted standard c" , spring c", and 
slotted guide frame c', all arranged and operating snb- 
stantially as described. 2. The combination, with the 
seeder frame, of the lever li, rod /* ", and handle /?"', in 
the manner and for the j)nrpose set forth. 3. The com- 
bination of shaft and roller D D with the shafts and 
shovels C C r, controlling shaft B, planter apparatns 
a a', crank shaft disconnecting apparatus c c' c" c^, 
and brake mechanism li' ¥ W, all arranged and oper- 
ating in the manner explained. 

96,510. ADAM TOWBEEMAN axd JOHN KEYS, 
"Washixgtox, III, Corn and Fertilizer Dropper. 
Xovemler 2, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. The dropper wheels E and F, with holes A; 
A' Jt, of different sizes, and slots O O O, in combination 
with pins constructed and arranged substantially as 
described. 2. The slide D, with -pins p p, in combination 
with the slots 0 0 0, of dropper wheels E and F, and 
valves, constructed and o]3erating substantially as de- 
scribed. 3. In a corn and fertilizer droi)ping machine, 
the wheels E and F, boxes A and B, and shanks C, of 
runners K K, so constructed as to require only one box 
for discharging the corn and fertilizer, the box having 
a simple division in the center thereof, substantially as 
described. 4. The combination of the stirrers in boxes 
A A with the drox)per wheels E and F, constructed 
substantially as described. 

98,586. JAMES A. HAMRICK, Parxassus, Ya. Corn 
Planter. Xovemher 9, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. The construction of axle A, with a verti- 
cally perforated and horizontally slotted beam upon 
one side, substantially as and for the purposes de- 
scribed. 2. Slides a a^, cam plates E F, levers E' F', 
and springs c, combined and operating substautially as 
described. 3. The levers E' F', applied to their respect- 
ive cams E F, and to the axle A, substantially as de- 
scribed. 4. Segmental runners P, applied to the ma- 
chine, and constructed substantially as described. 5. 
The segmental slides s, applied to runners P, and oper- 
ated by lugs d, on wheel C, acting through the medium 
of arms.s, shaft D. and stirrup d', substantially as de- 
scribed. 6. The rolling weights Ji, applied to rear ex- 
tensions of the teeth E, substantially as and for the 
purposes described. 7. The combination, in a seeding- 
machine, of the slides a «2, auds, arranged and operat- 
ing as set forth. 

96,883. JOSEPH PATTEX CAMPBELL, Daxville, 
Pa. Corn Planter. Xocemher 16, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. The combination and arrangement of the 
removable cams n, disk /, levers H and u, with the seed 
box E, base board A, and vibrating bar d, as and for 
the purposes sx)ecitied. 2. The bars », u, and v, adapted 
to receive the conduits X, i^lows, Fig. 3, and rakes, Fig. 
5, constructed and arranged as described. 

97,139. DAVID F. WAGXEE, West Hanovek, Pa. 
Corn Planter. November 23, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. The frame A A^ a, connected to the axle 
of two transporting-wheels by means of the casings 
B, in which turn the hoppers F, substantially as de- 
scribed. 2. The bar D, from Avhich the seed-tubes are 
hung, applied to the rear overhanging ends of straps 
a «, when these straps also serve to connect together 
the two beams, A A\ and when these two beams are 
sustained by the cyliu<lrical hopper-castings B, substan- 
tially as described. 3. The pivoted draw-rods J, hooked 
on their front ends, and pivoted to the pendants by 
means of wooden pins i, in combination with the catch- 
IDins t, arranged below pins /, substantially as described. 
4. The double perforated rotating hoijper F, apx^lied 
upon axle C, and combined with a stationary case, B, 
and an adjustable slide, E, all constructed substantial- 
ly as described. 5. The tubular eyes Y, on the rear end 
of draw-rod ,J, aj^plied to the axle Y' of wheels s s, and j 
to flange g' of tube E, substantially as described. ! 

97,200. DAXIEL KEETHLER, Mount Oeeb, Ohio, i 
Corn Planter. Xovemher 23, 1869. j 
Claims. — 1. The flanged segmental plates D E F, | 
secured to the sides of the furro^dng-wheels B B', in I 
such manner as to have radial adjustment thereon, sub- 



stantially as described. 2. In combinarion with the 
furro wing-wheels B and seed-tubes T, the concave-faced 
pressure rollers S, and mounted castor-frames E, as de- 
scribed, for the purposes set foii:h. 3. The combination 
of parts J K L M X O P Q, serving to operate the seed- 
slides I, substantially as shown and described. 

97,229. JOHX AY. EICKETTS, Chaelestox, III. Corn 
Planter. November 23, 1869 ; antedated November 
13, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. A corn-planter, arranged ux)on a frame, 
and supported u]5on dl^.^'ing-wlleels O O, when said 
wheels are connected to a crank-axle B, which forms 
the furrows by said wheels, and o]Derates the dropping ' 
mechanism, substantially as set forth. 2. The arrange- 
ment of the frame A, wheels O O, crank-axle B, bifur- 
cated rod K, boxes E E, slides L L, shovels X, and 
rollers I, the several parts being constructed to operate 
substantially as specitied. 

97,906. HEXRY GOETXEE, Xashport, Ohio. Corn 
Planter. December 14, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. The sides A A, constructed as described, 
in the shape of sleigh rimners, and provided with : 
shares C C, and i3ins or teeth a a, substantially as shown i 
and described. 2. The dropper E, provided, on its inner : 
side, with a recess, having an adjustable spring, d, and : 
l)ivoted to the inclined bottom of the hopper or box D, i 
substantially as and for the purposes herein set forth. 3. 
The hinged foot-board O, held in an upright position by 
the spring H, and connected with the droppers E E, 
substantially in the manner and for the purposes herein 
set forth. 4. The combination and arrangement of the 
sides A A, cross-pieces B B, shares C C, hoppers D D, 
droi:)pers E E, foot-board G, simng H, and seat I, all 
constructed as described, and oi^erating substantially 
in the manner and for the purposes herein set forth. 

97,957. JA^IES B. PAEKEE, Kxob Xoster. Mo. Corn 
Planter. December 14, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement, nj)on the cross-bar G, 
of the boxes H H, hoi^ijers 1 1, x^lungers a a, and connect- 
ing bar X, all substantially as and for the purposes 
herein set forth. 2. In combination with the bar X and 
plungers a a, the rod d, lever S, pins b b, cog-wheel P, 
platform E, cog-wheel O, and spring T, all substantial- ^ 
ly as and for the purposes herein set forth. 3. The ar- , 
rangement of the frame J, with bar seat-standard W, i 
and lever Z, all constructed as described, substantially [, 
as and for the purposes herein set forth. 4. The com- 
bination and arrangement of the main frame A B E G, , 
wheels C C, scrapers D D, frame J, plows K K, boxes ,^ 
H H, hoi^pers I I, plungers a a, bar X, cog-wheels O P, ^ 
lever S, platform E, rod d, spring T, seat-standard AY, j 
lever Z, and bar H, all constructecl as described, and op- ^ 
crating substantially in the manner and for the pur- 
poses herein set forth. i 

98,157. D. FITZPATEICK axd JOHX lO^ULL, Saint ] 
Paris, Ohio. Corn Planter. December 21, 1869. ^ 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the di'ag-bars d and e, ; 
having their standards with shovels m and n attached, 
and arranged as described. 2. The arrangement of the 
rock-shaft r, provided with treadle s and lever f , the 
slides D, cross-bar P, spring g, and link /, substantially 
as and for the j)urx30se set forth. 3. The arrangement 
of the rock-shatt r, with its arms iv c\ rods/, levers g , . 
and hand-lever x, for operating the drag-bars d e, sub- > 
stantially as described. , |^ 

98,193. C. B. EUTH, Doylesto^^^, Pa. Corn Planter. \ 
December 21, 1869: antedated December 11, 1869. • 
Claims.— 1. The seed-box F, divided into compart- [ 
ments for both compost and seed, in combination with „ 
the shaft I, wheels K, H, and D, axle C, and drums G, 
when used substantially as set forth. 2. The funnels 
L, boots levers P and X, hook S, and chain or cord 
E, when combined in the manner and for tile purpose 
set forth. 3. Box X, wheels C and D, lever Y, funnels L, 
roller AY, shaft I, drimis G, levers P and X, wheels K 
and H, and hook S, when all are arranged and com- 
bined to form a com-dropper, substantially as de- i 
scribed. 



497 



05.663. XATHAX BKEED, Jeffeksonyille, Ixd. 
Corn FJanter and Corn Cnlfivnfor. January 11, 
1870. 

, Claims. — 1. The frames C, adjustably conuected to 
j the frame A, at their rear and forward ends respectively, 
I hy the stirrups D and E, and their fastening-bolts, and 
! adapted to be adjusted at their forward ends by the 
j pivoted lever G and connecting-rod K, as herein shown 

and described, for the purpose specified. 2. The ar- 
I rangement of the seed-plow L, levers Q, E, T, and U, 
• and covering-plow X, with relation to each other and 

the frame C, substantially as herein shoAvn and de- 
i scribed, for the purpose specified. 3. Connecting the 
j forward cultivator-plows K to the frames C, by means 
I of the slotted bars I and do wnwardly-projec ting-bars or 
j keepers J, substantially as herein shown and described, 
j and for the purpose set forth. 

HEXEY K. EGBERTS and GEOEGE E. EGB- 
ERTS, Jeffeesox County, Ky^ Corn Planter 
. and Fertilizer. January 18, 1870. 
Claims. — 1. The parallel bars or slotted cam-yokes 
,1 0 G, in combination with tbe compound cranks P P 
I and com slides I I. 2. The corn slides 1 1, with, the 
\ single gTain cups X X, and fertilizer cups ^l, and gum 
j scrapers J J. 3. The wheels B B, constructed as de- 
! scribed, with, deep grooves, and xiro^-ided with the re- 
movable coverings A A, as and for the purpose set 
forth. 4. The corn-punchers Q Q, constructed and ar- 
j ranged as shown in the drawings. 5. The combination 
'] of the frame A A, tbe marking-lever Z, with its marker 

I B^ B-, and the i)lows and standards F andD, with their 
i thumb-screws E E ; also the lever T, and wheel E, and 

spindle S, when arranged, constructed, and operating 
in the manner set forth. 

99,286. GEOEGE W. BEOWX, Galesburg, III. 
Seed Planter. February 1, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. The foot-levers K K, made and arranged 
substantially as shown and described, and for the pur- 
poses set forth. 2. Uniting the shanks x x with the 

j side pieces L L, by means of a joint d' d', substantially 
as described and shown, and for the purposes set forth. 
3. Combining the joints d' d' on each end of the axle S, 

^, with the yielding joint r r which enables the machine 

I I to conform to an uneven surface, substantially as de- 
' scribed, and for the purposes set forth. 4. The wheels 

B B, shanks x x, clasps d' d', and axle S, all combined, 
arranged, and constructed, substantially as shown ancl 
described. 5. The combination of the yielding jointed 
i'l axle S, cross-bars Q Q', and seed-boxes E E, all ar- 
^ ranged and constructed to widen and narrow the plant- 
ing of the seed-planter, substantially as shown and de- 
scribed. 6. Comlnning the door o', or its equivalent, 
and cross-bar C, for the pui-pose of disengaging the 
latter from the seed-plates y y, substantially as shown 
j and described. 7. Attaching the marker K to the for- 
j! ward part of the seed-planting machine, substantially 
' as described. 8. The yielding cut-off y', when made 
and arranged to operate substantially in the manner 
shown and described. 

6.755. GEOEGE W. BEOWX, Galesbueg, III. Seed 
Planters. Xo. 99,286. Dated Fehraary 1, 1870. 
Eeissued Xovemder 23, 1875. Filed January 2, 1875. 

Claim. — In combination with a seed-planting ma- 
chine, having a rear main frame and supjiorting- wheels 
hinged to a forward frame carrying the seed hoppers 

(j and runners, foot-bars P P, secured at their forward 
! ends to the forward frame and projecting in rear for 
|, the-purpose of raising and lowering said frame by up- 
l|i ward and downward pressure fr'om the rear fr\ame by 
the driver's feet, substantially as and for the piu^pose 
specified. 

6.756. GEOEGE W. BEOWX, Galesburg, III. Seed 
Planters. Xo. 99,286. Dated February 1, 1870. 
Eeissued Xovember 23, 1875. Filed January 2, 1875. 

Claim. — The com planter wheel-rim blanks C, con- 
structed, as described, of concavo-convex strips of 
wrought-LTon, substantially as described, and for the 
purpose specified. 



6,7.57. GEOEGE W. BEOWX, Galesbi hg, III. Seed 
Planters. Xo. 99,286. Dated February 1, 1870. Ee- 
issued Xovember 23, 1875. Filed January 2, 1875. 
Claim, — In a seod-plautiiig machine, the combination 
of a seed-cup plate, tlir<)ii;^li which the seed passes, 
with a spring cut-ott liaviug au oscillating as well as 
yielding movements, substantially as and for tlie pur- 
pose set forth. 

100,495. S. B. BUCK, Elyria, Ohio. Corn Planter. 
2Iarch 8, 1870. 
Claims. — 1. The frame B, hinged to the adjustable 
frames H E, roller I, and levers F, when combined and 
arranged to operate in the manner substantially 
as described, and for the jjurpose set forth. 2. The 
seed-boxes J, conductors K, and furroAv-slmi cs or blades 
L, in combination with the hinged iid in>t;iM(' frame E, 
and arranged in relation to the axi;il lijic (jf the wheels 
A, substantially in the manner a- di -cribed, and for 
the liurpose set foi-th. 3. The di>k,s ( . shafts O, pinions 
P, segmental gear Q, levers E, and conductors K, all 
combined and arranged to operate in the manner as 
described, and for the purpose sxiecified. 

100,748. WILLIAM GILMAX, Ottawa, III. Corn 
Planter. JJarcli 15, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. The combination and arrangement of 
the short axles G G and caps G' G', in combination 
with the adjustable slide-bar E, when made in two 
pieces, as shown, the seed-box bottoms E E', and the 
slotted hangers C C, substantially as described in the 
foregoing specification. 2. The ratchet and pawl H and 
lever H', fig. 4, in combination with the seat I, the rock- 
shaft J, and the seed-box fr^ame J', substantially as and 
for the purposes described. 3. The two rests K K. with 
oblique slots, when adapted to a com planter, substan- 
tially as and for the purpose described. 4. The caps L 
L, in combination with the slide-bar E, substantially 
as and for the purpose described in the foregoing speci- 
fication. 

100,815. WILLIAM STIEK, Fort Wayxe, Ixd. Com- 
bined Corn Marlrr, Planter, and Cultivator. March 
15, 1870. 

Claim. — The marking apparatus l; having bearings^ 
working in vertical slots for the purpose of siiacing oft' 
the ground for hills, the same being constructed in the 
manner and combined with the seeding apparatus, as 
specified. 

101,176. PHILIP S. STAEXES. Majority Poixt, 
III. Corn Planter. Marcli 22, 1870. 
Claims. — 1. The combined colter aud plow G, con- 
structed and arranged to operate substantially as and 
for the purpose specified. 2. The means employed for ' 
connecting the plows to the main frame and rendering 
them vertically adjustable therewith, consisting of the 
rods I, the bar K, the rails M. the cross-bar X. the 
ratchet-bar O, and the detent-plate P, substantially as 
shown, aud for the purpose set forth. 3. The valves T, 
constructed and arranged as described, in combination 
with the valve-seat T and cover X, substantially as 
specified and set forth. 4. The devices employed for- 
operating the seed-valves Y, consisting of the bar Y, 
the connecting rod Z, the crank A', the shaft B', the 
pinion D ", aud the gear-wheel E', all coustructed and 
arranged substantially as shown, and for the purpose 
specified. 5. The lever H', iu combination with the bar 
Y, and seed-valves Z. substantially as and for the pur- 
pose set forth. 

101,349. TEUMAX BEOCKWAY, Chatswortii, III. 
Corn Planter. March 29, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. A corn planter construc ted with -a rigid 
frame supported loosely ou an axle, so that the frame 
may be tilted or adjusted on the axle, substantially as 
described. 2. In combination with a frame mouuted ou 
an axle as above descnbed. the lever K and connecting 
rod L, when arranged to operate as and for the purpose 
set forth. 3. The arrangement of the seats E and F on 
opposite sides of the axle, said seats being supported 
upon the axle in contradistinction to being supported 
on the frame, substantially as set forth. 



498 



102,534. JAMES WILSON MAGERS, Reineksville, 
Ohio. Corn Flanter. May 3, 1870. 
Claims.— 1. The combination of the crank-axle D. 
cog-wbeel D', toothed ring D ", sliding box a, lever &, 
and rack c. in the manner and for the purpose described. 
2. The conductors C, attached to the axle A', by means 
of hinges n, as and for the purpose si^ecified. 

102,684. HERMANN KOELLER, Adams Co., III. Seed- 
ing Machine. May 3, 1870. 
Chiims. — 1. In a seed planter, the curved bars H, 
constructed with the sockets c upon their rear ends, 
and connected with the axle, substantially as shown 
and described, and combined with the supporting-rods 
and driver's seats, as and for the purposes specified. 2. 
The seed planter herein described, having markers K, 
metallic wheels A with concave peripheries, levers F 
and M, feeder O, valves v, seats C and D, scrapers E, 
and rods g, h, i, h, when constructed and arranged to 
operate substantially as and for the purpose specified. 

103,259. WILLIAM E. VERNON, Franklix Co., Mo. 
Corn Planter. May 17, 1870. 
Claim. — The particular construction of the belt K, 
of wooden or metal blocks, strung on to a leather strap, 
for the purpose of dropping corn. Also, the colter B, 
with its Hanges C C, in combination with the braces F 
and E, to gauge the depth of the neck A in the ground, 
in a corn x>lanter. 

103,289. ISAAC BOGART, Newport, Ind. Grain 
Flanier. May 24, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. Cam-wheel E, in combination with driv- 
ing-wheels A A, having ratchets a a aa, ratchet-wheels 
C 0, cog-wheel D, feed- slides G G having guides and 
springs K R and hoppers H H, substantially as de- 
scribed. 2. The combination of lever L and bar N with 
feed-slides G G and hopj^ers H H, substantially as 
described. 3. The lever V with i)awl n, in combination 
with wheel E, feed-slides G G and hoppers H H, sub- 
stantially as described. 4. The combination of the 
double mold-board plows P P and circular cutters T T, 
with the devices of a grain planter, substantially as 
described. 5. Stops D' D', in combination with the feed- 
slides G G of a grain planter, substantially as de- 
scribed. 6. The sight- standards G' G' and pointers 
//, in combination with the devices of a grain planter, 
as described. 7. The hinged platform P', in combina- 
tion with the devices of a grain planter, as herein de- 
scribed. 

103,427. JACOB BUSH, Oarien, Wls. JBroom-corn- 
seed Planter. May 24, 1870. 

Claim. — The combination of the tubes D and E with 
the arm E', opening e, coverers e^, roller e^, rod/, and 
spring/', as described, for the i)urpose set forth. 

103,688. JAMES F. TUCKER, Monticello, Fla. Corn 
and Cotton Planter, Fertilizer Bistrihuter, Cotton 
Cho2)per and Cnliivator Combined. May 31, 1870. 
Claims. — 1. The construction and arrangement of the 
seed-dropper & and lertilizer-dropper 6', so jilaced and 
secured upon the shaft that they may be adjusted by | 
rotating to such relative positions as to discharge their i 
contents together, or at any desired distance apart, 2. 
The hopper G, constructed with removable partition, 
bottom and cut-off, substantially as shown and for ; 
the purpose specified. 3. The concave in the ends of 
the curved arms of the feed-wheel ^, for the purpose 
specified. 4. The adjustable blocks i i, in combination 
with the rod A; and the levers o o, for the purpose of at- 
taching the sweeps or other implements, varying their 
depth and distance apart, and elevating them above 
the surface of the ground. 5. The combination of the 
shovel-plow J, fertilizer-distributer K, coverers L L, 
opener F, cotton-seed feeder, and concave roller H, for 
the purx)ose of cotton planting. 

104,088. JOHN E. W^HITE, Clinton, III. Seed 
Planter. June 7, 1870. 

Claim.— The vibrating bars G, seed tubes F, hoppers 
D, seed slides E, connecting rod E', levers E^, and 
hinged frame C, all combined, arranged, and operating 
substantially as described. 



104,303. EMERY E. HARDY and NAPOLEON DU- 
BRUL, JoLiET, III. Corn Planter. June 14, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. In a corn planting machine, constructed 
substantially as described, the combination of the hubs 
A', shaft B, and axle bearings H, with the support C, 
cams F, and reciprocating rod or bar E, for operating 
the seed slides, substantially as specified. 2. The ad- 
justable cams F, in combination wnth- the bar E and 
wheels A, substantially as and for the purposes speci- 
fied. 3. The combination of the cams F, bar E, plate 
K, and openings M and L, when constructed and applied 
substantially as described. 4. The adjustable plate K, 
provided with the slide c and set screws a and d, sub- 
stantially as specified. 5. The adjustable band Y", in 
combination with the beam D and tube N, when con- 
structed and operating substantially as described. 6. 
The tube N, when provided with the shoe Z, in combi- 
nation with the socket O and set screw e, substantially 
as specified. 7. The wings Q, when attached by a hinged 
shaft, in combination with a rake or roller S, and 
located in rear of a furrow opener, sabstantially 'as 
described. 

104,591. ANDREW L. HOLCOMB, Hopewell, N. J. 
Corn Planter and Fertilizer. June 21, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the hoppers A B, 
brushes O P, stirrer c, with tlie slides «, h and /, drop- 
ping-box R, lever L, and rods K, substantially as de- 
scribed and for the purpose set forth. 2. The marker 
M N, frame C, rollers G, chains and lever h, rock-shaft 
r/, wlien arranged and constructed as herein set forth, 
for the purposes described. 

104,664. BENJAMIN F. TOMB, Tiffix, Ohio. Corn 
Flanter. June 21, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. A corn planter so constructed as to have 
the dropping-boxes under the axletree, all as shown and 
described. 2. The hopper J, divided into two compart- 
ments, provided with slide /, all arranged and operating 
substantially as and for the purposes herein set forth. 
3. The plows O O, attached to the platform I, and made 
adjustable by means of the pins or bolts d d, constructed 
and arranged substantially as herein set forth. 4. The 
combination and arrangement of the bars H H with 
roller a, platform I, plows N and O O, h<)pper J, chain 
K, shaft L, and lever M, all substantially as shown and 
described. 5. The arrangement of the slide /, arm P, 
shaft R, and rod S with the hopper .J, substantially as 
and for the purposes herein set forth. 

105,090. DANIEL KEETHLER, Mol^-t Ores, Ohio. 
Corn Flanter. July 5, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. In the described combination, with the 
series of pendants h and the ox)enings E in the hopper 
bottom, the correspondingly perforated slide F, having 
the inclined shoulders G, for the purposes specified. 2. 
The described arrangement of frame A, wrought-iron 
hangers or guards B, and hoppers C. 

105,365. JAMES M. PIPER, Harrison City, Pa. 
Corn Planter. July 12, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the pulverizing 
wheels Z, jointed frame A, vertical arches B, slotted 
seat-rest P, dropper- wheels C, crank c, slotted plate D, 
adjustable hoes L, furrowing shoes H, provided with 
tongue-valves e and scattering cones K, as and for the 
purposes siDccified. 2. The slotted xjlate D, the seed 
dropper C, and furrower H, having tongue-valve e and 
scattering cone K, when constructed and arranged to 
operate as and for the purposes specified. 

105,473. JOSEPH A. McCLURE, Mount Carroll, 
III. Corn Flanter. July 19, 1870. 

Claim. — The combination of the seed slide S, the slots 
C and D, the recess E, and the spring F, substantially 
as shown and described. 

105,702. WILLIAM H. LITTEL, Prairie du Chien, 
Wis. Corn Planter. July 26, 1870. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the spring G, adjust- 
able pin F, and adjustable chains H, with the plow 
standaid E and frame A a', substantially as herein 



499 



; shown and described, and for the purpose set forth. 2. The 
I combination of the bars or bar L, bar M, having iu- 
i clines m' formed upon or attached to the opposite sides 
I of its opposite ends, clutch N, and lever O, with each 
other and with the dropping bar K, frame A, and axle 

C, substantially as herein shown and described, and 
for the purpose set forth. 3. An improved corn planter, 
formed by the combination of the wheels B, axle C, 
frame A a\ plows D, j)low-standards E, adjustable pins 

■ F, spriug's G, adjustable chains H, seed hoppers I, cou- 
' ductor-spouts J, dropping slide bars or bar L, arm 

M m', clutch N, lever O, and catch-bar F with each 
other, substantially as herein shown and described, and 
i for the purpose set forth. 

j 105,703. WILBEE C. LOCKWOOD, Spkixg Mills, 
I Mich. Corn and Seed Planter. Jidy 26, 1S70. 

Claims. — 1. The construction and arrangement of the 
, adjustable dropper beams C, transverse bars D, axle B, 
traction wheel A, spider P, and clutch piusP', whereby 
furrows of various distances apart may be planted, sub- 
stantially as described. 2. The adjustable shovel beam 
I G, guides c, lever F, quadrant and rod h, the stand- 
i' ard H, provided with cultivator shovel H' and fenders 
€, with the standard I, provided with a winged cover- 
; ing shovel 1', arranged and operating substantially as 
and for the purpose set forth. 

103,500. WASHINGTON B. MYERS, Hampton, Pa. 
Seeder and Fertilizer Comhined. August 16, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. The hoppers D D, connected as described, 
i and rendered adjustable by spring hook d and perfor- 
' ated bar b, substantially as and for the purpose set 
forth. 2. The arrangement of the frame A, hopi)ers D 

D, slide E, spouts H H, plow shanks J J, and levers 
K K', all constructed as described, to operate substan- 
tially in the manner and for the purposes herein set 

I forth. 

' 106,806. WILLIAM E. FEICKE, Mexico, Mo. Com- 
hined Planter and Seeder. August 30, 1870. 

Claims.— 1. The combination of the wheels A, pawls 
I C, ratchet wheels D, axle B, frame E, spur wheel Q, 
jj lever O, frame G, bar I, hoj)pers H, slides K, lever L, 
; spring N, and grooved wheels L', slotted arms K' with 
each other, substantially as herein shown and de- 
scribed, and for the purpose set forth. 2. The combi- 
nation of the wheel U, constructed as described, lever 
V, arm W, plate X, and rod Y, with each other and 
'; with the axle B, frame G, and seed di'opping device, sub- 
stantially as herein shown and described, and for the 
j purpose "set forth. 3. The combination of the hinged 
' hollow plow standards D\ draft rods or chains E', rods 
.! F', rigid arms G', shaft H', and foot lever I', provided 
j with a catch bar J', with each other and with the hop- 
|i pers H, frame G, and frame E, substantially as herein 
j' shown and described and for the purpose set forth. 

I 103,896. JAMES B. WATT and JOHN C. WATT, 
Greene County, Ohio. Seeding Plow and Planter. 
August 30, 1870. 

Claims — 1. Center-rail sections E, iu combination with 
I posts B, substantially as shown and described, for the 
j purpose hereinbefore set forth. 2. Strap D, in combina- 
1 tion with the transverse bar C, levers o, guides o', and 
shields H, substantially as shown and described, for 

I the purpose specified. 3. The combination of the back- 
I ward inclined posts B, frame a c, vertical levers & I), 
h' h', gauge-bars G g, plow-beams F, levers o, guides o', 
I fenders or shields H, and strap D, substantially as 
I shown and described, for the purpose specified. 4. 
Shifting foot-levers /, in combination with lear rail I', 
loops s's', plow-beams F, and coupling-bars s s, substan- 
tially as shown and described, for the purpose specified. 
5. The adjustable parts t, on planting plow-beam F', 
[ substantially as shown and described, for the purpose 
hereinbefore set forth. 6. Eods d', in combination with 
droppers d, lever n', foot-piece ^i, and hand-lever I', 
substantially as shown and described, for the purpose 
specified. 7. Cross-beam L, markers u', arms «, and 
blocks m, substantially as shown and described, for 

■ the purpose specified, 



106,89 3. LEWIS WEST, Georgetown, Ky. Corn 
Planter. August 30, 1870. 
Claims— 1. The arrangement of the pivoted third 
wheel U, independent hounds F F, frame A, and stir- 
rup-bolt E, as and for the puq)ose si)ecitied. 2. The 
combination of the guide-plates O, pivoted plate K, 
lever L, rods N, and slotted arms P, with the conductor 
spouts J, and dropping bar H, substantially as herein 
shown and described, and for the imrj^ose set forth. 
3. The combination of the pivoted bars R, i)iv(jt(Ml ])eiit 
bars S, shaft T, and lever IJ, with each other, and with 
the conductor spouts J, opening plows Q, and frame A 
of the planter, substantially as herein shown and de- 
scribed, and for the x>urpose set forth. 4. The combi- 
nation of the cam V, catch-pin lever W, and plate X, 
or equivalent, with the shaft T, frame A, and tongue- 
hounds F, or other support, rigidly connected with the 
pivoted third wheel standard, substantially as herein 
shown and described, and for the purposes set forth. 

106,981. MICHAEL ACKEEMAN, Steamboat Eock, 
Iowa. Corn Planter. September 6, 1870. 
Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the rod g, ratchet- 
wheel m, bars li k, and cross-bar H, for raising the 
plunger, substantially as herein set forth. 2. Bar e, 
rods//, dropper-wheels 1 1, and shaft H, arranged with 
rods g d and plungers a a, substantially as and for the 
Xiurjjose set forth. 

107,280. SOLOMON MICKLEY^, Y'ORK. Assignor to 
himself and SAMUEL LEATHEEY, Rossville, 
Pa. Corn Planter. SejHeniher 13, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. The wheel C, constructed, as described, 
with holes through its rim, and provided with headed 
pins a a, levers I) h, and springs d d, all substantially as 
I and for the purposes herein set forth. 2. The notched 
or slotted disk J, provided with lugs r r, in combination 
with the adjustable ring p, having lugs r' r', all con- 
structed and arranged to operate substantially as and 
for the i^urposes herein set forth. 3. In combination 
with the disk J, constructed as described, the plate I, 
having an annular recess, provided with an opening or 
outlet directly above the hopper D, substantially as and 
for the purposes herein set forth. 4. The combination of 
the corn-dropper C, and fertilizer-distributer J, con- 
structed and arranged as described, and adjusted so as 
to drop the corn and fertilizer either simultaneously or 
one in advance of the other, by means of the cog-wheel 
G, adjusted upon the Khaft H, substantially as herein 
set forth. 

10r,402. HENEY AUSTIN NICHOLS, St. Louis, Mo. 
Assignor to ALONZO B. PEARSON, same place. 
Corn Planter. Septemher 13, 1870. 

Claim. — The particular combination of the wheels 
G and H, the shafts B B and M M, drums D D, cylinders 
A A, studs C C, leaders E E, covers K K, levers L L, 
and plungers P P, together with the plows, substan- 
tially as set forth, and for the purposes herein specified. 

107,457. JOSEPH COSAND, Russia'v^lle, Lo). Corn 
Planter. September 20, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. The combination, with an independent 
driving-shaft, F, of a fast pinion N, spur-wheel M, pit- 
man L, and pivoted lever J, to revolve the said shaft to 
the proper position for actuating the mechanism to drop 
the first pair of hills. 2. The arrangement, with re- 
spect to the movable lever J, of the small lever K and 
the arc-slotted laterally movable lever I, so that the 
driver can simultaneously hold the clutch-sleeve G out 
i of connection with shaft F, and revolve said shaft 
I to the point required, 3. The marker G', arranged to 
' dot points in a straight line, parallel to the rows being 
1 planted, and in line with the cross-rows, as and for the 
j purpose specified. 4. The arrangement, with respect 
! to a central hopper, of two inclined spouts S, movable 
catch-plates U, and guide-tubes W, for the purpose of 
i dropping, in checks, two rows of corn at the same time. 
I 5. The arrangement, in a corn planter, with respect to 
1 clutch-sleeve G and shaft F. of the short shaft E. lever 
1 I, and spring H, to connect and disconnect the power at 
I the times specified. 



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107,508. MARTIN L. KISSELL a^d JACOB B. KIS- 
SELL, Speixgfield, Ohio. Corn Planter. Se^Aemder 
20, 1870. 

Claim, — The arrangement of holes c in slide D, 
and brushes h 1) and &' ¥, snhstautially as shown and 
described, for the purpose hereinbefore set forth. 

107,520. AVILLIAM M. MEYEES, New Bruxswick, N. 
J. Corn Planter. Se^ytember 20, 1870. 
Claims.— 1. The arrangement of the hand-wheel 
G' with the shaft H and dropping- wheels U, as shown 
and described. 2. The combination of the cle^ds L, 
cams or eccentrics M, shaft N, and lever P with the 
pivoted bars G, to which the shaft H is pivoted, and 
with the bars C, for the purpose of raising and lower- 
ing the shaft H and hoppers S, to throw the machine 
out of and into gear, substantially as herein shown and 
described. 

107,709. HEXRY CLAY OSBOEX, Clark County, 
Ohio. Corn Plow and Planter. September 27, 1870. 
Claims. — 1. The arrangement of, in a convertible 
fi-ame for a sulky corn-plow and planter, tongue A, 
hounds &, axle-bow B, bolt a', cross-x^iece c, rods / e d, 
and plate-clevis g, substantially as described, for the 
purpose hereinbefore set forth. 2. The arrangement of, 
in convertible frame for a sulky corn-plow and planter, 
tongue A, hounds h, axle-bow B, cross-piece c, pinsj;j;, 
planting-frame G, guide-way E, and bolt o', substan- 
tially as described, for the purjDose hereinbefore set 
forth. 

107,760. JESSE CLEMENTS, Blooming Gkove, Ixd. 
Corn Cultivator. SeiAemher 27, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement, in a cultivator, of the 
forked shanks G G, provided with the pivoted clevises 
H H, carrying the shovels 1 1, and the Y-shaped irons 
//, with their cutters i i, all hinged to the rod a, and 
connected to the roller J, substantially as set forth. 2. 
The combination, in a cultivator, of the wheels A A, 
axle B, frame C, tongue D, shanks G G, clevises H H, 
shovels 1 1, roller J, latch-wheel K, planter MN O, seat 
L, cutters i i, and with or without the gauge S, all 
constructed and arranged as described, to operate sub- 
stantially in the manner and for the purposes herein 
set forth. 

107,857. HEXRY C. BESHLER, Bekrysburg, Pa. 
Car7i Planter. October 4, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. The hollow drums C, for dropping the 
seed, constructed and connected with the shaft D, sub- 
stantially as herein shown and described, and for the 
purpose set forth. 2. The combination of the shield or 
guards F G with the hollow drums C, hopper B, drop- 
ping drums C, and conductor- spouts H, substantially as 
herein shown and described, and for the i^urpose set 
forth. 3. The combination of the sx^ring J with the in- 
ner shield or guard G and hollow droxiping-drum C, 
substantially as herein shown and descrilied, and for 
the purxioses set forth. 

108,044. FLOYD OGDEN, Flsherville, Ky. Assignor 
to himself and J. T. ROSE, Utica, Ind. Corn Planter 
and A[arJier. October 4, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. The cam-wheel N, secured to the axle C, 
and acting in combination with the roller A:, bars K K, 
and foot L, for the double purx^ose of operating the 
planting mechanism and marking the ground, substan- 
tially as herein set forth. 2. The combination of the 
foot L, rod/, shaft M, and arm li, constructed and ar- 
ranged as described, for the x^tirpose of ox^erating the 
slide H, substantially as herein set forth. 3. The com- 
bination of the frame A B D, shaft C, wheel E, hop- 
pers G, slide H, conductors 1, runners J, bars K, foot L, 
shaft M, cams N, tongue O, and levers P R, all con- 
structed and arranged to ox^erate substantially as and ! 
for the purposes herein set forth. 

108,065. NATHAN SWIGART. Ric hi-iej.d. Ohio. Corn 
Planter. October 4, 1870. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the rectangular frame ; 
C, axle B, seed-wheels G, hox^pers E F, ox^euers J, and 
coverers K. with thills M and handles L all as and for 
the x>urpose set forth. 



108,468. ROBERT ERDLY, Selix's Grove, Pa. Corn 
Planter. October 18, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the beams P P, ad- 
justable bars R R, with wheels S S, bent bars O O, and 
shovel or plow N, all constructed and arranged sub- 
stantially as and for the x^^^rposes herein set forth. 2. 
The bar T, hinged to the frame A, and oxjerating for 
the double purx^ose of raising the wheels S S and x^iow 
N out of the ground, and of raising the rear end of the 
frame E, to throw the corn-drox^ping mechanism out of 
gear, substantially as herein set forth. 3. The arrange- 
ment of the hox^x^er G, with x^erforated x^late K, sponge 
L, spring d, and cog I, ux)on the hinged frame E, with , 
the frame A, hinged bar T, shaft C, with cog J, \ 
and chain/, connected to the rear end of the bars P, all 
as showTi and described. 

108,656. GEORGE B. YAUGHAN, Marshall, Mo. 
Corn Planter. October 25, 1870. | 

Claims. — 1. The tubes D, fitted upon the axle B and 
provided with arms e, that have teeth / for locking 
into the toothed bands b of the wheels C, substantially i 
as herein shown and described. 2. The crescent-shaped j 
bar F, connected with the seed-gauge I and slide m, to I 
operate the same by the action of the rotating arms e, 
substantially as herein shown and described. 3. The 
combination of the vibrating vertical bars j, slides I and 
m, recix)rocating slotted bar I, hand-lever J, and seed- 
tube G, substantially as shown and described. 

108,865. CHARLES WISDOM, Flat Rock, Mich 
Corn Planter. Xovember 1, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. The guard i, tooth J, and covering wings 
or plates k, in connection with the sx^outs I, as and for 
the purx^ose set forth. 2. The combination of the drop- 
per M, the cylinder L, the shaft F, the connecting rod 
h, and the curved rod N, all constructed and arranged 
substantially as described and shown, and for the pur- ! 
pose of adjusting the delivering of the seed, and mark- ' 
ing the hill at the same operation. 3. The arrangement 
of the wheels A, the gears a, b, E, and G, the axle B, 
the frame C, the shafts D and F, the connecting rod Ji, 
the markers N, the seed-dropper M, the cylinder L, and 
the spout I, constructed substantially as described, for , 
the purpose set forth. 

109,225. HERMANN KOELLER, Ca^aip Point, III. 
Corn Planter. November 15, 1870. 
Claims. — 1, The slotted coupling arm W, in combi- ' 
nation with the side bars R and lifting apparatus, as 
described, as an imx)rovement u^on my patent of May 
3, 1870. 2. In combination with the neap C, the elbow 
lever I', eccentric K', and removable lever H, when con- 
structed and arranged as specified, as an improvement 
ux)on my patent of May 3, 1870. 

109,432. JONATHAN LEWIS, Washington County, 
D. C. Cultivator and Seeder Combined. Xovember 22, 
1870. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the reversible dropping 
cylinder P, the steady ])ms n as fastened to the bar H 
of the plow beam, "^and the adjusting rod K', when 
operating as herein described, and for the pur- 
poses set forth. 

109,837. GEORGE PADDIXGTON, Waubeck, Iowa. 
Corn Planter. December 6, 1870.' 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the harrows K, con- 
structed as described and shown, the vertical shaft L, 
cranks M, handle M', and frame A, all arranged as and 
for the x^nrposes set forth. 2. The arrangement, with the 
frame A, of the hangers C, spring bars D' D ', provided 
with marking teeth E' F , when said sxning bars are 
ox^erated with the gauge G', secured to the axle A, as 
set forth. 

110,187. SOLOMOX BACKER, Edina, Mo. Planter 
and Cultivator. December 20, 1870. 

Claim. — The combination, with the covering teeth x 
X of a seed planter, of the downwardly projecting cut- 
ters Y Y, arranged directly in front thereof, as and for 
the x^urpose specified, | 



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110,207. EICHAED B. COESOX axd HENBY COE- 
SON, Hexey County, Mo. Corn Planter. December 
20, 1870. 

Claim.— The feed boxes B B, feed ^^•heels W AV, 
shanks E E, sliding shoes S S, wheels H H, frame P, 
scrapers K and X, and the wheel E having metal bars 
N X, said parts being arranged relatively one to the 
other and to the frame A. in the manner described, for 
the pnrpose hereinbefore sxjecified. 

110,341. JOHX T. CAETEE and MOSES B. WIL- 
LIAMSOX, Xexia, III. Corn Planter. December 
20, 1870. 

Claim. — In combination with the hoppers having 
shoulders formed thereon, the bar M, cog wheel 
O, dropping wheels L and lever B, all arranged 
and operating substantially in the manner and for the 
purpose set forth. 

110,458. CHAELES ALLEX HASKELL, Galena, III. 
Corn Planter. December 27, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. In corn planters, the truck frame F, carry- 
ing a seed drojiping device and moving on the frame A, 
as and for the purpose set forth. 2. The frame stand- 
ards X, shaft O, pinion O', lever X', ratchet e, dog S, 
and latch/; the arm G, rod G', chain wheels P P', chain 
Q, and dropper shaft I, in connection with the axle A, 
clriving gear C, and truck frame F, all arranged and 
operating substantially as described, for the pni'pose 
specified. 3. The slide boxes L, catches c, catch spring 
c\ and the slide bars M, provided with markers M', as 
and for the purpose set forth. 

110,620. ASHEE S. BABBIT, Keeseville. X. Y. As- 
signor to BABBIT, HIXCKLEY & CO., same 
place. Seeding Machine. January 3, 1871. Ante- 
dated December 29, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. The pivoted slides E E', provided with 
bent arms e^ e'-, when arranged above and below a hopper 
bottom having orifices with inclined edges, and oper- 
ated by means of pins, as described. 2. The lever G, 
in combination with the arms li li' and slide F, as and 
for the purpose described. 3. The arrangement of the 
frame AB, drag bars C, with rollers c, hopper D, slides 
E E', plate F, and lever G, when the parts are con- 
structed as described, for the purpose set forth. 

110,688. HIEAM X. SMITH, Eichmond, Ya. Seed 
Dropper. January 3, 1871. 
Claim. — The herein-described construction and ar- 
rangement of the scraper barrel A D, spring F, and 
scraper B, as specified, when used in combination with 
reciprocating slide or cylindrical seed dropper. 

110,706. AYILLIAM F. AYEST, Ha^-ekstraw, X. Y. 
Seed Planter. January 3, 1871. 

Claim. — The combination and arrangement of the re- 
volving axle B, pins X, bar M, lever I, and valves H, 
with the trunks F, track coverer Y, hinged plow G, and 
cords E and T, all made and operating sulistantially as 
described, and for the purposes h.ereinbefore set forth. 

110,736. PETEE BUEEESS, Braid wood. III. Com- 
bined Cultivator and Planter. January 3, 1871. 

Claims. — 1. The covered plow shares P P, with their 
colters H attached to the adjustable frames F F, all ar- 
ranged to operate in combination with the main frame, 
substantially as described. 2. The arrangement, with 
the main frame, of the swinging tongue E, Jever li, and 
rod K, all constructed and operating as set forth. 3. 
The rotating shaft X, provided with the seed tubes T 
and rods S, in combination with the seed slide, all ar- 
ranged to operate substantially as described. 

110,786. FIELDIXGW. POE. JE., Yandall\.Ill. Corn 
Planter. January 3, 1871. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the elbow levers e, 
standai ds c, chains seed boxes d, connecting rails d, 
and seed tubes i, as and for the purpose specified. 2. 
The arrangement of the wheels b between and in line 
with the seed tul)es, as and for the purpose explained. 



110,788. JACOB B. EAXDALL, Camargo, III. Corn 
Planter. January 3, 1871. 

Claims. — 1. The hinged frame C, adjustable gauge 
wheels G G, cutters II, with mold-l)();ii (ls h h. Ijoxes 
DD, conductors .J J, and slide d, all const i ii! t. (l ;ind ar- 
ranged to operate substantially as and for the purposes 
herein set forth. 2. In combination with subject- 
matter of foregoing clause, the main frame A, wide 
rollers B B, and movable seat M, said nuiiii tr;inie 
having the frame L, with shovels K K, hin;i( d ;it its 
front end, substantially as and for the purposes Ih kmu 
set forth. 

110,811. .JOSEPH M. WHITMOEE and .JOHX X. 
AEYLN^, Yalparaiso, Ind. Corn Planter. Januarii 
3,1871. 

! Claims. — 1. A diagonally-slotted and reciprocating 
slide M, applied xjerpendicnhirly to the pin X of flap O, 
as and for the purpose de-^ciilx d. 2. The combination 
of levers L L, and bar J, with sleeves G G, pinions H 
H, and rack bars I I, when arranged and ojjcrated as 
described. 3. The combination of a rack bar 1 1, sleeve 
I G, pinion H, and pin X, with dropi^er F and flap 0, as 
I and for the purpose described. 4. The runners P P, 
i pivoted in front and resting dfrectly beneath the axle, 
j and the covering rolls S S attached thereto, conibined 
I with mechanism U T Y, extending in fi-ont of the 
I driver's seat and within reach of his feet, as and for 
the purpose described. 

: 111,200. JACOB H. GEOSS, Xl\ntic, III. ('orn 

; Dropper. January 24, 1871. 

Claim. — The journal boxes C C, vertical slotted bars 
E, and bolts F, combined as described, with shaft B, for 
the purpose of adjusting the star wheels at a greater or 
lesser height. 

111,416. JOHX W. WOOD, Xew Leeds Corner, .and 
GABEIEL MOOEE, Fair Yiew School House. 
i Md. Corn and Plwspluite Drill. January 31, 1871. 
Claims.— 1. The construction of the hoppers S with 
triplicate compartments o o' o', for distributing the 
seed and phosphate at one operation, in combination 
with the slides T, constructed, arranged, and operating 
substantially in the manner and for the purpose above 
described. 2. The combination and arrangement of the 
double mold-boards J J with the plows G by means 
of the straps or rods K, yokes L. and pivots e, substan- 
tially as and for the purpose set forth. 3. In combina- 
tion with the mokl-boards J, the ie\'er Q, ratchet E, 
double-jointed levers O O, socket J, and stem b' of the 
yoke E, the several parts being constructed and ar- 
ranged for joint action, substantially in the manner 
and for the purpose specified. 4. The combination and 
arrangement of the slide X and pawl z with the cam- 
ring U and indicator W, substantially as and for the 
purpose set forth. 5. The combination and arrange- 
ment of the levers Z with the rods t of the slides T by 
means of the slots 1 2, substantially iu the manner de- 
scribed, and for the purpose si^ecitied. 

111,510. LEAXDEE BECKEE, Jackson Township. 
Pa. Corn Planter. February 7, 1871. 

Claims. — 1. The lever F, connecting rod E. S-shaped 
bar or lever e, journal box d'-. pinion and axle d. and 
pinion d\ all combined, constructed, and operating as 
and for the purpose set forth. 2. In combination with 
the above, the bifurcated connecting bar D and agita- 
tor bars C C, arranged to operate subj^tantially as and 
for the purjiose described. 3. The lever F. in combina- 
tion with the pivoted transverse bar ])ertbrated con- 
necting bars I I, and standards K 1\. with Teeth and 
corn drill i'^ constructed and oi)eraTing substantially 
as and for the purpose set forth. 4. The combination 
of the pivoted blocks or bars H H. staples H H . and 
springs /< li with the perforated connecting bars I I of 
tlDC cultivator stand and drag bars K K, substantially 
as and for the purpose described. 

111.726. GEOEGE A. CAEMAX. Deer Park. X. Y. 
Seed Sower. February 14, 1871. 
Claim. — The metal plate a, hopper B, wheel C, a\ ith 
its openings d d. and set screws, arranged and operating 



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in connection Tvith the pipe E, formed vrith the semi- i 
cylindrical portion F, Tvliich surrounds tlie periphery | 
of the wheel C in one piece, as and for the purpose set I 
forth. I 

111,808. CYRUS F. BILHIMER, Irwin's Station, 
' Pa. Corn Planter. Fel)ruanj 14, 1871. 
Claims. — 1. The hollow axle S, with wheel J secured 
thereto, in combination with the spindles a a and set 
screws b 1), constructed and arranged to operate suh- j 
stantially as and for the purj)ose specified. 2. The 
rocking cross bar L, with foot-rest lever K and pivoted 
lever M, so as to enable the operator to work the di*op- ; 
ping mechanism either by hand, foot, or antomatically, | 
substantially as herein set forth. 3. The combination j 
of the rocking bar L, pivoted or hinged lever M, pins d 
d, and wheel T, substantially as and for the purposes 
herein set forth, arranged and connected as described, 
for operating the dropping mechanism. 4. The corn 
boxes G, drox^pers H, and slide valves I, constructed 
and arranged to operate substantially as and for the 
purposes herein set forth. 5. The arrangement of the ; 
corn boxes G with their droppers H, the plows X, and I 
the curved shovels B, substantially as shown and de- 
scribed, and for the i^urposes herein set forth. 

111,826. ARTHUR ED^YARDS, Cuba, Miss. Corn 
Flanter. February 14, 1871. | 

Claim. — The combination of the oscillating jjost I, ' 
arms H H, levers G G, arms e e, and the arms / /, all i 
constructed and operating substantially as set forth. | 

112,006. JAMES M. AITCHISOX, Omar, N. Y. Corn j 
Flanter. Felruary 21, 1871. 1 
Claims. — 1. The disk F, hinged projection F^, and I 
spring/', in combination with the pivoted bar E^, cord j 
and spring e', and the pivoted comb-like device e, sub- I 
stantially as and for the purpose set forth. 2. The ar- j 
rangement of the rollers B B and B^ B^, pnlley han- 
dle B'^, belt C. pulley D, vertically movable trough D\ | 
belt or chain/, pulley F^, cam F, x)ivoted bar E'-, spring j 
and cord e', agitator bar e, and trough E, all arranged j 
and oj)erating substantiallv as and for the purpose set | 
forth. 

112,516. FRANKLIN UNDERWOOD, South Rut- 
land, N. Y. Combined Corn Flanter and Cultivator. 
March 7, 1871. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the cups P, sliding 
plates L, sliding bar K, connecting bar J, crank gear 
wheel E, gear wheel D, and roller T', with each other 
and with the boards N 0, hojjpers M, frame A, wheel C, 
and tongue S', substantially as herein shown and de- 
scribed, and for the purpose set forth. 2. The combi- 
nation of the shaft R, spouts Q, bars S, braces T, plows 
U, covering wings Y, lever W, and catch bar or plate 
X, with each other, and with the bottom boards N O, 
sliding plates L, sliding bar K, connecting bar J, crank 
gear wheel E, gear wheel D, wheels C, and frame A, 
substantially as herein shown and described, and for 
the purposes set forth. 3. The combination of the 
racks A', gear wheels B', shaft C, cranks D', connect- 
ing bars E', bar F', jointed arms G', and guide arms H', 
with each other, and with the frame A and sliding bar 
K, substantially as herein shown and described, and 
for the purpose set forth. 

112,741. LEYI SCOFIELD, ^YATJ• rtown. Assignor to 
himself and JUSTIN B. AYAIT, Farmixgton, Wis. 
Seed Tube for Corn Planters. March 14, 1871. 
Claims. — 1. The discharge valve of a seed planter, con- 
structed with apertures to permit the operator to see 
the grain in the receptacle or spout on the opposite side 
of the valve, substantially as "herein described. 2. In 
combination with the slotted or perforated valve the 
seed-tube, provided with one or more side openings, so 
that the seed to be dropped is held in view of the oper- 
ator from the outside, at or near the point at which 
the seed enters the ground, substantially as herein de- 
scribed. 

112,894. RICHARD A. BOULWARE, Doniphan, Kan- ! 
SAS. Corn Planter. March 21, 1871. 
Claims. — 1. The wheel H, in combination with the 
marker K, when constructed to operate substantially as 



and for the purpose specified. 2. The wheel H, in com- 
bination with the marker K and roller P, when con- 
structed and arranged substantially as and for the pnr- 
-pose specified. 

113,422. LEWIS GRAHAM, Ply^^iouth, III. Corn 
Flanter. April 4, 1871. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the hinged lever d 
and pivoted lever D and cams 6 & on the wheels C C, to 
operate the feed-slide, substantially as herein set forth. 
2. The arrangement of the frame A with wheels C C, 
having cams b b and markers a a, wheels J J, levers d 
and D, feed-slide E, hoppers G G, conductors H, shoes I, 
and the hinged tongue K, aJl constructed to operate as 
and for the purposes set forth. 

113,550. WILLIAM MORRISON, Carlisle, Pa. Corn 
Flanter. April 11, 1871. 

Claim. — The india-rubber piece z z, in the top of the 
brush m m, pressing downward upon the clearer w in 
the manner and for the purpose herein set forth. 
113,936. WILLIAM J. SAGER, Milesburg, Pa. Corn 
Flanter. April 18, 1871. 

Claims. — 1. The hollow cylinder dropper G, x>ro\ided 
with springs a, nipples b, and rollers or slides (?, sub- 
stantially as and for the purjDoses herein set forth. 2. 
In combination with shovels J and springs O, the lever 
I and chains e e with rack K and pin / substantially as 
and for the purposes herein set forth. 3. The movable 
shaft F with the hollow cylinder droppers G G and cog- 
wheels E' andP, operated by means of the lever M, sub- 
stantially as and for the purposes herein set forth. 
114,390. HENRY BAUGHMAN, Sant)usky, Ohio. Corn 
Flanter. May 2, 1871. 

Claim. — The combination of the false bottom b, pro- 
vided with the curved opening d, the hopper E, true 
bottom e, and block g, as specified. 
115,026. ROBERT J. COL YIN, Lancaster, Pa. Com- 
bined Harrow, Boiler, and Seed Planter. May 23, 
1871. 

Claims.— 1. In a combined harroAV, roller, and two-row 
seed planter, the arrangement of the frame A A' B B^ B^ 
B3 B^ with its device M N, lever L, hooks Z Z to adapt 
it for the attachment of a harrow^ R' T, with its spring 
S, connecting rod K, and chains Y, as also for the ap- 
plication of the sectional roller E E' E, forming a com- 
bined harrow and roller, substantially in the manner 
shown, for the purpose specified. 2. In combination with 
the frame A A' B B^ B- B^ B\ with its devices S 0 jo' P 
and / m n H, its adaptation for the hopper h o, shovels 
t, yokej;, and seeding devices d e f, in combination 
with the outer sections E of said roller, operating in 
the manner and for the purpose set forth. 

115,688. JOHN BOWMAN and WILLIAM G. SELBY, 
Princetille, III. Combined Seeder, Planter, and 
Cultivator. June 6, 1871. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the interchangeable 
rods K and v, seeders B, bearing or support rods E E, 
lifting lever e, and catch 7i h, whereby either of the cul- 
tivators I or the planters F may be readily combined 
with the seeder, the whole constructed so as to operate 
substantially in the manner as herein described. 

11.5,755. RODNEY H. MATHEWS, Nebraska City, 
Neb. Corn and Seed Planter. June 6, 1871. 
Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the elongated frame 
H, hinged or pivoted to the front beam of the machine, 
the third or central wheel I provided on its axis 
with a disk having a projecting pin g, oscillating rod 
K with dogs hh, central or dropper bar S, levers L n, 
and holder j;, all constructed and combined so as to 
operate substantially as described. 2. The arrange- 
ment of the runners O and P, shanks Q, braces R j;, 
springs t, arched rods N, lever M, and holder y, all con- 
structed and combined so as to operate substantially as 
described. 

116,327. WILLIAM KNOWLAND and KEARNES 
CODLINGS, Henryville, Ind. Seed Flanter. 
June 27, 1871. 

Claim. — In a seed planter, the roller i, crank shaft F, 
and axle A, combined, as described, with a frame H, 
as and for the purpose set forth, 



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1 1 116.493. ANDREW RUNSTETLER, Peoria. III. As- 
signor to SAMUEL I). COCHRAN, same place. 
Convertible Corn Planier. June 27, 1871. 

I j Claim. — The couTertible corn planter, consisting of 
I beams A A, removable beam E, stationary beam D pro- 

' ' vided with the uprights r r, and slotted clevis d carry- 
ing the heel of the tongue K, axle B provided with the 
guides u u, seat bars Z Z with shoes iv w, constructed 
so as to afford a bearing for the pivots of box lever F, 
all arranged and adapted to receive the parallel levers 
R R and foot bars S S, and removable beam E E carry- 
ing the rotary corn-stalk cutter, substantially as de- 

; , scribed. 

II 116,552. SAMUEL J. BYE, Bluff Point, Ixd. As- 

signor to himself and WILLIA^I C. BYE, same 
place. Corn Planter. July 4, 1871. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the platform H, hop- 
pers I, slide J, cam projections L, adjustable plates K, 
brushes fc', spring M, lever Q, flexible conducting tubes 
R, tubular standards S, arms U, draft bars V, wooden 
! pins arms W, pivoted bar X, rollers Y^, and pivoted 
: i frames Z, with respect to each other and the frame C, 
j axle B, and wheels A, substantially as herein shown 
r' and described. 

I 116,993. LEVI SCOFIELD, Watertowx, AVis. Seed 
Tube for Corn Planters. July 11, 1871. 

Claims. — 1. A seed tube for corn planters, through 
,j which the seed from the hopper droj)S without ob- 
li struction into an open receptacle at the back of said 
j tube upon the upper surface of a valve hung in said 
I receptacle, and operated by an iadependent oscillating 
. lever pivoted to the hack of the seed-tube so as to 
I leave the whole upper surface of the valve exposed to 
jl view from each side, substantially as herein described, 
I' for the purpose described. 2. The V-shaped box C, in 
combination with the oscillating valve and lever, all 
arranged outside of the seed-tube, substantially as de- 
scribed. 

117,369. CHARLES W. BARRICK, Walkersville, 
Md. Combined Corn Planter and Fertilizer Distribu- 
tor. July 25, 1871. 

Claim. — The adjustable frame h, in combination with | 
I : the longitudinal semi-rotary cylinder I, operated by 

I shaft J having universal joint, whereby the dropping 

I I mechanism is not affected by the adjustment of the 
i j frame, substantially as set forth. 

117,502. BARNEY BAKER, Hopkintox, Iowa. Seed 
Planter. August 1, 1871. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the swinging frame 
A, which carries the furrow-openers M, with the yoke- 
ls axle E, rope d, and lever H, all arranged to operate 
substantially as herein shown and described. 2. The 
hopper L, provided with the grate-bars or rods m in the 
' bottom, for the purpose of protecting the seed, in the ; 
manner specified. 3. The combination of the valve p \ 
with the chamber n, seed slide I. and hopper L, all ar- } 
ranged to operate substantially as herein shown and j 
^ described. 

^' 117,910. CHARLES T. MERRY and MARLIN A. DUN- 
TON, Norwalk, Ohio. Corn Planter. August 8, ! 
1871. 

Claim. — In a corn planter, the construction and ar- 
rangement of the slotted wheel D, cams E, bar F, spring 
,1 c, lever S, openers K', cam r', and markers L, substan- [ 
jl tially as specified. \ 

117,981. WILLIAM B. CHAMBERS, Decatur, III. 
Corn Planter. August 15, 1871. \ 
Claim. — The catch G, constructed and operating sub- 
stantially as described, and for the purpose hereinbe- 
fore set forth. 

113,134. JOHN JACKSON. JR., Chatsworth, III. 
Corn Planter. August 15, 1871. 
Claims. — 1. The screw k, arranged underneath the 
hopper,with an opening in the hopper bottom extending 
to its front, and of such a width as to permit the ker- 
nels to move singly along said opening or slot, sub- 



I stautially as described, 2. The hoppers F, pivoted at 
i their front end and arranged to swing inward for the 
I purpose of throvring the driving niechiniisiii in an.-l (jiit 
j of gear, substantially as set forth. 3. The coinhiuation 
of the screw Jc and the adjustable pinion I with the 
series of driving cog-wheels G for regulating the feed, 
as set forth. 4. The hinged runners E, having the in- 
clined tubes b attached to their rear ends, and all ar- 
ranged to operate as set forth. 5. The tubes b, provided 
Avith the valves 7? having the rod r attached thereto, in 
combination with the movable pinion n provided with 
the pin or arm and the driving-wheel t, all arranged 
to operate as set forth. 6. The runners E, hinged at 
their front ends to the frame, and having their rear ends 
connected by the cross rod d, provided with the arm 
in combination with the standard g, arranged as de- 
scribed, whereby the runners can be raised and sus- 
pended independently of the hopi)ers. as set forth. 7. 
The marker x, having the arm // a rtadicd. with the 
pivoted lever z, arranged and operating as herein set 
forth. 

118,342. JOHN A. COMSTOCK. Bowling Green, 
- Mo. Combined Planter and Poller. August 22, l.'^71. 
Claim. — The roller B b &, lever C, barC^ provided 
with the slide c", seed box C- having brash c' and the 
lifting device, consisting of the lever D-, standard d, 
loop d', and seed drill D, all constructed and arranged to 
operate substantiallv as shown, and for the i)urpose set 
forth. 

119,325. LEWIS H. CONVERSE and JAMES K. 
WELTER, Springfield, III. Assignors to LEWIS 
H. CONVERSE. Seed Droppei'. September 26,1871. 
Claims. — 1. The dropper E, suitably pivoted at its 
center and provided with the openings e and studs G, 
in combination with the slide C provided with the lugs 
H, when said parts are so arranged as that a longitudi- 
nal reciprocating movement of said slide shall cause 
said dropper to rotate intermittently in one direction, 
substantially as and for the x^urpose specified. 2. In com- 
bination with the slide C and dropper E, arranged as 
! shown, the lugs L and stops M, substantially as and for 
j the purpose set forth. 

119,437. JOHN KNULL and JASON P. PENCE, 
Saint Paris, Ohio. Corn Planter. October 3, 1871. 
Claim. — A corn planter, having the hinged beams C 
D provided with standard and shovels for opening a 
furrow for the seed and for covering the same, as de- 
scribed, in combination with the hoj^per F provided 
with the tube H, and the alternating slides I and L 
operated by the lever 0, as set forth. 

119,470. NELSON B. MOODY, Woodman, AVis. As- 
signor to himself and JOHN MURRAY, same place. 
Corn Planier. October 3, 1871. 
Claims. — 1. The shovels a a with braces b b, arranged 
so that when the shovels are reversed the braces act" as 
cutters, in combination with the wheels C, substan- 
stantially as set forth. 2. The windlass K. with 
double arms or treadles x x, in combination with the 
chains h li', pulleys g i, plow beams E E. and rollers J 
J, as and for the purposes set forth. 

119,950. FRANCIS A. RAMEY and RANSLER R. 
CROSS. Woodstock, Va. Corn Planter. October 
17, 1871. 

Claims. — 1. The hooked cams N N'. the latter adjust- 
able, and both constructed and arranged, as described, 
in combination with the slides d d\ arms c c\ rocking 
shafts D D', studs i /, lever y. stop y\ the bar D'. and 
springs s s', all substantially in the manner, and for the 
purpose described. 2. The combination of the levers b 
b', notched standards b, independent beams F F, shov- 
els G G', coverers q, beams J. seed tube / , and the seed 
dropping mechanism, all constructed, arranged, and 
operating as described. 

120.230. JOSEPH C. BARLOW. QriNCY, III. As- 
signor to VANDIVER CORN PLANTER COM- 
PANY, same place. Seed Dropper. October 24, 
1871. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the two anjfular 



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plates in juxtaposition to one another in a corn planter, 
as and for the purpose specified. 2. The combination 
ofthe plate or plates B, cap plate C, pivoted angular 
plates E, and spring- or springs F with each other, sub- 
stantially as herein shown and described, and for the 
purpose set forth. 

120,241. EZRA E. CHESNEY, Bushxell, III. Seed 
Planter. Ocioher 24, 1871. 
Claims. — 1. The frame E f7 e/jointed to the end of 
tongue D, and resting movably upon beam C, combined 
with sliding seat F, as and for the purpose specified. 2. 
The forked post E, provided with the cross piece/, and 
combined with the tongue D, seat support d, and beam 
C, substantially as herein shown and described. 

120,340. ABRAHAM H. 8TARK axd JOHN C. 
MITCHELL, Nevada. Iowa. Com Planier. Oc- 
tober 24, 1871. 
Claims. — 1. In corn planters, the combination of a 
hopper having a single bole in its bottom P ; a measure 
m', of the quantity of grain to be planted ; a case K, 
aranged thereunder, having two boles and a slot in the 
top, and having one central discharge hole in bot- 
tom ; plates M N, rigidly connected, movable together, 
and having two holes apiece therein ; and the tubes L 
L extending not quite to the bottom of the case, all 
constructed and arranged as and for the purpose speci- 
fied. 2. In combination with an adjustable shoe C, the 
clasp D' and the arm E', to fasten the said shoe detach- 
ably to the frame of the planter and the runner thereof. 

120,643. ALEXANDER HEARST, Peoria, III. Corn 
Planter. Noveniber 7, 1871. 
Claim. — In a corn planter, the auxiliary lever K, 
provided with notch m and foot board d, and pivoted 
to the rear end of lever I having foot rest e, both levers 
being arranged to operate in the slot of brace H, 
in combination with pin a, substantially as shown and 
set forth. 

120,649. BENDIX INGEBRIGTSON, Cambridge, Wis. 
Corn Planter. Novemler 7, 1871. 
Claim. — The tilting gates G, operated by the tilting 
slide O at the end of the return movement of the drop- 
per slide D, and simultaneous with the action of the 
markers P on the ground, substantially as specified. 

120,793. SETH STEVENS, North Fryeburg, Me. 
Corn Planter. November 7, 1871, 

Claims. — 1. The adjustable roller e^ sliding on its 
shaft, cam projections a, cranks d"^ d, shaft c', and vi- 
brating seed boxes /, and slides K, adapted to conjoint 
operation, substantially as described. 2. The rod E, 
clutch arm e2, lever D, and crank shaft d*, in combina- 
tion with the adjustable roller e^ and shaft e and vi- 
brating seed boxes, as and for the purpose set forth. 

3. The pivoted arms G H, connecting the standards F 
and c, snbstantially as and for the purpose set forth. 

4. The short coverers formed with a vertical convex 
inner surface, in combination with the long oblique 
coverer P, curvmg to the rear and inward, all con- 
structed and arranged in the manner described, and 
secured to the standards F, as and for the j)urpose spe- 
cified. 

120,926. DAYID ALTMAN, Nashville, Texn. Corn 
Planter. Xovemljer 14, 1871. 

Claims. — 1. The scraper D, having the elastic stand- 
ards as described, made adjustable by means of the 
screw D' and nut D", substantially as specified. 2. The 
toothed slide / arranged to vibrate the hoj^per L, in 
combination with the gate or guard g, as and for the 
purpose set forth. 3. In a corn planter the combina- 
tion ofthe adjustable inclined feeding slide with the 
lever H, studded spokes i, spring G, and auxiliary 
locking slide L, substantially as specified. 

121,204. LEVI SCOFIELD, Watertowx, Wis. As- 
signor to himself and JUSTIN B. WAIT, Far- 
MixGTOX, III. Corn Planter. November 21, 1871. 
Claims. — 1. In combination with the adjustable side 
rods E, the adjustable scraper shaft I2 and the adjust- 
able scrapers 0% substantially as described, for the pur- 



pose specified. 2. The seat G-, in combination with the 
scraper rod I^ and the axle A, substantially as de- 
scribed, for the x)urpose specified. 3. The adjustable 
sockets K-, of the seat in combination with the scraper 
shaft 1% stop L-, and the socket of the scraper lever M% 
substantially as described, for the purpose specified. 
4. The runners and their attachments, jointed to the 
rear portion ofthe machine by means of the side rods 
E and the shaft Q, by which the seeding mechanism is 
driven, substantially as described, for the purpose spe- 
cified. 5. The flanged x>lates K, constructed as de- 
scribed, for the reception of the adjustable hoppers L 
and the seed tubes J, substantially as specified. 6. The 
driving shaft Q suspended from the parallel bars M by 
means ofthe adjustable brackets O, constructed as de- 
scribed, for the purpose specified. 7. The seed tubes 
J, constructed as described, with their lower ends en- 
larged in the form of an inverted truncated pyramid, 
and provided with oi)enings upon opposite sides above 
said enlargement, in combination with the valves v ic, 
substantially as described, for the purpose specified. 
8. The dropping valves, constructed as described, with 
the central portion v and the detachable wings sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose siDecified. 9. The com- 
pound interchangeable dropx^ing plates W M^ in com- 
bination with the hoppers L, made adjustable on the 
plates K to receive the dropping plates, substantially 
as and for the purpose specified. 10. In combination 
with the dropping valves, the lateral pins z and the 
star-shaped grooves in the face of the wheel A% sub- 
stantially as described, for the purpose specified. 
11. The combination of the ratchet and its operat- 
ing mechanism with the shaft Q, cam gear wheels A% 
seed plates M^ and the dropping valves, substantially 
as described, for the purpose specified. 12. The reces- 
sed seed plates M^ and supplemental plates W in com- 
bination with the flanged plates K, substantially as de- 
scribed, for the purpose specified. 13. The flanged 
plates K, constructed with recessed seed ox^enings u v^, 
substantially as described, for the purpose specified. 
14. The supxjlemental plates W, constructed with the 
recessed seed openings x' and the pins y^, substantially 
as described, for the purpose specified. 15. The seed 
plates and the dropping valves, adapted for simultane- 
ous operation, either continuously from the driving 
wheel or intermittingly from a hand lever, by the 
means substantially as herein shown and described. 
16. The arrangement of the hounds R of the machine 
with relation to the rod H, parallel rods M, shaft Q, 
and the axle ofthe driving wheels, as herein described, 
for the purpose si^ecified. 17. The combination of the 
sliding reach S'^ and adjustable spring T^ with the 
hounds R and a suitable support upon the rear portion 
ofthe machine, substantially as described, for the pur- 
X)ose specified. 18. The combination of the jointed foot 
lever with the hounds R, sliding reach S", and adjust- 
able spring T"^, substantially as described, for the pur- 
pose sx^ecified. 19. The seeding machine in which the 
runners or colters which caiTy the seeding mechanism 
are held in contact with level or uneven ground by a 
pivoted foot lever P-, whose force is apx^lied to the 
hounds R of said runners with a yielding pressure, sub- 
stantially as described, for the purpose specified. 20. 
In combination with the clutch pulley C^ the slotted 
and shouldered rod /' and the cam lever J', both mount- 
ed upon the sleeve B D, substantially as described, for 
the x^urpose specified. 

121.357. HENRY GORTNER, Nashport, Ohio. Corn 
Planter. November 28, 1871. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the frame F F I J G G 
with the frame A A, tongue C, and hook J, adapted to 
receive either the plows or planter, substantially as de- 
scribed, and for the purpose set forth. 2. The combi- 
nation of the frame F F with the lever fulerums G G, 
and levers D D, and sux^ports E E, and the rollers a a, 
and x^ivot /, substantially as set forth and described. 
121,649. EDWIN JAMES MYERS, Oxawa, Iowa. 
Corn Planter. December 5, 1871. 

Claim. — The axle C, bent so as to form cranks paral- 
lel to each other or on ox^posite sides of the axle, in 
combination with the slotted levers E E and F F, for 
the purpose of operating the slides H H, substantially 
as and for the purx^oses set forth. 



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122,191. JOSEPH PIES, Sparland, III. Corn Plant- 
er. December 26, 1871. 

Claim. — The combination of tlie rotary spider F, hav- 
ing the triangles//, with the spring arms d d, slide I, 
' and seed slide H, ail arranged to operate substantially 
' as herein shown and described. 

123,080. HENRY BRADT and JOHN OTIS, Sche- 
ie ectady, N. Y. Corn Planter. Januarij 30, 1872. 
Claim. — An isosceles triangle in which is the seed 
I cell, operated by means of the cross arms E, substan- 
tially as and for the purposes set forth. 

124,643. JOHN M. E. VALK, Baltlmore, Md. As- 
signor to JOHN E. VALK. Corn Planter. March 
12, 1872. 

Claims. — 1. The shoes B B, formed as stated, and 
having slotted heads h d and angular flanges B' B', the 
whole being so constructed as to permit of their being 
I used in connection with a sled fi^ame and the other 
; corn planting mechanism, substantially as described. 2. 
The runners A' A', independent shoes B B, and angular 
rods C C, when the whole is combined and arranged so 
j as to operate substantially as described. 

I 124,926. ALBERT WINDECK, Peoria, III. Corn 
I Planter. March 26, 1872. 

Claim.— The stationary cut-off plate A, provided 
with rib or partition i, in combination with the loosely 
pivoted hollow cut-off valves a a and flat springs h i, 
jj substantially as set forth. 

125,476. JAJHES MORTON ai(D JOHN P. SPAULD- 
ING, Des MomES, Iowa. Seed Dropper. April 9, 
1872; antedated March 23, 1872. 

Claim. — The cam H, attached beneath the notched 
j disk c, in combination with the double-acting spring- 
jaws L and slide I, substantially as and for the pur- 
i| pose set forth. 

J 126,438. WEISEL BEAEL, Hainesatlle, W. Va. 
Planter. May 7, 1872. 
Claim. — The shaft J, having spur I and single tooth 
V, the shaft having toothed wheel Wwitb side pin, 
and the shaft having spur-wheel X' and dial-finger Y', 
in combination with the spur-wbeel F, as and for the 
j j purpose described. 

' 126,721. DAVID LORRIAUX, Ottawa, III. Automa- 
tic Seed Planter. May 14, 1872. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the toothed foot- 
lever K, shaft E provided with ring flanges e', the fric- 
tion wheel D, crank plate C, wheel B, crank L, rod M, 
slotted bar N, and seed slide O, all as set forth. 2. The 
combination of the ])ivoted plate H h', pivoted adjust- 
i ing lever I f , and catch J, with the bars or frame F G 
j ' that supports the shaft E of the friction wheel D, sub- 
I stantially as herein shown and described, for the pur- 
i pose of turning the friction wheel into and out of con- 
tact with the driving wheel, as set forth. 

I 126,751. JAMES SELBY, Peoria, III. Corn Planter. 
* May 14, 1872. 

Claims. — 1. In combination with the rigid main frame, 
having the runners hinged or pivoted thereto, I claim 
the levers c and d, arranged to operate substantially as 
set forth. 2. In combination with the levers, arranged 
to operate the runners, as described, I claim the pivoted 
latch or arm n, arranged to lock the levers in position, 
as set forth. 3. The lever d, having the adjustable 
catch h applied thereto, and arranged to operate in com- 
bination with the latch n, as set forth. 4. The arrange- 
ment of the seat S and the levers c d with theu' foot 
I pieces, substantially as described, whereby the driver 
•I can operate the levers by his feet, both to lock and un- 
lock the same, as set forth. 

7,083. JAMES SELBY, Peoria, III. Corn Planters. 
No. 123,751. Dated May U, 1872. Beissiied April 25, 
1876. Filed August 2, 1875. 

Claims. — 1. The combination, in a corn planter, of 
the levers c and d, arranged to operate substantially as 
described, whereby the diiver is enabled to press the 



runners into the ground, or raise them therefrom, as set 
forth. 2. In combination with the levers c d, ananged 
to operate as set forth, a locking device, wherel)y the 
levers can be locked in position to regulate the depth 
that the runners shall enter the ground, as set forth. 

3. In combination with the levers and latch n, an ad- 
justable stop h, for regulating the position at which 
the runners shall be locked, substantially as descriljed. 

4. The arrangement of the seat S and the levers c d, 
substantially as shown and described, whereby tlie 
driver can operate the levers by his feet, both to raise 
and lower the runners, and also lock and unlock the 
parts, as set forth. 5. In combination with the rigid 
frame, having the runners pivoted thereto, the two 
seats, arranged on ojiposite sides of the axle, whereby 
the weight of the driver and dropper are made to 
counterbalance each other without affecting the runners, 
as set forth. 

126,788. WILLIAM H. CROSBY, Parish, N. Y. Corn 
Planter. May 14, 1872. 
Claim. — The frames C C, independently pivoted to 
axle, pivoted in front to rod L, and supported by caster 
wheels K K, in combination with tongue B, as described, 
so as to allow said fi'ames to rise sej)arately when in 
contact with obstructions. 

127,648. WILLIAM G. SELBY and JOHN BOW- 
MAN, Princeville, III. Corn Planter. June 4, 
1872 antedated May 25, 1872. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of adjustable band car- 
riers with the spokes of the wheel for carrying a band 
or chain, in combination with a pulley or its equivalent, 
connecting suitably with the dropping device or devices 
of a corn planter, substantially as and for the purpose 
set forth. 2. The construction of the band carriers 
consisting of iron clasps jj, wedges i, and pins 2, all ar- 
ranged and applied to the spokes of the wheel, sub- 
stantially as described. 3. The arrangement of the 
drop valves i i in guides Ic on the outside of the shanks 
and their constrnction with stems e, to operate in com- 
bination with the rotary corn droppers 1 1, substantially 
as shown and set forth. 

127,871. SAMUEL H. HAMILTON, Deerfield, N. J. 
Corn Planter. June 11, 1872. 
Claim. — The circnlar rings G surrounding the hubs of 
the wheels, in combination with the guides H H and 
the screw K, as and for the purpose set forth. 

127,938. GEORGE THOMPSON, Sprixgfleld, III. 
Corn Planter. June 11, 1872; antedated May 29, 
1872. 

Claims.— 1. In combination with the dropper R and 
connecting bar U, provided with the stud u, the slid- 
ing bar A', the plate B', provided with the slot the 
wipers D and E', and the studs F' and G', secured to 
and revolving with the traction wheel, substantially as 
and for the purpose set forth. 2. In combination with 
the hinged and slotted bar A', the shaft H', provided 
with the arms I' and K', the lever L'. and the connect- 
ing rod M', substantially as and for the purpose shown 
and described. 

-128,613. DAVID H. GOBIN, Springfield, III. Corn 
Planter. July 2, 1872. 
Claim.— In combination with the traction wheel Q, 
and crank shaft O, the bars N, pivoted in front of 
their rear ends to or upon the main frame, substantially 
as and for the purpose shown. 

129,008. WILLIAM A. DEAN, New Lexingtox, 
Ohio. Corn Planter. July 16, 1872. 
Claims.— 1. The cylinder d. inclosed by the perforated 
boxes d', and provided with the cup slides e. adapted 
i to operate through the medium of the rods F, substan- 
tially as specified. 2. The springs 7i, in combination 
with the cylinder d, bent rods F, and cam plate g. and 
slide e, as and for the purpose specified. 

129,320. LEWIS H. CONWERSE, Springfield, III. 
Corn Planter. July 16, 1872. 
Claims. — 1. In combination with the sections N and 
N' of the covering plate, the arched bridge 0, when 
constructed substantially as and for the purpose speci- 



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fied. 2. The cut-off P. provided witli cross bar j) and 
the stud ^y, and combined with the boss O', spiral spring 
Q, and with the covering plate X and X', substantially 
as and for the purpose shown. 3. The coupling em- 
ployed for connecting the dropper and wheel frames, 
consisting of the clevis Y, the bearing block Z, and the 
bolt X, combined with each other and with the bolt A', 
the eye B', and the bearing block C, when said part's 
are constructed substantially as and for the purpose set 
forth. 4. The seat P , resting npon and secured to the 
block IS", provided with a dovetailed pennon n ", in 
combination with the supporting block M', provided 
with the d(".vetailed groove m', substantially as and for 
the purpose shown and described. 5. In combination 
with the hounds A and cross bar B, the standards L', 
provided witb the foot plates 1', when the several parts 
are relatively arranged, substantially as and for the 
purpose specitied. (5. The dropper frame, composed of 
the hounds A, the cross bars B, C, and D, and tbe 
braces G, when the several parts are combined and 
relatively arranged, substantially as and for the pur- 
pose specified. 7. The means employed for connecting 
together the axle V and standards D', and for furnish- 
ing a bearing for the lever G', consisting of the braces 
F', providedVith the lugs/', substantially as specified. 
129,380. JAMES K. WELTEE, Springfield, III. As- 
signor to LEWIS H. COXYEESE, same place. 
Corn Planter. July 16, 1872. 
Two valves in the seed l)ox, one sliding and the other 
rotary, the latter beingmoved by the former. Claims. — 

1. In combination with the pivoted dropper D, provided 
with the studs E, the bar F provided with the cleats 
G and G', and arranged to have a recii)rocating move- 
ment in a lodgitudinal direction, substantially as and 
for the iDurpose specified. 2. In com)3ination with the 
droj^per D provided with the openings d, and with the 
covering plate I ^jrovided with the annular opening K, 
the hollow lug L', the cut-off M, the bolt X, and the 
opening O, substantially as and for the purpose shown. 

129,386. JAMES AEMSTROXG, Jr., Elmira, III. 
Seeding Macliine. July 16, 1872. 

Claims. — 1. Gravitating cut-offs d d pivoted to the 
reciprocating slide F and working beneath elevations 
a a of the hopper bottom E, substantially as described. 

2. The gravitating cut-offs d d, arranged in the same 
line and connected to the slide F, so as to bear on the 
drop iJlate G' and to move with said slide, substantially 
as described. 3. The channels t t, inclining and taper- 
ing downwardly, as set forth, so as to present un- 
broken surfaces fi'om the upper end of the tube S to its 
back edge, in combination with the prismatic oscillat- 
ing valve J and its depression j, substantially as and 
for the purpose sjjecified, 

129,443. CAJSIDEX L. AVILCOX, Wayne, Ohio. Com- 
Mned Planter and Cultivator. July 16, 1872. 
The seed boxes are mounted upon the curved cultiva- 
tor beams, and the seed slides are operated by a staff 
in the hands of a dropper man. Gn removal of the 
seed boxes the machine can be used as a cultivator. 
Claim.— The links E E and axle B, in combination with 
the sub-links F F and D. serving as a cultivator, and 
supporting the hoppers K K, and leaving the shovels 
D' D' free to vibrate, as and for the xDurpose specified. 

129,446. THOMAS C. WILLIAMS, Warrentox, Mo. 
Corn Planter. July 16, 1872. 
One set of wheels and bars marks and checks the 
ground, and tbe dropper deposits the grain at the in- 
tersection of the marks, and another set of wheels cov- 
ers the said grain. The grain being planted regularly 
both ways allows the farmer to run a plow or a culti- 
vator both ways in attending to his crop. Claims. — 
1. The combination of the wheels B and bars M, and the 
brake H, substantially as and for the purposes herein- 
before set forth. 2. The combination of the dropping 
attachment E F G J L P, and the wheels D, and the 
joint S, and button K, substantially as and for the pur- 
poses hereinbefore set forth. 

129,924. EOBEET M. BOWMAX and WILLIAM H. 
BOWMAX, London, Ohio. Corn Planter. July 
30, 1872. ^ 
Claim.— The slotted bottom A, with upward flange 



to fit within hopper and cross-partition the 
sliding dropper B having ring flange I)', and the up- 
wardly taxjeiing throat plate D having lugs C, con- 
structed and arranged and put together as and for the 
Xjurpose described. 

129,963. JOHX H. JL^^kixs. Upper Sanduskt, Ohio. 
Corn Broijper. July 30. 1872; antedated July 27, 
1872. 

Claim. — The improved corn planter, having the 
box A. hopper B. waist board I, seed cylinder C, brush 
K. crank D, blocks or stoics d d, spout F, and cord e, all 
constructed and arranged substantially as specified. 

130,082. CLT^VES^ S. STOXE, Greenwood, Ind. Corn 
Planter. July 30, 1872. 
The shovels and drill teetb are bung upon indepen- 
dent rock shafts that are capable of being connected. 
Claim. — The combination of a series of drills fastened 
to independent rock shafts, slide bar L L', and socket 
X, arranged and operating substantially as and for the 
purpose sjDecified. 

130,187. CHAELES E. BL^TOX, Gillespie. III. 
Grain Drill. August 6, 1872. 
Claim. — The combination, witb tbe rear bar of the 
frame A, of tbe beveled rocking bar X, having tbe 
scrapers P, treadle-plate Q, spring E, staple O, and balf 
journals Z, substantially as specified. 

130,378. JOHX L. LEAS, Ha3IPT0N, Pa. Corn Planter. 
August 13, 1872. 

Claims. — 1. The combination witb the bopper D, 
blocks //, and cylinders H, the parts being constructed 
and arranged substantially as and for the x>urpose set 
forth. 2. The combination of the lever E, forked slide 
S with hooks jr x, and the spring-rods s s x)rovided with 
rings / and connected by arms r r with the pivoted 
bars P P, all substantially as and for the j)urposes here- 
in set forth. 

130,653. GEOEGE G. J. MILLAE, Lockbourne, Ohio. 
Corn Planter. August 20, 1872. 
The rows can be made at any distance apart desired, 
and the number of kernels to a hill regulated. Claims. 
— 1. The combination of the wheels A, short axles B, 
platform C, keeper D, bars E. bars G, and cross-bar F' with 
each other, to adapt the planter to be expanded or con- 
tracted, substantially as herein shown and described, 
and for the i3urpose set forth. 2. The combination of the 
castings or plates I, boards J, seed-hox)i3ers K. dropping 
cylinders L M, and extension crank-shaft X O with- the 
expanding and contracting frame work of the machine, 
substantially as herein shown and described, and for 
the purpose set forth. 3. The combination of the rod V 
and crank-lever W with the toothed rack-frame T, 
spring U, gear-wheel S, shaft E, crank Q, comiection 
rod P, and'crank 0 of the extension shaft X, that oper- 
ates the dropx)ing-cylinders, substantially as herein 
shown and described, and for the purpose set forth. 4. 
The slotted lever I', constructed substantially as herein 
shown and described, in combination with the iron part 
E' of the tongue, and with adjustable cross-bar X, sub- 
stantially as herein shown and described, and for the 
purx^ose set forth. 

131,097. EEUBEX HACK3IAX", Clearfield, Pa. Corn 
Planter. September 1872. 
Claims. — 1. The shdiug journal-box I, having the ex- 
tended plate a', in combination with the cam J. spring 
J^, gearing F F', and wix^er-shaft E, substantially as 
specified. 3. The joranal-box I, comx)osed of the plate 
a' , having the flange e and stax)le e-, and the ^lixie a 
having the slot substantially as specified. 3. The 
shaft J^ holding the cam J, and connected by means of 
bands M X'- O' to the covers X, shoes K, and lever O, 
substantially as specified. 

131,482. FEAXKLIX LTXDEEWOOD, South Eutland, 
X. Y. Corn Plantei\ SejAemder 17, 1872. 

The axle-tree is mounted on wheels and sux^xiorts the 
seed-boxes. The seed valves are worked by gears on 
one of the wheels, and the seed is conveyed to the 
groimd in tubes to the bottom of the furrow made by 
the furrow-opener, and covered by a coverer. Claims. — 



507 



1. The double plow U attached to the seed-spouts Q 
, bv meaus of the loops S", in combiuatiou with the gag- 
ing-roUers V, arranged substantially as siiecilied. 2. 
The lever arm X, bar E, bands q, hinged siiouts Q, 
and plows U, substantially as specified. 3. The 
coTerers G", liinged arms sliding arms g, springs 
h^, bar g^, connections g*, crank-shaft h^, pinions li*, 
and reciprocating slide bar K, combined substantially 
as and for the purpose set forth. 

132,306. CHARLES T. ]\IERRY a^d MARLIN A. DIIN- 
TON, NORWALK, Ohio. Corn Planter. October 15, 
1872. 

The dropping-slide is provided with a cam lever so 
that the droj)piug-slide may be moved by hand. One 
of the driving-wheels is provided with slotted spokes 
for the reception of two sets of adjustable studs, to 
operate the seed or dropping slides. Claims. — 1. The 
driving wheel B', constructed with slotted spokes C, 
adjustable angular studs 6 attached by nuts and screws, 
as described, and all arranged to operate the recipro- 
cating slide G^and valve G, substantially as and for 

I the purpose specified. 2. The cam lever h attached to 
jj a reciprocating bar G^ used in opening the valves G, 

!' said lever being adapted to operate in connection with 
a loop G-j or eq[uivalent, as and for the purpose de- 
scribed. 

132,355. NELSON CLARK, Rochester, Mass. Corn 
Planter . Octol)er-22, 1872. 
Claims. — 1. The longitudinal actuating rod C, in com- 
bination with the lever C, adjustable stud n, cam o 
ij 0 o, and pawl and ratchet E, "substantially as described, 
j and for the purjjose set forth. 2. The combination of 
j the lever N, the segment-gear 0, wheel I, arm R, link 
, S, toggles T T, and plow H, substantially as described, 
j and for the purpose set forth. 

■ 132,783. WILLIAM JAMES WALLINGFORD, Port- 
LA^^), III. Corn Planter. November 5, 1872. 
A frame on four carrying wheels supports a seed box 
j and two spouts with drills. A bearing wheel on the 
I j end of a lever operates to raise the fore part of the car- 
riage and thus stop the corn dropping motion. The 
latter is effected by cams on the inner disks of the fore 
wheels pressing the seed aperture slides. Claim. — The 
combination of the bars A having the cleaner M m, 
axles B B', wheels C C c c', distributer bars E, spring 
j j E, seed box D, and legs G g g^, all constructed and ar- 
j ranged to operate substantially as and for the purpose 
' set forth. 

133,618. THOMAS HENRY BALLARD, Elk Grove, 
Wis. Coi-n Planter. December 3, 1872 ; antedated 
November SO, 1872. 
Claim. — In a corn x)lauter, the combination, with the 
driving shaft and crank shaft h, of the si)ur wheels H 
H', arms G, transverse bar F, and boxes C, slotted for 
j the movement of the ends of said bar in operating the 
; seeding disks, substantially as. specified. 

'j 134,032. CARL BUSCH, Brooklyn, Iowa. Corn 
Planter. Decemher 17, 1872. 
Claim. — In a seeding machine having the hinged 
seeding frame, the main frame A', and the concave 
coupling plates a connecting the sections of said main 
frame, substantially as specified. 

t, 

H 134,336. .JAMES K. WELTER, Springpleld, III. 
Assignor of two-thirds his right to JAMES RAY- 
BURN and JOHN O. SLOAN, same place. Corn 
Planter. December 24, 1872. 

Claim. — TLe reciprocating perforated slide D, the ro- 
tating disk E with pins //, the angular bottom C, and 
a flexible rotating cut-off, all combined and used sub- 
stantially as set forth. 

134,521. • WILLIAM J. C. GRAND ALL, Steel's, Inb. 
Corn Planter. January 7, 1873. 
Wheel spindles attached to the ends of the rear edge 
of a narrow platform, to the front edge of which, in re- 
cesses next to the wheels, are attached the front ends of 
the drill beams. These can be raised by levers to admit 
under them a spring stop, which can be retracted by 



another lever and rods behind the platform. A bar 
pivoted on the top of each beam has at its rear end the 
seed slide, and at right angles on its front end a short 
bar with a series of holes, through one of which a inn 
can be dropped into oue of three zigzag slots to regu- 
late the intervals of seed dropping. Claims. — 1. The 
driving wheel hub a, provided with circumferential zig- 
zag grooves 1, 2, and 3, in combination with the L- 
shaped lever D and screw e, or tlicir cfiniN jih iits, for 
operating the dropping mechanism. >iili-T;iiii iaily as 
herein set forth. 2. The casting /;/, coii-t nicied with 
the two seats for the lever K, when in connection 
with the mechanism of the seed dr(»p])iijg device, sub- 
stantially as set forth. 

134,855. ROBERT COWAN, Bloo:\ifieli), III. Com- 
bined Corn Planter and Seeder, Jaimarij 14,1873. 
Claim, — The seed hopper D, constructed with end 
grooves Z and oblique guides, as described, to receive 
the slides F and /interchangeably, substantially as and 
for the purpose specified. 

135,178. SOLOMON YANNUYS and HEZEKIAH 
VANNUYS, Bethel, Ind. Corn Planter. January 
21, 1873. 

To prevent crushing and bruising of the .seed, two flat 
springs, one above, the other below a reciprocating 
slide covering its seed cup, permit the entrance and re- 
tention therein of the seed during its passage to the 
outlet. Claim. — In combination with the feed slide of 
a corn planter or seeder, the spring plates C and D, 
when arranged substantially as shown, and for the pur- 
pose set forth. 

135,521. ALLEN C. BURGNER and GEORGE F. 

BURGNER, Charleston, III. Corn Planter. 

Fehruary 4, 1873. 
Claims. — 1. In a seed planter, the combination of a 
seed dropper, check row markers, and intermediate de- 
vices which connect the dropper and markers, and 
cause them to act simultaneously. 2. A seed dropper 
and check row markers connected together, as stated 
in the first claim, in combination with gearing for im- 
parting motion to the dropper and markers, and de- 
vices by which the connected dropper and marker may 
first be disconnected from the actuating gearing, and 
then be shifted, for the purpose set forth. 3. The shaft 
C I, seed slide D, and markers K, in combination with 
the loose wheel F F', sliding clutch G, and gearing M 
N, substantially as and for the purpose specified. 4. 
The combination of the shaft C, or its equivalent, and 
markers K pivoted thereto, the joint being stiffened by 
springs, substantially in the manner and for the pur- 
poses specified, 

135,743. FRANK W. YOUNG, Holdex, Mo. Seed 
Dropper. February 11, 1873. 
A flat circular box has at its central portion a con- 
centric recess, between which and the peiix)hery is a 
series of recesses, which form seed cups with adjusta- 
ble capacity. The disk is rotated by means of a recip- 
rocating bar, the bifurcated ends engaging with teeth 
on the disk. Claim. — The pivoted arms D and pivoted 
disk E, in combiuatiou with the pivoted wheel C, 
provided with dropping holes substantially as 
herein shown and described, and for the piu-pose set 
forth. 

5,529. FRANK W. YOUNG, Holden, Mo. Seed Drop- 
per, A'o, 135.743. Fvb) U((ry II, 1S7'S. Peissued August 
5, 1873. Filed June 25, 1873. 
Claims. — 1. The slotted and pivoted arms D D, when 
used in connection with a rotating dropping wheel, 
substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 2. The 
combination of the slotted pivoted arms D D with disk 
E, substantially as aud for the purpose set forth. 3. 
The slotted pivoted arms D D aud pivoted disk E. in 
combination with the pivoted wheel C, provided with 
dropping holes c', substantially as described, aud for 
the purpose set forth. 4. The reciprocating slide F, 
pawls G H, dropping wheel C, disk E, and arms D D, 
all constructed and "combined to operate substantially 
in the manner and for the purpose herein described. 



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136,337. D. PIERSON, J. W. MACY and J. D. 
MOOEE, Grijstnell, Iowa. Corn Planters. Feb- 
ruary 25, 1873. 
Claim. — In a corn planter frame, tlie scrapers C at- 
tached to the sides of the runner A, and forming the 
hottoms of compartments into which the seed box is 
divided "by said runner, all said parts being constructed 
and arranged as specified. 

136.341. JOSEPH D. SMITH, Muskegon, Mich. Corn 
rianter. Felruary 25, 1873. 
Claim. — In combination with a ball and socket or 
universal joint, for the purposes described, vertical 
guides attached to the axle, or some attachment of the 
axle of the wheel frame, between which the rear end of 
the tongue will work, and a movable pin passing 
through said guides to support that end of the tonguts, 
all substantially as herein set forth. 

137,309. JOHN T. McELHINEY, Moberly, Mo. 
Comhined Corn. Planter and Plow. April 1, 1873. 
Filed January 11, 1873. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the wheel K attached 
to the axle of the running wheels, channel N, lever O, 
spring spout E, and valve T, all constructed and ar- 
ranged substantially as and for the purpose shown and 
specified. 2. The combination of the wheels A A' and 
their axle, clutches a a' h h', rings / rods n n', &c., 
bands e e' having grooves o o', &c., and levers R, H, and 
H', all constructed and arranged substantially as and 
for the purpose shown and specified. 3. The frame V, 
pole Y, segment x, extension X, rods Z z, arms g g', D 
D', W W, and 10 10, lever 11, wheels 9 and A A', all 
combined, arranged, and constructed substantially as 
and for the purpose shown and specified. 
137,700. ABDIEL C. MARTIN, Waddam's Centre, 
III. Corn Planter. April 8, 1873. Filed September 
28, 1872. 

Claim. — The dropping slide I, in combination with 
the driving slide E provided with the angular groove 
G and driven by a pitman, D, attached to the crank 
shaft C, substantially as shown and described. 
138,259. LESLIE LACEY, Bath, III. Corn Planter. 
April 29, 1873. Filed October 19, 1872. 
Claim.— The combination of the dropping levers F, 
the link t, crank n, and lever m, and rod t' with the os- 
cillating valve L in the hopper H, as described. 
139,143. EUGENE L, GROSS, Springfield, III. As- 
signor to himself, JOHN M. FORDEN, JAMES K. 
WELTER, JOHN 0. SLOAN, and JAMES RAY- 
BURN, same place. Seed Dropper. May 20, 1873. 
Filed April 15, 1873. 

Claim. — The seed slide C provided with an annular 
perforated recess, in combination with the annular de- 
tachable disk D, with seed-cells a b, and the flexible 
rotating cut-otfE, all constructed and operating sub- 
stantially as and for the purjjoses herein set forth. 
139,205. ABRAHAM H. STARK, Nevada, Iowa. 
Corn Planters. May 20, 1873. Filed August 17, 1872. 
Claim. — The combination and arrangement of the 
cam- wheel D, lever E having the forked piece E' hinged 
thereto, and transverse slide F, operating substantially 
in the manner shown and described. 
139,340. DANIEL F. TAFT, New Bedforp, Mass. 
Corn Planter. May 27, 1873. Filed January 25, 
1873. 

The machine is borne upon a pair of Wheels. The 
seed-box is attached to the axletree upon the rear, 
and extends below. The furrow-openers with the 
covering-rollers, are articulated to the lower end of 
the seed-box, and the seed-valve is worked by a cam 
on the covering Avheel. Claim.— The hinged spout E 
aud wheel I, combined with piece J having seed-slide 
and bow-spring, as and for the purpose described. 

139,565. JOHNM. FORDEN, Springfield, III. As- 
signor to EUGENE L. GROSS, JNO. M. FORDEN 
JAMES K. WELTER, JOHN O. SLOAN, and 
JAMES RAYBURN, same place. Seed Dropper. 
Jane 3, 1873. Filed May 7, 1873. 

The seed-slide is provided with an annular recess, 



into which the rotating disk fits, the cut-off being sta- 
tionary upon the slide. Claim. — The seed-slide C, pro- 
vided with an annular recess, in combination with the 
perforated and rotating disk D, and the stationary cut- 
off G, all constructed and operating substantially as 
and for the purposes herein set forth. 

139,620. ZACHARIAH B. SIMS, Bonham, Tex. Corn 
and Cotton Planter. June 3, 1873. Filed November 
21, 1872. 

Claim.— In a seed planter, the axle J, carrying an 
adjustable driving wheel K, and provided with the 
cranks M M, in combination with the rods N N, rock- 
shafts P P', stirrups S S', feeders x x, and distributers 
d, all arranged and operating substantially as described, 
for the purpose set forth. 

140,031. THOMAS A. GALT and GEORGE S. TRACY, 
Sterling, III. Corn Planter. June 17, 1873. Filed 
September 28, 1872. 

Claim. — The combination of the slide E', slotted rod 

H, cam-wheel I, upright lever i, and bracket h, pivoted 
to the middle portion of the rod H, substantially as 
and for the purpose set forth. 

140,114. GEORGE J. CARPENTER, Adrian, Mich. 
Corn Planter. June 24, 1873. Filed February 18, 
1873. ' 

There are two rectangular frames jointed together at 
the middle. The forward section is supported upon 
bearing wheels, and the after section is supported upon 
the forward end of the after section, and this is so con- 
nected to a lever upon the forward section by a rope or 
chain that the after section can be lifted from the 
ground at pleasure. Claims. — 1. The combination of 
the standards F carrying the shovels G, the bars a, and 
the radius rods b, with relation to the frame C, rock 
shaft d, arms e, cords/, and lever g, as and for the pur- 
pose set forth. 2. The combination of lever g, rock 
shaft d, and cords o o and// with the standards of the 
furrow openers of the main frame C carrying the shov- 
els K K, as and for the purpose set forth. 

140,432. EDWARD PARMENTIER, Clifton, III. 
Corn Planter. July 1, 1873. Filed January 25, 1873. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the springs D, levers 

E, rods G, and angle levers H, with the tongue I, frame 

F, and clutches C, that connect the drive-wheels A 
with the axle B, to throw the said drive-wheels 
out of gear with said axle by raising the furrowing and 
dropping devices from the ground, substantially as 
herein shown and described. 2. A furrowerR, adjusta- 
ble in slot of drag S and opening of standard T, as and 
for the purpose described. 3. The combination of the 
flanged or grooved rings a', adjustable bars A', and set 
screws B% with the drive-wheels A, substantially as 
herein shown and described, and for the purpose set 
forth. 

140,562. ZACHARIAH D. WATERS, Brookville, 
Md. Corn Planter. July 1, 1873. Filed May 20, 1873. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the disk a on the oft' 
wheel, pins b', swinging arm h, slotted link c, as coact- 
ing devices for rocking the bar B, provided with a 
standard i, and weights C and e, each constructed and 
all arranged substantially as shown and described. 2. 
The combination of the dropper L, having the mouth 
V, and the india-rubber spring K, seated in the corn 
box D, constructed and arranged substantially as and 
for the purpose described and set forth. 3. The combi- 
nation of the dropx^er L, having the mouth I', and the 
said india-rubber buffer W, constructed and arranged 
substantially as shown and described, for the purpose 
set forth. 4. The combination of the dropper L, link 

I, corn box D, and rocking bar B, substantially as and 
for the purpose above set forth. 5. The combination 
of the crooked lever I, the sj)ring catch n', lever F,link 
P, beam E, and standard E', each constructed and all 
arranged substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 

141,144. OLEY KNUDSON, Effingham, III. Com- 
bined Boiler and Planter.' July 22, 1873. Filed March 
18, 1873. 

Two rectangular frames are hinged together, and each 



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carries a roller. Forward of each roller is a seed-box 
with an adjustable slide working beneath both from a 
cam on one of the wheels. The furrow oi^eners are 
raised and lowered by a weighted lever, and can be 
thrown out of use when the machine is used simply as 
a roller. Claims. — 1. In a combined corn planter and 
land roller, the hinged frames A A', adapted to conform 
to inequalities in the ground, and provided with the 
stationary seed box F and sliding box F', the latter 
being adapted to accommodate itself to the independent 
movement of the frame A by means of the hinged arm 
U and ways T, substantially as described. 2. The 
shafts W W' of the drills V V, connected by the bent 
single arm Y and bifurcated arm Y', substantially as 
described. 

141,723. WILLIAM MULL, Rantoul, III. Corn 
Planter. August 12, 1873. Filed April 19, 1873. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the revolving axle 
J, universally jointed at L L, with the pivoted braces 
M M, to enable the wheels to be raised or to accommo- 
date themselves to uneven ground, without allowing 
the end sections to get out of alignment with the mid- 
dle section, in the manner described. 2. The lever P, 
levers O O, and rods N N, combined with the end sec- 
tions of a jointed revolving axle, as described, to allow 
the wheels to be raised for turning, or to cause the 
dropping of seed to cease. 3. The combination, with 
the link rod E and dropper slide C, of the slotted disk 
or crank wheel F and the slide spring D, to drop the 
seed in the manner specified. 

142,320. FRANK W. YOUNG, Holden, Mo. Seed 
Dropper. August 23, 1873. Filed July 10, 1873. 
Claim. — The pawls G H, arranged on the reciprocat- 
ing slide F, as described, in combination with wheel C, 
blocks I I, and keys x x, substantially as and for the 
purpose herein set forth. 

142,599. WILLIAM F. WEST, Haverstp.aw, N. Y. 
Seed Brill and Planter. September 9, 1873. Filed 
July 27, 1871. 

Claim.— In combination with the detachable axle A, 
the couplings E F, spring G, cam H on the transverse 
roller I, and hand lever J, for the j)urpose of throwing 
the wheels in and out of gear with the axle by a to- 
and-fro motion of the lever J by the driver, substan- 
tially as described. 

142,6.56. GEORGE W. STARRETT, Dublin, Ohio. 
Corn Planter. September 9, 1873. Filed February 
15, 1873. 

Claim. — The combination, with a pair of treadles Q, 
of hand lever J', three-armed lever O, rods N P, and 
dropping slide M, as and for the purpose described. 

142,706. NORVAL C. LAMB, Wyandotte, Mich. 
Corn Planter. September 9, 1873. Filed December 
31, 1872. 

The rear end of the machine is mounted upon wheels, 
one of which is provided with a clutch, to which radi- 
ating arms are attached, and these by contact with a 
sliding bar, which gives a reciprocating movement to 
the seed slide. Claim. — The clutch box C, provided 
with arms D D D, having the inclined cams D' at their 
ends, in combination with the bar K and lever J, for 
the reciprocation of the dropper slide in the rotation 
of the clutch-geared traction wheel B, substantially as 
shown and described. 

143,036. ARTEMAS N. SMITH, Chillicothe, Mo. 
Corn Planter. September 23, 1873. Filed February 
3, 1873. 

Claim. — The screen F, for the uses and purposes sub- 
stantially as shown and described. 

143,262. ALBERT F. SMITH, Montrose, Ioava. Corn 
Planter. September 30, 1873. Filed May 27, 1873. 

Claim.— The hopper G, slide F, and tubes in com- 
bination with cutter-shoes I with cross bar N, guards 
P, covering wheels D, and driving wheels B' having 
markers b and cams e, as shown and described. 



143,450. EDWARD E. HENEGAN, Downsville, Wis. 
Corn Planter. October 7, 1873. Filed June 17, 1873. 
The feeding device consists of a rocking semicircular 
or half cylinder, having a seed tlmt passes an open- 
ing in the bottom of the se(jd box, ;uid thus conveys 
the seed to the ground through tin- coiMluctor. Claim. — 
The oscillating receiver /, g, and planting 

tube in combination with the h()i)|((;i' a, frame b, and 
guide e, substantially as shown, and for the i)urpose 
specified. 

143,826. CHARLES HUTCHINS, Aubrey, Kans. As- 
signor to himself and ABRAM LARGE, same 
place. Corn Planter. October 21, 1873. Filed Au- 
gust 30, 1873. 

To the front bar of the main frame is pivoted an ad- 
ditional frame, carrying the seed dropping mechanism 
and the driving and marking wheels, which are 
raised from the ground at pleasure by a foot lever. 
The main frame rests upon wheels having concave rims 
for covering the seed. Claims. — 1. As an ini j)ro\ ciiient 
in corn i)lanters, the combination of iiiaiii fiaiiic A. hav- 
ing concave wheels C, lever L, and seat AI, with the 
pivoted frame B, having plows F and the seed di(j[)i)iiig 
and row marking mechanism, substantially as specified. 
2. The combination of cross beam E, pivoted frame B, 
hoppers G, slide pieces H, and springs g, with front 
wheels C, having notched pieces li', forming the seed 
dropping mechanism, as described. 

144,233. JOSEPH STATZ, Cross Plains, Wis. Corn 
Planter. November 4, 1873. Filed April 7, 1873. 

Claim. — The combination, upon a suitable frame, of 
the seed boxes E E with slides G G, connected at their 
front end, by coux)lings d d, with the levers H H, and 
the inner ends of said levers connected, by a single 
coupling I, with the pitman J, the crank shaft / with 
universal joint e, shaft k, pinion m, and cog-wheel K, 
all constructed and arranged substantially as and for 
the purpose herein set forth. 

144,327. JOHN M. FORDEN, Springfield, III. Seed 
Dropper. November 4, 1873. Filed July 22, 1873. 
Claims. — 1. The cut-off G, i)ivoted in a recess on the 
under side of the plate E, and provided with the lug n, 
to be operated upon by a spring p, as and for the purposes 
herein set forth. 2. The combination, with the box B, 
of the fixed plates C E, supported on the bottom A, and 
sej)arated by the corner posts d d, the wheels D J, ar- 
ranged upon one shaft, and in the spaces above and 
below the plate C, and the slide H with opening x y, as 
shown. 

144,562. ASA PENINGTON, JR., Brenham, Texas. 

Cotton and Corn Planter. November 11, 1873. Filed 

August 2, 1873. 
Claims. — 1. The hinged or pivoted frame E, carrying 
the plows D and G G, and adjusted by the foot-levers 
a a, in combination with the revolving seed-hoppers J 
J, substantially as and for the purposes herein set 
forth. 2. The combination of the sulky A B C with 
seat PI, hinged frame E, plows D and G G. foot-levers 
a a, revolving seed-hopper J J, and stirring rod h. all 
constructed and arranged substantially as and for the 
purposes herein set forth. 

144,711. ANDREW SPRINGSTEEN, Oquawka, III. 
Corn Planter. November 18, 1873. Filed February 21, 
1873. 

The frame is supported upon one bearing wheel and 
a revolving cutter. A seed box is placed contiguous to 
the bearing wheel and the feed-roller, and its sweep re- 
ceives motion fi-om a series of cams upon the wheel. 
Claims. — 1. The slide J, reciprocating over the upper 
side of feed-roll D, thus, serving both as a stirrer and a 
cut-off, in the manner set forth. 2. The wings V V, in- 
clined upwardly in front, one placed on each side and 
at the lower end of piece C, as and for the piu-pose 
specified. 

144,989. JAMES G. La FONTE, Dayton, Ohio. Co; n 
Planter. November 25, 1873. Filed October 'So, 1873. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the hoppers DD', 



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spring-slide G, reversible lever H, and follower F pro- 
vided with several series of inclines h, with the adjust- 
able followers e and drill-teeth /, for the x^urpose of 
planting corn in rows and hills at varying distances 
apart, sabstantially as described. 2. The combination 
of the selt-adjusting follower-shaft d with the arms I I 
and drill-teeth, as and for the purpose shown and de- 
scribed. 3. The brakes or stays K K, for holding the 
front axle rigidly in line with the framework of the 
machine, substantially as set forth. 
145,115. ABDIEL C. MARTIN and ROBERT FER- 
GUSON, Lena, III. Corn Planter. Deoemher 2, 1873. 
Filed August 22, 1873. 
Claims. — 1. In combination with the movable clutch- 
sleeves c c, the spring-forks d d and the revolving lever 
E, having arms e' e', as described, the lever being 
adapted by its revolution to draw in the springs and re- 
lease the clutch-sleeves, as described. 2. In combina- 
tion with the cogged bar H, operating the planting 
machine, the shaft G, having pinion g' and double lever 
g, and the wheel F, having projections/, as described. 
3. The combination of the wheel F, having pins/", with 
the rock-shaft P, spring R, and indicating rods, as de- 
scribed. 4. The combination of a spiral spring R, as 
described, with a rock-shaft P, and indicating rods q q, 
as and for the pm^pose set forth. 5. The cut-off" de- 
scribed, having the block 7i, pivot-shaft n\ and ball h^, 
arranged as described, and for the purpose set forth. 6. 
In combination with the cat-oft', constructed as de- 
scribed, the stationary plates I K and the intermediate 
oscillating plate m, substantially as described. 

145,396. JARVIS CASE, Springfield, Ohio. Corn 
Planter. December 9, 1873. Filed November 15, 
1873. 

Claims.— 1. The rotating plate G, provided with the 
seed cells d and the ratchet teeth c on its face, in com- 
bination with the rods / said parts being constructed 
and arranged to operate as and for the purpose set 
forth. 2. The disk G, provided with the teeth & on its 
edge, in combination with the arms h and i, arranged 
to operate as stops to limit the motion of the disks, as 
set forth. 3. The plates m, provided with vertical re- 
cesses or slots, in combination with the pin p, when ap- 
plied as described, to form a flexible joint between the 
front and rear frames of a planter. 4. The levers D, 
pivoted to the bars A of the rear frame, and connected, 
by means of the chains r and adjusting bolts g, to the 
rear end of the front frame, for the puri^ose of elevating 
and adjusting the latter, all combined and operating as 
set forth. 5. The pivoted standard T, having the seat 
S' made adjustable thereon, and provided with the ad- 
justable wedges V and z and bars y, all constructed 
and arranged to operate substantially as described, 
whereby the seat can be moved forward or back, and 
kept in a horizontal position, as set forth, 6. In a corn 
planter, the bar provided with the scrapers, in combi- 
nation with the central detachable spring, all con- 
structed and arranged to operate as set forth. 
145,552. ROBERT M. BOWMAN and WILLIAM H. 
BOAVMAN, London, Ohio. Corn Dropper. De- 
cember 16, 1873. Filed July 26, 1873. 

Claim. — The slide bottom A, having the drop hole C, 
combined in a corn dropper with the auxiliary spring 
slide F, the two arranged to operate together in the 
manner and for the purpose described. 
145,575. HERMANN H. KOELLER, Camp Point, 
III. Dropper for Seed Planter. December 16, lti7'3. 
Filed September 13, 1873. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the sliding bar C, 
beveled or wedge blocks F, the star wheel E e' , and the 
perforated ring dropping wheel G, having notches g', 
as shown and described, for the purpose specified. 2. 
The combination of the pivoted bar or plate N, con- 
necting bar M, and projections L with the bar, ar- 
ranged to reciprocate and operate the seed delivery 
mechanism. 

146,060. E. CHAPMAN GAGE, Witoka, Minn. Corn 
Planter. December 30, 1873. Filed December 31, 
1872. 

Claim. — The combination of a spout K, pivoted plow 
I, and a scraper J, arranged as described. 



146,343. JOHN KELLY, Troy, Omo. Corn Planter. 
January 13, 1874. Filed October 15, 1873. 
Claims. — 1. In a com x)lanter, the combination of the 
rotary dropping plates E, the intermediate shaft F, 
with bent gears e, and the reciprocating bar G, with its 
segments G' G', all constructed and operating substan- 
tially as set forth. 2. The combination, with the frame 
A, furrow oi3ener B, and seed spouts C C, of the seed 
boxes D D, each provided with a slotted seed plate D', 
a bottom plate, and the rotary drojiper plate E ijivoted 
thereto, the said plates E being geared together by the 
shaft F and pinions c c, and jDrovided with the stop 
notches / and x>eripheral ratchets g, the reciprocating 
bar G, provided with the stops i i, segments G' G', and 
pawls j j, substantially as and for the x^urpose set 
forth. 

146,477. LAWRENCE ROERIG, W^innebago Agency, 
Minn. Corn Planter. January 13, 1874. Filed 
November 1, 1873. 

In the slotted drag bars are adjustably secured ec- 
centric-shaped segmental standards, having at their 
front ends openers, while their rear ends are provided 
with coverers, and are secured by set screws, the eccen- 
tricity of the segments xireventing the rising of the 
X:)lows from too great i5ressure. Claim, — The standards 

F, carrying shovels F^ and coverers J, and constructed 
with rear curved ends F^, in combination with set 
screws m and drag bars D, as and for the purposes de- 
scribed. 

147,392. ROBERT S. HAZEN, SR., Cajlamus, Iowa. 
Corn Planter. February 10, 1874. Filed November 

1, 1873. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the seed slide I with 
the levers L M, adjustable pin i, and operating cam N, 
all arranged to operate substantially as herein shown 
and described. 2. The combination of the cam N, hav- 
ing the spring I in its cam groove, with the hand lever 
0, ratchet wheel m, pin i, and levers M L, as and for 
the ]3urx30se described. 

147,768. ABRAM M. GRISWOLD, Momence, III. 
Corn Planter. February 24, 1874. Filed SejJtember 

2, 1873. 

The rod connecting the crank with the rock shaft 
may be disconnected by means of a foot lever upon the 
cross bar near the driver, and the dropijing be discon- 
tinued. Claim, — The coupling lever 5, crank shaft d, 
notched connecting rod 3, rock shaft 2, rods 1, and 
seed slides 8, combined substantially as shown. 

148,246. CONRAD F. L. RISCH, Holland, Ind. Corn 
Planter. March 3, 1874. Filed Septem'ber 24, 1873. 
The i}lanter is mounted upon two wheels. The fur- 
row openers are cast in one piece with the seed tubes, 
and to their rear ends the coverers and rollers are at- 
tached. Hill markers are attached to the rim of the 
wheels, and a brake operates upon them at the pleasure 
of the driver, to bring the dropping devices into line 
with the former row. Claims. — 1, The plate D, cast 
with the tube a, and provided with the funnel E, plow 

G, and roller H, all substantially as and for the pur- 
poses herein set forth. 2. The brakes J J, with spring 
hooks n n, in combination with the rods i i, disk Jc, and 
shaft m, for the purposes herein set forth. 3. The com- 
bination, with the slide L and valve p, of the rods s s', 
arms t, hinged arm R, rock shaft P, the springs ic y y', 
and the x^rojections// on the wheel C, all constructed 
and arranged substantially as and for the purx)0se8 
herein set forth. 

148,592. GEORGE W. BROWN, Galesburg, III. 
Corn Planter. Case A. March 17 , 187 i. Filed Feb- 
ruary 7, 1874. 
Claim. —The vibrating seed-valve D, having wings 
D D', arranged to operate with the fixed inclines e' e", 
substantially as and for the purpose sx)ecified. 

150,771. JOHN L. McCALEB, Atascosa, Texas. 
Planter, Cultivator, and Stalk-Chopper. May 12, ltf74. 
Failed December 1, 1873. 

A frame mounted on wheels consisting of an arche 
axle, to which are attached obtuse-angled bars. Abouu 
midway upon the bars is attached a second arched axle 



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I for holding the bars at proper distances apart. To the 
outside of the frame, and pivoted at the front in the 
arched axle, are shafts having cog-wheels, Avhich mesh 
S ' with cogs on the bearing wheels. These shafts extend 
rearwardly, and have beveled cog-wheels, which ope- 
; rate seed-wheels in hoppers removably secured on the 
f angled bars. Claim. — The combination, with arched 
; axle B, having I'atchet-wheels A A, of the obtuse- 
I angled bars C C, having their ends extended laterally 
I beyond wheels A A, sn^jported at the ends by wheels 
C C, and spaced by arched piece G, as described, to 
enable the frame to receive the seeding devices or cul- 
tivators or chopjpers, in the manner specitied. 

j 150,904. JAMES STAERETT axd WILLIAM KEAL, 
I Patsox, III. Corn Planter. May 12, 1874. Filed 
Fehriiarii 5, 1874. 
An arm is reciprocated by means of a double cam se- 
I cured on the axle, which strikes the rear end of the arm 
I and pushes it forward, thus forcing forward two arms 
' pivoted at right angles, and they, in turn, draw back 
■ the seed-slide, thus discharging the seed into the drill- 
tube, and then to the ground. The arm is retracted by 
means of a coil-spring. The double reversed cam 
i; serves to regulate the dropping of the seed by a pawl- 
j lever, which blocks the axle and one of the drive- 
! wheels, while the other is allowed to rotate. Claims. — 
1. The lever E^ and spring L* for arresting the rotation 
of the axle, in combination with the cam L^, substan- 
tially as described. 2. In a corn planter having the cam 
j j and slide Ic^, combined as and for the purpose speci- 
jp; fied, the cam L* and spring-lever E^ for arresting the 
j j movement of the axle, substantially as specified. 

' ' 151,030. JOHN JOHNSOX, Perry, and LUTHER W. 
INGRAM AXD JOHN HARPER, N.iples, III. 
Seed Planter. May 19, 1874. Filed March 21, 1874. 

I \ Over a furrow-opener is secured a vibrating hopper 

1 having a stationary cut-off at the bottom. To the 
opener, and extending forward, are arms, in which are 
pivoted circular wheels for cutting the earth in ad- 
vance of the openers. Claims. — 1. The vibrating hop- 
pers Q, provided with dropping holes in their bottoms, 
the stationary cut-off x^lates W, the i)ivoting rods R, the 
arms S, and the connecting bar L^, provided with one 
or more handles, in combination with the runners and 

j i plows O, substantially as herein shown and described. 

1 2. The runners M, rotating cutters N, and plows O, in 
combination with the vibrating hoj)pers Q and frame- 
work L, substantially as herein shown and described. 

151,192. A. MERRITT ASAY axt) JOHN W. WOOD, 
Philadelphia, Pa. Corn Planter and Fertilizer 
Bistrihuter. May 26, 1874. Filed December 30, 1873. 
Claims. — 1. The frame of the machine, consisting of 
the four longitudinal tubes A A A A, the two short 
tubes A^ A", and the larger tube B inclosing them, cou- 
, stituting an adjustable cross-piece at each end of the 
\\ frame, the whole frame being adjustable to three dif- 
jl lerent widths by means of holes and pins, substantially 
I as and for the purpose described and set forth. 2. The 
' combination of the nest of drive- wheels N on the 
axletree K, the nest of gear-wheels N' on the counter- 
shaft G, each, respectively, cast upon one hub, the 
gear-wheel M", also on the counter-shaft, and. the wheel 
M' upon the axletree, provided with three radial arms 
having hand-plates m m m on their outer extremities, 
all constructed and arranged substantially as "shown 
and described, for the purpose set forth. 3. The com- 
bination of the standard U, mounted upon the main 
frame, yoke t, pivoted thereto at S% handle ti, and 
1 link shown, and spring S", as co-operating devices to 
[j op'erate the clutch U', each constructed and all arranged 
substantially as shown and described. 4. The combina- 
tion of the counter-shaft G, crank E, connecting rod I, 
slotted bell-crank lever J, arm i*, bed-plate Y, bolt /, and 
bar F', as co-operating devices to communicate motion 
to the sliding droppers F F, substantially as shown and 
. described. 5. The gearing devices for the feed-slide F, 
consisting of the block H', mounted upon the spring q, 
the extremities of which are attached to the upper 
edges of the corn hopper, and the body of which is bent, 
as shown, substantially as described, for the purpose 
j set forth. 6. The combination of the disk- wheels c c, 



adjustably mounted and arranged in their frames, as 
shown and described, the i)ivoted bar O, and the fur- 
row-opening plow P, mounted just in advance of where 
the corn and fertilizer are dropped, as co-operating de- 
vices for i^lacing the x^lanting properly under the sur- 
face, substantially as set forth. 7. The swinging frame, 
consisting of the horizontal bar O and the inclined bar 
S, connected by a hinged-joint to the deflecting rod e*, 
and supported in the rear by the chain o, which is 
fastened to grooved sector l, all constructed and ar- 
ranged substantially as shown and described, for the 
purpose set forth. 

151.560. GEORGE W. BROWN, Galesburg, III. Com 
Planter. Case D. June 2, 1874. Filed February 7, 
1874. ^ ' 

Claim. — The herein described combined seed-box and 
discharging tube, constructed of metal, in two vertical 
sections A A', substantially as and for the jmrpose 
sjDecified. 

151.561. GEORGE W. BRO^^^s^, Galesburg, III. Corn 
Planter. Case C. June 2, 1874. Filed Fehruarn 2, 
1874. 

Claim. — The bars 1 1, projecting beyond and in front 
of the axle, and combined with the supports J L L and 
bars H H', substantially as and for the purpose speci- 
fied. 

151,600. HENRY M. KINGSBURY, Cuba, Mo. Corn 
Planter. June 2,1874. Filed September 24, 1-^73. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the frames A A, 
angle irons B B, tongue C, axle D, wheels EE and G 
G, axle H, arms 1 1, rod I), and lever J, all constructed 
and arranged substantially as shown and described, to 
form the carriage of a corn planter, as herein set forth. 

2. The combination, with the main frame A and hinged 
frame A, of the box M, with opening armed dropping 
wheel P, with openings x x, spring plate N, with 
opening y', the armed wheel R on the axle D, and the 
conductor O, with xuvoted bar m, pin^, and spring N, 
all substantiallv as and for the x^ui-poses herein set 
forth. 

152,123. ANTON KLUSSNER. Sprixgfield, III. 
Seed Planter. June 16, 1874. Filed Xovemher 14. lf^73. 
The seed-slide has a reciprocating movement, and 
carries with it a rotating feeding- wheel and cut-off', the 
latter having a lateral or horizontal movement in the 
plane of the side. Claims. — 1. The slide C, provided 
with recess c, pivoted stud c', and discharge-opening 
c", and the dropper D, having spurs d and seed-open- 
ings d', and the face-plate B, having lugs B' and E, and 
said several parts combined to operate in the manner 
set forth. 2. The cut-off H, luvoted to and moving 
with the slide C, in combination with the rotating sced- 
dropiDcr D, the said cut-off adapted to yield horizon- 
tally in the same plane with the said dropper, to i)re- 
vent the crushing of seed, as herein specified. 3. In a 
seed-dropper, the cut-oft' H, secured to or upon the 
i xji voted stud i, and pressed inward against the stox? K 
by means of the sxjring-bar I and T, combined and 
operating substantially as and for the purpose shown 
and described. 

152,307. JAMES W. SIMPSON, Dry Ridge. Ky. Corn 
Planter. June 23, 1874. Filed February 28, 1874. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the rings F and 
': pivoted pawls E with the drive- wheels A "and with 
i the ratchet-wheels D, attached to the axle B, sub- 
j stantially as herein shown and described. 2. The com- 
j bination of the harrows L^, cross-bar W, rollers E F', 
i and chains Y X with the rear rock-shaft S and the 
I lever Q, substantially as herein shown and described. 

3. The combination of the ratchet-wheel Y. pawls Z A , 
and lever B' with the axle B of the machine, substan- 
tially as herein shown and described. 

152,434. REUBEN S. TALLMAN, Graxd Juxctiox. 
I Iowa. Com Planter. June 23, 187 A. Filed May 2, 
I 1873. 

I Claims. — 1. The auxiliary tilting frame E. sux^x^orted 
' directly by the maiu axle, entirely independent of the 
1 main frame and runners, and supporting the droppers 



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and driver's seats on oiiposite sides of the axle, as shown 
and described. 2. In a corn planting machine, the 
combination of the dropper's and driver's seats located 
as shown, with the seed hoppers located inside of the 
line of tiie runners, and connected thereto by inclined 
spouts, as show^n, so that both the dropper and the 
driver have a full view^ of the runner heels at all times. 
3. In a seed planter, the outwardly inclined spouts or 
conductors K, having the openings d in their outer 
sides, as and for the purpose described. 4. In combina- 
tion with the seed slide J, having the two seed cells g, 
the detachable blocks m, inserted therein between the 
cells in such manner that it cannot move endwise, and 
serving to determine the size of both cells, as shown. 
152,494. GEORGE H. HUME, Paola, Kans. Corn 

Planter. Jane 30,1874. Filed Decemher 20, 1873. 
A cam wheel upon a, traverse shaft engages with a 
notch in the seed slide to impart a reciprocating mo- 
tion to it. To a forked shaft are pivoted mark- 
ers, which are struck by revolving arms on the cam 
shaft, in rear of the markers. The machine is thrown 
in and out of gear by a lever. Claims. — 1. The com- 
bination of the foot lever M, projecting upward at its 
free end through the slotted cross bar of the frame, the 
band spring o', forked lever o, adjustable wheel h^, gear 
wheels h wheels B and axle, the shaft C, arms L, and 
markers W, all as shown and described. 2. The mark- 
er rods L\ pivoted to the forked ends of front cross 
piece G, and provided with markers in combination 
with rotating arms L, sirring h, and steadying rods m, 
for producing the regular marking of the rows and re- 
tiu"n of the rods in position for the arms, as set forth. 
152,089. GEORGE G. J. MILLAR and ELI J. TODD, 

LocKBOURNE, Ohio ; Said TODD Assignor to said 

MILLAR. Corn Planter. June 30, 1874. Filed 

Ainil 6, 1874. 

The furiower openers are connected by a bar having 
a series of bolt holes to change the gauge of the ma- 
chine. About midway of its length the bar is connected 
by a rod to one arm of an elbow lever. The other end 
is attached to a lever which extends back within reach 
of the driver. Claim. — The combination with the bar 
S, connecting the furi^ow openers, of the elbow lever 
connecting rod s~, and hand lever T, substantially as 
and for the purpose shown and described. 
152,803. R. P. MONTAGUE, Whitley's Point, III. 
Corn Droppers, July 7, 187 A. Filed April 18, 1874. 

Claim. — In a corn dropper the combination, with 
cam wheel D, of the lever G, pivoted frame A, pin H, 
and spring I, as and for the purpose specified. 

152,967. G. W. BROWN, Galesburg, III. Corn Plant- 
ers. July 14, 1874. Filed February 7, 1874. 

Claims. — 1. The arm I, having the leveler i and cut- 
off i', seated within the case E, and arranged to oper- 
ate with the rotary seed cu^^ disk B, substantially as 
and for the x^urpose specified. 2. The arm I, having 
leveler i and cut-off i', and the arm K, having the arms 
Tc Tc, both seated within the case E, and arranged to 
operate with the rotary seed cup bar B, substantially 
as and for the purpose specified. 3. The casing or 
chamber E, constructed as described, and centrally 
sui)ported within the opening D in the plate C by arms, 
and carrying the yielding arms I and K, substantially 
as described and for the puri)ose specified. 
153,147. J. ARMSTRONG, JR., Elmira, III. Corn 
Planters. July 21, 1874. Filed May 11, 1874. 

Secured in uprights attached to the axle are extensi- 
ble Jifting and regulating seat levers, which are ad- 
justed to raise or depress the runners. The front of the 
lower bar has its bearing in a metal box between a 
rigid cross bar and a. friction roller beneath the seed 
box. The adjustable bar supporting the driver's seat is 
moved back and forth on the rigid bar in guides, and 
held at any desired j)osition by a X)in. Claims. — 1. The 
extensible lifting and regulating seat lever N N', in 
combination with the wheeled frame A and the pivoted 
runner or cutter and corn planter frame E, substan- 
tially as described. 2. In a corn planter, the metal box 
M constructed with stops a h, and with apertures to 
secure the journals of the friction roller, as and for the 
purpose set forth. | 



153,622. GEO. BENSON SMITH, Coburg, Canada. 
Corn and Bean Planters. July 28, 1874. Filed April 
6, 1874. 

Claims. — 1. The cylinders e, made adjustable to the 
width of the row by means of the squared shaft, in 
combination with the plate /, as and for the i^urpose 
specified. 2. The combination, with bottom slotted 
grain-box E, of the squared shaft 1, hopper h, cylinder 
e, beveled vibratory plate n, plate/, having arm y, and 
jacket li', all constructed and arranged substantially as 
and for the purpose specified. 3. In a corn planter, the 
combination of the bars G G, frame H H, links a, lever 
&, hoes r, funnels J j, coverers s, and roller t, for form- 
ing a horizontal adjustable attachment, substantially 
as and for the purpose described. 

154,169. PETER BOSTROM, Galesburg, III. G)ain 
Drills. August 18, 1874. Filed June 9, 1874. 

Claims. — 1. In a seeding machine, the two bars G' G", 
curved as shown, -and arranged to operate in combina- 
tion with the seed tubes E, substantially as and for the 
purpose specified. 2. The combination of the bars 
G' G ", box D ", and reversible cut-offs H, the latter hav- 
ing inwardly-grooved tapering sides, as shown and de- 
scribed, for the purpose specified. 

154,213. FRANCIS BOLDUC, St. AimE, III. As- 
signor to JOSEPH DALPAY, same place. Corn 
Planters. August 18, 1874. Filed June 13, 1874. 

Perpendicular pins project from two horizontal 
wheels, and strike in their rotation the rear ends of a 
pivoted forked lever, and thus a reciprocating motion 
is given to the seed slide. Upon the axle is secured a 
wheel having a single tooth projecting out from the 
periphery, which in its rotation strikes a vertical bar, 
forcing it into the ground, to indicate where the seed 
was drox^ped. It is retracted by a spring supx^ort. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the vertical bar X, 
bent at its lower end, and ha^dng arms, as specified, 
the sx^ring sux^x^ort Z, and single-toothed wheel W, as 
shown and described, to operate as set forth. 2. The 
horizontal meshing gears G and H, having vertical x^ins 
g' li', the vertical gear E, fixed on the axle, the pivoted 
forked and slotted lever J, and slide K, combined and 
arranged to ox3erate as shown and described. 

154,347. JAMES SELBY, Peoria, III. Corn Planters. 
August 25, 1874. Filed June 29, 1874. 

Claims. — 1. A cut-off having the sx^ring valves e k e Jc 
embedded in its under side, with cross-x^ieces or detents 
Ji h on the neck of each valve, and the depressions z z, 
&c., around both valves and corn passages a a, sub- 
stantially as and for the x)urposes described. 2. In com- 
bination with the valves e k e k and the cut-off A, the 
detents h h, substantially as and for the purposes de- 
scribed. 3. A cut-off x^late x>i'ovided with grooves b b 
on its under surface, leading to each corn-passage and 
valve, for the recex>tion and passage back and forth of 
the stirrers d d, attached to the slide below, sub- 
stantially as and for the purposes described. 

154,452. G. W. BROW, Galesburg, III. Corn Plant- 
ers. August 25, 1874. Filed February 7, 1874. 

The x^erforations in the seed-slide are arranged op- 
X^osite each other, and at each vibration discharge the 
seed into the seed-tubes, which cross each other, 
carrying the seed down alternately to each side, where 
it is retained at each stroke by a valve vibrated with 
the seed slide. Claims. — 1. The cap E, having the cut- 
offs e' e", one at each end and at opposite sides of the 
seed-box, and the sliding-bar D, having the seed-cups 
d d' arranged opposite to each other and towards one end 
of the bar, ox^erating substantially as described, to insure 
the filling of each cup without carrying the sliding bar 
through and beyond the outer side of the seed-box, as 
set forth. 2. In combination with the cap E and bar 
D, constructed and ox^erating as described, the cross 
passages or ducts g g', to conduct the seed to the sides 
of the divided tube I, ox^posite to where discharged 
from the seed-box, substantially as and for the purpose 
set forth. 



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* 154,633. JOS. C. BAELOW, Quixcy, III. Assio^norto 
! the YAXDIYEE COEX PLAA^TING COMPANY, 

same place. Seed ri(t)ders. Se2)temher 1, 1874. Filed 
Aiujiist 18, 1874. 
Claims. — 1. In a corn planter, the plate F, provMed 
with the curyed slot I', in combination with the pivoted 
valve L, as and for the nses and purposes shown and 
specilied. 2. The combination of the lever N, connect- 
ing rod E, slotted plate F, crank rock-shaft H, valve 
L, and seed tube I, substantially as shown and de- 
scribed. 

155,090. AYILLIA]VI A. JOKES and DANIEL L. 
FEANTZ, McKeansburg, Pa. Corn and Pumplcin 
Planters. ' SeiAeniber 15, 1874. Tllid June 13, 1874. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the lever P, rods d\ 
rocking shafts S S', with arms l)^ V' and e^, re- 

I spectively, connecting rods er d', slides G, and 
shoes J, all substantially as and for the j)urposes herein 
set forth. 2. The combination of the seed-boxes D 

■ one being divided in two compartments, D-,the slid- 
ing dropping bar E, and cut-off slide G, all constructed 

: and operated substantially as and for the j^nrjjoses 
herein set forth. 3. The combination of the twisted 

I hinged beam L, shoe J, with ears i i and loops 1c l\ side 
beams L' L', and plows K and K' K', all constructed 

' substantially as and for the pur^^oses herein set forth. 

155,311. ALEXANDEE JACKSON axd EICHAED 
IE^Y^N, MoETOXSYiLLE, IxD. Lcvelers, Pulverizers, 
and Corn Planters. Sejitemher 22, 1874. Filed July 
3, 1874. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of leveling-beamsaaaa 
a, arranged a^shown, to rest upon the ground, axles or 

I shafts h h, and series of cutting- wheels c c, substantially 
as and for the purpose described. 2. The combination i 
of leveler and pulverizer A, consisting of beams a a a a 
a, shafts Z> 6, and cutting wheels c c, with the corn 

i planter E, flexibly attached tliereto, substantially as 

I shown and described. 

155,484. JAMES E. BALL, JOHN S. BALL, and 
JOHN G. MOLE, Xexia, Neb. Corn Planters. 
September 29, 1874. Filed June 13, 1874. 
A curve near the inner end of the marking bar per- 
mits it to be extended laterally in rear of the wheels, 
and to be folded conveniently on the frame. Crank 
shafts on each side are operated by lugs upon the cen- 
tral traction wheel, and actuate vertical seed valves. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the pivoted marking 
bar r and the curved supporting bar H', projecting in 
rear of the seat, and swiveled to the frame, as shown 
and described, whereby the marker may be folded 
alongside the seat across the axle and frame, when not 
in use. 2. The combination of the tappet wheel P Q, 
'j the lev^ers O, bent at a right angle at each end, and the 
I vertically reciprocating seed slides, all as showTi and 
described, to operate as specified. 3. The curved plate 
I J, tixed in the cavity of standard F, the hinged and 
I curved cut-off K, and spring L, in combination with 
j the vertically reciprocating dropping slide M, a recess 
' for reception of seed, all as shown and described, to 
operate as specified. 

155,585. ANDW. J. IMUS, Mount Ayr, Iowa. As- 
signor of one-half his right to D. F. SELLAEDS, 
same place. Corn Planters. October 6, 1874. Filed 
July 18, 1874. 
A transverse toothed marking bar di'ops upon the 
ground simultaneously with the seed, making a corre- 
sponding mark, while the wheels and runners leave 
longitudinal marks. Claim. — The marking blade D, 
in combination with the valve-operating mechanism of 
a com planter, substantially as described, and for the 
purposes specified. 

156,190. ELIAS M. AYALKEE, Gallatin, Mo. Com- 
Mned Corn Planters and Cultivators. Octoher 20, 
1874. Filed July 3, 1874. 
Claims. — 1. In a combined planter and cultivator 
frame, the combination of the tongue a, hounds e, rods 
j, and axle 5, the axle being attached to the frame by 
means of the rod and adapted to be secured in an 
upright position between the hounds or used in an in- 



clined position to support the driver's seat, substan- 
tially as set forth. 2. The combination of the tongue 
a, hounds e, loose swinging archcMl axle 5, and seat bar 
2, having a series of holes or catches, whcircby the seat 
can be attached to the axle and supported in any de- 
sired x)Osition, as specified. 

1.56,367. J. A. McCLUEE, Philadelphia, Pa. Corn 
Planters. October 27, 1874. Filed August 15, 1874. 
Claims. — 1. The inclined and beveled guards/', con- 
structed and described, in combination with rollers / 
and hoppers F. 2. The combination of the seed-hop- 
pers F, rollers /, guards/', cranks f\ and eonn(;cting 
rods/"-, with chain P, pivoted bar L, arms K, and shaft 
I, substantially as and for the purpose specified. 3. 
The combination of s('('(l-1i(>])])crs F, and rollers/, and 
crank f\ with eceeuTi ic . ynl;< /', valve /% andtubu- 
lar teeth G, constructed and ()i»ci atcd substantially as 
shown and described. 4. Tiie cojubination of the shaft 
I, clutch I, lever i', spider wirli frame T). 5. The 
combination of frame A, shaft wIk-cI.s B, sprock(it- 
wheels m m\ chains in-, slinft I, and arias K, Avitli the 
bars L, chain l\ hoppers r, and rollers/, all construct- 
ed and arranged for oj)erating substantially ;is and for 
the i^urpose herein set forth. 6. The marker, consisting 
of hinged lever e, and spade e\ conibiiied Avitli frame 
E, and cam M, and shaft I, substantially as and for the 
pur]30se set forth and described. 7. The combination 
of main frame A, hinged at the main axle with aux- 
iliary frame D, carrying hopjiers F, shaft I, and cam M. 

156,528. T. BAETON, Shelbina, Mo. Corn Planter 
and Cullivators. Xovcmber 3, 1874. Filed July 3, 
1874. 

Claim. — The combination, with the frame A. provided 
with gauge wheels I and revolving cutters K, hinged 
standards H, brackets and shovels HS of the wheels 
C C^ connecting rod C^, crank lever D. bar E. slides 
El, hoppers F, standards G, spouts G\ and shovels G-, 
the Avhole being constructed and operating substantially 
as set forth. 

156,590. THOMAS W. PAGE, Canton, III. As- 
signor of three-fourths his right to M. HOFFMAN 
AND ^y. BABCOCK, SE., same place. Convertible 
Planters and Cultivators. Xovember 3. 1874. Filed 
July 11, 1874. 

Claim. — In a corn planter, the beams carry the shov- 
els and colters, as shown, the removable rollers, the re- 
movable cross bars, seed hoppers, and the removable 
bolt, constructed, combined, and adapted for convert- 
ing the machine into a straddle row cultivator, sub- 
stantially in the manner as shown and set forth. 

7,037. THOS. \Y. PAGE, Canton. III. Assignor by 
mesne assignments to AVM. BABCOCK, JE., and 
THE PAGE MFG. CO., same place. Convertible 
Planter and Cultivator. Original Patent Xovember 3, 
1874. No. 156,590. Eeissued Ajnil 4, 1876. Filed 
February 14, 1876. 
Claims. — 1. The bars F and bolt e', removably at- 
tached to the beams E, carrying seeding and cultiva- 
ting devices, and combined with said beams and the 
axle A, for converting the machine interchangeably, 
substantially as described, and for the pm'pose 
specified. 2. The combination of the plate E', and 
blocks e", and bolts c c', the latter bolt e', being remova- 
ble, so as to adapt the machine for use as a planter or 
cultivator, substantially as set forth. 3. The plates E , 
combined with the blocks c ". axle A, keys c'", and beams 
E, substantially as described, and for the jnirpose 
specified. 4. The combination of the axle A, rods d. 
and double tree D, the latter being thereby sustained 
in position without connection with the tongue, sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose set forth. 5."The fur- 
row openers H, seed tubes g. shovels /<', and gauge 
wheels I, combined with beams E, carrying seed "drop- 
ping devices, substantially as and for the j^urpose 
specified. 

156,687. PETEE M. AVEISEL. VriLLiAMspoRT, Pa. 
Corn Planters. Xovember 10. 1874. Filed Jul i/ 2A. 
1874. 

Claim. — The combination of the shaft ni. having one 



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end bearing in the box p, andtlie otliermoving vertically 
to tbi'OTV the wheel C out of gear with the driving 
wheel d on the axle, Avith the wlieels f/ and spring- 
slides in the feed boxes, substantia Dy as shown and 
described. 

156,786. E. A. GEEEX, Carthage, Mo. Com Plant- 
ers. Xovcmher 10, 1S74. Filed ASejAemher 28, 1874. 
Claims. — 1. The combination, with the frame E, flexi- 
bly connected to the bars C C, of the tongue G, lever 
H,' with adjustable foot piece I, adjustable links d, arm 
J, seat K, and brace L, all substantially as and for the 
purposes herein set forth. 2. The combination of the 
dropping Avheel O, central post i, toothed wheels /< h', 
lug ?/, cind slotted disk A', substantially as and for the 
piu-poses herein set forth. 3. The combination of the 
dropping wheel O, toothed wheels /( h', and slotted 
slide S, tbrmed with the teeth m m, all constructed as 
described, so that the teeth of the wheels h h' will be 
operated upon by the teeth m, and also form stops 
against them, substantially as herein set forth, 

157,262. S. AYRIGHT, Troy, Ohio. Corn Planters. 
Xoveml)€r 24, 1874. Filed April 2$, 1874. 
Claims. — 1. In a seed hopx^er, the combination of a 
depressed bed i^late, C, provided with a stud, stops, 
and seed hole, as described, and a reciprocating plate 
provided with stops //, and having i^awls E E pivoted 
thereto, each pro^dded with a projection e, and stud (j, 
constructed and arranged substantially as described 
and slioT^m, 2, In a seed hopper, the combination of a 
reciprocating plate, xn-ovided with pawls E E, as de- 
scribed, with a rotary seed plate G. having a ratchet, 
G', openings 7<, and teeth /, said teeth being arranged 
as described, so that the studs r/ on the pawls E E shall 
limit the motion of the seed idate G and a cut-off idate, 
H H', the several parts being constructed and arranged 
substantially as described and shown. 

157.600. ALEX. HEARST, Peoria, III. Corn Plant- 
ers. Decemher 8, 1874. Filed September 11, 1874. 

Eeciprocatiug upon the slotted bottom is the seed 
slide, haviug seed orilices and corresponding slots, and 
on the sides of which are pivoted cam latches for stop- 
ping the throw of the cut-ofts. Above the slides is a 
skeleton frame, provided with a central rib, on either 
side of which work the cut-off valves. Pivoted upon 
this rib is a lever, on the under side and at each end of 
which are downwardly projecting pins, which pass 
into notches in the cut-olfs. On each side, and near 
the centre of the frame, x)ieces are cut away, through 
which passes the projecting end on the cut-ofts, to en- 
gage with the cam latches. Claim. — The loose cut-offs 
a a\ bar 1), and arms d d', in combination with the seed 
slide B and fi'ame or plate C, all constructed and opera- 
ting substantially as and for the x^urposes si^ecified. 

157.601. ALEX. HEARST, Peokia, III. Corn Plant- 
ers. December 8, 1874. Filed September 11, 1874. 

Claim. — The wheel a, pivoted to the frame at f, and 
handle E, in combination with arms n n', slides C C, 
arms li h', partitions d, and valves e, substantially as 
and for the purpose si^ecified. 

157,752. C. A. HASKELL, Chicago, III. Assignor of 
one-half his right to G. F. KXOKES, same place. 
Corn Planters. December 15.1874. Filed Auaust 
1874. ' 

Claim. — The combination, with the frame C C" and 
shaft J, driven by the marking wheel K, of the seed 
board G, furrow openers H, seed spouts I, seed boxes 
O O, seed idates P, connecting rod Q, spring R, stan- 
dard T, pendulum U, roller n, disk W, and cams o, con- 
structed and arranged substantial! y as and for the pur- 
pose set forth. 

158,062. MATTHEW GREEN, Walker Station, Mo. 
Combined Cultivators and Seeders. December 22, 1874. 
Filed May 29, IrilL 

Claim.— The combination, with seed receptacle D\ of 
shaft having spiral flange, and perforated slide D'-, 
having flexible ring D d', as and for the purpose speci- 
fied. 



i 158,352. HENRY BAGLEY, Mechaxicsville, Iowa. 
i Corn Planters. January 5, 1875. Filed September 
\ 16, 1874. 

i Claims. — 1. The seed-slide J, having a plate or par- 
! tition upon the under side, in combination with the 
I stationary cup-shaped piece b, substantially as and for 
i the i^urposes specified. 2. The bar or bars D D, loosely 
connected with the runners A A, in combination with 
the bar B and seat F, all constructed and operating 
substantially as and for the purpases sx)ecified. 

158,407. S. DIXSON, RosEViLLE, III. Seeding MacMnes. 

j January 5, 1875, Filed July 25, 1874. 

At the bottom of the seed-box are x^i'^oted two oscil- 
lating seed-en^) boxes, having circular slots and trian- 
gular-shaped depressions, in"to which the seed is col- 
lected. On each side and at the bottom of the box are 

I slots, through which project the extended ends of the 

i seed-disks, for connection with the crank mechanism. 
Claim. — The seed-box R, having slots r. with inclined 
edges z ^, the oscillating seed-cup bars R' R', having slots 
r- and depressions r^, and the j)late R", having slots r'", 

i all oxDerating in combination, substantially as and for 

j the purpose specified. 

1.58,431. HIRAM MOORE, Greex Lake Totn-xship, 
Greex Lake Couxty, Wis. . Corn Planters. Jan- 
uary o. 1875. Filed June 11, 1872. 

To a tongue flexibly seciu^ed to the main cross-beam 
by a staide are attached two diagonal braces, extending 
backwardly and rearwardly, and passing under hooks 
on the main frame, for preventing the dropiung frames 
from rising too high. These frames are flexibly at- 
tached to the main frame, and th^r rear ends are 
sux)X>orted by bearing wheels, which operate the seed 
ing devices. Claim. — The loose tongue with its diago- 
nal braces, the di'aft-frame, the planting frames, their 
sux)porting Avheels, andthe x)ivoted links connecting the 
draft frame and planting frame, these members being 
constructed, combined, and oxjerating substantially as 
hereinbefore set forth. 

158,487. MARSHALL GREGG. California, Mo. As- 
signor of one-half his right to WILLIA^M A. 
I/YONS, Chamois, Mo. Corn lUanters. January 
5, 1875. Filed Se2)tember 8. 1-^74. 
Claims.— 1. The seed boxes M. secured to the frame, 
; and having the axle shaft B xDassin^ through them, in 
combination with the seed dropping device D D, as 
and for the y)urpose set forth. 2. The combination of 
the cam E, fast ux)on the axle shaft, the slides D, the 
inner ends of which bear against the cam. the s^Drings 
■ F F, and seed boxes M, secured to the frame directly 
over the axle, substantially as set forth. 3. The com- 
; bination of the cam E, seed slides D D, springs F F, 
I and spreader or two-armed lever P, substantially as 
i and for the purpose set forth, 
i 

I 158,488. HENRY P. HALL, Bloomixgtox, III. Corn 
' Planters. January 6, 1875. Filed SejHember 12, 1874. 

i Within adjustable bearings, near the centre of the 
frame, is x^laced a wheel x)rovided on its x)erix)hery with 
markers and cams, the latter striking in their rotation 
the rear ends of bent rocking arms, which actuate the 
seed slides. To check inaccuracies in planting, the 
cam wheel has a load inserted into its periphery, so that 
when the wheel is raised the loaded side will be carried 
down to the ground. Claims. — 1. The wheel C, x^rovided 
with the markers d d, weight and cams i i, and made 
adjustable in adjustable plates or bearings »• w. attached 
to a frame connected with a corn xdauter. for the -pur- 
poses herein set forth. 2. The combination of the ad- 
justable weighted marking wheel C, x^i'ovided with 
cams / /, the crank shafts /( 7;, and the sliding bar /, 

' ^ hich forms or is connected to the dropx^ing mechanism 
of a corn x>lanter, substantially as and for the x^urxioses 
herein set forth. 

158,557, O, P. WILLIAMS, Eugene City, Mo. Com 
' Planters. January b, 1876. Filed July 11, 187-1. 
Pivoted to a segment is the cross beam, to which is 
hinged the bow-shax^ed beam, upon the rear end of 
which are secured covering x^lows. To the segment, 
and extending forward, is a connecting rod, which is 



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cached to tlie frout trausverse rockiDg bar, having 
bearing at each side of the platform. To this rocking 
I jbar is attached a crank lever, which extends np witMn 
■. reach of the operator, for adjusting the plows. Claim. 
—The coverers G G. applied upon the free ends of a 
T -shaped downwardly bent beam _/ J, xn voted at its 
front end to a cros^ beam K. and sustained by stirrups 
r . the segments / playing freely on axle a at each side 
f I of the platform B. and connected, by links m, to a front 
i i transverse rocking bar m', having bearings at each 
:side of the platform by means of arms n, and the lever 
I' on one end of the rocking bar m'. combined and ar- 
rmged as and for the purpose specified. 

15S.SS5. .7. C. BAFiLOAV. Quixc y. III. Assignor to 
YAXDIVER CORX PLAXTER COMPAX% same 
place. JVheel Scrapers for Planters. Jamiary 19, 
1S7.5. Filed August 22, 1874. 

Claim. — The eccentric cam F, lever G, and rod D, in 
combination with the bar I. provided with the scrapers 
J j IP, for the purpose rif operating the scrapers and locking 
itliem upon the wheels, substantially as shown and de- 
r j scribed. 

!lG0,3S2. CEATOX BEERYMAX, Juda. Wis. Corn 
rianters. March 2. lS7o. Filed January 2, 1875. 
Claims. — 1. In combination with a corn box D, haA'- 

iinga pimikpin-seed compartment, the revohlng ratchet 
1 'i dropping wheel li and pawl arranged to operate sirb- 
! ! stantially as and for the x^urposes herein set forth. 2. 
i jThe dividers M, x^i'o^ided with slot d', in combination 
s iwith wheels L. bolt c. and adjustable fi-auie K. 3. The 
• i combination of the frame .T J, X)i voted to the axle of 
i [the adjustable gauge Avheel L, with divid ers M. shovel 

!P, dividers X. and coverers O. all constructed substan- 
■ Itially as and for the x^nrx^oses herein set forth. 

[ 1 160,707. H. E. PEXXYPACKEE, Phcexix villi: , Pa. 
; Seed Planter.,. March 9, 1875. Filed December 10, 
1874. 

Claims. — 1. The combination, in a seed xjlanter, sub- 
stantially as described, of the x^ivoted hoe K, the disk 
F, and its projecti(ms I I for elevating the said hoe, and 
' |;the adjustal)le rods j), for determining the extent of 
' ; the downward movement of the same, all as and for 
I , the purpose set forth. 2. The combination, substan- 
, I'jtially as descril)ed. of the seed recexDtacle E, and its 
1 I i slides / and./' . Avitli the disk F, and its cams h and /*'. 
! '3. The fertilizer receptacle E, the bottom of which is 
[ 1 1 formed partly l)y the axle D and partly by the sliding 
I j i plate g, substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 

' '161,438. AYAEREX POST axd MASOX COLBERT. 
AYap.saw, Mo. Seed Planters. Marcli 30, 1875. 
Filed July 8, 1874. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the Avheel F>, x^i'o- 
A ided with a concentric groove on one side, the metal 
ring E, x^laced in said groove, and the cams G G, each 
X^ro vide d with xJins a a, x^assing through the ring and 
wheel, and riveted on the ox^x^osite side of the wheel, 
substantially as herein set forth. 2. The vertical piv- 
oted lever M, and sxDring arm X"", with catch e and hook 

j ! /i, in combination with the plate K and seed slide I, as 

j and for the x3iiri>oses set forth. 

162,106. LEYI SCOFIELD, Geaxd Havex, Mich. 
Assignor of one-half his right to JUSTIX B. 
AYAIT, same xdace. Corn Planters. Ajyrill^, 1875. 
Filed October 17, 1.^74. 
Claims. — 1. The compound coux^ling for connecting 
the runners and their attachments to the main frame of 
the machine, consisting of the long eyebolts W, jointed 
to the runner-beam, and x^ivoted to the inner faces of 
the side bars E, after passing through the guide-loops 
X thereon, substantially as described, for the x>^irposes 
specitied. 2. The lifting-levers Z, combined with the 
front seat-leg by means of an adjustable x)ivot-bar, to 
pregulate the dex^th at which the seed shall be planted, 
j substantially as described, for the purposes sx^ecified. 
j 3. The spring B-, sux)X>orted upon the front seat-leg by 
the adjustable x^ivot-bar of the lifting-levers, for the 
purpose of iusuring a uniform action of the spring 
wheD the runners are set for either deep or shallow 
rdan ting, substantially as described. 4, The adjustable 



foot-bar F', in combinatioD with the reach-rod, .sub- 
stantially as described, for the purposes specified. 5. 
The combination of the adjustable lifting-levers and 
sxDring with the front seat-leg. the honiHls. and the 
reach-rod, substantially as described, for i]jc ])urposes 
specified. 6. The combination of the afljn^r;! blr- lift- 
ing-levers and pivot-])ar, arranged to lai-c lli.- nnnK is 
of the machine, and the adjustable foot-bjir and icacli- 
rod. arranged to press them' down ux)0]i rhe o round, .sub- 
stantially as described. 7. The ana n cement of the 
adjustable pivoted catch G' (m (he sear-h-g, for auto- 
matically engaging with the slidiiiu i (■aeb-i-?)d, to hold 
the runners out of contact with tlie ground, substan- 
tially as described. The sliding Ijar and the endless 
chain, combined with the toothed seed-plates of a corn 
planter, substantially as described, for the purposes 
specified. 9. The sliding bar, the stops S', and the end- 
less chain, combined with the toothed seed-plates of a 
corn planter, substantially as descriluMl. for the ]»urpose 
specified. 10. The sliding bar, the endle^. chain, and 
the brackets T', combined with the tootlieil ^. ed-plates 
and pivoted seed-conductors, .substantially a - (b-x ribed, 
for the purposes specified. 11. The notched brackets 
T', adax)ted for adjustment upon the sliding Ijar, to 
compensate for variations in the castings, and facilitate 
their fitting together, substantially as described. . 12. 
The combination of the sliding bar, the adjustable 
brackets, and the stops with the seed-plates, the end- 
less chain, and the seed-conductors, substantially as de- 
scribed, for the x^rirx^oses sx^ecified. 13. The spring cut- 
off, consisting of the bar Z' and plate d'-, screwed or 
bolted together within the hox)l)er, with the x^ivoted 
sx^riug-Xilate between them, the i)ar Z' being formed 
with an enlarged center, a fiat arm h'-. and a curved 
arm c'-, and the plate d'- being formed with an inverted 
cup to receive the spring of the plate / substantially 
as described, for the purpose specified. 14. The metal 
X)lates r and X', constructed and arranged together so 
as to form openings on oxjposite sides under the bottom 
Xihite of the hoi)x>fi* for the x^assage of the chain, sub- 
stantially as sx>ecified. 15. The ox^eu-backed seed- 
tube E, formed by the runner-shanks, the runners, and 
the back plates, substantially as described, for the pur- 
X^oses specified. I'd. The back xdates K-, constructed 
with the curved side wings L'-, substantially as de- 
scribed, for the purpose specified. 17. The vibratory 
seed conductor constructed with the double parallel 
channels and the lower comxiartments or holding 
chambers cf, substantially as described, for the xmrposes 
specified. 18. The seed conductor combined with the 
seed-tube and its side wings, to form the open lower 
droxD, sitbstantiallv as described, for the x>iirx^oses speci- 
fied. 

162,173. CHAS. FIFTCHIXS, Caethage, Mo. Corn 
Planter. April 20, 1875. Filed June 22, 1874. 
Claims. — 1. In combination with the swinging frame 

E, attached to the main frame A by means of the arms 

F, the vertically adjustable hollow x^low I, attached to 
the x^ivoted swinging frame E by the connection 1\ and 
to the main frame A by the pivoted swinging bar I-, 
provided with the drox^ping mechanism M X and revol- 
ving cutter K, all constructed, arranged, and adapted 
to operate as and for the purposes described. 2. The 
combination and arrangement of independently verti- 
cally adjustable x^lows 1 I", swinging frame F. carry- 
ing the seeding mechanism L M. revolving cutter K, 
and main frame A, provided with the caster C, substan- 
tially as and for the x^niToses described. 

162,428. JOHX STOLE, Lixcolx, III., Corn Planters. 
April 20, 1875. Filed September 23, 1874. 

Claim. — The combination, with the frame A and 
wheels B, ha^-ing lug J, of the sliding and partially 
rotating shaft C,"^^dth bow X, lugs J . perforated crank 
arm C, adjustable rod E, sliding" x>h>te D. with central 
projection a, rod F, box G, all constructed substan- 
tially as set forth. 

162,527. WILLIAM Y. BUEGES. Baxter Springs, 
Kaxs. Seed Planters. April 27. 1875. Filed March 
12, 1875. 

Claim. — In combination with the closed cylinder I, 
hox5X>ers j, and drox)ping cylinders H H , the gear- 



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■wheels f (1, shaft Ix, short arm supporting plate n, 
bent lever K, and gnidc ni.l (», the whole combined to 
operate as and for tlie purj^)osi' specitied. 

162.599. JOSEPH C. BARLOW, Quincy, III. As- 
signor to the VANDIVER COEN PLANTING COM- 
PANY, same place. Seeding Machines. April 27, 
1875. Filed Sejjfemlwr 15, 1874. 
The Avheel and rnnner frames being tlexibly con- 
nected, tlie runners are elevated or depressed by a con- 
necting rod attached to the rear end of the tongue, 
and its opposite end to a <lou))Ie crank lever fastened 
to tlu^ standard of the driver's seat, to be operated by 
his feet. Claiiiis. — 1. In a seed phinter, having two 
frames i)ivottHl togetlun-. one supported by Avheels, and 
the other having tlie furrowing mechanism, the crank 
shaft M, having rlic levers N-'and P, substantially as 
and for th(> pur|>ose set forth. 2. In a seed planter, 
having the ]m\ otcd frames, the combination of the pit- 
man H, crank sliaft M, and levers N and P, as and for 
the purpose expressed. 3. In a seed planter, having 
the pivoted frames, the crank sliaft M L, lever N, bent 
lever P, and foot rests m and I, constructed and ar- 
ranged substantially as specitied. 

164,482. HENRY REUTCHLER and ELIAS M. MOR- 
GAN, Belleville, III. Grain Drills and I'lanters. 
June 15, 1875. Filed Ainil 24, 1875. 
Claims, — 1. The A-shaped pivoted yoke C G, having 
friction vrheels E and stud pin F, in combination with 
the eccentric mounted on the axle, the pivoted lever H, 
connecting-rod 3, and grain dropper K, all constructed 
and aiTanged to operate as specitied. 2. The combina- 
tion, with the axle having sockets or recesses, of the 
boxes L, having studs 0 and the staple N, constructed 
and arranged as shown and described. 
164,624. J. K. AYELTER, Chicago, III. Assignor to 
JAS. RAYBURN and ROBERT W. KING. Corn 
rianters. June 15, 1875. Filed April 9, 1875. 
Claims.— 1. The tiexible cut-off, consisting of the slot- 
ted block K, and curved spring/, having its extreme ends 
curved inward, in combination with the slotted plate 
J, slide I, with lioles & l, and the box or hopper D, 
with hole a in its bottom, all substantially as and for 
the purposes herein set forth. 2. The covering plate 
L, provided with the incliued top flanges i i, forked at 
its front end, and pivoted to the conductor G, and ad- 
justed by means of the adjustable braces h h, substan- 
tially as and for the i^urposes herein set forth. 3. The 
combination of the corn planter frame with adjustable 
stands N N and wheels O O, the pivoted tongue P, 
flanged casting m, arm R, with seats S S', and pivoted 
notched lever T, all substantially as and for the pirr- 
poses herein set forth. 

165,322. ^y. B. GAROUTTE, Springfield, Mo. Corn 
Planters. July 6, 1875. Filed May 1, 1875. 
Claims. — 1. The wheels A A, provided upon their 
periphery with the pressing boxes B B, said l)oxes ar- 
ranged at regular intervals, to operate as and for the 
purijose set forth. 2. The wheel D, with zigzag grooves 
«, comldned with axle C and wheels A A, having boxes 
B B, all arranged to deliver the grain, substantially in 
the manner set forth. 3. The ploAv H, constructed to 
form opener h and covercr d d. ;in(l arranged to have a 
tilting or rocking motion, sul-stantially as herein de- 
scribed. 4. In a corn dro])i)er, the wheels A A, having 
boxes B B, axle C, wheid D, with its zigzag groove a, 
center wheel M, lever O, and bail P, all constructed 
and arranged as herein set forth. 

165,513. PHILIP -S. STARNES. Pixk Hill, Mo. As- 
signor to DARN ALL and \\'().\!A( 'KS. siinic place. 
Corn Planters and Culliva lo, s. Juhi 13, 1875. Filed 
April 3, 1875. 

Claim. — The combination of the extension bar Y, 
connected with the dropping .slides X, and the extensi- 
ble connecting bar A', caiTying the seed slide opera- 
ting lever Z, with the plow beams S and seed hoppers 
A\, as and for the purpose described. 

167,287. SAMUEL AYRIGHT, Teoy, Ohio. Corn 
Planters. Amjust 31, 1875. Filed May 3, 1875. 
The wheel and runner frames are flexibly connected 



by beams hinged at one end, and, by an eyebolt, form- 
ing a partial swivel at the opposite end. Attached to 
the runner frame, and pivoted upon the wheel, are two 
independent foot levers, for elevating either side of the 
runner frame separately. Claims. — 1. The combination 
and arrangement of the foot levers N, axle B, pivoted 
beams P, and cross bar M, substantially as described, 
and for the purpose specitied. 2. The beams P, in com- 
bination with the forward and rear frames of a corn 
planter, when hinged to the axle so as to allow of only 
a vertical motion, and united to the forward frame by 
means of eyebolts, forming a partial swivel, substan- 
tially as described, and for the purpose specitied. 

167,612. JOHN KELLY, Teoy, Ohio. Corn Planters. 
September 14, 1875. Filed March 19, 1875. 
Claims. — 1. The combination, in a corn planter, 
of hand lever L, hook B, and beam c, for raising or low- 
ering the runners, or forcibly depressing the same, at 
the will of the oiDcrator, substantially as described. 2. 
The combination, in a corn planter, of the hook B and 
counter balance a, substantially as and for the purpose 
set forth. 3. The combination, in a corn planter, of 
the hook B, hand lever L, and toothed sector and catch, 
substantially as and for the purposes specitied. 4. In 
a corn j^lanter the combination of beam c, pivoted at d 
to the frame of the machine, hook B, acting in a slot in 
the beam c, as described, and lever L, to actuate the 
same, for the purpose set forth. 

168,396. ALBERT HODGSON, Humboldt, Kans. Corn 
Planters. October 5, 1875. Filed July 24, 1875. 

Claims. — 1. The cut-off plate J, having its lower side 
concaved to tit upon the half-round or oval projections 
I of the slides F G, substantially as herein shown and 
described. 2. The half-round or oval projections I 
formed upon the upper side of the OA'^erlapping parts of 
the slides F G, and having their ends next the dropping 
holes concaved, and their outer ends inclined, substan- 
stantially as herein shown and described. 

168,632. ALPHEUS FOX, Rock Falls, III. Corn 
Planters. Octoher 12, 1875. Filed Fehruary 10, 1875. 

Claims. — The a- ertical segmental seed wheel H, piv- 
oted within the hopper and having its upper edge bev^- 
eled, and provided with inclined holes i i, by which 
the grain is picked up and deposited in the opening K 
K, substantially as specitied. 2. The pivoted segmen- 
tal seed wheel H, in combination with the beveled stop- 

G, substantially as and for the purposes specitied. 3. 
The combination of the pivoted segmental seed wheel 

H, pivoted levers m, mf, and yierforated slide e S, with 
the hopper and seed tubes, substantially as and for the 
jiurposes described. 

168,750. CHARLES F. KELLER, Healdsburg, Cal. 
Combined Planters and Cultivators. October 12, 1875. 
Filed July 23, 1875. 

Claims. — 1. The hinged adjustable frame, with the 
mortised bar F and V-shaped sets of teeth supporting 
beams G, adjustable to or from each other upon rod C, 
so that the teeth K will serA^e as cultivators, or to mark 
the ground for and coA^er the seed, substantially as here- 
in described. 2. The rotating and adjustable shaft P, 
with its radiating arms O, in combination with the slides 
N and spring Q of a seed-dropping apparatus, substantial- 
ly as herein described. 3. The combination, in a planter 
and cultivator, as described, of the shaft P, having end 
motion in its boxes, and operating lever T, for the pur- 
pose of throwing the arms O and the pinion R. out of 
gear simultaneously, together with the returning 
spring U, substantially as described. 4. An interchange- 
able seed sowing and cultivating de\Hce, consisting of 
the hinged and adjustable tooth-bearing frame, in com- 
bination with the seed-dropping device M N and the 
shaft P, with its radial arms O, to determine the spaces 
for dropping seed, substantially as herein described. 

169,176. BENJAMIN KING, Jonesburg, Mo. Corn 
Planters. October 26, 1875. Filed March 11, 1875. 
Claim. — The coml)ination in a corn planter, of the 
hopper or seed box K, reciprocating feed slide E, hav- 
ing two openings, e e, spring d, and clriA^ng mechanism, 
conA-erging discharge spouts F' F', and plows A A and 



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B2 B-, the several parts being constructed and arranged j 
to operate substantially in the manner herein shown 
and described. 

169,307. A. M. SOUTHAED, Eldoea, Iowa. Corn 
PUntera. October 26, 1875. Filecl April 27, 1875. 
Claims. — 1. The combination, with the seed-boxes K, 
of the dropper-plates P, having the holes o, and ad- 
justably secured by their shanks P' to the T-shaped 
reciprocating bar Q Q', substantially as described and 
shown. 2.' The combination, with the seed-boxes, of the 
see4-spouts L, having the rib i, and a hole above and 
below said rib, adapted to receive a furrow-opener or a 
plow-shovel, substantially as described and shown. 3. In 
a seeding machine, the combination, with the frame A 
and traction-Avheels C, of the brakes H, secured to the 
ends of separate rock-shafts 1 1, journaled in the frame 
in front of said w^heels, each rock-shaft extending from 
the front of one of the wheel-rims to the centre of the 
frame, and provided with a foot-treadle J, the said foot- 
treadles being arranged side by side, so that one or 
both of them, can be depressed by one foot, substan- 
tially as shown. 4. The combination, with the ele- 
vated seat-frame D, of the bar E, wheel F, swivel/, 
and guy-rope E', arranged as described, so that the 
said bar and wheel may be changed to the opx^osite side 
of the machine, without unloosing the guy -rope by a 
half axial rotation, substantially as specitied and 
shown. 

7,838. A. M. SOUTHAED, Marshalltow^n, Iow^a. 
Corn Planters. JSTo. 169,307. October 25, 1875. Re- 
issued August 7, 1877. Filed May 14, 1877. 

Claims. — 1. The combination, with the seeding me- 
chanism of a corn planter, of bearing- wheels having 
smooth peripheries, brakes controllable at will acting 
against such peripheries, and side markers mounted on 
such wheels out of the way of such brakes, adapted to 
serve as herein specitied. 2. Bearing wheels C, having 
smooth peripheries, and side markers a, in combination 
with brakes H and scrapers g acting on said perix^heries, 
and with the seeding mechanism of a corn planter, as 
herein specitied. 3. In a seeding machine, the combi- 
nation, with the frame A and traction-wheels C, of the 
brakes H, secured to the ends of separate rock-shafts 
1 1, journaled in the frame in front of said wheels, each 
rock-shaft extending from the front of one of the 
wheel-rims to the centre of the frame, and provided 
with a foot-treadle J, the said foot-treadles being ar- 
ranged side by side, so that one or both of them can be 
depressed by one foot, substantially as shown. 4. The 
combination, with the elevated seat-frame D, of the 
bar E, wheel F, swivel/, and guy rope E', arranged as 
described, so that the said bar and wheel may be 
changed to the opposite side of the machine, without 
unloosing the guy-rope, by a half-axial rotation, sub- 
stantially as sx)ecified and shown. 5. The combination, 
with the seed-boxes K, of the dropper plate P, having 
the holes o, and adjustably secured by their shanks P', 
to the T-shaped reciprocating bar Q Q', substantially as 
described and shown. 6. The combination, with the 
seed-boxes, of the seed-spouts L, having the rib i, and 
a hole above and below said rib, adapted to receive a 
furrow-opener or a plow-shovel, substantially as de- 
scribed and shown. 

169,409. JOHN BEYEE, Wage am, Ohio. Corn Planters. 
Noveniber 2, 1875. Filed August 6, 1875. 
Claim. — The combination of the centrally-pivoted 
vertical lever L, horizontal recii3rocating bar M, and 
links m' with the pitman K, crank axle F, clutch and 
gearing D E H, connecting rods O, and seed dropping 
slides P, as and for the purpose set forth. 

169,721. JOHN G. MOLE, Saepy Centee, Neb. As- 
signor of one-half his right to BYEON HUFF, 
same place. November 9, 1875. Filed June 11, 1875. 
The axle of the bearing wheels is mounted on crank 
arms, and adjustable in hangers. The arms carrying the 
scrapers are attached to the axle, and i^lay in loops de- 
pending from the rear cross bar. Claims. — 1. The axle 
C of connected wheel C C, having its bearings in crank 
arms c, and an angular lever c', adjustable in hangers 
( d, in combination with levers D D' and the slotted arc 



F, substantially as described. 2. The arms E E, at- 
tached to the axle C, and provided with scrapers e e. 
in combination with the guiding loops d' depending 
from the rear cross bar of the frame A, substan'iially as 
described, and for the purj^ose set forth. 

169,725. WILLIAM NEVIN8, Titi smi le, Pa. Seed 
Planters. November 9, 1875. Filed -ful;/ 1875. 
Claims. — 1. The adjustable shovel st;iii(l;i i (ls ])iv- 
oted in sockets G, attached to the i>bittoiiii, in comhi- 
nation with the rods /', head IT, bails // A, nnd Icscrs 
I I, having their fulcra in upright staiKbiid- nu the 
platform, substantially as descTibcd, and for tiic ])ur- 
pose set forth. 2. The perforaf cil cast-metal socket G, 
in combination with the perforated standard E and 
rods/', substantially as described, and for the imrpose 
set forth. 

170,474. ALEX. HEAEST, Peoria, III. Corn Planters. 
November 30, 1875. Filed September 7, 1875. 
Claims. — 1. The frame F, provided with the ledges g 
and openings //, in combination with the cut-off valves 
a, constructed and operating substantially as set forth. 
2. The combination of the frame F, provided with the 
ledges g and cap E, provided with the opening /, witli 
the valves a, substantially as specified. 3. The com- 
bination of the cap E, provided Avith the x»ins or studs 
e and valves a, x)rovided with the i>ins or studs d, Avith 
the springs substantially as and for the purposes 
specified. 4. The combination aiid arrangement of the 
frame F, valves a, cap E, and springs p, with the box 
A, plate D, seed slide C, and bed plate B, all con- 
structed and operating substantially as set forth. 

170,728. CONEAD GMEINEE and CHEISTOPH 
SCHOTTLEE, Dale, Wis. Corn Planters. De- 
cember 7, 1875. Filed August 26, 1875. 
Claims. — 1. The combination with the grain or seed 
box A, receptacle I, and spout g, of the double cut-off 
valves fcandjj, feeder r, and alternating cams or pro- 
jections m and n, all constructed and arranged to oper- 
ate substantially as and for the purpose specified. 2. 
The combination, with the grain or seed boxes A A, of 
the axle, formed in two parts, and the central coupling 
t sliding upon one portion thereof, arranged to operate 
substantially as and for the purpose specified. 

170,754. DANE. McVAW, Gall^tix, Texx. Plowing 
and Seeding MacMnes. December 7, 1875. Filed July 
3, 1875. 

A frame for the reception of several interchangeable 
devices, and x)rovided with an arched bar, axle, and 
bearing wheels, feed wheel, with slide pins and saw- 
like peripheral teeth and an adjustable rear bar. 
Claims.— 1. The frame A, provided with the axle B. 
wheels C, wheel D, arched bar E, and adjustable 
transverse bar G, in combination, as shown. 2. The 
wheel D, provided with the teeth for feeding cotton 
seed, and the lateral pins for operating the wheat 
and corn dropx)ing mechanism. 

171,771. A. C. BUEGNER, Charlestox, III. Corn 
Planters. January 4, 1876. Filed October 9, 1875. 
On the transverse bar, by which the graduated seed 
slides are vibrated, are formed pinions for adjusti]ig 
said slides to different sized discharge openings. 
Claims.— 1. The combination, Avith hopper F, having 
striker plate O and spout e, of the endwise movable 
rod L, having spur wheels i i', dropper ]date K, having 
notches ; and spaced perforations / of ditiereut size, 
substantially as specified. 2. The combinariou of the 
endwise movable and rotating beam L, having spur 
wheels i i\ with the dropper plates K, having notches 
_/ and perforations t of ditiereut sizes, substantially as 
specified. 

171,791. T. A. GALT and G. S. TEACY, Sterlixg, 
III. Corn Planters. January 4, 1876. Filed 2Iaij 
26, 1875. 

The covering wheels are provided with central raised 
rims. Claim.— The Avlieels b b. provided Avith their 
raised rims fromr? to d, substantially as described, and 
for the purpose specified. 



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172,280. LEXI SCOFIELD, Grand Haven, Mich. 
Assignor of one-half bis right to AUSTIN B. WAIT, 
same place. Corn Planters. January 18, 1876. 
Filed September 20, 1875. 
Claims. — 1. The seeding plates, operated from gear- 
ing connected with one of the driving wheels by means 
of a chain or belt arranged to j)ass around both plates 
and a toothed plate connected with the gearing for 
the purpose of operating the machine as a drill, sub- 
stcintiallv as described. 2. In a seeding machine, the 
thin bar adapted for longitudinal movement at 
eitber end upon its supports, to preserve the tension 
of the di-iving chain when the runners of the macbine 
are raised and lowered, substantially as described, for 
the purpose specified. 3. In a seeding machine, the 
bar F^ provided with guide pulleys for the driving | 
chain, and made thin and flexible 'to adapt it to the 
movement of the runners, substantially as described. 
4. The thin adjustable bar F^, having pulleys J^. com- 
bined with the seeding devices and main frame, to 
guide the driving chain, and permit the seeding device 
to conform to the undulations of the ground without 
cramping or binding the Joints or connections of the 
machine, substantially as described. 5. In a seeding 
machine, the armed plate A^ constructed as described, 
for supporting the miter-wbeel C^ the toothed driving 
plate, and the rear end of the bar F=^, substantially as 
described. 6. In a seeding machine, the perforated 
Toothed driving plate Iv^ mounted upon the vertical 
stud of the miter-wheel C^, as herein set fortb, for the 
purpose specified. 7. In a seeding machine, the piv- 
oted dog, combined with the perforated mite wheel 
and driving-plate for locking the two together. Bub- 
stantially as described, for the purpose specified. 8. 
In a seeding machine, the dog provided with the 
toe iS'^ by which it is disengaged from the driving 
plate and miter-Avheel, and held in an upright position, 
substantially as described. 9. The combination of the 
miter-wheel, the adjustable driving plate, the guide, 
pulley-plate, and driving chain, with the supporting 
wheel and seeding plates of a corn planter, substan- 
tially as described, for the purpose of converting the 
machine into an automatic drill, as specified. 10. The 
seed plates and dilviug chain, in combination with a I 
device, I^ for locking the sliding bar L to the runner- 
beam, and holding the stops S' out of contact with the 
seed-plate, substantially as described, 

172.566. SOLOMON T. HOLLY, Rockfokd, III. Corn 
PlanterH. January 2o, 187(). Filed August 7, 1876. 
Claims,— 1. In a machine for planting corn, having 
two diverging covering wheels, C, the combination of 
the lever D, transverse rock-shaft D', crank d, link 
d , flange e, having adjusting holes, and opening runner 
E, constructed and operating as and for the purposes 
substantially as described. 2, The disk L, provided 
with the difl'erent sized openings, arranged in pairs 
diametrically opposite each other, and made adjustable 
.m the reciprocating seed slide, substantially in the 
inanner and for the purpose described. 3. The marker 
G G', hinged as described, in combination with the 
cord and handles arranged as described, whereby the 
driver can control said marker in his seat on the ma- 
chine, as set forth, 

173,202. HENRY H. BALDING, Terre Halte, Ind. 

Combined Corn Planters and Cultivators. February 8, 

1876, Filed December 18, 1875. 
Claims.— 1, The combination of the frame G H and 
wheel W of the planter Avith the axle B and beams 
C of the cultivator, substantially as herein shown and 
described. 2. The combination of the clevises and 
the hook bolts or staples X with the planter frame G 
H and the axle B and beams C of the cultivator, 
substantially as herein shown and described. 

173,352. GEORGE A. SIDERS, Michigaxtown, Ind, 
Assignor of one-half his right to OLIVER P. HAN- 
KINS and N. G. S\VASEY, same place. Corn 
■ Planters. February 8, 1876. Filed October 8, 1875. 
Claims.— 1. In combination with the two hoppers B C 
B' C, mounted upon the frame A, I claim the double- 
acting seed slides D df/B' d'ff, rock shaft E, arms 



e €, diagonal partition I, cut-ofts i i', shoulders J J, and 
treadle P, for imparting motion to the rock shaft, which 
actuates the slides, and leaves the driver's hands free, 
substantially as set forth. 2, The adjustable S-shaped 
plate Y, located beneath the cap G, and adapted to reg- 
ulate the capacity of the seed cells, as herein ex- 
plained. 

173,545, H. H. KOELLER, Camp Point, III. Seed 
Droppers. February 15, 1373. Filed October 23, 
1875. 

Claims. — 1, The combination, with covered cut-ofl" 
block I, constructed as described, of the two-armed 
spring J, centrally T)iN oted at K, as shown and de- 
scribed, whereby the pressure on one side is increased 
I whenever the other side is forced uijward. 2. A cut- 
ofl" to be used in connection with hoi3i)er and slides, 
consisting of a side-slotted box, H, block I, having side 
I)ins, a spring J, a bolt K, and angle plates L, all ar- 
ranged as shown and described. 

173,574. JACOB ASHCRAFT, Fr.azeysburCt, Ohio. 
Corn Planters. February 15, 1876. Filed Sepiemher 
4, 1875. 

Claim. — The pivoted lever frames E, provided with 
the hooks c, rope or chain F, and the mounted shaft G, 
in combination vdth the clutch boxes a and master 
wheels D, all operating in the manner as described. 

174,044. T. B. WICKHAM. Newark, Ohio. Com 
Planters. February 22, 1378. Filed September 30, 
1875. 

Claims. — 1. The combination, substantially as speci- 
fied, of the seed slide, the lever for ox)erating it, and the 
lock-lever, having a cam-shaped head. 2. The com- 
bination, substantially as sj^ecified, of the main frame, 
the hinged frame, and the combined lever and proj) for 
first lifting and then supporting the main frame. 

174,179. C. A. ANDERSON, ^^Iineral Ridge, Iowa. 
Corn Planters. February 29, 1876. Filed September 
6, 1875. 

Claims. — 1. The combination, with seed-hopper hav- 
ing perforated walls and false bottom, of spring M. pro- 
vid.ed with points to pass through and hold down thelDot- 
tom, as set forth, 2. The combination of seed plates G 
and crank levers H H, connected by a rod O. having 
pairs of arms, with a rotary wheel having two inclines 
diametrically and on ditt'ereiit sides, as shown and de- 
scribed. 

174,301, JOHN Y, REAMS, Midland City, Corn Plant- 
er. February 29, 1876, Filed July 10, 1875. 
Claims. — 1. The plow frame R S L^, pivoted at its rear 
end to axle B, the sliding-gear wheel N, the pivoted 
lever P, the seed-dropping mechanism, and the elbow- 
lever Q, arranged as shown and described, whereby 
the seed-dropping mechanism is thrown out of gear and 
the plows simultaneously raised from the ground, as 
shown and described. 2, In the corn planter herein 
described, the combination of the pivoted hand-lever 
E', its attached pawl D', and the ratchet wheel C. in 
combination with the shaft M, bevel-gears, and rotat- 
ing seed-dropping wheels, as shown and described, to 
operate as specified. 

174,855. ROBERT F. RISLEY, Breckinridge. Mo, 
Corn Planters. March 14, 1876, Filed August 7. 
1875. 

Claim. — The bent lever J, having its front end pivot- 
ed to the rear of the arched bar b, pivoted on the bar t, 
and its rear pivoted near the centre of the frame D, in 
combination with the slotted guide J, having its front 
secured to the frame H, its rear to the driver's seat .r, 
substantially as and for the purpose expressed. 

174,993, MARK WHISLER, Boone County, Ind. 
Assignor to himself and THOMAS AYHISLER, 
same place. March 21, 1876. Filed Sejftember 16, 
1875. 

Claim. — In combination with frame A A' and colter 
J, the adjusting screw K, swivel P, and pivoted bar 
L, substantially as and for the purpose described. 



175.058. THOS. ELDREDGE, Cuba. Mo. Corn 
Planters. March 21, 1876. Filed July 19, 1875. 
Claims. — 1. The dropping cylinder herein described, 
consisting of the j^art D made fast on the shaft or axle 
B, and the part D' made movable thereon, and fas- 
tened to the stationary part by means of the holts d, 
and having the dropping cups or recesses s formed in 
both parts, substantially as and for the purposes 
herein set forth. 2. The combination, Avith the drop- 
ping cylinder D D' and chute H, of the j)rojecting 
bolts d on the part D, lever J, connecting rod i, and 
valve or drop m, all constructed substantially as and 
for the purpose herein set forth. 3. In combination 
Tvith the com box G G' and cylinder D D' the hinged 
shute H. with plow I, the shaft li, with arm e and foot 
piece /i', the connecting-rods / and slide l\ all con- 
structed substantially as and for the i)urposes herein 
set forth. 

175.620. ABXEE X. XE^YTOy. Eichmoxd, Ixd. As- 
signor to GEEEXVILLE E. JOXES, PHIXEAS 
LAMB, AXD JOS. G. LEMOX, same place. Corn 
Planters. April 4, 1876. Filed Octoler 11, 1875. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the toothed dropper 
wheel E, ho^jper D, x^ivot rod T, and vertical change 
wheel F, for the purpose substantially as described. 2. 
The conical disk A', having the stationary agitators TJ, 
and pendent agitators C attached, in combination 
with the hopper D, substantially as described. 3. The 
circular bar O, as shown and described, in combination 
with the dropper wheel having the seed cells P, for 
the purpose specified. 4. The combination of the bar 
X and circular bar O attached to the hopper, and hav- 
ing the horizontal toothed dropper plate E working 
between the said bars, the whole sliding upon the rods 
T, substantially as and for the x)urpose described. 5. 
The pivoted or hinged cut-off D', made adjustable and 
in sections, substantially as and for the 'purpose speci- 
fied. 6. The self-adjusting grain spout I having the 
bar M pivoted at its front end, in combination with 
arms J J, carrying the coverers K and roller L, sub- 
stantially as shown and described. 

175,925. ^V. M. CAERIKER, Irving, III. Corn 
Planters. April 11, 1876. Filed Felruary 12, 1876. 
Claims. — 1. The hoppers C, having seed tubes «, in 
which are pivoted oscillating valves a', in combination 
Avith perforated disks actuated by the slide c, and with 
floors e% perforated and provided with cut-otfs sub- 
stantially as described. 2. In combination with the 
pivoted draft pole K, link- 1 and extensible lever L, the 
longitudinally adjustable seat P, substantially as de- 
scribed. 

178,098. JAS. F. TRADER and SA^^IUEL R. COL- 
LIER, Xexl\, Ohio. Corn Planting Machines. 
April 11, 1876. Filed Septemhcr 6, 1875. 
Claims. — 1. In a corn planter, the combination of 
the main frame, mounted on the driving wheels, the 
runner frame D 8, connected together by means of 
levers F and M, pivoted centrally to the runner frame 
substantially as herein set foi-th. 2. In combination 
with the main frame and the runner fi'ame S D, pro-' 
vided with the strapped clevis T, the levers E M, piv- 
oted centrally to the runner frame, and the tongue G, 
substantially as and for the object set forth. 

176.215. A. J. BRAXHAM, Houstoxl\, Mo. Seed 
' Planter. April 18, 1876. Filed March 13, 1876. 
Claim. — The combination of the levers E, the two 
-bent levers G. the two unequal levers J K, and the two 
Bets of pins L M, with the dropping bar D and the 
wheel A of a seed j)lanter, substantially as herein shown 
and described. 

176,233. J. H. MARTIX, T. BUXFORD AND S. 8. EGE, 
Glen Rock, Xeb. Seed Planters. April 18, 1876. 
Filed Jxinuary 22, 1876. 

Claim. — The combination of the two parallel rings 
B, their connecting bars E, and inclines F, the sliding 
bar G, provided with the finger (f and pin g-, and the 
pivoted and slotted lever H. with the wheel A, the 
frame C, and the dropping slide I of a planter, substan- 
tially as herein shown and described. 



176,708. TH08. TEMPLIX, Hillsborough, Ohio. 
^eed Droxipers. Aptril 25, 1876. Filed January 10, 

Claims. — 1. The ooml>ination of the furrow opener .J, 
provided with a series of notches in its rear edges, and 
the double coverer L, formed of a single piece of metal 
and adjustably held to the opener .J by a single cross- 
bolt j,resting in the notches in the rear of the oijener,sub- 
stantially as herein set forth. 2. The combination, with 
the axle A, of the bars I) D. carrying the seed boxes, 
hinged to the axle and pruviWcd with a connecting rod 
X, and the lever hook P pivoted to the rear extension of 
the tongue C, all constructed substantially as and for 
the purposes herein set forth. 

177,465. GEO. W. BROWX, Galesburg, III. Com 
Planters. May 16, 1876. Filed December 28, l-f75. 
Double fulcrumed lever connects tongue and rear 
frame, and regulates depth of furrow of runner frame. 
Device for holding runner frame in the ground. Claims. 
— 1. The pedal-lever M, having foot-rests s at its rear 
end and slot m" at its forward end, pivoted to the rear 
frame, and arranged to operate witli the forward frame, 
as described, so as to increase the downward pressure , 
on the forward fi'ame, substantially as specified. 2. 
The lever M, arranged to operate on" a double fulcrum, 
m m', so as to raise and lower the frame A, in the man 
ner substantially as and for the purpose specified. 3. 
The gravitating catch P, having catches p p pivoted to 
the rear frame, and arranged to straddle the end of the 
projection E, and to swing under it, so as to engage 
with the studs e', substantially as and for the purjiose 
specified. 

177,740. CHARLES G. MOREMEX, :\Ii:ad County, 
Ky. Coverers for Corn Planters. May 23, 1876. 
Filed May 12, 1876. 

Claim. — The levers D D, with their coverers E E 
and eye piece J, as above described, in combination 
with the standard F and spring G, arranged, con- 
structed, and operated substantially as and for the 
liurpose hereinbefore set forth. 

177,931. J. B. GALE, Elmore, III. Check Rmcers for 
Corn Planters. May 30, 1876. Filed March 8, 1876. 
Claims. — 1. The deflector S, constructed as described, 
and arranged to operate with the stud R and tappets 
Q, substantially as and for the purpose specified. 2. 
The combination of the deflectors S, stud R, tappets 
Q, and shaft K, with chain wheels /' i' n' , shaft T, rat- 
chet wheels U and f , and lever V, all operating snt- 
stantiaUy as and for the piu-pose specified. 4. In com- 
bination Avith the shaft K, ox>erated as described, the 
markers L, pivoted between the standards ^I, and held 
apart by the springs P, substantially as and for the 
purpose specified. 

178,471. JOSEPH R. SAPP, Danville. Ohio, and 
HEXRY clay and WM. FROST, Stewart, Iowa. 
Corn Planters. June 6, 1876. Filtd March 30, 1876. 
Claims. — 1. The leg or opener C, having the bowed or 
curved plate or valve D, closing the lower end of stiid 
leg by a spring d, and provided at its upper end with 
an arm d'. in combination with and struck by a pen- 
dant e, of the seed slide E, substantially as and for the 
pui'i^ose set forth. 2. The crank shaft G, rods g, and 
bar/, attached to, and in combination with, the seed 
slides E, having the pendants e, bowed or curved 
plates D D in the legs or openers C C, and having the 
arms d and springs d' d', substantially as and for the 
; pur]_)ose set forth. 

' 178,551. E. P. XOYES, Seyili.e, Ohio. Corn Planters 
i and Cultivators. June 13, 1876. Filed August 21. 
I 1875. 

! Claims. — 1. The combination of a cultivator tongue 
' D, and bent axle B. pivoted thereto, Avitli the detach- 
■ able corn planter device, consisting of pivoted side 
bars I I. cross bar or bars J, caiTying droi:>pers L L. 
bar Q, and handle R, substantially as and for the pur- 
pose set forth. 2. The combination of bent axle B, the 
tongue D on the crank of the axle, braces H H. coup- 
I lings U U, and rings C C, substantially as and for the 
i purpose set forth. 



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179,648. STEPHEN DIXSON, Roseville, III. Com 
Flanters. July 11, 1876. Filed February 26, 1876. 
Claims. — 1. The bail or link M, operating in combi- 
nation Tvith tlie bracket S', Laving hooked ends s, 
brackets S K R', and bolt Q, substantially as and for 
the purpose speciiied. 2. The pivoted bracket L, hav- 
ing hooked end 7, operating in combination with the 
bracket S', brackets S R R', .and bolt Q, substantially 
as and for the purpose specitied. 3. The combination 
of the frame E, having plows H I J J, with the frame 
P, having roller O and seed box N, the two frames be- 
ing connected together and x^royided with the link M 
and pivoted bracket L, substantially as and for the 
purposes set forth. 

179,785. EDGAR L. HALL, St. Loos, Mo. Corn 
Flanters. Jvly 11, 1876. Filed June 16, 1876. 
In place of the ordinary seed slide, movable seed 
boxes are employed, connected to the seed hoppers by 
flexible tubes, and operated by means of the ordinary 
hand lever. The perforated slide is vibrated continu- 
ously through the boxes to insure the discharge of the 
seed. Claims.— 1. The seed slide F, in combination 
with sliding seed box B, constructed to operate sub- 
stantially as set forth. 2. The seed slide E, pitman F, 
crank /, bevel pinion and wheel G H, in combination 
with movable seed boxes B B, operated by hand lever 
D, with flexible connection to hoppers A, substantially 
as set forth. 

180,478. A. J. GREENMAN, Monticello, Ind. As- 
signor of one-half his right to RENSSELAER 
GREENMAN, same place. Corn Flanters. August 
1, 1876. Filed August SO, 1875. 
Transverse seed shaft, each end having seed holes on 
opposite sides, and oscillated by a segment gearing. In 
rear of the shaft a bar carrying stirrers for agitating 
the seed receives a vibratory motion by a pin working 
in a spiral groove in the shaft. A bar held by clamp 
and spring supports the dropper's seat. Claims. — 1. 
The combination of the segment Q, pinion P, shaft O, 
with the groove Y, the sliding bar T, pawl U, fingers 
Y Y, upright shafts A' A', and the rubber cut-oifs J' J', 
as herein described. 2. The spring S' and clasp C, 
operating in combination with the bar H, seat I, and 
bar X, substantially as herein set forth. 
180,553. ALONZO*^ M. COSTON, Maryville, Mo. 
Combined Listing Plows and Seed Drills. August 1, 
1876. Filed April 25, 1876. 
Claim. — The combination of the pivoted telescopic 
delivery s^jout R and the arms Q with the sub-soil 
plow O P and vertically adjustable furrowing plow L 
M, as and for the purj)ose set forth. 
180.665. JOS. D. SMITH, Rockford, III. Assignor 
of one-half his right to RALPH EMERSON and 
WM. A. TALCOTT, same place. Corn Planters. 
August 1, 1876. Filed MareJi 10, 1876. 
Claims. — 1. In a corn planter, constructed substan- 
tially as hereinbefore set forth, the combination of a main 
frame mounted on sectional supporting wheels, pro- 
vided with concave treads, formed partly in each sec- 
tion of either wheel, runners in advance of said wheels, 
and seed tubes in line with, the runners and wheels, 
whereby, in operation, the runners open trenches, in 
which the seed is drojiped by the tubes, and the 
trenches are closed, and the seed covered by the wheels 
bearing the weight of the main frames without lia- 
bility of their becoming clogged, as set forth. 2. The 
comlDination, substantially as hereinbefore set forth, of 
the frame of the machine, its axle, its supporting 
wheels, scrapers carried by the frame, and a lever for 
moving the axle and wheels backward and forward in- 
dependently of the frame, to bring the wheels up to or 
away from the stationary scrapers. 3. The combina- 
tion of the main frame, the supplementary runner 
Irame, the hinge centrally connecting the adjacent ends 
of said frame, and allowing the runner frame to rock 
both longitudinally and laterally, the tongue rigidly 
secured to the supplementary frame, and extending 
rearwardly therefrom parallel with and beneath the 
pivot upon which the hinge rocks transversely, and 
the lifting lever linked at its front end to the tongue 
extension, and provided with a rest for the driver's feet 



at its rear end, these members being coitstructed and 
operating substantially as and for the purposes set 
forth. 4. The combination of the main frame, tke run- 
ner frame hinged thereto, and capable of rocking botli 
longitudinally and laterally independently thereof, the 
lifting lever, its link, connection Avith the runner frame, 
the stoj) adjustable back and forth upon the lever, and 
the pawl acting directly upon the stop, and swinging 
over and parallel with the lever, these members being 
constructed and operating substantially as and for the 
purposes set forth. 5. The combination of the supple- 
mentary frame, its trench opening runners, and the 
hooked threaded bolts and their nuts, for connecting 
the diagonal bars and front cross bar of the frame, and 
securing the front ends of the runners thereto, as set 
forth, whereby a single bolt and nut unites the front 
end of a diagonal bar to the cross bar, and secures the 
front of the runner in place. 6. The combination, sub- 
stantially as hereinbefore set forth, of the seed slide 
23late, having a slot therein shouldered on one side, and 
terminating at one end in a narrow slot of half the 
width of the main portion of the slot, and the adjusta- 
ble slide shaped to correspond with the slot in the seed 
slide i)late, fitting wholly therein within the hopper, 
and extending beneath the raised ijortion of the seed 
slide plate outside the hopper, for the purpose speci- 
fied. 7. A self-adjusting or gravity cut-off", constructed 
substantially as hereinbefore set forth, with, upwardly 
turned rounded ends and a central opening, and 
adapted to rest directly upon the seed slide, and be 
held down to its work simply by its own weight 
aided by the pressure of the grain. 8. The combina- 
tion, substantially as hereinbefore set forth, of a self- 
adjusting cut-ott", having turned-up ends and a central 
opening, shoulders on tlie upi)er surface thereof, and a 
retaining bar crossing the hopper and fitting between 
the shoulders, to limit the upward movement of the 
cut-off and prevent longitudinal displacement. 9. The 
combination, substantially as hereinbefore set forth, 
of the self-adjusting cut-otf, composed of independently 
moving sections placed side by side, and held down to 
their work by gravity alone, their retainer and the re- 
ciprocating seed slide, having two seed cells therein, 
ore working beneath one section of the cut-otf, and the 
other working beneath the other section of the cut-off,_ 
as set forth. 10. The marker, constructed, as hereinbe- 
fore set forth, of a twisted plate turned outward at its 
lower end to form the point U*, with its edges at right 
angles to the edges of the opposite end, adapted to be 
pivoted to the carrying arm, as set forth. 11. The com- 
bination, substantially as hereinbefore set forth, of the 
marker carrying arm, the diagonal turning bolt, to 
which it is pivoted at its inner end, and by which it 
is connected to the frame of the machine, and the 
marker, pivoted to the outer end of said arm by a 
pivot parallel, or nearly so, to that by which its inner 
end is jointed to the diagonal turning bolt. 12. The 
combination of the swinging marker arm, the diagonal 
double joint, by which it is connected to the frame of 
the machine, the holding hooks on the frame, the loop 
on the arm, and the cord extending from the arm 
to the driver's seat, substantially as set forth. 

180,695. R. E. ZELLERS, Patterson, Iowa. Com 
Planters. August 1, 1876. Filed May 31, 1876. 
Claims. — 1. In a corn planter, the stationary cylinder 
C, provided with the openings c' c" and cap I), in com- 
bination with the cylinder d and valve E, substantially 
as and for the purpose set forth. 2. The cap D, pro- 
vided with the cam-groove d", in combination with the 
valve E, substantially as described. 3. The cap D, 
provided with the oval cam-groove g, in combination 
Avith the plunger F, substantially as and for the pur- 
pose set forth. 4. The cylinders C and d, cap D, shaft 
c, and wheel G, in combination with the endless chain 
G' and wheel G'', substantially as and for the pm-pose 
set forth. 5. The wheel G", haAang an elongated hub 
/?, proA'ided with a shoulder i', in combination with the 
conical bearing i, lever H, springj, endless chain G', 
and cylinder C, substantially as and for the jJurpose set 
forth. 6. The marker K, constructed as described, in 
combination with the cords m m, latches M, shaft N, 
and IcA'er jj, substantiallv as and for the pui-pose set 
forth. 



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180,846. JOHN B. CONN, Hackney, Ohio. Chech 
Bowers for Corn TJanters. August 8, 1876. Filed 
March 25, 1876. 

Claim. — The wheel D, ]3rovided with the gradnally- 
eontracting circumferential groove cl^, triangular block 
d'\ and circular side flanges h, with openings h', in com- 
bination with levers E, dropping slides G, levers I I J 
J, rods m, and shoes n, all constructed and arranged to 
operate in the manner and for the purpose set forth. 

180,870. DAYID R. GEOYES, Cheviot, Ohio. Corn 
Brills. August 8, 1876. Filed June 2, 1876. 
Claim. — In a corn drill, the endless chain, composed 
of a series of metallic plates L L. each plate provided 
with the dropping hole m, andrecessesw, and each having 
a tongue and corresponding notch at the opposite 
side, and pivoted together, substantially as herein set 
forth. 

181,199. SILAS E. OWEN, Noewalk, Ohio. Corn 
Planters. August 15, 1876. Filed March 25, 1876. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of axle A, having 
wheels B, Avith the swinging rods g and stationary 
cylinders G, substantially as and for the ]3urpose shown 
and specified. 2. The combination of the axle A, having 
wheels B, with the swinging beams C C and shaft D, 
the latter having wheel E arranged centrally between 
the rotating cylinders F F, substantially as and for the 
purpose shown and specified. 3. The combination of 
axle A, having toothed upright P, swinging beams C C, 
shaft D, carrying cylinders F, and central wheel E, | 
and lever N, having hook w and pawlj), all combined i 
to operate substantially as and for the purpose shown 
and specified. 

181,294. Z. D. WATERS. Brookville, Md. Corn 
Planters. August 22, 1876. Filed May Zl, 1876. 
A disk secured on the axle, provided with pins, 
strikes in its revolution the end of a i)ivoted lever, for 
imparting an intermitting movement to the seed slide, j 
in connection with retracting springs and levers. The j 
same movement also vibrates the fertilizer slide just 
after the seed has been dropped by suitable levers. 
Hinged to the frame, and extending rearwarcliy, is a 
bow-shaped frame, to which coverers are attached. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the axle C, the disk D, 
having pins d, pinion D', the slotted horizontal bar g, 
vertical levers h, springs h-, shaft ??, and the upright 
arm terminating in toothed sector i, adapted to reci- 
procate feed slide /, provided with indentations upon 
its under side, substantially as and for the purpose de- 
scribed. 2, The combination of the axle C, the disk D, 
ji having the pins d, the pinion D', horizontal slot- 
I ted bar g, vertical bar sx^riugs Ir, shaft n, rigid arm 
i| 0* thereon, link o^, and bell crank lever o on its shaft o^, 
adapted to reciprocate seed slide p, substantially as 
shown and described. 3. The covering apparatus, con- 
I sisting of the two bars U, and U-shajjed bar m\ helves 
u^, bearing the blades w, and the whole hinged to the 
i frame, substantially as and for the purpose described. 

' 181.350. PETER KRANZ, Arago, Nebr. Seed Plant- 
' ers. August 22, 1876. Filed March 25, 1876, 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the adjustable cross 

j' bar J and the adjustable braces K with the seat H, 

I seat-standard I, aud frame A, substantially as herein 

1 shown and described. 2. The combination with spout 

j 0', of the valve Q', plate R', and lever S', arranged sub- 

jj stantially as and for the purj^ose set forth. 3. The 

1 combination of the exchangeable cam wheels V, the 

I leA'ers S' T', the sliding plate R', and the spring VV with 

j the spindle E', that carries the dropping wheel D', and 

1 with the valve Q', pivoted iu the conductor spout O', 

' substantially as herein shown and described. 

181,563. JOHN H. ENGLE, Hamburg, Iowa. Com 
Planters. August 2d, 1876. Filed January 22, 1876. 

Claims. — 1. In a corn planter, the combination with 
the rocking shaft K, connected with and operating the 
drop])ing rollers H, of the lever L, with stud and roller 

and the three-armed cam wheel M, substantially as 
and for the purposes herein set forth. 2. The combi- 
liation of the rocking shaft K, arms J J, having pro- 
jecting x>ins h h. the connecting rods //, cranks I I, 



rollers H H, and ])i voted back plates G' G', with their 
springs a a, all suhstinitially as and for the X'lH'poses 
herein set forth. 

181,686. JOS. K. KELLY, ALGOX(iUiN, III. Com- 
Mned Planter, Cultivator and Murker. August 29, 
1876. Filed March 21, 1876. 
There are two seed boxes n)oniit(Ml iqioii a i-ec- 
tangular frame sujtportcd upon t wo \\ Ikm-'s. The 
seed slides work in ()j>i)(tsir!' (iiiccf ions iVoni the centre, 
being pushed inward i)y sjwnil springs, and outward by 
a wedge-shax^ed cnni worked l)y a hand lever. The 
seed spout, with its dropxung valves, is located im- 
mediately in the rear of the furrovv o]»eiier, followed 
by the covering shares and rollers. ( "i;iinrs. — 1. The 
combination of the wedge I, the lolh r- 11, and the 
lever K, with the drox»x>ing slides (i, iIm' box F, and 
the slotted standards L, substantially a:-> herein shown 
and described. 2. The combination oJ' i Ik.- x><-i"f''r^ited 
rubber blocks O, and the x^^iiforated rubber x>l''ites P, 
with the drox^X^iiig' slides G, and the bottonis of the 
hoppers N, substantially as herein shown and described. 
3. The combination of the valve-blocks R, the valve- 
box S, and the cross-bar J, Avith the x^low-standards T, 
and with the wedge I that oi)erates the droxiXJifg 
slides, substantially as herein shown and described. 4. 
The combination of the bar P' Avith the roller-standards 
O', to receiA^e the couplings Y of the X)loAv-stand;irds T X, 
substantially as herein shown and described. 

181,832. THOMAS A. GALT and GEORGE S. TRACY, 
Sterling, III. Corn Planters. September 5. 1876. 
Filed July 26, 1876. 
Claims. — 1. The foot-lcA^er , m, fulcrumed, as de- 
scribed, under the cross-beam //, and haA'ing the up- 
wardly-curved arm, in combination with the part Tc, 
the lever-frame h^, and the front frame of the XJianter, 
substantially as and for the x^^^rpose mentioned. 2. 
The scrax)er8 d d, x)ivoted foot-rests a a, and connections 
g g, in combination, substantially as described, and for 
the XJurx)Ose set forth, 

181,932. GEORGE D. FREDERICK and EUGENE 
PECK, JUDA, Wis. Corn- Planters. Sejitemher 5>, 
1876. Filed January 21, 1876. 
Claim. — The adjustable shoe M, iu combination witb 
{ the swinging frame K and the beA^eled Avheel L, for the 
I x>iiiTose8 herein set forth. 

I 182,113. BURTON HAKES and ELLIS HAKES, 
! Marengo, Iowa. Corn Planters. September 12, 1876. 

Filed July 11, 1876. 
i Claims.— 1. The combination of the cam-ring K, the 
i pivoted bar M, the rollers N, and the sxn-ing O Avith the 
wheel A, the frame C, and the bar L, to give a recipro- 
cating movement to said bar L, substantially as herein 
shown and described. 2. The combination of the 
notched plate P and the spring-arm Q Avith the recipro- 
I eating bar L and the di'ox^ping bar K, substantially as 
' herein shown and described. 3. The combination of 
j the detachable and reversible marking blocks Y with 
I the rims of the wheel A, substantially as herein shown 
i and described. 

! 182,448. WILLIAM JONES and JASPER N. JONES, 
Union Toaa^nship, Yan Buren County, Ioava. 
Corn Planters. Se2)t€mher 19, 1876. Filed May 11, 
I 1874, 

I Claim. — The combination in a check roAV planter, 
i Avith the pivoted runner frame L, of marker Avheel A, 
shaft E, carrying the seed cylinders adjnsTable hox)- 
! x^ers H, guides J, and lever frame !'.. subsraniially as 
j and for the x^urx^ose set forth, 

! 182,571. WM. F. ITNNEY, East Castle Rock. :\Iinn. 
' Seed Planters. Septtember 26, 1876. Filed July 15, 
1876. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the diagonal bars L 
and the lever O with the standards K M of The opening 
! and covering xdows J N. and with the frame C. sub- 
j stantially as herein shown and described, 2, The com- 
! bination'of the fixed revolving shaft F. carrying the 
j dropxung wheels H, with the frame C. hangers G. slid- 
I ing pinion E, forked bar S. lever T. traction Avheel A. 

and spur wheel D, all constructed and relatively ar- 
\ ranged as herein set forth. 



182,600. L. B. ROWLAND, Hagerstowx, Md. Corn 
Planters. Se2)iemder 26, 1876. Filed July 7, 1876. 
Claims. — 1. Tin? comlnuatioii of tlie adjustable lever 
A, the gTomid vrlieel F, notches E, axle D, sliding 
thimble K, spring L, and latch G, all operated by or in 
connection with the hand lever J, substantially in the 
manner and for the purposes set forth. 2. The combi- 
nation of the lever A, ground wheel F, notches E, trig- 
ger I, link Y, crank G, and rocking cup B, substan- 
tially as and for the purposes set forth. 3. The adjust- 
able lever A, in combination with the trigger 1, link 
W, levers S S', and marker C, x^rovided with the siiriiig 
R, substantially as described. 

182,630. HENRY BEITZELL, Centeryille, Jnd. Corn 
FJanters. Se2)temher 2i5, 1876. Filed Mar cli A, 1876. 
Claims. — 1. The plow L, in combination with the 
gage-wheel G, for the purpose herein set forth. 2. The 
combination of the plow L, gage-wheel G, connected 
markers I J, sh^eve H, bolts h, and dropping wheels D, 
all substantially as and for the purposes set forth. 

182,864. H. J. SNYDER, Adams (Evansport P. 0.), 
Ohio. Com Flanters. Oeioder 8, 1876. Filed Jane 
26, 1876. 

Claims. — 1. The combiuation of runners C, pivoted to 
arms B, the uprights D, connected above the side bars 
of frame by a bolt, and the springs E, resting on said 
bolts, as and for the purpose specified. 2. The combi- 
nation of the dropping slide H, the notched connecting 
rod J, the pivoted lever K, the connecting rod N, and 
the crank-pin o' with the side bars of the frame A, the 
seed hopper G, and the wheel 0, substantially as here- 
in shown and described. 3. The combination of the 
pivoted marking bar V and the curved brace-bar W 
with the side bars of the frame A, substantially as here- 
in shown and described. 

183,567. I. HOUGHTLING, HouCxHTOX, Mich. Corn 
Flanters. October 24, 1876. FiJed Fel)ruarii 14, 
1876. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the shaft N, provided 
with the projections or cams M, and the disk I, provid- 
ed with the slide J, the spring Iv, and the arm L, with 
the conductor sj)outs H, substantially as herein shown 
and described. 2. The combination of slide J and 
spring K, connected by an adjustable link, as and for 
the pui-pose specified. " 

183,«35. L. J. BOSWORTH, Monmouth, III. Seed 
Planters. October 31, 1876. Filed April 4, 1876. 
Claim. — The expansion spoke-wheels, formed of the 
stationary spokes E, provided with the marking blocks 
G, the rims F, the spokes and spring-bars H I, the slot- 
ted conical thimbles J, and the rods K, and the lever 
M, provided with the stirrup N, in combination with 
the axle C and the frame D of a seed planter, substan- 
tially as herein shown and described. 

184,354. WM. H. DYKE, Greenfield, Ohio. Corn 
Flanters. November 14, 1876. Filed March 25, 1876. 
Claim.s. — 1. In a corn planter, the combiuation of 
the curved beams A A, pivoted arms E E, carrying the 
axle G, with wheels H H, and the adjustable gauge 
bars I I, substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 
2. The combination of the arms E carrying the axle and 
wheels, the connecting rods a, levers J, rocking shaft 
b, and levers K, all substantially as described. 3. The 
coml)ination of the rock shafts &, forked le^'ers J, rods 
m, studs i, and slide L, all as and for the purpose set 
forth. 

184,418. EPHRAIM B. NULL, Oxford, Ohio. Seed 
Droppina I'lates for Grain Drills. November 14, 
1876. Filed October 14, 1876. 
Claim. — A seed dropping disk or plate A, having a 

series of star-shaped openings a', substantially as and 

for the purpose set forth. 

185,048. JAS. R. ROE, Fairville, Mo. Grain 
Drills. December 5, 1876. Filed August 14, 1876. 
Claims. — The combination of the castings D, the 
pivoted standards E, the cutter F, and the conductor 



spout G with the adjustable cross bar C, substantially 
as herein shown and described. 2. The combination 
of the loop or clevis H, the draw chain I, the double 
spring J L, and the pivoted cross bar K with the 
standard and cutter E F, and with the frame A, sub- 
stantially as herein shown and described. 3. The com- 
bination of the rigid lever O, the pivoted lever P, and 
the locking pin Q with the pivoted bar K, to which 
the springs J L are attached, and with the tongue R. 
substantially as 'herein shown and described. 

185,140. A. M. SOUTHARD, Marshalltom^^, Iowa. 
Corn Flanters. December 5, 1876. Filed April 19, 
1876. 

Claims. — 1. The combination, with the plate L', of 
the seed spout and furrow opener L, constructed from 
a sheet of steel bent vertically upon itself, with a 
sharp rounded front edge and flaring sides, substan- 
tially as described and shown. 2. The combination 
with the seed spout and furrow opener L, of the ad- 
justable gauge shoes M, and the guards M', con- 
structed and arranged substantially as described and 
shown. 

185,515. ALPHEUS FOX, Rock Falls, III. Corn 
Planters. December 19, 1876. Filed Se2)tember 30, 
1876. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the passages m m, 
disk p>, apertures r /• and o o, slide r, and pinion if, bar 
u, and lever d', to shorten the stroke of cross-bar and 
allow the rope check-row to be used, as herein shown 
and described. 2. The double-notched slide for the 
second drop, a notch being left open from one hill to 
another, and the corn allowed time to pass out. 

185,591. THOS. SPARKS, CLAYS^^LLE, Ky. Corn Plant- 
ers. Deceml)er 19, 1876. Filed October 7, 1876. 
Claims.— 1. The combination of slotted cross-bar R 
with lever S, rods or links t t, and standards U U, 
provided with laterally adjustable pivoted sections or 
lower ends U' U', substantially as and for the purpose 
set forth. 2. The combination of slotted cross-bar R 
with lever S, rod or link t t, standards U U, having 
pivoted ends U' U', and locking bolts Z Z, substantially 
as and for the purpose set forth. 3. The combiuation 
of lever X with rock shaft W, arms w w, and vertically- 
sliding stancards U U, extended through and above 
frame C, substantially as and for the purpose set 
forth. 

185,615. T. C. YOUNG. St. Charlef, Iow^a. Corn 
■ Planters. Decemher' 19, 1876. Filed Septemler 9, 
1876. 

Claim. — The combination, with an axle, loose wheels, 
and clutch mechanism, as set forth, of the radial rods 
D, arranged on sliding clutches, and the curved rods E 
on the shaft, connected with seed slide, for the purpose 
specified. 

185,642. J. R. MATLACK, Cox's Mills, Ind. Corn 
Planters. December 26, 1876. Filed January 14, 
1876. 

Claims. — 1. The combination and arrangement of the 
arms C, attached to the hubs of the ground wheels, 
and carrying the hand lever F and foot lever F' in 
front, and extending back in rear of the wheels and 
carrying the tubes P P', and coverers D D, and marker 
L, substantially as described. 2. The arms C, at- 
tached to the wheels, as shown, and carrying the cov- 
erers D and marker L, in combination with the pins 
M, for operating the marker, substantially as described. 
3. The combination and arrangement of the upright 
rod v', rod li, crank R, rod S', crank R', rod li', and up- 
right rod U, for operating the valves in tubes P and 
P' simultaneously, as described. 4. In combination 
with rods U U' li h', cranks R R', and rod S', the lever 
N and pins M, with wheel B', substantially as and for 
the j)urpose specified. 

185,915. MARSHALL GREGG, Chamois, Mo. Corn 
Planters. January 2, 1877. Filed April 28, 1876. 
Claims. — ^1. The combiuation of clutch h e on axle B, 
and adjustable tappet or slider /, substantially as and 
for the purpose set forth. 2. The combiuation of the 



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seed slide I, ciu'ved plate I', adjustable tappet /, and 
cam e, substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 
3. In combination with the curved plate I' and adjust- 
able tappet /, the bearing head g of the latter adapted 
to oscillate on the axle, and operated by a lever 
Avith catch g'^, substantially as and for the purpose set 
fortli. 4. The combination of the seed slide I, rack /, 
sectors j^J-, chains Tc, levers I I, chains rn m, and stamps 
)i n, substantially as set forth. 5. The combination of 
stamp n and spring dropper J J', substantially as set 
forth. 6. The vertical standards J, shares K, rotary 
ox)eners T, and lever Q, in combination with the link 
P, lever O, bars N M L, frame S, di'aw bar U, levers Y, 
Y, bar W, link X, and staple Z, substantially as and 
for the purpose set forth. 7. The combination, with 
the shares K and devices for raising and lowering the 
same, of the pin N' and lever o, connected with the 
chain /i, to raise the stamps n n simultaneously with 
the shares when the latter are lifted above the surface 
of the ground, substantially as set forth. 

188,231. D. J. DAYIS, Red Boiling Springs, Tenn. 
Seed Planters. January IQ, 1877. Filed Septemler^, 
1876. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the opening x)low G, 
the covering plow Y AY, the double-AYinged plow X, its 
long bolts Y and sj^ring Z, and the covering wheel Q and 
draw bars R with eac^i other, and with the ploAv beam 
D and the carriage A B C E F for opening the furrow 
and covering the seed, substantially as herein shown 
and described. 2. The combination of the inclined 
plates L, the cut-off plates M, and the adjusting screws 
N, with the hopper K, droj)ping x)late J, and the plat- 
form I for regulating the quantity of seed dropped at 
a time, substantially as herein shown and described. 

183,244. E. C. GAGE, Witoka, Minn. ComUned Corn 
Planter and Cultivator. January 18, 1877. Filed 
October 23, 1876. 

Claims. — 1. The gear-wheel D, mounted on the hub 
of one of the driving wheels A, and the gear-wheel C, 
having inclines or cams a', and mounted on bar F', in 
combination with spring-bar, seed-slide, and elevated 
hopper, all substantially as shown and described, for 
the jmrpose specified. 2. The bent rod L', proAdded 
with a cross-head upon its free end, in combination 
Avith the cross-bar H and the side ploAvs J' K', sub- 
stantially as herein shown and described. 

186,670. L. FRANCISCO, McHenry, III. Seed Vroj)- 
2)ers. January 30, 1877. Filed Aiwil 24, 1876. 
Claim. — In combination with the corn boxes C, the 
boxes B attached thereto, slide F, bent arms A, that 
drop the pum^jkin seeds from the boxes B, tubes E, and 
shoes G, whereby both the corn and i3umpkin seed are 
dropped together in the same hill, substantially as 
shoAA-n. 

188,766. J. G. AND J. H. STOKESBARY, Millees- 
BUEG, Iowa. Corn Planters. January 30, 1877. 
Filed October 30, 1876. 
Claims. — 1. In mechanism for oijeratlng the droppers 
of a planter, the combination of spur-Avheels D E, the 
former having each section of its teeth equal to those 
of the latter in number, while the wheel E is cut away 
on one side, and has a finger e', that strikes a i^in of 
wheel D, as and for the x>urpose described. 2. The 
strip (F, arranged in the grooved face and across the 
alternate cogged sections of Avheel D, as and for the 
purpose set ibrfch. 3. The combination of chain-wheels 
K' M', endless chain L', shaft N', sliding cross-arms O', 
marking bars P', and spiral springs Q', with the axle, 
frame, and levers Y, substantially as and for the ])nv- 
XJOse specified. 4. The combination, with the shaft 'N', 
of the slides, O', bars P', and coiled springs Q', as and for 
the purpose specified. 

186,802. J. CLARRIDGE, Mount Steeling, Ohio. 
Corn Planters. January 30, 1877. Filed December 
16, 1876. 

Claims. — 1. The double under cutting steel plow G, 
whose rear flanging edges, describing a curve, as shown, 
come to sharp points, Avhereby the earth is allowed to 
fall gradually and cover the deposited grain, in the 



manner specified. 2. The combination and nrrange- 
ment of the lever 0, slide bar ;ni(l slides //, the latter 
being operated by the toggle-lev cr <i, ;iii<l r. in the 
manner set forth. 3. The combination und ;ii)aiige- 
ment of the sNAdveled seat P, beam N, axie A, iiini jilow 
frames B, whereby the o])eiator is phiced in line with 
the sight rod t, and is enabled to overlook the hopj)ers, 
as and for the purpose specified. 

186,844. HENRY JONES, Coshocton, Ohio. Corn 
Planters. January 30, 1877. Filed October 31, 
1876. 

Claims. — 1. In a corn planter, the combination with 
the pivoted frame F, supported beloAv the axle, and 
carrying the seed boxes of the lever G', chain G, atid 
chain K', for elevating such frame and opei ating the 
cut-off simultaneously, substantially as de.^erilted and 
shown. 2. In a corn planter, the combination AAith 
the pivoted frame F, chain S, and lever G', of the cut- 
off slides i i, rock shaft K, and chain K', constructed 
and arranged substantially as described and shoAAni. 
3. In a corn planter, the combination of the triangular 
furrow openers and seed spouts L L^, the cutters L'- L", 
and leveling shovels M M, constructed and arranged 
substantially as described and shown. 4. In a corn 
planter, the marking arms Q Q', rigidly secured to- 
gether, and piA^oted to the frame of the machine, con- 
structed and arranged substantially as described and 
shown. 

186,928. CHAS. H. FOSS, Watseka, III. Corn 
Planters. February 6, 1877. Filed August 31, 1876 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the hand-lever D, rod 
and set-screws E, rods F F', and clutches C C^ C- and 
a' a', whereby the two Avheels and the driAnng pulley are 
thrown in gear with the axie at the same movement, 
substantially as shoAvn. 2. A plate Y, having a circu- 
lar slot rigidly secured to the wheel, in combination 
with the indicator u, adapted to be adjusted back and 
forth on the plate, and clamped in position by the bolt 
n, which passes through the slot, substantially iis de- 
scribed. 3. The combination of the front axle L and 
wheels B', the connecting bar P, jointed at each end o 
and the hand-lever R, casting Q, having the ratchet 
T and leAer S, for operating the pawl, Avhereby the 
front end of the frame can be raised, substantially as 
specified. 

187,044. F. PETERSEN, Grand Rapids, Micii. Corn 
Planters. February 6, 1877. Filed December 8, 
1876. 

Claims.— 1. The combination of the eccentric E, loosely 
mounted on the main axle G, the marker D D, connect- 
ed with said eccentric, and the supporting wheel \Y. 
these members being constructed and operating sub- 
stantially as set forth, whereby the eccentric E and 
markers D D may simultaneously be thrown into or out 
of operation by devices connecting them Avith the 
wheel, to stop or start the movements of the seed-slides 
and marker, 2. The combination of the seed-slide B. 
operating eccentric E, loosely mounted on the main 
axle G, the supporting wheel W, and the thumb-bolts 
H H, for connecting and disconnecting the wheel and 
eccentric, substantially as shown. 

187,546. B. F. MILLER, Gatesaille, Tex. Seed 
Planters. February 20, 1877. Filed 2\'ovember 20. 
1876. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of hounds D. tongue E. 
standard F, and levers H I, the lever I and standar.l 
F bent toward each other. Avliile said lever I is pivoted 
in the tongue in front of the hounds. ;is sluvvs-n and de- 
scribed. 2. The combination of the bar E . bent twice 
at right angles at each end, the clevises F'. and the 
brace bars L, Avith the bars'C, substantially as herein 
shoAvn and described. 

188,024. H. McQUINIFF, Frankfort, Ohio. Corn 
Planters. March 6. 1877. Filed October 28, 1876. 
Claims.— 1. The earn plate I. adapted to rotate freely 
upon axle B, and having a concentric groove i. and one 
or more concentric grooves i', AAhich connected grooves 
i and i^ are traversed by stud J of vertically-vibrating 
lever K, said cam plate Hi' being applied to a wheel 



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or disk F f f, whicli latter is diiven from axle B by tlie 
clutch & I) E, and is capable of an independent rota- 
tion by the feed hand T, or its equivalent device, sub- 
stantially as herein described and set forth. 2. In 
combination with ratchet wheel F//, audits attached 
cam plate I i i^, and driving clutch hD clF, the feed 
hand T, operated by treadle U, or its equivalent device, 
for imparting an independent rotation to said wheel 
and cam plate, substantially as herein described and 
set forth. 3. The combination of ratchet wheel F//, 
cam x)late I t i\ diiving clutch h T> clB, and the devices 
T U and G g g', whereby the driver of the implement is 
enabled to comjjensate for any loss or gain of ground, 
substantially as herein described and set forth. 4. The 
divided two-part cam plate 1 1^, having connected con- 
centric grooves i, and one or more eccentric grooves 
1^, said two-part cam plate I I^ i P being secured to the 
ratchet wheel F/'with bolts H, or their equivalents, 
substantially as herein described and set forth. 5. The 
detachable point 8, secui'ed to share R with lug s' and 
bolt s ", said point being provided with a rearwardly- 
projecting shank that engages with the recess /• of 
the share, substantially as herein described, and for 
the purpose set forth^ 6. In combination with a 
planter, a freely rotating cam i^late, mounted upon the 
driving axle, and oj)erated by a disk or wheel, so as to 
recix)rocate the seed slide or slides of the implement, 
said cam plate being capable of one independent move- 
ment to comj)ensate for any gain of ground, and of 
another independent movement to make up for a loss 
of ground, arranged and oiierating substantially as 
herein described and set forth. 

188,.502. T. A. COLE, Tkafalgak, Ind. Corn Row 
Jtlarlvers. March 20, 1877. Filed July 20, 1876. 
Claims. — 1. In combination, the shaft L*, curved 
arms 0° 0"^ 0^ 0*, arranged as descriljed, and 

adapted to be operated in connection with the shovel 
beams O 0^ O", as set forth and described. 2. The ad- 
justable dirt scraper O^, formed with unvoted bearing d 
at the upper ends of the forks, and segmental adjusting 
slot I', near its mid height, in combination with the 
hollow shovels attached to the shovel-beam, as set 
forth and described. 3. The links r r^, arranged to op- 
erate under the projection of part / - of the lever T, and 
held in position by means of the rod y which passes 
through the ends of linhs r above the lever T, in the 
manner and for the purposes set forth and described. 

4. The feed-bar slide J, having its two ends at right 
angles to the slide, which are attached to the feed-bar 
F by bolts or screws, the rear edge of the slide J having 
a projection downward, in which is formed a slot, S', to 
receive the wrist-pin S of the crank-wheel E, in the 
manner and for the xiurposes set forth and described. 

5. In combination, the sleeve Z'-', shaft L*, curved arms 
0\ link 1), nut Z, and screw L% arranged and adapt- 
ed to be operated for the purposes set forth and de- 
scribed. 6. In a corn and seed planter, the shaft L% 
arranged to be operated by the lever Y and communi- 
cate motion to the shaft L-, for the purposes specified, 
by means of the lever ii, links r r\ rod y, foot-levers T^ 
Ti T% in the manner set forth and described. 7. The 
foot-lever T^, pivoted on the central ends of the two 
sections of the shaft L", and arranged to be operated in 
the manner and for the purposes set forth and described. 
8. The combination of the foot-levers T' T% rod y, and 
links r 7-\ in the manner shown, for the jmrposes set 
forth and described. 

188,633. M. O. SKREE, Houston. Mixx. Corn Planier. 
March 20, 1877. Filed October 23, 1^76. 
Claims. — 1. In a corn or seed planter, the combina- 
tion of the frame C, having bearings for the axle A with 
the hinged frame E carrying seed box F, the latter 
sliding vertically in frame C, substantially as and for 
the j)urposes set forth. 2. The combination of the 
frame C, axle A, consisting of pieces a a', clutch collars 
h c, levers B N, the latter having rod O, and hinged 
frame M, substantially as and for the purpose hereinbe- 
fore set forth. 3. The frame E, having feed-box F and 
feeding mechanism, ashereiii described, in combination 
with the frame C, lever X having rod O, levers B D, 
axle a a', and clutch collars /; c, all combined and ar- 
ranged to operate substantially in the manner and for 
the purpose herein shown and specified. 



188,754. JOHN PUTMAN^ EusHViLLE, III. Corn 
Droppers. March 27, 1877. Filed December 9, 1876. 
To the frame is hinged a beam, carrying at its rear 
end an adjustable marking wheel, jirovided with cams. 
I lugs, and an indicator. To the rear of a bar connected 
! at the front to the seed-slide is attached a fork-arm 
having rollers, that are struck by cams on the marking 
wheel to impart an intermittent movement to the seed- 
slide. Claims. — 1. The marking wheel M, provided 
with the cams g g' and lugs Ic Tc', in combination with 
the indicator L, substantially as described, and for the 
I purposes set forth. 2. The beam F, pivoted to the run- 
ner-frame, and provided with the lever «, pivoted there- 
to, in combination with the lever T and the slide G, 
provided with the fork H, substantially as described, 
and for the purposes set forth. 3. The wheel M, pro- 
vided with the indicator L, cams*/ g', and the lugs Tc Jc". 
in combination with the beam F, lever a, slides E and 
G, forks H and K, lever T, and the chain /, substantial- 
ly as described, and for the purposes set forth. 

188,888. C. L. GOETHALS,Los Axgeles. Cal. Cori, 
Planters. March 27, 1877. Filed January 29. 
1877. 

; Claim. — The combination, with slide bar I and hori- 

, zontal wheel X, the latter operated by axle wheel O. 

' of the horizontal lever L, having a diagonal S-shaped 
slot at one end working over a crank pin M. and at the 
other a slot working over stud K, as and for the pur- 

] pose specified. 

188,942. JAMES W. PERRY, Keytesville, Mo. Self- 
Dropping Corn Flanters. Marcli 27, 1877. FUed 
March 13, 1876. 
i Claims. — 1. In a two row corn planting machine, the 
I combination of the two hoppers, B, provided with the 
I feed slides d, the transverse rock-shaft D', provided at 

its ends with pins to actuate the slides, and at its 
; middle with the rigid arm D, the depressing spring F. 

and the cam wheel E, driven from the main wheels of 
; the machine, as shown. 2. The driver's seat T, mounted 
I on the notched bar c, sustained at its rear end in the 
I standard/, and connected at its front end to the frame 

by the link g. 

' 188,957. H. J. ROBINSOX, Carpentekia, Cal. Seed 
Planters. March 27. 1877. Filed Xovember 4. 
: 1876. 

j Claims. — 1. The combination, with a wheeled vehicle, 
I of a suspended frame S, box U, tube Y, and seat AY, 
i arranged with respect to each other, to enable potatoes 
j to be planted by hand, as set forth. 2. An elastic hand 
; slide, C' D', arranged in a jiotato planter, with respect 
I to a hub ratchet, as shown and described, so as to 
i indicate the dropping intervals or not, as the operator 
I may desire. 

i 189,156. H. WAGONER, Coshocton, Ohio. Corn 
Planters. April 3, 1877. Filed January 19, 1877. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the studs Y Z, the 
cords U Y, the cross bars AY W, the shaft X, and the 
lever A', with the thills C and the hinged bars D J, 
j substantially as herein shown and described. 2. The 
combination of rods E', slide pin F', and springs G', 
with the dropper slide bars X and si)out valves D'. as 
; and for the purx^ose specified. 

I 189,173. D. C.BACOX^, Ltt( HFiKLi). III. Corn Planters, 
April 3, 1877. Filed Fdn uanj 8. 1877. 
Claim. — The combination of the axle H, ha^-ing 
brushes R R, the slotted bar L, having its rear end piv- 
oted to the axle, and its front end connected to the 
centre of the seed slide P, the cross shaft d, with spur 
or spiked wheels G G, and the vertically-placed disk 
on the shaft d, and having cams i i on opj)osite sides, 
all substantially as set forth. 

189,315. J. LEITCH, Black Eakth, AYis. Corn 
Planters. April 10, 1877. Filed Xovember 21, 1876. 
Claims. — 1. The combination, with the index wheel 
b, having a stud and the seed slide g^ in the feed box 
g, of the segmental wheel d, lever gears e e^ e'-, and 
, pitman g-, substantially as and for the purpose set 
I forth. 2. The combination, with the index wheeU> and 



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cIroppeTs i i. mounted on the axle i', of the segmental 
Tvheel d, having the stud <Zi, lever cl-, and the gear 
wheels //^Z"-, and f^, substantially as and for the pur- 
X>ose set forth. 3. In a machine for planting grain, the 
segmental Avheel d, provided with stud or pin d\ 
adapted to he attached to an index wheel 1), and ar- 
ranged to engage alternately with and operate the two 
sets of gearing which operate the gauge valve and ! 
dropj)ing hoppers, substantially as set forth, 

189,5S1. F. SILSBEE, N. SILSBEE, and P. SILSBEE, | 
Little Sioux, Iowa. Drojjping and Marling At- j 
tachments for Corn Planters. April 17, 1877. Filed \ 
December 15, 1876. 
Claims. — 1. The wheel J, having the pinion g, cords 
d d, and notch r, in combination with the hinged mar- 
kers H, the spring m, and the wheel G, having the 
pinions// ancl cams n «, substantially as and for the 
purposes shown and described. 2. The grooved cam 
wheel G, having the pinions / and cams n, the pivoted 
lever c, and seed slide a, the wheel J, having the 
pinion g, notch r, and cords d d, the hinged markers 
H, and the spring m, all arranged and combined sub- 
stantially as shown and described, to simultaneously 
plant and mark. 

139,766. H. WM. MEYERHOFF, ^YAVEELY, Iowa. 
Corn Flaniers. April 17. 1877. Filed January 24, 
1877. 

To the rear end of the tongue is pivoted a curved 
extension, that passes between the seat supports, to 
prevent lateral play. To the tongue and central beam 
are iiivoted toggle-arms, that are connected to the lever 
by a link, for elevating or depressing the tongue and 
fiirrowers. Claim. — In a corn planter, the combination 
of the frame and tongue pivoted on the uj^per side of 
the front bar thereof, the toggle-arms e e', link g, pawl 
lev^r T, rack bar h, and the curved pivoted extension 
V of the tongue, working in guides, as shown and 
described, to operate as and for the ])urpose speci- 
fier!. 

189,932. K. FOX, Deerfield, Iowa. Co. n Planiers. 
April 24, 1877. Filed February 3, 1877. 
The cross beam to which the plow standards are 
secured is journalecl in adjustable curved supports at 
the sides. Claims. — 1. The combination of the plows 
e, shaft a J adjustal>le supports 1), levers i and Ix, and the 
connecting rods j, substantially as herein shown and 
described. 2. The plow shaft «, journalecl in bars 1), 
pivoted at one end and slotted near the other, as set 
forth, to allow said bars to be clamperl, at diiferent 
altitudes. 

190,037. F. W. SHELLABARGER, Miami Co., Ohio. 
Corn Flaniers. April 24, 1877. Filed April 12. 
1876. 

! Claims. — 1. The combination, in a planter, of a recessed 
i dropper plate and a cut -off, consisting of two plates, r r, 
arrangecl to operate independently, bat both simultane- 
ously, in relation to the same hole, as and for the purpose 
set forth. 2. The combination of the plate j;, the recessed 
dropper plate S, and the two plates r r, pivoted side by 
side to the plate j;, and arrangecl to operate sinmltane- 
ously in relation to the same hole, as set forth. 3. A 
rotary dropper disk S, constructed with an even num- 
ber of holes s', and an odd number of angles i, in com- 
bination with a three-pronged or trident -shaped fork 
plate F, for operating the same, substantially as and for 
the purpose specified. 4. Trident plate F, with its 
prongs G G G',and their accessory parts, consisting of 
I push pawl ft', catch pawl li', and stops d' and d" , adapted 
I to operate the rotary disk S, and arrest the motion of 
the same, as shown and described, for the purpose here- 
inbefore set forth. 5. The combination of the fork 
plate, the disk S, operated thereby, the sliding plate 
and a latch, or its equivalent, whereby the two plates 
may be connected or disconnected, for the purpose set 
forth. 6. Latch c, with its holes e' e , in combination 
with plate F and slide lever with their pins e" e", as 
and for the purpose specified. 7. The independent or 
detachable slide-lever 1)' having its end lapped over on 
itself, with a hole u', in the overlapped part for the in- 
sertion of the end of the hand lever h for ox)erating it. 



and provided with a pin, or equivalent, for connectin^^ 
it to the fork-xdate of the dropper by latch c, substan- 
tially as shown and described, for the X)urpose set forth. 

8. In combination, lever />, slide lever h', latch c. plate 
F, with its groove ;, prongs G 0 (i', and their accessories, 
disk 8, i^late^;, cut-offs r r, as described and x-t forth. 

9. Flange plates // in combination with grof)\ c g of a 
pivoted dropper-tube or shoe-post and the cross itar C, 
as and for the purpose specified. 10. In a two-horse 
corn planter, with furrowing shoes attached to its front 
section, as shown and specified, the i)ivoted shoe-post 
A' and shoe A, in combination with the pivoted cross 
bars C and c', operated substantially as set forth. IL 
Draft rod c", in combination with main cross bar C, 
double tree d"", tongue block 'b'", and tongue bars B, as 
and for the purj^ose hereinbefore set forth. 12. Draft 
rod c''',m combination with cross bar c', tongue block 
b'", draft rod c", and tongue bars B, as and for the purr 
pose hereinbefore set forth. 13. The long open stir- 
rups n' and n" and tongue bars B, in combination 
with cross bars C and c', with their innn n'", for 
the i^urpose of allowing side motion to said 
cross bars when operated, as shown and specified. 

14. The combination of the cross bar C and the crank 
lever V, turning in bearings on the bars B, connected 
flexibly with the bar C by links n, and ox^erating with 
said bar, substantially as and for the x^urpose specified. 

15. In combination with the shoe post A', the retaining 
plates q, flanges r' and r", and cross bar C, as shown 
and sx^ecified, for the x^^irpose hereinbefore set forth. 

16. The T-shaped coupling iron formed in one piece, 
with its central stem extending backward beneath and 
seciu?ed to the coupling bar D (by ring bolts), and with 
its lateral arms x^ivotcd at the ends to the bars B B. 
connecting the bars B and D, all as and for the purpose 
sx^ecified. 17. The forked coupKng bar D, bolted upon 
the top of the axle, and connected, by the braces m'. 
with the rear of the same, as a means of strengthening 
this part, as hereinbefore set forth. 

190,110. S. H. WORTH, Memphis, Mo. Assignor of 
one-half his right to A. SNYDER. ChecJc Bowers 
and Droppers. April 24, 1877. Filed February 10. 
1877. 

Claim. — The recessed block having the bar 0 piv- 
oted thereto, in combination with the pivoted extension 
P, carrying the guide wheel Q, and provided with the 
XJerforations p p, bracing chains S S, and rear cross bar 
B2, having studs R R, substantially as described, and 
for the xjurpose set forth. 

191,019. H. F. BAKER, Cextreville, Ixd. Corn and 
Seed Flanters. May 22, 1877. Filed March 10, 1877. 
Claims. — 1. In a seed planter, the combination of the 
axle B, carrying the ratchet wheel b and the notched 
lever E, witli the x^awl G and rock shaft D, carrying 
the weighted lever d, as and for the x^rrrpose set forth. 
2. The seeding mechanism, consisting of the hoppers 
F, revolving perforated bottom/, fixed x^erf orated bot- 
tom/^, and sx^out H, in combination with the operating 
mechanism b E and D G, and oxiening and covering 
mechanism I J J, as set forth. 

191,0.54. JOHN L. HILL, Climax, Kax. Corn Planter 
and Grain Drill. May 22, 1877. Filed Fchnian/ 
26, 1877. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the recessed cylin- 
ders S, the gear wheels T U. the rod Y, the ratchet 
wheel W, the x^nsh and the vnll x^awls X Y, the bar Z, 
and the lever A', as herein shown and described. 2. 
The combination of the seed boxes M, the slides Q R, 
the brushes O, and the springs P. with the recessed 
hubs of the concaved rotary cutters K, and with the 
beams I J, substantially as herein shown and de- 
scribed. 

191,915. J. O. BEXXETT, Frbaxa, Ohio. Corn 
Planters. June 12. 1877. Filed December 11. 1876. 
Claim. — In a corn x'h^nter, the cut-ofi" brush holder 
having the screw stem » . the socket I, having a dove- 
tail x^rojection on its side, the nut or button o . the tu bular 
screw L. having circumferential flange, and the angular 
bracket M, all constructed and arranged as shown and 
described, whereby the brush may be adjusted ux> or 
down and held in any adjustment, as sx)ecified. 



191.945. S. DIXSOJs\ Roseatllle, III. Seeding Ma- 
chines. June 12, 1877. Filed September 12, 1876. 

Claims.— 1. The bolt J and plate I connected to the 
beam C by plate / and slotted plate T, to allow oscilla- 
tion of the beam C and its plows, substantially as de- 
scribed, and for the purpose specified. 2. The plate I, 
constructed as described, and connected to the frame 
having series of holes, by a bolt s', and combined to 
operate with the plow carrying frame and seeding 
frame, substantially as described, and for the iDnrjiose 
specified. 3. The elongated staple g', combined ATith 
chain G, axle B, beam C, and devices connecting it to 
the frame li", substantially as described and for the pur- 
pose specified. 

191.946. S. DIXSON, Eoseville, III. Seeding Ma- 
cliines. June 12, 1877. Filed January 12,, 1877 . 

Claims. — 1. The rock shaft X, having disks n and n", 
operating in combination with seed cup plate M, hav- 
ing passages m and projecting pins m ", substantially 
as and for the purpose specified. 2. The combination 
of seed hopper H and oscillating seed cup plates M, 
having the passages m and pins m", with the rock 
shafts N having disks n and n" and with the housings 
P, substantially as and for the purpose specified. 

192,225. J. B. GREEXE, CoATEsraLE, Ixd. As- 
signor of one-half his right to N. GEEENE, same 
place. Corn Planiers. June 19, 1877. Filed ILarch 
16, 1877. 

Claims. — 1. The supplemental frame F hung uj)on 
the axle A', the hoppers H, their dropping disks a, pin- 
ions e, and drill tubes I, arranged at the outer ends of 
said frame bar G, in combination with the draft frame 
A, having the operating gearing E S T U arranged otit- 
side of both frames, and between the outside frame 
and the hoppers and their dropping devices, as and for 
the purpose described. 2. The seed dropping devices 
arranged upon the outer rear corners of the supple- 
mental frame F, outside of the operating gearing, and 
in rear of and in line with the supporting roller wljeels, 
said supplemental frame being ada^jted to be raised and 
lowered upon the axle to put its planting devices in or 
out of gear without regard to the operating gearing, 
substantially as herein set forth. 3. The angle irons J, 
combined with the supplemental frame F, the dropper- 
disks «, the drill tubes I, and the operating gearing, 
as described, and serving as the supports for the drop- 
per-disks, their ring plate bearings d, bevel pinions e, 
and drill tubes I, substantially as herein set forth. 4. 
The combination, with the revolving disk dropper a 
and its attached bevel pinion e, of the ring plate bear- 
ing d and the drill tube I, as and for the purpose stated. 
5. The supplemental frame F, hung upon the axle so as 
to extend in front thereof, as described, in combination 
with the operating gearing for the dropper-disks and 
the tongue D of the machine, whereby the weight of 
the rear portion of the supplemental Irame is relieved 
from the short axles of the oxoerating gear of the draft- 
frame, as described. 

192,612. C. WOODS, 8PKIXGFIELD. Assignor to J. A. 
CHESTNUT, same place, and A. M. DUBOIS, 
Caelixsville, III. Corn Planters. July 3, 1877. 
Filed March 13, 1877. 

Claims. — 1 The cut-off valves B B, turning on lateral 
lugs B' B', and normally supx^orted by the intermediate 
bridge A, in combination with the single sx3riug C and 
central bolt E, substantially as set forth. 2. In com- 
bination with the seed tubes, the screens and frames 
G, with lugs to x^revent lateral movement, and rod H, 
passing through the central bar of the frame and the 
seed tube, substantially as set forth. 

192,694. F. A. HAETXAGEL axd J. W. HAETXAGEL, 
St. Louis, Mo. Corn Planters. Juhi 3, 1877. 
Filed March 19, 1877. 

Claims.— 1. The combination of the notched U-bar 
M, the sliding catch X, the sleeve O, the two levers Q 
S, and the connecting bar E, with the eccentric wheel D, 
the axle C. the clutch T, and the clutch lever P, sub- 
stantially as herein shown and described. 2. The com- 
bination of the index U and the dial plate V with the 



rock shaft F that oxierates the dropping slides, and with 
j the frame A, substantially as herein shown and de- 
scribed. 

192,737. K. M. CHEISTEUP and C. F. SCHXEIDEE, 
St. Loos, Mo. Said SCHXEIDEE. Assii^nor to F. 
KOEUPKAT. same place. Corn Planiers. July 3, 
1877. Filed March 20. 1877. 
The clutch and eccentric mechanism are adjustable 
on tlie axle, the connecting rod on the x^intle of the 
hinge. Claim. — The combination, with the frames C 
and D, of the device for ox^erating the seed slides, con- 
, sisting of the eccentric J, having a ratchet-face /, for 
' engaging with clutch L on the axle, a jointed arm or 
: eccentric rod J', adax^ted to slide laterally on the x^intle 
\ of a hinge i. the collar lever K, bar I. and the seed 
; slides H, all arranged substantially in the manner de- 
i scribed, and for the purxDose set forth. 

' 192,757. M. GEEGG, Chamois. Mo. Corn Planiers. 
j July 3, 1877. Filed January 19, 1877. 

Claims. — 1. The combination, with the hollow marker 
M of the x^lunger K. working vertically therein, and 
forming the connection between the marker and the 
lifting chain J', so that the chain ox^erates first on 
the x^hmger, to allow the closing of the seed pocket, 
j and is retained in such relative x>osition with the 
marker, substantially as and for the xitirx)ose set forth. 
2. The combination of the lifting chain J', hollow 
marker M, vertically moving frame X, and dex^ressing 
spring Q, ox^eratiug substantially as set forth. 3. In 
combination with the hanging marker M and frame 
X, the forked x^rojection n, forming a guide and stox) 
for the swinging marker, as set forth. 4. The combi- 
nation of seed wheel S, sliding pawl forked lever O, 
and oscillating sector J, with roller x^in j. substantially 
as set forth. 5. The combination of the segment wheel 
F and x^inion G. with a suitable marker M, for the x^nr- 
pose set forth. 6. The segment wheel F and x^inion G, 
having enlarged x^rojecting tooth g, in combination 
with a suitable marker M, for the x^urxjose set forth. 7. 
The combination of segment wheel F, x^iuion G, rock- 
shaft H. sector J, chain J', and marker M. 8. The com- 
bination of the axle-shaft section B, loose segment 
wheel F, clutch/^ W, clutch-lever c. and weighted dog 
a, substantially as set forth, 

193,110. W. L. CHISM, Axkexy. Iowa. Corn Plant- 
ers. July 17. 1877. Filed A^yril IQ, 1877. 

Claim. — In a corn x^lauter, the seed boxes B, mounted 
upon the bench A, and having a cup cover d., the rotary 
disk form valve G. having a series of uniform seed cux)s 
1 2 3 4 in its edge, and a central shaft h, carrying a 
ratchet wheel 1 1. the slide P, having the ratchet bars 
m x^ivoted at its corners, and carrying the gauge u\ and 
the fixed and elevated bar S. supx^orting the hand lever 
/, all arranged and combined to operate substantially 
as set forth. 

193,258. E. H. LAXCASTEE axd THOS. SHUT.L, 
MOXTPELIER, IXD. Com Planters. Juhi 17, 1877. 
Filed March 26, 1877. 

Claims. — 1. The combination, with the axle A, of the 
stirrux^ H, straddling the axle, and the lever I for oper- 
ating the stirrup vertically ux) and down, for the x^^r- 
X^ose herein set forth. 2. The combination of the shovel 
K, L-shaped bar L, and lever M, for the x^^^rposes 
herein set forth. 3. The combination of the L-shax^ed 
rod E, x^ointer S, and crank E', substantially as and for 
the x^urposes herein set forth. 

193,465. W. M. STEEL, White Day, W. Va. Corn 
Planters. July 24, 1877. Filed May 5, 1877 . 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the U-shaped iron 
bars D with the axle B of the sulky A B C, to adapt it 
to receive the ox^erating x^arts of the machine, substan- 
tially as herein shown anddescribed. 2. The combination 
of the bar E, the hox^per orhox^pers F, the drox^x^iig 
slides G, the spring bar H. the stud Land the block 
or blocks J with the U-bars D, and the axle B, and 
wheel A of the sulky, substantially as herein shown 
and described. 



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193.527. G. B. LYXCH, DARLI^'GT()^^ Ixd. Assiguor 
ofoue-balf liis right to H. C. HULET aud W. F. 
HULET, same place. Corn Planters. JaUj 24, 
1S77. Filed Aj)rU 28, 1877." 

Claims. — 1. The rock-bar G. provided svith the recess 
n. staple o, and standard S. in combination with the 
sliding arm G\ lever G'-, and disk H, provided with 
the cams li. snbstantially as described, and for the pnr- 
pose set forth. 2. The recessed rock-bar G. haviDg the 
standard 8. staple o, aud arm K. in combination with 
the sliding arm G\ disk H, having cams /(, spring J, 
connecting bar D'-, and slides D^, snbstantially as de- 
scribed, and for the purpose set forth. 

193.719. W. J. XICHOLSOX. Paola, Kaxs. Corn \ 
rianiers. July 31, 1377. Filed April 9, 1877. i 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the stirrups O aud j 
the plate E, for supporting the slide Q, the cam wheel . 
P. and the toothed wheel X, substantially as herein ' 
shown and described. 2. The combination, with cam 
wheel P, of the plate Q, having double shouldered re- 
cess, the lever E. rod S, and dropper slide T, as shown 
aud described, for the jpurpose specified. 

193,743. L. S. WOODSIDE, Eitertox. Iowa. As- 
signor to himself and M. S. SOBEE, same place. 
Cltecli Bow Attacliments for Corn Planters. July 'SI, 
1877. Filed April 9, 1877. 

Claim. — The combination of the two chains or 
jointed rods L, the two pairs of hiuged blocks M X, 
and the wheels or rollers 0 with the lever K. that oper- 
ates the seed dropping slide J, and with the wheels A 
and axle B, substantially as herein shown and de- 
scriljed. 

193,766. L. F. KING axd HENEY M. FUNK, Polo, III. 
Cfjrn Planters. July 31, 1877. Filed January 15, 
1877. 

The back or ^-ibrating part of the seed tube is pivoted 
to a central partition, and has secured on it at the 
top a cut-off and feed plate. The lower end of the dis- 
charge spout is closed by pivoted drops actuated 
through the medium of rods attached to the vibrating 
back. The seed is graduated by cut-offs as it is passed 
from the hopper bottom to the' tube. Claims. — 1. The 
combination of the rocking plate D with the lugs h h, 
the adjustable cut-off E, with slots or holes x x, and 
the stationary tilling x^ieces e e, attached to the i^late 
by the metal strips i i, substantially as and for the pur- 
poses herein set forth . 2. The cut-offs G G. with springs /) k, 
arranged in the hopper bottom B, in combination with 
the rocking cut-off' E, substantially as and for the ptir- 
poses herein set forth. 3. The combination of the rock- 
ing plate D, rods m m, aud pivoted drops J J, substan- 
tially as and for the iDurposes herein set forth. 

193,883. DAYID MACK, Barxesville. Assignor of 
one-half his right to G. STE\YAET aud H.^EBEY, 
RoCKViLLE, Kaxs. Comhiued Seeder and Culiivator. 
August 7, 1877. Filed April 11, 1877. 
Claims. — 1. In a corn x)lanter, the combination of the 
adjustable hollow tube or conductor H, the slotted 
brace I. shovel J, and runner K, slotted at its front 
end, all substantially as aud for the purposes herein 
set forth. 2. The combination with the plates L L' 
under each hopper G, of the cross bar M, pivoted lever 
X, slotted pivoted lever O, with pin, the finger P, and 
the knockers m on the spokes of the wheel C, all sub- 
stantially as aud for the purposes herein set forth. 

194,004. LEYI SCOFIELD, Gr.\xd Havex, Mich. 
Assignor of one-half his right to J. B. WAIT, same 
place. Corn Planters. August 7, 1877. Filed Jan- 
uary 12, 1877. 

Claims.— 1. A reciprocating connecting bar between 
the seeding mechanisms of a corn planter, in combina- 
tion with rocking snx)ports, as set forth. 2. A rock- 
ing bearing C, combined with the reciprocating con- 
necting bar of a corn planter, and having pivoted con- 
nections below aud rounded supporting surface for the 
bar. as set forth. 3. The pivoted bearing C, formed 
with an arm or arms e, slotted stud x, and rounded sur- 
face for the bar, as set forth. 4. The connecting bar a 



and segmental bearings C C, pivoted on the runner 
beam, or equivalent support, and held thereto by a 
straj), as set forth. 

194,091. J. T. HUGHES, Murrayville, III. Com- 
bined Plow and Corn Planters. August 14, 1877, 
Filed July 17, 1876. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the main frame A 
D, provided with the wheels B aud E, the X'i^'o^ed 
shovels F and K, connected with the hand lever G, 
the hopx>er I, provided with the A'ibrating feed slide 
J, as shown, and the seat H, located as shown, so that 
the operator sitting thereon may control the lever 
with his hand ancl operate the feeding device with 
his feet. 2. In combination with tlie driver's seat H, 
of a corn planter, a seed hopper I, provided with a 
pivoted feed ^ilate or slide J, having its two ends 
adapted and arranged in x>osition to be operated by 
the feet of the driver, in the manner shown. 

194,127. J. CASE, Wasttixgtox Cot-rt IIotm:. Oiin>. 
Corn Planters. August 14, 1877. //'/.r/ Mai/ 22, 
1877. 

Claims. ~1. In combination with the arched bars a a'. 
blocks &,.jourual c, and wheels d, the rigid depending 
laterally adjustable brackets C attached to the two 
bars, and provided at their lower ends with eyes or 
sockets in line with the journals e, as shown. 2. The 
arched draft-frame having the two supx)orting wheels, 
a tongue, and two rigid depending laterally adjustable 
brackets C, having their lower ends adapted to receive 
beams or drag bars, substantially as shown and de- 
scribed. 3. In combination with the blocks h and the 
notched ends of the bars a a' inserted therein, as shown, 
thejournalsc, seated iutheblocks.and the arms, as shown, 
to hold the arms in place. 4. In combination with the 
blocks h, the notched arms a a', and the jotirnals c, the 
shouldered keys y', and the wheels d, applied as shown, 
to retain the keys in place. 5. In combination with 
the tongtte j ancl the mortised blocks attached to its 
side, the ailjitstable seat E, x)rovided with the two legs 
and the trausverse sustaining pin x'. 6. In combination 
with the draft frame A, the planter frame B, con- 
structed as shown, and provided with the guides u 
and the draft-bars n, the latter extending through 
the guides and connecting with the dratt-frame, as 
shown. 7. The combination of the metal frame C, hav- 
ing the groove d', the feed slide e', and the inclined 
cast metal bottom m', having the cut-off point as 
shown. 

194, 313. F. U. STOKES, Urbaxa, Ohio. Corn Plant- 
er and Fertilizer Distributor. August 21, 1877. Filed 
October 14, 1876. 
Claim. — The combination of the cam- wheel E' e' with 
the axle B, and with the levers AY X. that operates the 
droijping slides and disks, substantially as herein shown 
and described. 

194,745. D. E. YIYIOX, McCREDIE, Mo. Corn Plant- 
' ers. August 28, 1877. Filed May 11, 1877. 
Claims.— 1. The gauge-plates C C, having the right 
angular wings or hoes c c, in combination with and 
disposed edg'ewise to. and one upon either side of the 
opener A, substantially as and for the jnirpose set 
forth. 2. The gatige-X)lates C C, having the hose or ^"ings 
c c, and slotted studs c\ in combination with the 
opener A, having the screws and nuts d d' substantial- 
ly as and for the'piujjosc set forth. 

194,901. EEY C. GILLETT axd JOSEPH F. POOLE, 
MoxROE, Wis. Corn Planter. September 4, l?/7. 
Filed March 21, 1877. 
Claims. — 1. In combination with the axle tree A. 
having the driving wheels C C. and the planter frame 
E G G', supported at its rear end by the castor-wheels 
H, we claim the crank-shaft D, x)laced in boxes on the 
axle, and having the frame i^laeed on the cranks at its 
ends, and the lever L, whereby tlie front end of the 
planter may be adjusted up aud down, as required, 
with relation to the axle, substantially as and for the 
pirrposes herein set forth. 2. In a corn planter, the 
combination of the di'opping slides P and the balls d, 
placed in grooves e under the same; substantiaUy as 



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and for the piii-poses herein set forth. 3. In combina- 
tion with the lever W and its yalves u n, the adjusta- 
ble rod p with nuts s s, the ej^ebolts t, and the dropping 
slide P with spring /, substantially as and for the pur- 
poses herein set forth. 4. The combination, with the 
planter frame and its wheels H, of the pivoted marker 
arms Y, scrapers X X', marker Z, and chain x, substan- 
tially as and for the pur^wse herein set forth. 

195,418. EXOCH P. TERRELL A^D JOHX FOGS, 
Bellefoxtaixe, Ohio. Corn Flanters. September 
18, 1877. Filed May 26, 1877. 
Claim. — In a corn planter, the combination of the 
horizontal sliding frame H, carrying the metal lined 
horizontal slides G\ having apertures e, with the slotted 
seed boxes G, spring I, axle B, carrying the loose driving 
wheels C C, cams J J, and clutches D D, connected by 
the rods 1) & with the lever D^, all constructed, ar- 
ranged, and operating in the manner and for the pur- 
pose set forth. 

195,442. THOMAS T. BUTLER, Loda, III. Corn 
Flanters. Sepiemlyer 25, 1877. Filed August 16, 
1877. 

Claims. — 1. In a corn planter, the seed slide.or shak- 
ing bar, in combination with, and suspended in position 
by one or more springs, substantially as and for the 
purpose set forth. 2. In a corn planter, the spring D, 
in combination with the seed slide or shaking bar C, 
substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 

195.528. JACOB W. OBERHOLTZER axd CHARLES 
E. WILCOX, Hiawatha, Kans. Dropping At- 
tachments for Corn Flanters. September 25, 1877. 
Filed Jvlj 13, 1877. 
To the spokes of one of the bearing wheels is secui'ed 
a circular ring, having cams that strike, in the revolu- 
tion of the wheel, adjustable shoes attached to an arm 
journaled on the axle of the bearing wheels for impart- 
ing motion to the seed slide. The arm carrying the 
shoes is provided at either end with blocks having 
journaled therein friction rollers, that move upon and 
against guides as the shoes are struck by the cam. 
Claims. — 1. The combination, in a corn droj)per, of the 
circle <?, carrying a cam e, the bars F, having shoes /, 
the lever and seed valve bar I, substantially as 
shown and described. 2. The blocks rollers /i, "and 
arms i i', in combination with the bars F, substantially 
as shown and described. 

196,004. AVM. GALLEY, Toledo, Iowa. Corn Flant- 
ers. October 9, 1877. Filed July 2, 1877. 
Claims. — 1. In a corn j)lanter, the adjusting mechan- 
ism for taking up lost motion of the combined corn- 
dropping and hill-indicating attachment, the same con- 
sisting essentially in a ratchet-wheel secure d to the 
driving wheel of the machine, a cam-wheel having 
pawl engagement therewith, and formed with an inter- 
nal-cogged gear on the opposite or inner side, and a 
pinion meshing with the latter and journaled in a 
framework secured to the machine axle, substantially 
as described. 2. The combination with the ratchet- 
wheel secured to the planter dri\"ing wheel, the cam- 
wheel having pawl engagement therewith, and formed 
on its opposite side with an internal gear, of the pinion 
meshing with the latter, and mounted upon a shaft 
journaled on the axis of the planter, the said pinion | 
shaft being provided with a suitable crank or lever arm 
adax)ted to be operated by the driver in his seat, sub- I 
stantially as descrilied. 3. The combination, with the 
internally-cogged gear-wheel having i)awl and ratchet 
engagement with the planter driving wheel, the pin- 
ion and lever mechanism for adjusting the same in its 
rotary movement, and the cams formed on said inter- 
nally-cogged wheel, of the double tripping-lever 
mounted on a rock-shaft, and adapted to operate the 
grain-slide by suitable connecting mechanism, substan- 
tially as described. 4. The combination, with the 
ratciiet-wheel tixed to the inner side of a planter driv- 
ing wheel, and the adjustable wheel engaged therewith 
by vspring-presscd pawl-connection, of the cams and 
hill-indicating devices formed in alternate pairs on the 
Ijerijjhery of the said adjustable wheel, substantially 
as described. 



196,072. JUSTIN F. CHAMPLIX, East Aurora, 
X. Y. Assignor of one-half his right to EMAXL^EL 
MEYERS, "same place. Combined CTieclc Row and 
Drill Flanter. October 16, 1877. Filed April 26, 
1877. 

Clauns. — 1. In a combined check row and seed drill 
planter, a distributing device consisting of a cylinder 
having peripheral depressions and a circumferential 
groove, revolving within a casing having two induc- 
tion openings, covered by a slide, by means of which 
either one of said openings may be uncovered to change 
the planter from a check row to a drill planter, and 
vice versa, substantially as described, for the purpose 
indicated. 2. The combination, with the cylinder G, 
having the peripheral depressions g' and circumferen- 
tial groove g, of the casing I, provided with apertures 
h' k" g", a hopper H, and a slide K, in the hopper, sub- 
stantially as described and stated. 3. The combina- 
tion, with the cylinder G, having a series of depres- 
sions g', and a continuous groove g, arranged side by 
side in its circumference, of the casing I, carrying the 
seed box H, said casing having the slide K arranged to 
cover either the depressions g' or the groove g, and 
the slide L arranged to pass into the said groove g, the 
whole constructed and arranged to operate substan- 
tially as and for the use and purpose specified. 4. The 
combination, with the shaft E, of the sprocket-wheel 
X, oppositely located levers P P', pivoted to the beam 
E'", chains R, valves S, and lever X, having the U- 
shaped bearer spring and guide x', as stated. 5. 
The combination, with the levers P P', of the lever X, 
having its fulcrum at x, and i)rovided with L"-shaped 
bearer spring j;', and guide x, with its stop pin, as 
and for the purj)ose specified. 6. A combined check 
row and drill planter, consisting of the mounted frame 
A, auxiliaxy hinged frame D, carrying the transverse 
shaft E, having two cylinders G, provided with a series 
of depressions r/', and a continuous groove g, arranged 
to be separately uncovered by the slide K, hopx3ers T, 
provided with valves S, operated as specified, plows U, 
and scrapers Y, the whole constructed and arranged to 
operate substantially in the manner as and for the pur- 
pose specified. 

196,146. ALFRED F. HAMMOXD, Berlin (Loramie's 
P. O.), Ohio. Corn Flanters. October 16, 1877. 
Filed May 12, 1877. 
Claim. — In a combined planter and marker, the 
combination of the transporting wheels A A and hop- 
pers G, the revolving bars X, carrying the broad flat 
feet Y, the friction wheels O, the pivoted suspending 
rods X, bars M, the pivoted levers K, and dropping 
slides arranged beneath the apertured bar F, said feet 
projecting across the peri^jhery of the wheels, which 
are in alignment with the hoppers and friction wheels, 
all as shown and described, to operate as and for the 
purpose specified. 

196,291. WM. D. EWART, Chicago, III. Corn 
Flanters. October 23, 1877. Filed December IS, 
1876. 

Claims. — 1. The two independent wheels or disks C, 
having teeth or serrations c, in combination with an 
intermediate loose driving wheel D, and an automatic 
vibrating clutch or shifter E, mounted on the wheel D, 
substantially as and for the purpose set sortli. 2. The 
independent gTOund wheels A and B, in combination 
Avith the toothed wheels or disks C, intermediate wheel 
D, and automatic vibrating clutch or shifter E, sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose set forth. 3. A 
sprocket wheel D, in combination with a sprocket 
chain J, composed wholly or in part of independent 
detachable links, and a dcA-ice atached to one or more 
of the links for operating the feeding slides, whereby 
the length of the chain" may be readily changed and 
the distance between the hills regulated by such ad- 
justment of the chain, substantially as described. 4. 
The sprocket wheel D, in combination with the ad- 
justable idle-chain J, provided Avith lugs or projections 
cam I, having Avings i, and the feeding slide K, sul- 



stantially as described. 



The iDiA'oted arm H, 



combination with the chain J, adjustable in length,- 
and idle sprocket wheels h H', one of which is adjusta- 
ble back and forth on the arm H, substantially as and 



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lor tlie i^iu-pose set forth. 6. In a com planter tlie j 
slioes or runners Z, in combination with, a stationary 
har /, and markers M, hinged thereto and arranged i 
on each side of the machine at a distance outside the 
shoes equal to half the distance between the rows, 
whereby the inner marker on each bout will run in the I 
track of the outer marker on the x)receding bout, sub- ! 
stantially as and for the purpose set foi-th. 7. The \ 
feeding-slide K, in combination with the pivoted indi- I 
cators X. linked thereto by rods n and markers M. sub- [ 
stauTially as described. 8. In a corn planter, a contin- 
uous marker M, arranged to rim along outside of the 
machine to mark out the retmm path, in combination 
with an indicator operating at suitable bitervals to 
designate the proper location of the hills for the return 
bout, substantially as described. 

196.341. SAMUEL DE YEAl'X, Lapatette. As- 
signor of one-half his right to GEO. AV. EICE, ^ 
Battle Grouxd, Ixd. Checl' Bow Attachment for 
Planters. October 23, 1877. Filed August 3, 1877. 
Claims. — 1. The within described check row attach- 
ment for planters, consisting of the frame J, shaft B,its 
wheels and cam, and the compound jointed lever, all 
constructed and adapted for attachment to the frame of 
a planter, and to the seed slide thereof, substantially 
as set forth. 2. The combination, with the main and 
supplementary frames, of the cam C, lever D, ha^-ing 
the sections a h c, and slide E, arranged substantially 
as and for the purpose set forth. 3. The arrangement | 
of the two wheels of a check row attachment for plant- ! 
ers directly in the rear of the wheels of the planter it- \ 
self, in the manner shown and described, for the pur- i 
pose set forth. j 

196,728. E.AYAGOXEE, JE.,Xewtox, Iowa. Assign- j 
or of one-third his right to L. "W. MILLS, same j 
place. Corn Planters. October 1877. Filed Ajn il ] 
2, 1877. 

Claim. — The attachment for com planters, composed 
of the bracket a, ha^^-ng the fulcrum b and slot/, the 
vibrating lever e, the recix)rocating lever d, having a 
pin on its end, to engage a cam-groove in or on the hub 
of the carriage wheel, and the lever gr, carrying a latch- 
ing device /(. to engage the seed slide, substantially as 
and for the purposes shown and described. 

196,908. HEXEY JOKES, Coshoctox, Ohio. Corn 
Planters. November 6, 1877. Filed July IQ, 1877 . 
Interchangeable motion is communicated to the seed 
sEde by crank and gear and cam mechanism. To the 
cross bar is journaled a rock shaft having upturned 
ends, that rest in notches in the bar behind the spring- 
arms, for carrying them out of contact with notched 
dropping disk' as the shaft is rocked forward by the 
elevation of the tongue. Chains extend forward from 
clevises to a ring attached to the tongue, and from the 
ring to the whiliietrees. Claims. — 1. In a corn planter, 
the sEde F, carrying the spring arms G Ct', and i^ro- 
vided with lAn h^, for attachment of crank and gear 
mechanism, and with x^in /(-, for connecting the lever 
and cam mechanism, substantially as and for the ]3ur- 
poses set forth. 2. In a corn planter, the rock shaft 
X, having an arm o', adapted to be moved by the tongue 
of The planter when the main frame is raised from the 
ground, substantially as and for the puri)oses set forth. 
3. The combination, with the seed slide F and spring 
arms G G', of the rock shaft X, adapted to be moved by 
the raising of the main fi'ame, and having arms which 
disengage the said spring arms from their ratchets, 
substantially as described and shown. 4. In a corn 
planter the combination of the two clevises O O', 
joined by a chain E, which is connected centrally with 
the whiffletrees, substantially as described and shown. 

196,938. SYEX EYDBECK, Red Y'ixg, Mix^-. Corn 
Planters. Xovember 6, 1877. Filed June 16, 1877. 
Claims. — 1. The combination, with the platform A, 
pivoted arms B, and the shaft C journaled therein, of 
the sleeve or tree A' on axle C, the sectors E, having a 
peripheral groove, and a hook c, a lever F', and chains 
F, secured at one end to the platform, i^assing around 
the sectors, and engaging with the hook, substantially 
as specified. 2. The seed box having a circular rabbet 
j, a central bearing A-, a curved slot s, and a drop open- 



ing X, in combination with a disk K, having a spindle 
a spur I, and a diop opening n, and a recii)rocating 
slide having a transverse slot t, adapted to receive said 
spur, substantially as specified. 3. The diivei-'s seat 
G, hinged to the rear end of the veilically adjustable 
platform A. ovei hanging the axle, and i>rovided with 
a xnop b< liiim thereon, substantially as and for the 
purx)ose s|ici i;ic.[. 

197,178. J. EOSEXKEAXZ, Allex Towxship, III. 

Corn Planters. Xocember 13, 1877. liled August 24, 
1877. 

Claims. — 1. In combination with the feed grain boxes 
L, having oscillating valves M, and dropper spouts O, 
having tongue p, the rod E, lever Q, shaft E, with 
crank /• and pinion /, and wheel T, all consti'ucted and 
arranged Avithin a frame G, having runners H and 
plows I, substantially as described, to operate as sjieci- 
fied. 2. The combination, with the frame B and adjus- 
table seat standard D, of the lever F, jfivoted in the 
said seat standard, the extension g' of the front frame,, 
the rod r, and chain Y, whereby the position of the 
seat standard and its seat can be changed without in- 
terfering with the operation of the lever F, substantial- 
ly as described and shown. 

197,200. H. H. BALTZLY, Assl^mptiox, III. Assignor 
of one-half his right to EICHAED FECK, same 
place. Corn Planters. November 20, 1877. Filed 
August 27, 1877. 
To the axle an independent frame carrying openers^ 
conductor spout, and seed boxes is attached, and adjust- 
able independent of the tongue. Claim. — In a com 
planter, the supporting frame composed of the parts -s, s', 
0, and /, adapted to carry the boxes E and cutters E, 
and i^ivoted directly to the axle b, with capability of 
unEniited vertical movement above and independent of 
the tongue d, the bell-crank lever n n', and ratchet bar 
m, all arranged and operating substantially as and for 
the purx30ses set forth. 

197,323. CHAELES H. BOYD, Deesdex, Ohio. Seed 
Planters. November 20, 1877. Filed September 3, 
1877. 

To the hubs of the bearing wheels are attached disks 
provided with ribs, for actuating the seed sEdes 
through the medium of j)ivoted levers, spring, and foot 
levers. Claim. — The combination, with the wheels A, 
XDrovided with disks having ribs </, and seed receptacles 
having seed ducts D, of the slides E, pivoted levers F, 
eEiptic simngs c, and foot levers H, the several parts 
constructed and relatively arranged to operate substan- 
tially as herein shown and described. 

i 197,352. HICKMAX E. FOSTEE. Decatur, III. As- 
' signor of one-half his right to EUFUS C. CEOCK- 
EB, same place. Corn Planters. Xovember 50, 1877. 
! Filed January 27, 1877. 

' Claims. — 1 In a com i)lanting wheel, the rod H and 
sirring G, in combination with the hollow spoke, substan- 
I tially as and for the puriwse set forth. 2. The rod H, 
' spring G, and the hollow spoke, in combiuation with 
; shaft B, disk I, arms i i i i, bent rods K K, connecting 
rods M M, and seed sEde L, as shown and described. 
197,549. ALLEX F. HALL, Oxarga, III. Corn 
I Planters. Xovember 27, 1877. Filed May 21, 1877. 
j Claim. — In a corn planter, the wheels A, provided 
with the semicu-cular distance measuring cams I. com- 
biued with and constinicted to hold the tE'oppiug slide 
levers H, and insui-e a uniform distance between the 
hills, as set forth. 

197,551. GEOEGE D. HAWOETH, Decatur, III. 
Corn Planters. Xovember 27 , 1877 . Filed August Q, 
1877. 

Claims.— 1. The rotatiag colter H, provided with the 
hollow or dished hub H', having the centi-al spindle or 
axle i^ivot formed in one piece therewith, in combi- 
nation with the tapering perforated joiu-nal I' and 
through bolt 7i'. sultstantially as described. 2. The 
i bent lever D, by means of which the main frame is ad 
justed, as described, in combination with the toggle 
lever b b', for adjusting or controlling and locking said 
seat lever, substantially as described. 3. The seat E', 



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piroted in the standard E, in combination with the ad- 
justing lever D, intermediate lever /, and connecting 
links e e^, arranged and operating substantially as de- 
scribed. 4. The spirally threaded rotary cleaners Q 
Q', arranged and operating in combination with the 
ground wheels B B, as described. 

198,254. MILES T. SKIOTEE, White Eock, Tex. 

Conibined Cotton Cultivator and Planter. December 

18, 1877. FUcd May 9, 1877. 
Claims. — 1. In combination with the vehicle ABC, 
the ti'ame D, composed of the rigid central bar E, hav- 
ing standards a a', adjustable side bars E' E', and 
transverse bars F, the lever Q, upright bar E, connect- 
ing bar A', the lever O, rack bar P, rod h, crank lever i, 
and caster wheel J, all constructed and arranged to 
operate substantially as herein set forth. 2. In com- 
bination with the vehicle ABC, frame D, shovels 1 1, 
and openers L L, the seed boxes G G, seed slides e e, 
levers c c, connecting bar/, lever m, pins g, and spring 
N, substantially as shown and described. 

198,261. MICHAEL ACKEEMAN, Steamboat Eock, 
Iowa. Self Dropper and Marker for Corn Planters. 
December 18, 1877. Filed September 10, 1877. 

A cogged cam on the axle engages with a cogged 
wheel journaled centrally on the frame. The cogged 
wheel has on its opposite side a triangular cam, that 
works in the lower end of a lever having inclines 
against which the cam strikes for vibrating the lever 
and seed slide through the medium of connecting rods. 
Projecting beyond the perijDhery of the wheel are 
spokes ha ving Avedge-shape ends and markers attached. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the swiveled arm 
T and its swiveled block or plate U, and the jiivoted 
arms Y and their keepers ^vith the axle E and the 
framework of the machine, to allow the ends of said 
axle to move up and down as its wheels pass over un- 
even ground, substantially as herein shown and de- 
scribed. 2. The combination of the three-armed cog- 
wheel Q provided with the triangular wheel S, the cog- 
wheel N provided with the triangular wheel M, the lever 
K provided with the inclines Z:' upon the opposite side 
of the opening in its widened middle part, the spindle 0, 
the connecting rod J, and the lever H, with the axle E 
and the seed dropping slide E, to enable said dropping 
slide to be operated by the revolution of the said axle, 
substantially as herein shown and described. 3. The 
drive wheel X, formed of the hub, the two rings, and 
the long and short spokes, alternating with each other, 
and sharpened at their outer ends, in combination with 
the axle E, for driving the dropping mechanism, sub- 
stantially as herein shown and described. 4. The com- 
bination of the skeleton wheel Z, formed of the hub, 
the ring, and the long and short spokes, with the axle 
R, for carrying a set of markers on the end of the said 
axle, substantially as herein shown and described. 

198,629. WAEEEN W. S. KIME, Victor, Iowa. Corn 
Planter Attachments. Deceinber 2b, 1877 . Filed No- 
vember 20, 1877. 

Claims. — 1. The adjustable casting D, carrying the 
wheel spindle, and also the shaft b, in combination with 
the perforated arm adjustable connecting-rod /?, and 
slide C, substantially as and for the pm^^oses herein set 
forth. 2. The combination of the adjustable casting 
D, shaft b, connected to the slide C, the cranks 6^ ¥, 
and the adjustable arm G, attached to the wheel E, as 
and for the purposes set forth. 

198,760. GEO. W. BEOWN, Galesburg, III. Corn 
Planters. January 1, 1878. Filed July 28, 1877. 
Claims. — 1. The dual seed cup plates C C, arranged 
in the same seed box, and provided with seed cups, 
and geared to each other, so as to have simultaneous 
movements for simultaneous discharges, substantially 
as described, and for the purpose specified. 2. In com- 
bination with seed cup plates C C, geared together, a 
reciprocating bar provided with devices which, act- 
ing on the disks alternately, will jiroduce intermit- 
tent rotary motion of said disks, substantially as and 
for the purpose Sj^ecitied. 3. In combination with seed 
cup plates C C, geared to each other, and provided with 
projections or cams F, a reciprocating bar B, having 



pawls GG', substantially as and for the purpose specified. 

4. In combination with seed cup plates C C, geared 
to each other, and provided with projections F, a re- 
ciprocating bar, B, having spring-pawls G G' and stops 
H H', substantially as and for the purpose specified. 

5. The seed cup plates C C, journaled on elevations 
E, and provided with cams F, exterior to and project- 
ing downward over the elevation E, substantially as 
described, and for the purpose specified. 

198,874. J. E. DODGE, JE., and W. G. MAST, Normal, 
III. Corn Planters. January 1, 1878. Filed August 
20, 1877. 

I Claims. — 1. The combination of the front frame C,hav- 
I ing seed boxes D, and seed slide, provided with hasps b' 
b', main frame A, having pivoted arms b b, rear frame F, 
and ground wheel G, provided with camsa, substantially 
as and for the purpose specified. 2, The ground wheel 

G, having heavy wires or bands E arranged across 
the outer surface or tire of the wheel, substantially 
as and for the purpose herein shown and described. 

3. The combination, with the main frame A, sup- 
X)orted on wheels B, and having the driver's seat cen- 
trally located upon the axle, of the frames C F, hinged 
or pivoted, respectively, to the front and rear of frame 
A, whereby raising the rear frame will raise and balance 
the fi'ont frame, independent of any auxiliary mechan- 
ism, substantially as herein shown and described. 

4. The combination of the main frame, having driv- 
er's seat, pivoted arms b b, pivoted lever H, stop c, and 
adjustable scraper K, the pivoted front frame C, having 
seed boxes and slide, and the pivoted rear trame F, 
having ground wheel G, provided with cams a, the 
several parts constructed and relatively arranged to 
operate substantially as herein shown and described. 

199,344. EOBEET H. AVEEY, Galesburg, III. As- 
signor of one-half his right to CYRUS M. AVEEY. 
Corn Planters. January 15, 1878. Filed July 28, 
1877. 

Claims. — 1. A corn planter frame formed of bars C C', 
united by an axle, A, and bracing bars C", substantial- 
ly as and for the purpose specified. 2. The draft pole 
E, hinged to standards a, W'hich project in rear of the 
axle A, substantially as described, and for the purpose 
specified. 3. The draft pole E, having the driver's seat 
F and the dropman's seat G, both fixed upon it, hinged 
to the axle A and arranged to operate with the frame 
C, carrying the seeding devices and mounted on said 
axle, substantially as described, and for the purpose 
sjiecified. 4. The levers I, hinged to the tongue E and 
arranged to operate with the yoke H, frame C, and axle 
A, substantially as and for the purpose specified. 5. 
The catch J, pivoted to the tongue E and arranged to 
operate with the levers I and connecting plate i', yoke 

H, frame C, and axle A, substantially as described, and 
for the purpose specified. 6. The elbow lever journaled 
on the bolt e', upon which the tongue E is journaled, 
and combined with link T and scraper bar Q and axle 
A, substantially as described, and for the purpose speci- 
fied. 7. In a corn planter, a sliding scraper bar Q, in 
combination with a link T, hinged to the central part 
of the bar, so as to allow either scraper to yield, and -a 
lever S, hinged or pivoted to the axle of the planter, 
substantially as and tor the purijose specified. 8. The 
cut-off N, having a slot, n, by which it is hung upon a 
shaft, n\ so that either or both of its ends may be raised, 
substantially as described, and for the purpose speci- 
fied. 

199,401. EDWIN L. BEEGSTEESSEE, Hublersburg, 
Pa. Corn Planters. January 22, 1878. Filed July 
25, 1877. 

Claim. — The combination, with the axle B, of the 
wheel sleeve D, having lugs s s, the clutch E, lever S, 
spring, and foot lever W, substantially as and for the 
purposes herein set forth. 

199,485. J. L. WEIGHT, Wilmot, Wis. Corn Drop- 
piers and Planters. Januai y 22, 1878. 
•Claim. — The comlfiuation of the scale C C, pointer- 
scale M, carriage E F, cross head D, lever L, connect- 
ing rod N, crank J, clutch K on shaft I, as and for the 
purpose set forth. 



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199,783. R. BROWN axd W. HOUSTON, Dayton, 
Ohio. Corn Planters. January 29, 1878. Filed 
August 24, 1377. 
Claims. — 1. lu an expansible corn planter, tlie com- 
bination of the rear and front body beams B B', and 
slotted plates a a', to -vrliicli tlie said beams are adjust- 
ably connected, the dropper supporting beams E' E", 
the' slotted plates G G', to which the latter are adjust- 
ably attached, the axle C, and the sleeve e, forming a 
bearing for the axle and the side beam A of the ma- 
chine, and carrying the wheel D', said sleeve being ad- 
justable upon the axle, substantially as described. 2. 
In a corn planter, the oscillating feed cylinder L, pro- 
vided with a carrying cell /, and a discharge aperture 
V, and arranged to act as a cut-olf to the tubes P or P', 
as and for the purpose set forth. 3. The distributing 
cylinder L, provided with interchangeable ~ sliding 
dovetailed plates having carrying cells of different 
sizes, in combination with the inner cylinder, having 
tubes P or P', for the purpose set forth. 4. The furrow 
opener T, having a rear flaring tenon fitting a corre- \ 
spondiug slot in the foot of the seed spout, iu combina- 
tion with the shoe J, keyed to said spout, substantially 
as described. 

200,027. WM. M. CARRIKER, Irvixg, III. Corn 
Planters. February 5, 1878. Filed December 1, 1877. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the driving wheel 
C, counter shaft D, gears a h, clutch d, with lever E, 
tappet wheel G G', and spring fingers 11 H, substan- 
tially as and for the purposes set forth. 2. The slide 
L, with arms n, in combination with the bar K and 
sjjring fingers H H, for the purposes set forth. 

200,037. JOS. D. POPE, Caldwell, Mo. Corn Plant- 
ers. February 5, 1873. Filed August 8, 1877. 
Claim. — The combination of the wheels A A, con- 
structed with markers a a, crank shaft B b, rod M, and 
horizontal slotted plate L I, all arranged substantially 
as and for the j)urpose set forth. 

200,171. JOHN J. CAREY, La Salle, III. Corn 
Planter Attachnents. February 12, 1878. Filed De- 
ceviber 7, 1877. 
Claim. — The combination of the rearwardly curved 
axle B, the hinged frame E, the third wheel F, the 
cranks G, the bars H, the inclines J, the pins or blocks 
K, and the guides I with the wheels A, the frame C, 
and the dropping slide L of a corn planter, substan- 
tially as herein shown and described. 

200,684. MATTHEW BARBOUR, Ha^iiltox, Ohio. 
Seeding Macliine. February 26, 1878. Filed August 
2, 1377. 

Claim. — A seeding machine sweeper, consisting of 
a beveled lipped hinged scraper B, spring C, and 
cvlindrical case A, all combined substantiallv as speci- j 
fied. ! 

200,692. JOHN BUTTERFIELD, Woodlawx, Mo. j 
Self Droppers for Planters. February 26, 1878. Filed \ 
October 13, 1877. i 
Claim. — The combination of the board A, slide B, \ 
spouts C, x^ivoted in holes of said slide, the keeper D, | 
spring arm E, pin G, and lever F, all constructed and ar- 
ranged as shown and described, to form a self-drox)ping 
attachment for corn planters. 

201,454. O. B. SEAMANS, U. A. BRYANT, axd H. 
DEYLING, Coalville, Iowa. Corn Planters. Marcli ' 
19, 1878. Filed Xovemljer 28, 1877. 

- Claim. — The combination of the lever ha^dng the pin 
m, lever J, spring I, post i, having x^ulleys Ic, and the i 
rope 0, for raising the wheel G, substantially as herein 
shown and described. 

201,489. CRATON BERRY^IAN, Moxroe. Wis. Corn 
Planters. Jdarcli 19, 1878. Filed February 26, 1377. 

Claims. — 1. In a corn planting machine, the combi- 
nation of an axle B, x)i'ovided with rigid dex)ending 
arms T, and inclined arms or bars S, x)ivoted at their 
rear ends to the arms T, and provided at their forward 
ends with runners R, aclaj)ted to open the furrows, as 
shown and described. 2. In a corn planting machine, 
the longitudinal inclined arms S, having their forward 



ends x)rovided with the furrow opening runners R, and 
their rear ends mounted on vertically adjustable pivots, 
substantially as shown, where tln-y may be caused 
to produce more or less downward prcssiii c on tli«- mn- 
ners, as the nature and condition of tlx- soil miiy jo- 
quire. 3. The combination of the arms or Ijai s S. \ ing 
their ends x^i'^'oted and made vertically ad ju.<tal)le, 
with the runners R, attached to and uiade adjustable 
on said bars, substantially as shown. 4. In coinl^iiiation 
with the pivoted adjustaldebars orarni^ >. tin- ruuneis 
R, x^i'ovided with the slots ?«, the xuv^t,^ ///, and the 
fastening bolt o. 5. In a corn planter lia\ iii;^ tin- dii- 
ver's seat G on the rear end, the coniMnatioii of the 
feed slides connected by the bar H, having the arm I, 
with the rock shaft K, x^rovided with the arm .J, and 
the two x)edals L M, the latter arranged in position to 
be actuated directly by the feet of the driver, as shown 
and described. 6. In combination with the reversible 
marker X, the cord s and the arched rod f, mounted on 
the front of the machine, as shown. 7. The indicator, 
consisting of the rods v v w, mounted in the middle of 
the machine, as shown. 8. In combination with the 
feed slides E, the gauge slides g, bands orclamx^s/i, and 
screws Jc, as shown. 9. In combination with the rock 
shaft b', x^rovided with the scrapers a', and arm c', the 
spring d\ and the hand lever e', with its locking devices, 
as shown. 10. In combination with the runners R, the 
wheels j>, x^rovided with the annular flanges r, as and 
for the x)TiTX)Ose shown and described. 

201,521. 0. C. GREEN, Dltjlix, Ixd. Assignor to 
the HOOSIER DRILL COMPANY, Miltox, Ixd. 
Corn Planters. March 19, 1878. Filed April 23, 
1877. 

Claims. — 1. The slide B, having notches & and re- 
cesses or cups b', substantially as and for the x^nrpose 
specified. 2. In combination with the hox:)X3.er A, the 
seed slide B, having a double incline on its upper face 
and notches in both its edges, substantially as and for 
the x^^'Li-Tose specified. 3. In combination with the 
hopx^er A and cut-ofi" C, the notched slide B and sx^ring 
or springs D, substantially as and for the x3urx)ose 
sx^ecified. 

201,717. LINNEUS V. SWISHER, Maple's Mill, 
III. Corn Planters. March 26, 1878. Filed Sep- 
tember 20, 1877. 
Claims. — 1. In a corn planter, the rectangular vqy- 
right hopx)ers D, each x)rovided with lug / and rod I, 
and having an enlarged x^ortion b, provided with seed 
opening c, slide d, having openings d e', and sx^out E, 
provided with wheel F, in coml)iuation with the slid- 
ing bar G, moving in guides e on beam B, and lever H, 
substantially as and for the x^nrx^ose specified. 2. The 
combination of the upright sliding hoppers D, con- 
structed as described, with the beam B, x^i voted to the 
frame A, substantially as and for the x^nrpose specified. 
3. The vertically sliding hoppers D, each having an en- 
larged part &, provided with seed oxDening c, slide d, 
having ox3enings c' c, and spout E, provided with 
wheel F, the several x^arts being adapted for operation 
substantially as and for the x^urxjose sx^ecified. 

202,196. W. F. SENTER, Marshall, Mo. Corn 
Planter Attachments. April 9, 1378. Filed Xovember 
23, 1377. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the wheel frame A B 
C, the sux^erposed frame G. the runner frame D E F, 
pivoted to both frames, and the marker wheel shaft H, 
the said shaft being connected by intermediate mechan- 
ism with drox)X3er slide S, as shown and described. 2. 
The combination, with the drox^ slide S, of lever P, 
having arm R x^ivoted therewith, levers 0 0. and tax)- 
pet shaft M, the latter operated suhstautially as and 
for the purpose set forth. 

202,571. J. C. MUNDEL, Aekowsmith. III. Seeding 
Machines. Jj;r// 16, 1373. Filed August 13, 1677 . 
Claim. — The combination of the frame A. axle B, 
having grooved cylinder C. detachable wheels E E, 
and strlid wheel F, of less diameter, with hinged seed 
boxes, slide I, and lever D. all arranged and ox^erating 
substantially as described, for the piu'pose shown and 
sx3ecified. 



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202,625. E. H. AYERY, Galesburg, III. Assignor of 
one-half his rio-ht to C. M. AYEEY, same place. 
Corn Planter^ A2)nl 23, 1878. Filed My 28, 1877. 
Claims.— 1. In a seed planter, seed cnp plates D, hav- 
ing elongated seed cups E, combined with an elongated 
discharge C, substantially as and for the purposes speci- 
fied. 2^ The disk D, having elongated seed cnps E and 
a concave upper surface, combined with the discharge 
opening C, snbstautially as described and for the pur- 
pose specified. 3. The series of independent cut-ofis J, 
combined with the disk D, ha™g elongated seed cups E, 
which extend the full width of the series of cut-ofis, 
substantially as described, and for the purpose speci- 
fied. 4. The series of independent cut-oifs J, com- 
bined with the disk D, having elongated seed cups E, 
which extend the full width of the series of cut-off's, 
and with correspondingly elongated discharge-opening 

C, substantially as described, and for the purpose speci- 
fied. 5. The slotted partition G, operating in combin- 
ation with the series of gravitating cut-ofis, having 
stop projections j, substantially as and for the purpose 
specified. 

203,025. H. E. FOSTEE, Decatur, III. Assignor of 
one-half his right to E. C. CEOCKEE, same place. 
Com Planter. April 30, 1878. Filed Xovemher 21, 
1877. 

Claims.— 1. The combination of the spokes a ah h, 
guides c c, and springs C C, substantially as shown. 2. 
The swivel coupling d, in combination with the shaft 

D, in. a check row corn planter, substantially as and 
for the purpose set forth. 3. The combination of the 
adjustable spoked wheel, hinged shaft D, standard E, 
collar e', and lever e, substantially as shown and de- 
scribed. 

203,122. SAMUEL B. DAYIS, Hamburg, Iowa. 
Seed Planters. April 30, 1878. Filed January 15, 
1878. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the hopper or box K, 
having apertures y in its front side, the reciprocating 
rotating dropping x^late Y, x^erforated as described, and 
the strips k A', adjustably arranged on the plate Y, and 
in the perforations thereof, by means of the screws m, 
which are oj)posite the apertures y in the box K, 
whereby the strix)s Jc may be adjusted from the outside 
of the box, substantially as herein set forth. 2. The 
combination of the box K, rotary reciprocating drop- 
ping plate Y, the stationary vertical plate A', inclined 
bottom Z, and flanged cut-ofis j) p, actuated by the , 
spring all substantially as and for the purposes | 
herein set forth. 3. The combination, in a planter, of I 
the bar G', operated from the crank shaft Hby the pit- ' 
man L', and lever T, and j)rovided Avith the longitudi- 
nal slot a' and incliued side wings H' H', the bar ^l, 
having pin V passing through the slot a' in said bar G', 
the recessed slide F', having friction rollers w ic. the L- 
shaped rods B', dropping plates Y with slots s, and the 
valves D' with forks t, all constructed and arranged 
substantially as and for the i3ur[)oses herein set forth. 
4. The driving wheel B, having its rim made of one 
piece, with spoke tenon sockets /*', points i', and con- 
cave edges m', as set forth. 

203,149. ADJlM HECKMAN^, Sterling, III. Corn 
Planters. April 30, 1878. Filed August 6, 1877. 
Claims.^1. A corn planter having the single lugs a 
and double lugs h alternately arranged on the rim of 
the wheels B B, in combination with the levers L, con- 
nected to the feed bar K, substantially as and for the 
purposes described. 2. The hinged jilates d, having 
rubber bearings or brushes d', substantially as and for 
the purposes described. 

203,211. PHILIP B. STILL, Woodstock, III. Corn 
and PumpMn Planters. April 30, 1878. Filed 
March 13, 1«78. 

Claims. — 1. The seed box A, divided into two parts to 
contain the corn and pumpkin seed, in combination 
with the seed slides B E, moving at right angles to 
each other over a common seed opening, substantially 
as described. 2. The corn seed slide B, reciprocated by 
connection with the power of the machine, in combin- 
ation with the pumpkin seed slide E, operated at right 
angles to the corn seed slide by connection with such 



slide, substantially as described and show'n. 3. In a 
corn and pumpkin planter, the combination^ with a 
two compartment seed box, of the corn slide B, having 
two seed openings, so as to droj) seed at each stroke, 
and the pumpkin slide E, operated at right angles to 
the corn slide over the same seed opening and provided 
with a single seed opening, adapted to drop the pump- 
kin seed only on the forward stroke, substantially as 
described and shown. 4. The combination of the "seed 
slides B E, racks C E' and cog-wheel D, substantially- 
as and for the i3urj)ose set forth. 

203,305. A. WILBEE, Belkxap, Iowa. Assig-nor to 
himself and J. S. HUFFMAN, same place. Corn 
Planters. May 7, 1878. Filed March 25, 1878. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the w^heel n, having 
teeth upon its periphery and a stud or studs upon its 
side, with a pinion which operates the seed slide, and 
a latch or lock for allowing the x^inion to revolve, sub- 
stantially as shown. 2. The combination of the wheel 
11, having teeth uj^on its i)erii)hery and a stud or studs 
0, upon its side, with a clutch, /, lever m, spring-latch 
p, XDiniong, shaft r, having the shoulder or stox)Supon it, 
crank s, and connecting rod and lever for ox)erating the 
seed slide, substantially as set forth. 

203,357. HULBEET N. McCONOUGHEY, Douglas 
Township, Iowa. Assignor of one-half his right 
to H. M. HIGGIXS, same place. Checlc Powers for 
Corn Planters. May 7, 1877. Filed March 8, 1878. 
Claims. — 1. In a corn planter, the combination with 
the covering wheel, having a ratchet wheel, or its 
equivalent, of the laterally adjustable marking bar or 
disk, having a hinged or jfivoted spring pawl lever ar- 
ranged between said marking bar or disk and covering- 
wheel, and a hand lever, and intermediate mechanism, 
substantially as and for the x3urx)ose herein shown and 
described. 2. The combination, with the adjustable 
marking bar or disk, of the forked pawl lever H, hav- 
ing the x^oints /i', and the stationary washer D, pro- 
vided with the lugs d d, substantially as and for the 
X3urx30se sx^ecified. 3. The combination, with the later- 
ally adjustable marking bar or disk A, and droxjxnng 
bar S, of the intermediate connecting mechanism con- 
sisting of the x^itman rod 0, x^i^oted lever T, and cross 
lever U, substantially as and for the purpose herein 
shown and described. 4. The combination of the 
Xnvoted lever, x^i'ovided with the cams s s, x^i^oted 
slotted cross lever U, having friction roller », and the 
drox^x^ing bar S, provided with the stud s', substantially 
as herein shown and described. 

203,997. GEO. W. BEO\YN, Galesburg, III. Corn 
Planters. May 21, 1878. Filed January A, 1S78. 

Claims. — 1. In a corn planter, a device constructed 
substantially as herein described, of two bars or x?arts, 
arranged to ox^erate simultaneously in o])X)osite direc- 
tions, in combination with and for the x^urxjose of actu- 
ating the seed cux) wheels, in the manner substantially 
as and for the x^nrpose sx^ecified. 2. The bars I T and 
pinion J. in combination with seed civp wheels F, sub- 
stantially as describea, and for the x^urpose specified. 
3. The bars I T having x^awls L L', resx^ectively, in 
combination with seed cux3 wheel F, having series of 
teeth g g', u])on which the x>awls act, substantially as 
described, and for the purpose sx^ecified. 4. The com- 
bination, with a seed cux) wheel F, of two actuating 
bars, each having a -pr^l adax^tedto impart movement 
to the seed cup wheel alternately, substantially as de- 
scribed, and for the x^uipose specified. 5. The detents 
M M', in combination vrith the bars I I' and sx^ring 
pawls L L', substantially as described, aud for the pur- 
X3ose sxjecified. 6. A seed cup wheel having series of 
teeth g and^gr' in difi"erent x>iaiies, in combination with 
bars I r, having pawl L in same x^lane as teeth g, and 
a similar x^awl L', in same x^lane as teeth g', substan 
tially as and for the purpose specified. 7. In combina 
tion with the seed wheels F and bars I I', geared or 
connected so that longitudinal movement of one bar 
will move the other in an oxDX^osite direction, a lever K, 
by which they may be ox^erated, substantially as de- 
scribed, and for the x^urx^ose sx^ecified. 8. In a corn 
planting machine, the combination of the levers K, 
pivoted to the bar E, having haudles K' and segment 



53B 



gears on their lower ends, wifh bar I, having rack bars 
to gear with said segment gears, and a rack bar i, to 
gear with pinion J, so that the levers K will prevent 
the rack bar I from springing upward and out of gear 
with the pinion J, substantially as and for the purpose 
set forth. 9. The seed box constructed with an en- 
largement a", at one side and bottom, said enlarged 
portion being projected over the seed wheel, substan- 
tially as described, and for the purpose specified. 

204,093. A.& M. EUNSTETLEK, Moline, III. Assignors 
to DEERE AND MANSUE CO., same place. Corn 
Planters. May 21, 1878. Filed January 2, 1878. 
Claims. — 1. In a com planter having a forward frame 
carrying the seeding devices and a rear frame supported, 
on wheels, the forward frame joumaled to the rear 
frame, so as to permit of either frame oscillating in a 
vertical plane transversely with the machine, substan- 
tially as and for the purpose specified. 2. The lever J, 
pivoted to the seat standard C, and arranged to ope- 
rate with the lever H, having plates j', and pulley or 
roller/', which permits the lever J to slide beneath it, 
and with the lug or catch/", against which the end of 
the lever J rests, substantially as and for the purpose 
specified. 3. The lever H, having plates h', with ledges 
li", on their upper inner faces, combined with the plate 
I, having studs i, for raising and lowering the forward 
frame of a com planter and permitting easy separation 
of the parts, substantially as and for the purpose speci- 
fied. 4. The opening r, having walls r', slotted for the 
lugs on the plates S, and combined to operate with the 
plat-es S, spring T, and valves m, substantially as de- 
scribed, and for the purpose specified. 

204,218. DANIEL HAYES, Martinsville, Mo. Corn 
Planter and Plow. May 28, 1878. Filed February 11, 
1878, 

Claims — 1. The combination, with the hollow, mova- 
ble standard H, of the fixed plat« F, that forms a stop 
for the standard, and with it a seed conveyer, as set 
forth. 2. The plow beam D, provided with the down- 
ward projecting arm <Z^, and guide plate F, in combina- 
tion with the U-shaped plow standard H, hinged at h 
to the plow beam D, substantially as specified. 3. The 
combination of the arm J and plow standard H, both 
hinged or pivoted to the plow beam D, and the lever M 
with the connecting rod L and the notched stop bar N" 
on the frame C, substantially as and ibr the purpose 
set forth. 

204,390. HENRY STECKLER, JR., New Iberia, La. 
Assignor to himself and R. FROTSCHER, same 
place. Com Planters. May 28, 1878. Filed April 
2, 1878. 

Claims.— 1. The box A, having the recesses &, in com- 
bination with the dropping wheel D, being made con- 
vex on both sides, substantially as and for the purpose 
set forth. 2. The dropping wheel D, made convex on 
both sides, and cast with two concentric circles of cogs 
d, and seed openings a in its under side, in combina- 
tion with the frame B and box A, having interior re- 
cesses 5, substantially as and for the purposes herein 
set forth. 

204,765. R. SARLLS and A. KELMAN, Navasota, 
Texas. Said SARLLS Assignor to KELMAN. Cam- 
lined Planter, Cultivator, and Cotton Chopper. June 
11, 1878. FiUd March 27, 1878. 
Claim. — The dropping wheel I, provided with cavi- 
ties to drop smooth seeds, with pins J to drop cotton 
seeds, and with pins Z to operate the chopper x y, sub- 
stantially as herein shown and described. 



204,925. THOS. W. TYLER aiw WM. C. BASKIN, 
Hammonl, III. Corn Planters. June 18, 1«78. 
Filed April 12, 1878. 

Claims.— 1. In a seed planter, the combination of the 
cogged wheel n, having the cams o, operating lever q, 
provided with the dog r, rod or lever j?, and seed slide 
e, and the operating spring, the lever being connected 
to the sUde, and the slide being moved directly by the 
cams, as shown and described. 2. The combination of 
the movable part of the clutch, the wheel n, operating 
I lever q, dog r, marker m, and an operating lever for 
j throwing the clutch in and out of gear vdth the driv- 
j ing wheel &, substantially as shown. 3. The combina- 
I tion of the foot levers *, secured to the seed boxes d, 
! and having their Tear ends connected together by 
I means of the bent rod t, with the extension u in front 
of the seat and notches z for the rod to catch in, sub- 
stantially as described. 4. The combination of the 
pivoted lever V, having a hook or catch upon its front 
end for raising up the rear ends of the furrow-openers, 
with the levers s, rod t, and notches substantially aa 
specified. 5. In a seed planter, the combination of a 
seed box d, a tube 4, depending therefrom and located 
in the furrow-opener g, and a piston, or its equivalent, 
for shooting the seeds against the inside of the opener 
g, so as to scatter them on the ground, substantially as 
shown. 6. The combination of the box d, furrow- 
opener g. tubes 4 5, piston 6, rod 7, seed slide e, and 
oi)€rating spring, substantially as described. 

204,941. JOSEPH C. BARLOW, Qurs'CY, III. Seed 
PUnters. June 18, 1878. Filed January 22, 1878. 
Claims. — 1. The wheel H', provided with arms K' and 
the arms L', forming buckets M', substantially as speci- 
fied. 2. A seed wheel the arms of which radiate from 
a common centre, and are provided with an extension 
to retain the grain, substantially as set forth. 3. The 
segments D', loosely mounted on the shaft w, and pro- 
vided with pawls for engaging in reverse directions 
the triple rack A', secured on the shaft w, substantially 
as specified. 4. In a seed planter, a segmental . cog 
loosely mounted upon a shaft, and provided with a 
pawl engaging a rack secured on the same shaft, in 
combination with a seed wheel, substantially as speci- 
fied. 5. The connecting bar I, provided upon each end 
with a casing m, constructed in one piece, and having 
the upper and lower racks n, in combination with the 
segmental cogs D', pawls E', and ratchet A', substan- 
tially as set forth, 6. The casing N', composed of the 
sections P'R', the upper portion of which is circular, and 
provided with a transparent face and seed inlet, in com- 
bination with the seed wheel H', substantially as shown 
and described. 7. The casing N', composed of the sections 
R' P', and provided with apertures S', as sho^n, in 
combination with the seed wheel H', substantially aa 
specified. 8, The toothed casings m, segmental cogs 
D', provided with pawls and a rack, in combination 
with the seed wheel H', ctoyrng buckets M', and with 
the casing N', substantially as specified. 9. The casiiig 
N', composed of the section F R', constructed substan- 
tially as shown, so that its upper part closely encom- 
passes the seed wheel H, while its lower portion has 
parallel sides and forms a seed tube, substantially as 
shown and specified. 

205,264. H. H. HARTSOCK, Clear Creek, III. 
Corn Droppers. June 25, 1878. Filed April 15, 1878, 
Claim. — The combination, with shaft having cam C 
connected with a vibrating lever G, of the side clutches 
D D, levers / /, and lever h, having curved slots », as 
and for the purpose specified. 



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Drawings. Text. 



Allen H 534 

Allen J. P 541 

Allen J. P :.. 544 

Armstrong J 552 

Allen J. P 559 

AitstattP. H 564 

Beecher D. 1 536 

Belt C. R 536 

Badger W....... 537 

Bostrom E. T 539 

Beauchamp E. P 540 

Brooks KM 541 

Battle C 542 

Badgley N. E 543 

Brooks R. M 543 

Brown L. B 545 

Bacon F. M 546 

Brown F.H.... 548 

Brown F. H 548 

Barnett E. L. ' 554 

Brown A. D. Sr. 554 

Breed N. 555 

Brooks R.M 559 

BrinlyT. E. C -564 

Burton J.N 567 

Brooks J. M 570 

BaU R 578 

Cooper G.W...... 535 

Collier T. T. and H. W. S 541 

Carrington N. R , 542 

Clark J. G 649 

" (R.) 549 

Cox J. A..... 551 

Croom W. W 559 

Clopton J. P 565 

CampM. B... 566 

Cadenhead B, F 575 

Cox J. C 577 

ClarridgeJ , 577 

ClarridgeJ 577 

ClarridgeJ 578 

Chapman W.W 1288 

Donavan J. T. and Fowler W. J. 538 
Doolittle Z. and Crowder A. 

M 553 

DttnaJ... 572 

Dana J 573 

Dana J 576 

Edwards J. L. A 550 

Elliott J. M 556 

Ellis D. C. and Deming G. N. . . 563 

Elliott J. W.... 579 

Foster N. (assignee of J. M. 

. Jones) 536 

Fell H. R. and.Phifer E 549 

Foster N..^_-., 552 

Ferguson D, P., 571 

Foster N..., -, 572 

Gatling J 534 

Garrett C.C ...i 539 

(^ebby W. L. 550 

Goelet E. H. and E. B 552 

Going A. J 553 

Going A. J 554 

GillJ. G. "B... , 556 

Goodwin J. B 559 

Garlington T. C. 561 

GessnerW 568 

Garlington T. C 569 

Grisv/old A. D 570 

HailJ. H 537 

Huntley J. W 640 

'Herlong D , 545 

HorrallW. A 549 

HamJ. G 556 

HumberO. P.. 557 

Harris H. C 658 

Hudson E. J ' 560 

Hughes J 564 

Hobson R. G 565 

Habersham F. E 669 

Hardwick B. F 572 

Harbin J. W 573 

Hall J. M 1289 

Ingalls A 568 

Jones M, J. (assignor to N. 

Foster) 536 



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Drawings. Text 
Justice H. L. and Galbreath 

J. H 537 

Jenkins J. C 576 

Jenkins J C 576 

Jarrell W 577 

Jordon R. J, and Barron .J. H. . 579 

Kesler C. and Reinhard F 542 

King J. C 561 

LawL. D..., 538 

Learned C 5.S9 

LytchJ 560 

Lee A. and Sinks E. R 573 

Legg J. B 575 

Miner L. and Felts N 534 

Miller S . . 535 

MorrelA. H 536 

McDonald A 539 

MorreUZ. N 540 

Murphy W.G 540 

McClenahan C. W 544 

Myers i.D. and Weilman M.D. 546 

McGaffeylW 548 

Moran F. E 550 

Merrymon J.M. and Dunn W.M. 550 

McAdoo J. A... 574 

NealD. B... 538 

NashR. C 544 

Nixon A. R...... 558 

NicholIsH.. 561 

Nicholes J. H , 563 

Norwood R. F 563 

Nixon A. R 565 

NaleJ. H.... 567 

Nixon C. H 571 

Nix M. L., Stone J. M. and 

Anderson L 580 

Orr J. F 537 

Owen B... 543 

Owen B 547 

Price W 543 

Piatt B. and N M6 

Price J 546 

Packham A 547 

Pope J. A. and W. L. D 567 

PalmeroJ. R.' 579 

Pattillo R. M •.. 1289 

RossJ 538 

Russell J. L 54S 

Richardson O.. , 552 

RunstetlerA. and Windeck A. 553 

Riggsbee J 560 

RossJ. E 562 

Ridley H. A 566 

Ridley H. A 569 

Rhodes W.E.. 569 

ReedD. W 579 

Smith P. M. and ColUer T. T. . . 541 

Sweeney S. P.. 542 

Suddith W. A. and J. F 544 

Spencer B 545 

Sherwood N.B 547 

Sherwood N. B 547 

Stewart U. T 551 

Sherwood N.-B 553 

Smith B 554 

Sprague A. V. M. and Osgood 

R. F 555 

Slmarer J. and Armstrong M. B. 555 

Sykes E. L 558 

Smith B 558 

Shearer J 560 

Sloan F 561 

SoreyJ. H 565 

Snow T 566 

Sandelin N. F 566 

Sutton L. B 570 



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Slocumb J. L. 
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571 

Steckler H., Jr 575 

SimmsA. H.. 576 

Steckler H., Jr 57S 

Thomas R. S 534 

Tobias J. C 551 

Tunnard W. F 556 

Thompson S. W 557 

Towers LA . . 562 

TilleryH. L 562 

Tuxbury C. H. and G. E 572 

Trout O.H 574 



Drawings. Text 

Wait J. T. and L. J 535 596 

William.'s I. and Bausman I. W. 535 596 

White T. W. 545 598 

Wells M.D 549 599 

Wilcox L.T. and Caldwell W.G. 551 600 

Wiggs A. R 555 601 

Wootton A. H 557 602 

Wiggs A. R 557 602 

Welsh D. F : . . 562 604 

Wright J. A. 563 604 

Wood J... 567 605 

Wright W.R 563 605 

Wilson C.G.. 571 606 

Walters C 574 607 

Wade S. H 575 607 

Woodward W. W 1239 1318 



Cups on Belt« 

AtwoodM..... 580 609 

Boatwright R. B 584 610 

CoxE..." 532 609 

ClarridgeJ. 582 609 

Evans G.M 531 609 

HurdR 581 609 

Merrymon J. M. and Dunn W. 

M 582 609 

MitcheU H 583 609 

Musgrave J 5S;3 609 

NichollsM 580 609 

Page George 580 609 

ShetterS.; 582 609 

Shaw J. M 583 609 

Smith L 583 610 

Todd H.... ..■ 581 609 



Clips on Disk* 

Bacon J.M 586 610 

Bacon F. M. and Fowler J 586 610 

Bucknell J ' 58() 611 

Barry A. P 590 612 

Burke J.,. 592 613 

Burke J 593 613 

BrigharaJ. W 594 013 

Brigham J.W. and Flenniken 

T. M..., 1290 1.318 

Craggs Fl. and Reynolds O .584 610 

CowiesC. H 589 612 

CuIleyJ. M 591 612 

Corbln L. J 591 612 

(R.) 391 612 

Covington W. J 593 013 

Corbiii L. J 593 613 

Cleveland R. L 695 613 

DonnellS. L 590 612 

Dixson S '. 591 612 

Eldred D 535 610 

Edwards G. W. B 591 613 

GorhamM. L 586 611 

" ..(R.) 586 611 

GreneUS 587 611 

GorhamM.'L.. 583 611 

Gorham M. L .' 589 611 

GorhamM. L 592 613 

Johnsons."... 585 610 

Knapp G. W 587 611 

LindermanJ. L 537 611 

Linderman J. L 587 611 

Markham D. and A. S. and El- 
dred D 584 610 

Markham D. and A. S. and El- 
dred D. 585 610 

Minear S. C 593 613 

Pittman G. W 589 612 

RandolM. C 594 613 

Stephenson C. and G 684 610 

Thirkittle G. M. . . . , 590 612 

Trayser P 594 613 

Utter M.L 588 611 

W;!son T 588 611 

Winston L : r 589 612 

Wright L. and Ewing O. G 590 612 

West A. J 595 613 

Young E 585 610 

" " (R.) 585 610 



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Brills, Adjustable Hank. 

Drawings. Text. 

ArneyJ. H 621 664 

Aldrich W. 622 664 

BaUG. S 620 663 

Baker J. C 622 664 

Bei^eyJ.... 623 665 

Brown H. L 624 665 

Bogle J. S. 624 665 

Davis C. F. 614 661 

DadismanM. V 858 884 

Fitzgerell M, N 624 665 

Finch J. R 625 665 

Gundlach P. M 618 663 

Gallup S. N 618 663 

Harrison J. D 616 662 

^ " (R.) 1292 1319 

Harrison J. D , 616 662 

Hill T. A 623 664 

Jones J. D 614 661 

" (R.) 614 661 

Jones J. D 614 661 

Kuhns B 617 662 

Kuhns B 619 663 

" (R.) 619 663 

...(R.) 619 663 

Keller J. F 620 663 

Keller J. F 621 664 

(R.) 1291 1319 

" (R.) 1291 1319 

Kuhns B 621 664 

Kuhns B 622 664 

McSherry D. E 617 662 

Morgan E. M 1291 1319 

Mast P. P. and Gardiner C. O. . 1299 1322 

Nauman W. H 623 665 

Nauman W, H 1290 1319 

Owen B 622 664 

Patric C. E 620 663 

PurslyG. A 620 663 

Patrice. E 750 772 

(R.) 750 772 

RentchlerD 619 663 

Schraitt P. J. and P 614 661 

Schmidt P. J. and P. 615 661 

Schmidt P. J. and P 615 661 

Scholz C. F 624 665 

Smith J. M. and Thomas H. 

W. C 856 884 

Smith J. M. and Thomas H. 

W. C... 1292 1320 

Thomas J, H.. Mast P. P. and 

Gardiner C. O. 615 661 

Thomas J. H., Mast P. P. and 

Gardiner CO (R.) 615 661 

Thomas J. H., Mast P. P. and 

Gardiner CO.., 616 662 

Thomas J. H, and Mast P. P. , . «!6 

Thomas J. H. and Mast P. P. . . &17 662 

Thomas J. H. and Mast P. P. . . 618 062 

Thomas J. H 619 663 

Urmy J. (The first, see Grain 

Drills) 790 864 

Van Brunt W. A. and Davis 

S. E 1292 1319 

Weusthoff W 621 664 



Drawings. Text. 

Buxton J. E 029 667 

Chamberiin F 626 665 

" (A. 626 666 

Carter CC '. 627 666 

EarleA.B 625 665 

Fricke A. W 631 667 

Galloway T. and Larsen J 1293 1320 

Johnson Jas 627 666 

Rohr Geo 625 665 

Rich Martin 627 668 

Stimson E 625 665 

Sleight F 630 667 

Spangler E 630 667 

Skaaraas O. N 631 667 

Titus G. A 628 666 

Thomas J. H 628 666 

Turner D. C 629 666 

Wallace L.R 627 666 



Brill Tectli. 



Brills and Broadcast Combed. 

Allen N. E 626 866 

Buxton J, E 62S 666 

Buxton J. E... 629 667 

Buxton J. E 629 667 



Beitzell Henry 

Boyer M 

Bickford L 

Black S , 

Brown W 

Bogle J. S 

Briggs P. W. and H. G. 

Crooks G. W 

De Haven J. S 

Dixon A. H — 

Delong B 

Fisher J. F....... 

Frank S 

Gage J. S 



Gibson J. F , 

Gardner Franklin 

Galloway T. and Lareen J.. 

Haines Jos. C. 

Harris John 

Hale Henry J 

IngeLs J 

IvesG. L....... 

Jenkins Samuel 

Jones J. D 

Keller John F 

Keller J. F.. 

Keeler Samuel — 

KsllerJ. F 

King J 

Keller J. F. 

Kuhns B. and Kneisly C F 

Lighter S. K. and Harding Thos 
Lighter S. K., Harding Thos. 

and Curtis Jos 

Landis J. H 

Linnell H. H. and Parker L — 

Lewis J. H.,. 

Landis A 

Murphy G. M , 

]^IcShe^ry D. E... 

McSherry D. E 

McSherry D. E 

McSherry D. E 

Osborn G. W 

PennockS. and M 

Palmer Isaac H 

Patric C. E 

Patric C E., 

Pryor E. F... 

Patric C. E 

Smith J 

ShreinerJ. H 



632 


667 


633 


867 


640 


669 


642 


670 


644 


670 


645 


671 


646 


671 


645 


671 


633 


667 


644 


670 


1294 


1320 


639 


669 


1294 


1320 


634 
634 


668 
668 


639 
640 


669 
669 


1294 


1320 


632 


667 


632 


667 


633 


667 


635 


668 


644 


670 


632 


667 


636 


668 


634 


668 


636 


668 


636 
640 


668 
670 


642 


670 


643 


670 


646 


671 


636- 


663 


637 


668 


643 


670 


643 


670 


645 


671 


1293 


1320 


635 


668 


637 


669 


641 


670 


641 


670 


643 


670 


646 


671 


631 


667 


634 


663 


6;^ 


671 


645 


761 


646 


671 


&47 


671 


(iSi 


668 


637 


669 



Drawings. Text. 

Schmitt P. and P. J 6;i8 669 

Shreiner J. H 638 669 

Shepherd H 6.38 669 

Slaughter D 641 670 

Shremer J. H 642 670 

Sandusky LB 644 670 

Stoddard E. F 647 671 

Stoddard E. F 647 671 

Springer H 641 671 

Thomas J, H. and Mast P. P. . . 634 668 

Thomas J. H. and Mast P. P. . . 635 668 

Thomas J. H. and Mast P. P. . . 640 670 

Thomas J. H 641 670 

Vale Jo.seph G 637 669 

Villard Fred (vi9 669 

Wagoner Elijah 636 668 

Weusthoff W 6.38 669 

".. (R.) 6.38 669 

Welsh J. D 642 670 

West J. T 1293 1320 



Brills, Walking. 

Bryden E. D 650 672 

Barns T. and Jamison fl. S 658 675 

Conger W.M 652 673 

Chambers James 654 674 

Davis John 652 673 

Doolittle G. W 653 674 

Dotterer T. D 655 674 

Donnell W. A 655 '674 

DiliierJ 657 675 

Franklin Albert (H.) 649 672 

" (E.) 649 672 

Gould A. M. and Flanders A. . . 649 672 

Gait Thos. A 650 672 

Hart E 64S 672 

Homer David 648 672 

Hamilton Robt 850 672 

Harcourt J. F 653 673 

'* .' (R.) 653 673 

Haisted J. E. and C C 657 675 

Hollar C 657 675 

IngelsJos 658 675 

Jally Saml 651 673 

King J 659 676 

Lutz Isaac B 650 672 

LumsdonThos 658 675 

Mills Saml 649 672 

Moore Wm. H., Jr 656 675 

McSherry D.E. and Landis J.H. 659 676 

Neal Danl. B 649 672 

Nickels M. L 655 674 

Norris A. N 659 676 

Picquet B 651 672 

Pulse H 654 674 

Pulse H 654 674 

Paddack H. and Hollar C 655 674 

Pulse H 657 675 

Rohr D.E 848 672 

Rude J. R 654 674 

Rude J. R ; 656 674 

Riter J. L 656 675 

Rude J. R., S. B. and G. W. . . . 656 675 

Riter J. L 658 675 

Riter J. L... 659 676 

SpringsteedR. H 648 672 

Travis A. B 651 673 

Thomason Henry 651 673 

Thomas J. H. and Mast P. P. . . 652 673 

Thomason Henry 653 674 

Waterman J , 652 673 

WhitecarT. J 660 676 

Zorger GwO: 653 673 



I 3isr 3D E X 



Blastic Feed Wbeels. 

Drawings. Text. 

Cook J. H 679 680 

Fletcher J. E 678 680 

Garrett H 850 882 

HydeO.... 679 880 



Drawings. Text. 

Keller J. F 677 680 

Keller J. F 678 680 

Moore H 401 514 

Stevens E. M., Crosby J. B. and 

Pearson J. W 7 135 

Stoner E....' 678 680 



Drawings. Text. 

WilloughbyJ. D 676 6S0 

** (R.) 6T6 680 

WilloughbyJ. D 676 680 

Warren L. N 677 880 

Williams L. E 679 680 



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yt'itnesfet. 





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543 




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544 







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I.N.Y.mSBORNE'S PROCESS.) 



546 




AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.IOSBORNE S PROCESS.) 



547 







//zM&sses. 





AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.iaSBDRNE S PROCESS ! 



549 








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AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO. 



.N.Y.'OSeORNeS PROCESS. 



551 





7.Zjfmrf. 




J.C.Tdbm 

Co f ton Fmier 





AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.K. ■^.^0SBOl^^^ E S PROCESS.) 



552 



/. Jnnslwng. 

Pmlim CoUo?] Seed . 



r 7/266 



Pale7iled .YoY.^6./867. 




£.ff&LB.QoeIeL- 

SeediTig.Macmue. 

Pcz lerj led . Toy J 6, /^67. 

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0. BicJidTdson. 
Cotton -Seed Tldnler. 



PcLUnled Dea.3U867. 



Jf.Tosier.- 

Cotton Seed & Cor27 Flagler. 

J/^7^S3^ FdLlex!?ed Fed.//,m8. 



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ZtmDooIillleKJ.M.Cromier. 
CoUon^^eed Planler. 

74518 

PATENTED 




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553 




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J. Going- 

Collon-Seed Flanfer. 

jfs 0 Toe lenled Jf^r. /O, /868. 



R unsleller II'inclecA. 

Flanlwg Coflon-Seed c^c: 

JT" 7S^66 Pdten led jWar. 10. /868 






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AM.PWOTO-UITHO. CO.N. Y.iCSBORN E'S PROCESS.i 




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AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.iOSBORNES PROCESS.) 



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AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO. 



I.N.Y.(OSBORNES PROCESS-. 



560 



J. LYTCH. 
Cotton Planter. 



Pattnted Mnv 31, 1870. 











AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.(0SBORNES PROCESS ) 



561 





AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.(OSBORNES PROCESS ! 




AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO. 



.N.Y.IOSBORNES PROCESS.) 



565 



PiKyTED Jul 41871 

116 5 5 6 




jf JfMxon'CoWorrT/anter% CTiopper 

RimTBJuL 41871 
116741 mm^f 



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'atenUd Oct. 31, 1P71. 



J.H.SoREY. 
Cotton Seed Planter. 







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RiCHA.RD G, HOBSON, 
Improvement in Cotton Planters. 

No. 120,742. Paiented Noy. 7, 





'f*'t /r^,ea•<»■eJ• 



AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N, Y.iOSBORN E S PROCESS.) 



a66 



No. 121,815 



K^Ridleif. Cotton PlmTe/\ 

Patented Dec. 12, 1871. 




13.) THOMAS SNOW. 

Improvement in Seed Planters. 

No 122 412 Patented Jan. 2, 1872. 




No. 122,515. ^. ^ 
Patented Jan. 9, 1872. 




N. F. SANDELIN. 
Improvement in Cotton Planters. 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.(OSBORN E S PROCESS.* 



567 



JAMES N. BURTON. 
Improvement in Combined Plarster and Cultivator. 

No. 125,018. Patented March 26, 1872. 




inventor 



Attorney-^. 



JOHN H. NALE. 
Improvement in Cotton-Plan ters. 

No. 126,320. Patented April .30, i872. 





InvnttnR-. 



J. A POPE & W. L, D. POPE. 
Improvement in Cotton-Planters. 

No. 126,487. PalPBted May 7, )872. 




JACK WOOD. 
Improvement in Cotton-Planter. 
No. 127 399. Patented May 28, 1872. 




W ITNESSES 



I NVENTOR: 

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AM. PHQTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.iOSBORNES PROCESS 



568 



Sneet t. 

WILLIAM R. WRIGHT, 
improvement in Cotton-Seed Planter. 

,27,400. PatentedMay 28,1872. 



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WILLIAM R. WRIGHT, 
improvement in Cotton-Seed Planter. 

No. 127,400. Patented May 28, 1872. 




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W. GESSNER. 
Cotton-Seed Planters. 
No. 129,943. Patented July 30, 1872. 




A. INGALLS. 

improvement in Corn and Cotton-Seed Planters. 

No. 131 274. Patented Sep. 10, 1872. 





AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.IOSBORN E S PROCESS.) 



.^69 



H. A. RIDLEY. 
Improvement in Cotton Planters. 

No 132 984. Patented Nov, 12, 1872. 




F. E. HABERSHAM. 
Cotton-Seed Planters. 



No. 133,983. 



Patented Dec. I'/, 1872. 




Witntsm: 



No, 135,290. 



W. E. RHODES. 
Cotton-planters. 



Patented Jan. 28, 1873. 




T. C. GARTLINGTON. 
S e e d - P I a n t e r s . 

No. 135,704. Patented Feb. 11. 1873. 



J^ttotnJiis.'"'^^^ 




AM. PHCTO-LITHO. CO.N. l.ioSBORNE S PROCESS ! 



570 



J. M. SROOKS. 
Cotlon-Plantets. 



No. 135,766. 



Patented Feb. II, 1873. 




L. B. 3UTTUN. 
Cotton Seed-Planters. 



Patented Feb. 25. 12?3. 




/fi/nesscj. 



Inixnfor: , 



A. D. GRISWOLD. 
Cotton-Seed Planters. 

No. 138,497. Patented May 6, 1873. 



No. Ul,085. 




J. L. SLOCUMB. 
Cotton-Seed Planters. 

Patented July 22, 1873. 





- ,1 iniTntet. 



^ttotntCB 



AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N Y.tCSBORNC'S PROCESS.') 



571 



C. G. WILSON. 
Cotton-Seed Planters and Guano-Distributors. 

No 143 211 Patented September 23, !373. 




P. SEYMOUR. 
Cotton-Planters. 

No 144 037 Patented Oct. 23, 1873. 



WITKESSES: 



INVENTOR: 

By '^^^-i^P^ A>Aorr% 






0. p. FERGUSON. 
Cotton-Seed Planters. 

No. U4,607. Patented Nov. 18, 1873. 



C. H. NIXON. 
Cotton-Planters. 



No. 144,784. 



Patented Nov. 18, 1873. 




wrT}fZSSES 




AM PHOTQ-LITHO. CO.N. Y.(0SBOR,\E S PROCESS.. 



572 



B. F. HAROWICK 
Cotton and Corn-Planters. 



No. !46,25!. 



Patented Jan. 6, 1874. 




J. DANA. 
Cotton-Seed Pfanters. 

No.148,186. Patented March 3. 1874, 





Jnve/ttor: 



C. H. & e. E. TUXBURY. 
Automatic Seeders and Fertilizers. 



No. 149.169, 



Patented March 31, 1874. 





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N. FOSTER. 
Cotton-Seed Planters. 

No. 149,279. Patented March 31, 1874, 




Tfttrvess&s: 



Willi CSS ts. 



AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.YIOSBORNES PROCEis.j 



573 



2 Sheets-Sheet 1. 

J. W. HARBIN. 
Cotton and Corn Planters and Fertilizer Distributors. 

No. 151,358. Patented May 26, 1874. 




WITNESSES 



2 Sbeets--Shcet 2. 

J. W. HARBIN. 
Cotton and Corn Planters and Fertilizer Distributors. 

No. 151,388. Patented May 26, 1874. 




WITNESSES 



A. LEE & E. R. SINKS. 
Seeding-Machines. 

No. 151,494.1 Patented June 2, 1874. 




i. DANA 
Cotton-Seed Planters 

No. 152,611. Patented June 30. 1374. 




AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.fflSBORNE^ PROCESS.) 



574 



2 Shee!s--Sheel 

C. WALTERS. 
Cotton-Seed Planters. 

'No. 154,73 2. . Patented Sept, I, 1874. 



^miiiiiiiiiiic 




2Sheets--^lieet 2. 

C. WALTERS. 
Cotton-Seed Planters. 

No. 154,732. Patented Sept. 1, 1874, 




]. A. McADOQ. 
Cottun Seed Planters. 
No. 154,8 82. Patented Sept. 8, 1874. 



0. H. TROUT. 
Cottoo-Planters. 



Patented Oct. 13, 1874. 



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AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.tV. Y.(OSBORMES PROCESS.) 



575 



B. r. CADENHEAD. 
Cotton-Seed Planter. 

No. 160,389 Palentcd March 2, 18?5, 





WITNESSES: 



J B. LEGG. 

Cotton-Seed Planter and Fe r t j I i z e r - D i s t r i b u t o r . 

No. 160,920 Palenled March 16, 187b. 




S. H. WADE. 
Cotton-Planting Attachment to Harrows. 
No. 160.975. Patented March )6, 1876. 



H. STECKLER, Jr. 
Cotton-Seed Drill. 



No 162, 322-, 



Patented April 20, 1875. 




„ INVENTOR 




AM. PHOYO-LiTHO. CO.N. Y-lOSBORNE 3 PROCESS t 



576 



J. DANA 
Cotton-Seed Planter. 



No. 163,745 



Patenied May 25. 1875. 




J. C. JENKINS. 
Cotton-Seed Planter. 



No. U4,304. 



Patented June 8, 1875. 



WITNESSES 



INVENTOR. 




A. H. SIMMS. 
Seed and Guano Distributer, 

No 169,199. Patented Oct. 26, 18 76. 



No. 172,323. 




J. C. JENKINS. 
COTTON-SEED PLANTER. 

Patented Jm. 18, 187S. 

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AM. PHOTO-LITHO. C1).N.Y.(OSBORNE'S PROCESS.) 



577 



W. JAURELL. 

COTTOK-SBED PLANTER. 
No. 172,741. Patented Jan. 25, 1876. 





!o. 174, G63. 



J, C. COZ. 
;OTTOK-SEED PLANTER. 

Patented March 14, 1376. 





1 3. 



Witnesses. 



Inventor. 



J. CLARRIDGE. 
COTTON-SEED PLANTER. 
No 178 413 Patented June S. 1875. 



J. CLARRID&E. 
CORN-PLANTER. 



Patented June S, 1376. 





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578 



H. STECELER, Jr. 

COTTON SEED-DRILLS. 
183,431. Patented Oct, 17. 1876. 




J. CLAREISSE. 

COTTON-SEED PLANTER. 
No. 186,800. Patented Jaa. 30, 1877. 




Jnvenlor.- 



2 Sheets-Sheet 1. 

R. BALL. 

COTTON-SEED PLANTER. 
No. 189,174. Patented April 3, 1877. 



2 Sheets-Sheet 2. 

R. BALL. 

COTTON-SEED PLANTER. 
No. 189,174. Patented April 3. 1877. 





ATTORNEYS 



AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.mSBORNE'S PROCESS.) 



579 



J. E. PALMERO, 
Ootton-Seed and Corn-Planter. 

No. 196,823. Patented Nov. 6, )877. 





D. W. REED. 
Cotton-Planter. 



No. 196,933. 



Patented Nov 6, 1877. 




WITNESUS: 



J. W, ELLIOTT. 

Cotton-Plaater. 



No. 196.886. 



Patented Nov. 6, 1877. 












a 1 





^^^^^^ ■ ^^^^^^"1 



E. J, JORDAN & J. H. BARRON. 
Manure and &uano Distributor. 



No. 200,729. 



Patented Feb. 26, '878. 




WITNESSES 



AM.PHOTQ-LITHO. CO.N. Y.fOSBORNES PROCESS ) 



580 



M. L. NIX. J. M. STOKE, & L. ANDEBSOU, 
Cotton-Seed Planter. 



No. 200,750. 



Patented Feb. 26, 1878. 







AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.iOSBCRNE 3 PROCESS-t 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.(0SBORNES PROCESS.) 



583 




AM. PHOTj-LITHO. CO.N. Y.fOSBORNES PROCESS.! 



584 



Ko. 185,152. 



A. B. BOATWRIGHT. 
OOaN-PLANTE-a. 

Patented Dec. 12, 137S. 




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PriO rO-Li rHO. CO.N.Y.IQSBOR.NtS PRnCESS.I 




AM.PHOTO-tlTHO. CO.N. Y.fOSBORN ES PROCESS- 



586 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.YJOSBORNES PROCESS.) 



587 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.(0SBORNES PROCESS) 



690 




J^i^oz-^A Seed.-JPl4=utf^ &J)^^ir^iu:^<a■ 



No. 119,495 



atented Oct. 3, 187!, 




S. L. DONNELL. 
Improvement in Corn Planters 
No. 124,728. 



Patented March 19, 1872, 



L. WIGHT k 0. G, EWINGS. 

Improvement in Corn-Planters. 

No. 129,383. Patented July 16, 1872. 






AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.'OSBORN E S PROCESS-! 



591 



J. M. CULLEY. 
Improvement in Seeding-Machines. 

No. 131,253. Patented Sep. 10, 1fl72. 




S. OIXSON. 
Corn-Planters. 



No. 135,098. 



Patented Jan. 21, 18?3. 




L. J. COEBIN. 
No. 146.321. Seed-Planter. Jan. 13,1874. 

.■No. 8,089. Reissued Feb. 19, 1878. 



6. W. B. EDWARDS. 
Drills or Machines for Setting Corn and Seeds. 

No.151,577. 



Patented June 2; 1874. 





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AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.I^. YIOSBO RN E S PROCESS i 



592 



Sheet 2. 

6. W. B. EDWARDS. 
Drills or Machines for Setting Corn and Seeds. 

No, 151,577. Patented June 2, 1374. 




M. L. GORHAM. 

Seeding Machines. 

No. 154, 66 5. Patented Sept. 1, 1874. 




L Tk ifS.lL tee-. 



6. W. B. EDWARDS. 
Or Ills or Machines for Setting Corn and Seeds. 

No. 151,577 Patented June 2, 18? 




J. BURKE. 
Seeding Machines. 



No. 155,704. 



Patented Oct, 6, 1874. 




Witnesses : 



lavetitor: 



AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. i. : ss'JRNt !j PROCESS.) 



593 



S. C. MINEA R 
Corn-Planters. 



No. 157,859. 



Patented Dec. 15, 1874. 




7ti/nesse.s. 



i. BuRKt. 
Seed-Sower 



No. 165,406. 



Pllented July 13, I87i. 




W. J. C07INGT0N. 
SEEDIHG ATIACHMEHT FOR HARROWS. 
•No. 177,47.3. Patented May IS, 1376. 



L. J. CORBIN. 
CORN-PLASTER. 



No. 180.702. 



Patentsd Aug. S. 1376. 






J'nt/enler. 



AM. PHOTQ-LITHO. CO. U. Y.OS80RNES PROCESS) 



594 



IJo. 183,895. 



■. W. BRI3HAM. 
SEED-FLAXTSK. 

Pa-vented Oct. 31. 




Credit 



M. G. RAlvDOL, 
Corn-Plant'er. 



No. 196,387. 



Patented Oct. 23, 1877. 





WITNESSES: 



Sheets— Sheet : 



2 Sheets— Shfet 



P. TEAYSEE. 
Cottoa-Seed Planter. 



P. TEAYSEE, 
Cotton-Seed Planter. 



No. 197,953. 



Patented Dec. II, t877. 



No. 197,953. 



Patented Dec. 11, 1877. 





AM.PHOTQ-LITHO. CO. N.Y. OSBORNE'S PROCESS.) 



595 




AITOKNEYS. AnOENEYb. 



2 Sheets-Sheet 1. ' s.ieets-s; 

E. L. CLEVELAND. ^- L- CLEYELAND. 

Seed-Planter, Seed-Planter, 

No. 205,174. Patented June 25. 1878. ^o. 205.(74. Patented June 25. 1878. 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.(0SBORNES PROCESS) 



596 



COTTON PLANTERS. 



J. GATIiING, MuRFREESBOROUGH, N. C. Cotion 
riauiers. June 20. 1835. 

Cluiras.— 1. The combination of the slide board at- 
tached, as described to the hopper, and moved from 
side, to side by the tshaft suspended from the brace by 
the eye x, working with the slide board by means of 
the pivot or pin. 2. Also the use of the second hopper 
beU»w adjusted with the hole through the beam, these 
parts beiug combined upon the principle of regulating 
the seeding l>y hand at pleasure, so as to distribute 
more or less, oj" to close tlie passage altogether de- 
scribed. 

II. ALLEN, Lincoln, Tenn. CoUon Planters. June 
16, 1836. 

Claim. — The toothed or spurred feeding wheel se- 
cured on the axle and revolving in the bottom of the 
hopper, in connection Avith the vertical pistons, and 
the cut-off for regulating the amount of seed to be 
sown, as set forth and shown. 

I, 696. L. MINER and N. FELT, Yaxcyville, N. C. 

Cotton Seed Sowers. JuJij 18, 1840. 
Claim. — The construction of the hopper, as before de- 
scribed, and the manner of supporting it in combina- 
tion therewith and in forming the beam with a mova- 
ble joint to allow of the coverers and rake adapting 
thcTdselves to inequalities of surfaces, and also in the 
manner of attaching the handles to the movable and 
tixed parts of the beam, as herein set forth. 

2.205. R. S. THOMAS, Bennetsville, 8. C. Cotton 
Seed rUuiters. Jnlu 30, 1841. 

Claims.— -1. The manner of constructing the seeding 
roller with alternate ridges or points, and excavatiojis 
for the reception of the seed to be planted, the ridges or 
points operating as agitators to keep the seed in motion, 
and cause it to fall into the excavations. 2. The manner 
of forming the bed piece in two parts, the rear part A' 
being liiuged to the forward portion in the manner de- 
scri))ed. and for the purpose of covering the seed that 
has been planted, and this in combination with the 
ridge or keel piece for forming and preparing the fur- 
row, said keel piece extending along the bottom of the 
bed jjiece. 3. The forming the bearing of the hopper 
upon the planting roller by means of a piece of leather 
or other elastic material, in the manner set forth. 

9,676. SAMUEL AIILLER, Washington College, 
Tenn. Cotton Seed ricmters. April 10, 1853, 

Claim. — The combination of the open or latticed 
bottom of the seed hopper, with the teeth on the axle 
passing through them into the hopper for the purpose 
of drawing or forcing out the seed, so that they may be 
drilled into the ground. 

10,595. G. W. COOPER, Palmyra, Ga. Cotton Seed 
Planters. March 7, 1854. 
Claim. — Combination of the saws G G, having a re- 
ciprocating rectilinear motion, and the feeders 0 0 0, 
having a reciprocating rotary motion. 

II, 537. J. T. and L. J. WAIT, Waterloo, S. C. Seed 

Planters. August 15, 1854. 
Claim. — Making one wheel larger than the other, 
and ijutting them on separate axles, so as to make one 
operate the burr or apparatus which stirs the seed, and 
the other the burr or apparatus which delivers the 
seed, without the aid of gearing or other equivalent 
devices, substantially as described. 

12,294. I. WILLIAMS and I. W. BAUSMAN, Pitts- 
burgh, Pa. Cotion Seed Planters. January 23, 
1855. 

Claim. — The use and combination of two cylinders 
placed one above the other, not in the hopper, but 
ni the throat below the hopper, one furnished with a 
row of long teeth, and the other with a row of short 
teeth, the teeth on each cylinder being placed helically 
around it for the purpose of separating and distribut- 
ing or scattering the cotton seeds in the manner de- 
scribed. 



12,867. A. H. MORREL, Marlen, Texas. Cotton 
Seed Planters. May 15, 1855, 

Claim.— The combination of sliding bar J, coverer H, 
cam G, and eccentric shaft I, or their equivalents, ar- 
ranged and operating substantially as hereinbefore set 
forth. 

14,134. JOHN M. JONES, Palmyra. N. Y. Assignor 
to NEWTON FOSTER. Cotton Seed Planters. Jan- 
iiary 22, ls55. 

Claim. — The disk D, constructed with exit apertures 
K, cavities V, and ratchet W ; and also the vibrating 
rim I, with flexible arms Y, thereon ; the said disk being 
rotated upon said rim in combination v;ith and in op- 
posite direction to the flexible arm G, in the manner 
and lor the purpose set forth. 

15,640. D. I. BEECHER, Greenville, Miss. Cotton 
Seed Planters. Septeniber 2, 1856. 

Claim. — The combination of the endless series of 
arranged plates with the slotted discharge tube con- 
structed, arranged and operating substantially as and 
for the purijoses set forth. 

15,918. CHAS. R. BELT, Washington, D. C. Cotton 
Seed Planters. October 21, 1856. 

Claim. — Effecting the seed discharge by the opjposite 
reciprocation of the inclined plates constituting the 
bottom of the hopper in combination with' the armed 
rollers or their equivalents, arranged and operating 
substantially as and for the x^urpose set forth. 

16,368. WM. BADGER, Memphis, Tenn. Cotion Seed 
Planters. January 13, 1857. 

Claim. — In combination with one or more sets of 
feeding arms centrally located in the hopper, the false 
sides in the hopper, for drawing or forcing the cotton 
seeds up to said feeding arms substantially as set forth. 
16,550. J. F. ORR, Orrville, Ala. Seed Planters. 
February 3, 1857. 

Claim. — Combining an adjustable plate E with the 
seed cylinder D, in the manner and for the purpose set 
forth. 

17,2.>1. H. L. JUSTICE and J. H. GALBREATH, 
Goodlettsville, Tenn. Cotton Seed Planters. 
May 5, 1857. 

Claim. — The combination of rag wheel d, having ad- 
justable arms Z, with the movable hopper /, of a cot- 
ton seed planter, the whole arranged and operated in 
the manner set forth. 

18,393. J. H. HALL, Honeycut, Ala. Seed Planters. 
October 13, 1857. 
Claim. — The lever L, carrying a movable bottom M, 
on its upper end, in combination with the spring S, 
and wheel B, the whole arranged in the manner and 
for the purpose set forth. 

18,913. L. D. LAW, Henderson, Ga. Cotton Seed 
Planters. December 22, 1857. 
Claim. — The employment of the vibrating agitators 
C C C, each having their radiating arms arranged with 
respect to each other, as set forth, in combination with 
the longitudinal slot E, at right angles to the axis of 
the radiators, as set forth. 

19,4.38. D. B. NEAL, Mt. Gilead, Ohio. Cotton Seed 
Planters. February 23, 1858. 
Claim.— The arrangement of the adjustable bottom 
C and g with the sliding cover D, and cylinders F F, 
all operated as set forth and specified. 

19,874. J. ROSS, Midway, Ala. Cotton Seed Planters. 
April 6, 1858. 

Claim. — The combination of the hollow shaft and 
arms, flanges I /, shaft c, discharge plate a, and 
mechanism vibrating the same, arranged and operating 
substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 
20,049. J. T. DONOVAN and W. J. FOWLER, 
Seguin, Texas. Cotton Seed Planters. April 27, 
1858. 

Claim. — The combination of notched wheel W, shaft 



597 



C,arms a, depending brushes thereof, with the circu- 
lar hopper, the Avhole arranged for joint operation as 
described. 

20,572. A. McDOXALD, Salem, Mass. Cotton Seed 
Planters. June 15, 18o8. 
Claim. — In combination with the shaft, its grooved 
seed distributing wheel D. and stirrers h i), wi'ih hop- 
lier E, the whole being constructed, arranged, and 
operating in the manner set forth. 

20,694. E. T. BOSTROM. Xewxax. Ga. Cotton Seed 
Planters. June 29. 1^38. 
Claim. — The combination of the screw F, and shaft 
E, placed within the seed box D, and provided with 
beaters a. the whole being arranged to operate as set 
forth. 

23.164. CHARLES C. GARRETT. Speixg Hill. Ala. 
Cotton Seed Planter. March S. 1-59. 

In this invention a rotating toothed wheel is em- 
ployed in connection with stationary stripping brushes, 
the wheels and brushes being placed in the bottom 
of a seed box. which is provided with adjustable plates, 
the parts being arranged to operate, so that cotton 
seed may T)e planted in the same state that they are 
discharged from the gin, and the discharge of seed'^ reg- 
ulated as may be desired. Claim. — In combination 
with the wheel J and brushes j j, the adjustable plates 
l k arranged substantially as and for the' purpose speci- 
fied. 

23,931. CHARLES LEARNED. Ixdiaxapolis, Ixd. 

Assignor to himself and GEORGE P. STEVENS. 

same place. Seed Drills. May 10, 1859. 
Claim.— The guard or series of strans K, in combina- 
tion with the toothed roller G and^elastic guard J, 
when operated in connection with the roller H and 
agitator 1, substantially as set forth. 

24,652. Z. X. MORIEL, Camerox, Texas. Maclunes 
for Planting Cotton Seed. Jul)/ 5; lSb9. 
Claims. — 1. The combination and arrangement of the 
one side wheel D, cylinder F e, stirrer E c, gear wheels 
a J). mortised beam A d /, share H /?, and boot I, sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose described. 2. The ar- 
rangement of the Y-shaped fender, with the harrow 
teeth, and with the devices included in the first claim, 
substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 

24.9^4. ELIJAH P. BEAUCHAMP. Peestox. Ga. Cot- 
ton Seed Planters. August 9. 1859. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the box 1, axle 2. wheels 
3, side pieces or frame 4, bolt 5, beam 6. stock / .follow- 
er 8, furrow opener 9. and brace 10, as descril)ed, for the 
purposes set forth. 

25,119. JOHX W. HUXTLEY, Laxes Creek, X. C. ! 
Cotton Seed Planters. August 16, 1859. 
This invention consists in the employment of a verti- 
cal rotating arbor shaft placed centrally within a coni- 
cal hopper or seed box armed with teeth, and used in 
connection with a follower and gatherer. Claim. — The 
vertical rotating tooth shaft H,"in connection with tlie 
follower or gatherer J, placed within the hopper G, and 
arranged for joint operation, substantially as and for 
the i^urpose set forth. 

25.134. WILLIS G. MURPHY, Seguix, Texas. Seed 
Planters. August 16, 1859. 

Claim.— The arrangement of the beam A, hopper C. 
vcheels D J H and E, seeding wheels R and B, helve 14, 
plough T, covers Q, and conductor Y, as described and 
for the purposes set forth. 

25,388. T. T. axd H. AY. S. COLLIER, Layerxe\, 
Texas. Cotton Seed Planters. September 13, 1859. 
Claim.— The arrangement of the distributor E and 
the stirrer H, constructed as described to operate in 
combination with the packing wheel I, substantiallv as 
and for the purpose set forth. 

25,443. P. M. SMITH axd T. T. COLLIER. Laverxia, 
Texas. Cotton Seed Planters. September 13, l^bd. 
This invention consists in arranging, over a recipro- 



cating slide, an agitiitor wliich serves to facilitate the 
I discharge of thf seed IVom the hopper, througli a hollow 
j wrought iron ]>loiiulisliare, said agitator being operated 
from a pulh-y on tlic s;iiiie shaft which gives motion to 
the slide, so tliat borli iiio\ (^ simultaneously. Claim. — 
The arrangciiient and combination of the wheels B, 
i axle C, crank a, pulley H, slide D, agitator F, fender 
I bar S, ploughshare G, and scraper /(, substantially as 
and for the purpose described. 

25,616. JOHX P. ALLEX, Midville, Ga. Seed Plant- 
ers. October 4, 1859. 

Claim. — The arrangement and combination of the 
frame E, prov ided with the armed hub g, the hopj)er F, 
and its bar G, in connection with the adjustable bar I, 
provided with the self-adjusting covering plate or bar 
Iv, substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 

26,562. RHODOM M. BROOKS, Greexville, Ga. 
Cotton Seed Planters. December 27, 1859. 

I Claim. — The arrangement of the wheels I E F G and 
, X, the seed box H, the handles B D, the bar S, the 
braces L, coulter or opener B, coverers J, arm K, and 
brace W, as described and for the purpose set forth. 

26,596. CHARLES KESLER axd FRED. REIXHARD, 
COLt^MBUS. Texas. Cotton Seed Planters. December 
27, 1859. 

This invention consists in arranging in a hopper of a 
roller armed with stirring and feeding teeth, in com- 
bination with an inclined perforated partition and a 
distributing roller with seed cells, which latter are 
filled by the action of the toothed roller, so as to insure 
a correct distribution of seed. Claim. — The arrange- 
hient in a hopper of the roller B with stirring teeth a 
and feeding teeth b, in combination with the perforated 
partition C and the distributing roller D, substantially 
as and for the purpose specified. 

27,350. X. R. CARRIXGTOX, Cold AYater, Miss. 
Seed PJcmters. March 6, 1860. 
Claim. — The combination and arrangement of the 
seeding wheel H, constructed as described, the project- 
ing arms d d. alternating in action on the opposite sides 
of said seeding wheel, and the tangential sliding gate I, 
substantially as specified, and in combination there- 
with the false Hoor L, for adapting the variations of the 
seeding wheel to different kinds of seed, as set forth. 

27,421. CURRAX BATTLE. AYarrextox, Ga. Coiion 
Seed Planters. March 13, 18o0. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the frame R, seed box 
A, Avheels B, handle's H. bottom c c, cog wheels P P, 
the saw-toothed distributing wheel X, the toothed cyl- 
inder S, tlie plough C, and the coverer O, operating 
conjointly, as described, for the i>urposes specified. 

27,748. SAMUEL P. SAYEEXY, Columbia, Texas. 
Cotton Seed Planters. April 3, 1860. 
Claims. — 1. The adjustable, oscillating, planting ap- 
paratus A, constructed and operating as described, 2. 
The combination of the stirrer h and agitator A. as de- 
scribed. 3. The arrangement of coverer D, driving 
wheel AY, hopper H, cntters C C, stock P, and opener 
0, as and for ihe purposes set forth. 

28,049. X. E. BADGLEY, Gadsdex. Ala. Cotton Seed 
Planters. May 1, 1860. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the bent bifurcated 
hooks c c, slot b of hopper bottom, shafts S and S', 
opener O, teeth T', and spring coverer C, substantially 
as before shown and described. 

28,602. \YHTTMAX PRICE. Mouxt Olive, X. C. 
Machines for Planting Cotton Seed. June o, 1860. 

Claim. — The arrangement of frame A, mould boards 
a b, leveller C, wheels E and L, wheel D, with arms in 
hopper O. arms H H, llexible joint K, and standard M, 
the whole operating as described and for the purposes 
set forth. 

28,829. R. M. BROOKS, GREEX^^LLE, Ga. Cultivators. 
June 26, 1860. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the seed box H. as con- 



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striicted, with the standard B, distributing cylinder G 
provided witli pins or teeth x x, and with the slide I 
provided with an opening;- S, when the same are used 
substantially as and for the purpose sj^ecified. 

28,896. BENJAMIN OWEN, Dayton, Ohio. Cotton 
Seed Planters. June 26, 1860. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the cylinders D D with 
the slides C C, when said cylinders are provided with 
teeth and revolve in opposite directions to each other, 
and when the slides are provided with seed apertures 
and have an alternate reciprocating motion under the 
cylinders, substantially as and for the purpose specified. 

28,913. WILLIAM A. SUDDITH and JOHN F. SUD- 
DITH, CiiARLESTOWN, Va. Cotton Seed Planters. 
June 26, lb60. 

Claim. — The arrangement of rocking beam C, arm o, 
piston D and Y, spriug E, shaft G, with spiral spring 
and cavity B, constructed and operated as described, 
for the purpose specified. 

2\.555. JOHN P. ALLEN, Dover, Ga. Seed Planters. 
August U, 1860. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the two halves of the 
hopper^ g, adjustable bars d d, oscillating shaft H, arm 
I, rod J, bar K, and straps k Ic, as and for the purpose 
shown and described. 

30,743. C. W. McCLANAHAN, Victoria, Texas. Cot- 
ton Seed Planters. November 27, 1860. 
Claim. — The combination and arrangement of the 
reciprocating stirrer J ^ ^, rotary distributor I r, crank 
arms c K L, pitmans M N, pin d, slotted guide plate m 
n, hopper A, drill tooth F, and coverers H, substantially 
in the manner and for the purpose described. 

30,931. RICHARD C. NASH, Somerville, Tenn. 
Cotton Seed Planters. December 18, 1860. 
Claim. — The combination and arrangement of the 
hinged drill tooth G and driving wheel B, of the seeding 
wheel M, with alternate pins r r and blades s s, substan- 
tially as and for the purx30ses herein specified. 

31,107. LEWIS B. BROWN, Scriven County, Ga. 
Cotton Seed Planters. January 15, 1861. 
Claim. — The sliding rack F F, with inclined pins i i, 
in combination with the distributing wheel R and dri- 
ving wheels 3 3, the whole constructed and arranged 
substantially as and for the purposes set forth. 

31,120. DANIEL HERLONG, Sandy RidCxE, Ala. 
Cotton Seed Planters. January 15, 1861. 
The toothed shaft arranged across the bottom of the 
hopper is caused to rotate by means of two pawls in 
connection with springs, acting upon ratchets secured 
to the shaft, the pawls being alternately actuated by 
pins on each side of a propelling wheel, for the purpose 
of insuring a uniform discharge of seed from the hop- 
per. Claim. — The combination of the pins c on wheel 
D, the springs F F, pawls G G, ratchets H H, and 
toothed shaft I, the latter placed within the hopper B, 
and all arranged for joint oj)eration as and for the ])\ir- 
pose set forth. 

32,038. THOMAS W. WHITE, Milledgeville, Ga. 
Seed Planters. April 16, 1881. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the hopper with a 
serrated blade, receiving a jjositive movement in two 
directions for the purpose of agitating the seed and 
drawing it from the hopper, substantially in the man- 
ner described. 2. Leaving the upper end of the blade 
within the hopper unconfined, for the purpose set forth. 
3. The combination of the serrated blade with a guide 
wheel, when arranged so as to give a reciprocating 
movement to the blade, as described. 
44,984. BASIL SPENCER, Lewisburg, Penn. Cot- 
ton Seed Planter. November 8, 1864. 

The colter is followed by a large wedge shaped hol- 
low opener, into which the seed is carried by a grooved 
cylinder; a curved scraper for covering the seed fol- 
lows the opener. Claim.— The arrangement, construc- 
tion and combination of the devices G, I, J, K, S, and 
U, as herein described, and for the purpo.ses set forth. 



46,130. ISAAC D. MEYERS and M. D. WELLMAN, 
Pittsburg, Penn. Cotton Seed Planter. January 
31, 1865; antedated January 19, 1865. 
Claims.— 1. The use of a feeding rod having a finger 
or fingers which vibrate up and down through a suita- 
ble orifice in the bottom of the seed box, so as to feed a 
few seeds only at a time, and that at regular intervals, 
substantially as described, 2. Also, in combination 
with the feed rod and fingers, wires so placed in that 
part of the rod which passes through the cotton in the 
feed box, for the pnrpose of loosening the mass of cot- 
ton seeds and separating them from each other, substan- 
tially as described. 3. Also the use of the sliding 
frame, with or without the inclined planes, and oper- 
ated substantially as described, for the purpose of sup- 
plying the cotton seed into the hopper box. 4. Also 
the use of the curved projections r r on either side of 
the hopper box, to prevent the cotton being fed too 
fast into the hopper box, and clogging therein, substan- 
tially as described. 

49,150. BROWN PLATT, Pana, III., and NORMAN 
PLATT, St. Louis, Mo. Cotton Seed Planter. Au- 
gust 1, 1865. 

Claims. — 1. The shaft M, armed with the pins W, or 
their equivalent, revolving in the box L during the pro- 
cess of planting, in combination with the belt D, armed 
with the pins x, or their equivalent, and the roller i, all 
acting for the purpose of stirring up the mass of seed 
contained in the box L, and preventing the same from 
remaining or becoming a compact mass. 2. Conveying 
the seed out of the box or reservoir upon a belt studded 
with metallic pins, or their equivalent. 3. The armed 
wheel N', revolving immediately in front of the belt as 
it turns over the pulley j to pull the seed off of it. 4. 
The roller i attached to the box in the upper part of the 
orifice through which the belt passes through its front 
end, to prevent seed clogging at that point. 

50,089. FRANK M. BACON, Ripon, Wis. Cotton 

Seed Planter. September 26, 1865. 
This invention consists in furnishing the central 
movable hopper shaft with arms at right angles to it, 
the arms being furnished with pendent stirrers working 
between small uprights in the hopper. An adjustable 
regulator closes the opening for the seed in a greater or 
less degree. Claims. — 1. A horizontal hopper, with a 
central discharge opening, in combination with the 
stirrers or agitators, actuated substantially as specified. 
2. The adjustable regulator o, or the shaft i, in combi- 
nation with the hopper m and agitators, for the pur- 
pose and substantially as specified. 
52,318. JOHN PRICE, New Harrisburg, Ohio. 

Cotton Seed Planter. January 30, 18G6. 
Claims. — 1. The spiked roller in combination with 
the staples, or their equivalents, for feeding the cotton 
seed into the seed tubes without clogging, substantially 
in the manner set forth. 2. The arrangement of the 
feed box and spiked rollers in combination with the 
cog wheels and lever S, substantially as described for 
the purposes specified. 3. The combination of the 
frames and E, and the pulleys J and K, arranged and 
operated substantially as set forth. 
53,377. BENJAMIN OWEN. Assignor to himself and 

JOHN OWEN, Dayton, Ohio. Cotton Seed 

Planter. March 20, 1866 ; antedated February 28, 

1866. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the cog gear a b cm, 
with reference to the driving wheel F, and its shaft E, 
the frame A, and the t oothed wheels a' a' b', substan- 
tially as described and for the purpose specified. 2. 
The piece n, arranged with reference to the frame A, 
bolt I, arm J, stay i, substantially as and for the pur- 
pose specified. 3. The toothed Avheels a' a' b' operating 
and arranged substantially as described with reference 
to the hopper B and slide D. 4. The slide D con- 
structed and arranged with reference to the opening in 
the hopper B and to the wheel b', substantially as de- 
scribed, and for the purpose specified. 

54,942. ALBANY PACKHAM, Prestonville, Ky. 
Cotton Seed Planter. May 22, 1836. 
Claim. — The inverted conical hopper F, in combina- 



tion witli the rotary spiral toothed strip or seed dis- 
tributor G*, witli bar H attached, all arranged on a 
mounted frame to operate in the manner substantially 
as and for the purpose herein set forth. 

55.372. N. B. SHERWOOD, Millyille, N. Y. Coiton 
Seed Planter. June 5, 1866. 

Claims.— 1. The Yertieally revolving feeder-belt B, 
I constructed and operating substantially in the manner 
• and for the purposes herein shown and described. 2. 
, The fixed separating brush E, arranged and operating 
substantially as and for the purposes set forth, in com- 
. binationTvith the vertically revolving belt B. 3. The re- 
j volving discharge-brush F, arranged and operating in 
I connection with the belt B, substantially as and for the 
purposes herein shown and described. 4. The employ- 
ment or use of the automatically adjustable back G of 
the grain or seed hopper, in combination with the de- 
livering devices. 5. Constructing and arranging the 
parts so that the belt B, whether vertical or inclined, 
shall constitute one side or end of the hopper or seed 
box, as set forth. 6. So arranging and operating the 
toothed belt B, or delivering devices in this class of 
seed planters, as to convey the seed upward out of the 
hopper or box, for the purpose set forth. 

55.373. X. B. SHERWOOD, MiLLViLLE, N. Y. Cotton 
Seed Flanier. June 5, 1866. 

; Claim. — The employment of the revolving separator- 
j brush B, arranged and operating in combination with 

the toothed delivery belt D, substantially as and for the 

purposes herein shown and described. 

55,811. FREDERICK H. BROWN, Chicago, III. 
Cotton Seed Plan ter. June 26, 1866. 
Claims.— 1. In a cotton seed i)lanter, the combination 
of the shaft R, provided with arms V, and the convey- 
ing belt L, provided with teeth as described, arranged, 
and operating substantially in the manner and for the 
purposes herein specified. 2. In combination with the 
said conveying belt L, the shaft U, provided with suit- 
able wings or cleaners, arranged and oiDcrating sub- 
stantially as specified and shown, and for the purposes 
set forth. 3. The combination of the shaft R, j^rovided 
with arrows or spikes, the toothed belt L, and the 
winged shaft U, arranged and operating as and for the 
purposes described. 

56,274. JOHN L. RUSSELL, Pella, Iowa. Cotton 
Seed Planter. July 10, 1866. 

Claims. — 1. The wedge-shaped furrow opener F, sus- 
pended in an adjustable manner by steadying studs 
g g, and adjusting screws H H, and having a rotating 
trash cutter /, substantially in the manner and for the 
purpose set forth. 2. The teeth or small shovel m, in 
connection with and occupying a position between the 
furrow opener F, and the closing roller N, substantially 
as and for the purpose described. 3. The toothed roll- 
ers C and D, with or without the flaring ends c' d d' d', 
arranged one above the other in the seed box, and op- 
erating as shown and explained, substantially in the 
manner and for the purpose specified. 4. The sliding 
roller and frame N n, scraper^, elevating lever q', and 
stop-chain I, arranged and operating as shown and ex- 
plained. 

56,430. 1. W. McGAFFEY, Chicago, III. Machines 
for Planting Cotton Seed. July 17, 1868. 
Claims. — 1. The rotating flanges in the seed box, for 
moving and agitating the seed, constructed and ar- 
ranged in the manner and for the purposes specified. 2. 
The rotating fingers, in combination with the flanges 
or agitators m the seed box, arranged and operated as 
shown. 3. The construction, arrangement and combi- 
nation of the fingers and adjustable slide for regulating 
the quantity of seed discharged, substantially as speci- 
fied. 

58,372. FREDERICK H. BROW^N. Auburx. N. Y. 
Cotton Seed Planter. Octoler 2, 1866. 
One of the droppers is adjustable laterally to regulate 
the distance apart of the rows planted. The depth is 
regulated by a bar running on the surface of the ground. 
The seed is intermittiugly agitated by stirrers, and is 



fed by an endless toothed chain. Clainjs. — 1. The ad- 
justable nature or character oCtlic mnc hiiic as to regu- 
late the space between rows, in < oinhinaiioii \'. itli the 
cotton seed planter, as al)()v e sjx ' ilird. 2. In cotton 
seed planters, regulating the depth 1 hat the seed are 
deposited. 3. The mode described of constructing the 
endless chain and its combination with tlic cotton seed 
planter, as above set forth. 4. The peculiar movement 
given to the shaft, above descriljed, when used for 
the i>urpose above set forth. 

58,381. JOHN G. CLARK, Middletowx, Ohio. Ma- 
chine for Planting Cotton Seed. October 2, 1866. 
Claims. — 1. The toothed cylinder B, in combination 
with the toothed reciprocating slide or slides, con- 
structed, arranged and operating in the mannf^r sub- 
stantially as described. 2. The combination ot tlic agi- 
tator with the cylinder B and ribs e e, operatinu ^iit)- 
stantiall}^ as specified. 3. The hopper teeth ai riiuL^cl 
tangeutially in relation to the cylinder, in conit)iiiat ion 
with the positively operating devices for separjiting 
and discharging the seed, substantially as au(l for the 
purpose described. 

2,517. JOHN G. CLARK, Middletowx, Ohio. Ma- 
chine for Planting Cotton Seed. October 2, 1866. Pe- 
issued March 19, 1867. 
Claims. — 1. The toothed cylinder B, in combination 
with a toothed reciprocating slide or slides, constructed, 
arranged, and operating substantially as described. 2. 
The arrangement of the agitator in the hopper C above 
the toothed cylinder, operated by mechanism substan- 
tially as described. 3. The combination of actuating 
gearing with the perforated slide h, arranged to operate 
at the bottom of the hopper, conjointly with the cylin- 
der B, to regulate the discharge of the seeds, substan- 
tially as specified. 4. The stationary teeth, arranged 
tangeutially in relation to the cylinder and ribse e, in 
combination with the positively operating devices foi 
separating the seeds, substantially as described. 

59,314. ^Y. A. HORRALL, Washixgtox, Ixd. Assignor 
to himself and RICHARD BRUNER, sams place. 
Cotton Seed Planter. October 30, 1866. 
The bottom of the seed hopjjer has longitudinal bars, 
and the seed is carried forward by teeth upon an endless 
belt, actuated by a roller on the main shaft and adjust- 
able roller in the rear. Claims. — 1. The hopper E, with 
the narrow bottom grating formed by the rods d, and 
the endless belt e e, with the teeth m combined there- 
with, constructed, arranged and operating together for 
planting cottonseeds, substantially as herein described. 
2. Also the adjustable clevis h, in combination with 
endless belt e e, arranged and operating as and for the 
purposes herein specified. 3. Also, the combination of 
the plough a, the fiuTow opening block b, and the fur- 
row coverer c, with the hopper E, and the endless belt 
e e, arranged and operating substantially as herein 
described. 

59,490. M. D. WELLS, Moegaxtowx, West Ya. Cof- 
ton Sei'd Planter, ^sovcmber 6. ISQ'6. 
Claim. — The reciprocating bar B. constructed as de- 
scribed, and provided with its flanges D D. when used 
with the hopper A, with false bottom and dividing 
board C, in the manner substantially as and for the 
purposes herein set forth. 

59,765. HENRY R. FELL axd EDWARD FHIFER, 
Trextox, N. J. Cotton Seed Planter. ^ovemb(r 20. 
1866. 

Claim. — The combination with the hopi)er ami siioiu 
of the shaft M, provided with the feeding screw P and 
stii-ring rods N, operating substantially as described. 

60,170. WILLIAM L. GEBHY. Nkw Rutilaxd, Ohio. 

Cotton Planter. Decoiihcr 4. 1- Hi. 
The seed slides are carricvl in a revolving disk, and 
the seed is forced into the rei osses by a flexible arm. 
which is actuated by a cam on the axle. These slides 
are reciprocated by springs and fixed cams, so as to al- 
ternately project into the hopper for their charge, and 
withdraw it for deposit. The vertical inclination of 
the tongue to the frame may be changed to suit the 



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team. The ploiiglis are adjustable as to the depth of 
furrow thrown. Claims. — 1. The Avheel H, droppers 
& h, springs d d. inclined planes I and I', and apron 12, 
constructred and operating substantially as and for the 
purposes set forth. 2. The seed box F, constructed 
substantially as described. 3. The plunger K, con- 
structed ami operated substantially as and for the 
purposes set forth. 4. The cam L, in combination 
with the lever j, arms i i, spring o, and plunger 
K, substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 
,5. The combination of lever s, arm t, clutch jj, pin 
r, and spring u, constructed and operating substan- 
tially as and for the purpose set forth. 6. The ploughs 
N N,' bars E E, arms S 8 and T T, and rods x and y, in 
combination with the lever 2', and arm 2, substantially 
as described. 7. The shaft U, arm 2, lever 2', rods 4 4, 
hooks 6 6, and beams P P, when used in combination, 
substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 8. The 
bar 7, in combination with the hounds 8 8, for the pur- 
pose set forth. 

62,356. FEANCIS E. MOEAN, Millburn, III. Cot- 
ton Flanter. Fehruanj 26, 18o7. 
The seed is separated and conveyed to the dropping 
spouts by series of radial teeth in transverse rows on 
a feed wheel. The seed spouts are enlarged below the 
hoppers to prevent clogging. The markers and cover- 
ers are carried by a hinged frame, with which they are 
swung clear of the ground. Claims. — 1. The arrange- 
ment and combination of the diagonal shovels D, mark- 
ing shovels C, rods L L I, slotted bars J J K, and pipes 
E E', substantially as set forth. 2. The hoppers P with 
enlargements X, in combination with the separators Q 
and pii^es E E/, substantially as set forth. 

62.634. J. M. MEEEYMON, Indianapolis, Ind., and 
W. M. DUNN, Gurleysville, Ala. Cotton Seed 
Planter. March 5, 1867. 

Claims. — 1. Suspending the hopper E upon a pivot, 
or its equivalent, so that it may l3e vibrated for the 
purj)ose of agitating the inclosed seed. 2. Placing the 
seed hopper of the seeding machine so that the feeding- 
device, passing in at the bottom and out at the top, 
shall pass vertically beneath the contained seed. 3. 
Agitating the seed hopper of the seeding machine by 
the passage of the feeding device through the same, for 
the purpose set forth. 4. The cup M, constrncted and 
attached as described, so that in passing over the up- 
per roller J the seed will be thrown out, as set forth. 
63,623. JOSEPH L. A. EDWAEDS, New Orleans, 
La. Cotton Flanter. April 9, 1867. 

Claims.^ — 1. The employment of the roller, in con- 
nection with the separate parts, substantially as and 
for the purpose set forth. 2. The arrangement of the 
holes in the drum wheel I, and the arrangement of the 
wheels, substantially as and for the purposes set forth. 
3. The combination of the harrow, the groover F, the 
seed box G, and the scraper or coverer O, as also the 
agitator K, and brush, substantially as and for the 
purpose set forth. 4. The arrangement of the above 
devices, all connected and operating substantially as 
and for the iourx)oses described. 

65,647. J. A. COX, Humboldt, Tenn. Cotton Seed 
Planter. June 11, 1867. 
Claims. — 1. The combination with a seed boi: E and 
hopper F of the coulter C and opener D, substantially 
as and for the purpose set forth. 2. The combination 
with the coulter C and opener D of two harrow 
teeth J J, substantially as and for the purpose specified. 
3. The combination with the opener D and hopper F of 
the coverer I, substantially as and for the purposes here- 
in above set forth. 

65,961. U. T. STEWAET, Fayette Co., Tenn. Cot- 
ton Flanters. June 18, 1867. 
Claim.— The arrangement of the spring sword F F 
and the combination of ploAvs and scrapers B B, two of 
the scrapers being chopping scrapers, so as to per- 
form the work above specilied. 

6,924. LFTHEE T. WILCOX and WILLIAM G. 
CALDWELL, Three Eivers, Mich. Cotton Seed 
Planter. July 16, 1867. 

The adjustable teeth are arranged within a case in 



the hopper, and are operated by gearing in connection 
with the driving wheel, and regulated by cams se- 
cured to the case whereby the cotton seed is projected 
down the tube. Eotating arms work in the case, pre- 
venting choking therein. Claims. — 1. The adjustable i 
or extension teeth i, arranged within the case J, and J 
operated by means of the inclines J, on the adjustable 1 
box K, and the springs within the case, all arranged | 
substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 2. The. . 
rotating arm M, within the seed hopper I, arranged. | 
substantially as and for the purpose specified. y 

63.262. J. C. TOBIAS, Helena, Ark. Cotton Seed ] 
Planter. August 27, 1867. j 

Claims. — 1. The revolving toothed wheel D and re- i 
volving toothed shaft F', placed within the hopper A, in 
combination with the adjustable elastic j)late F, under- 
neath the base plate of the hopper, substantially as and 
for the purpose set forth. 2. The beam G, in combina- 
tion with the hopper A, mounted on wheels B B, and 
connected together, substantially as and for the pur- ' 
pose specified. 3. The pressure or covering bar I, in * 
combination with the harrow G and the hopper A, pro- 
vided with the seed distributing device, all constructed 
and arranged to operate in the manner substantially as J 
and for the purpose set forth. ' 

71.263. JAMES AEMSTEONG, Bucyrus, Ohio. Ma-^ 
cMne for Planting Cotton Seed. Novemljer 2Q, 1867. 

Claims. — 1. The principle of planting cotton seeds in |i 
the condition they come from the gin by a machine f 
conveying said seeds from the upper part of a hopper 
or case in longitudinal rows to the place of delivery at | 
the lower end of said case by means of brushes, picks 1^ 
and inclined grooves circling around a revolving cylin- 
der, as herein described, or any other way substantially 
the same, and which will produce the same ends herein 
intended. 2. The principle of expelling cotton seeds 
from the case or hopper of a cotton planter singly by the 
percussion of a spring raised on and striking from in- I 
clincd planes, substantially as herein shown. 3. The' i 
construction and combined method of operating the 
slide or cut-otf K and the spring N by means of the 
lever O and pivoted and forked lever M, substantially 
as herein shown. 4. The construction of the entire j 
cotton planter machine, as herein described, for the 
puri^oscs set forth. 

71,295. E. H. GOELET and E. B. GOELET, Golds- 
borough, N. C. Seeding Machine. November 26, 
1867. 

Claims. — 1. The construction of the scraper and 
leveller K L with slot c, tooth J, and covering teeth 
d d, arranged beneath a hopper box, having ai^art- 
ments G G'^ rotary distributors h h', and hinged bottom 
H, substantially as described. 2. The scraper K L, 
with its tooth J and coverers d d, slot c, and inclined 
guards I I, arranged beneath a cotton seed and a guano 
distributor, so as to operate substantially as described. 
3. The ajiplication of a drill opener, a scraper and 
leveler, a cotton seed distributor, a coverer, and a roller 
to a frame A, which is mounted upon two wheels, 
when these wheels serve as drivers and markers, sul)- | 
stantially as described. ' 

72,907. OLIYEE EICHAEDSON, Boston, Mass. Cot- 
ton Seed Flanter, December 31, 1867. 

Claims. — 1. The combination and arrangement of the 
projection I and the two rotary agitators K K with the 
hopper and the seed dropping wheel arranged there- 
in, as sx^ecified. 2. The arrangement and combination 
of the disks g g with the two agitators K K, a series 
of blades, and their hopper. 3. The application of the 
plowshare and cover supporter or frame L to the car- 
riage body by means substantially as specified, where- 
by the adjustment of the plowshare may be effected 
and the coverer be free to play vertically, in man- 
ner as explained. 4th. The formation of each of the 
notches or cavities d of the seed di'opping wheel E, 
hook shaped, as represented, and to operate with the 
advance spout and upon the seed, as specified. 5. The 
combination and arrangement of the deflector T with 
the hopper and seed drojDping wheel, the agitators, 
and the projection I arranged in such hopper, as | 
specified. ' 



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74,334. NEWTON FOSTEE, Palmyra, N. Y. Cotton \ 
' /Seed and Corn Planter. February 11, 1868. 

Claims. — 1. The diaphragm D and the bar G, when 
made and applied as and for the purpose set forth. 2. 
The opener X, when applied to the scraper E, and used 
substantially as set forth. 3. The extension of the iron 
of the scraper E, by the ends of the roller T, as and 
I for the purpose set forth. 4. The construction and ar- [ 
j rangement of the parallel draught bars N and N', the : 
bar 0, and upright P, when held and used substantial- i 
ly as specified. 5. The distributor K and annular rim \ 
, L, when applied and used in combination with the I 
j spindle and diaphragm D, substantially as set forth. j 

I 74,518. ZINA DOOLITTLE and A. M. CEOWDEE, 
I Houston Factoey. Ga. Cotton Seed Planter. Feh- 
' ruary 18, 1868. 

Claims. — 1. The adjustable rods B B, in combination ] 
with the slots a a in the bottom of the hopper A, sub- 
j etantially as and for the purpose specified. 2. The os- 
1 cillating rods e e', in combination with the adjustable 
j rods B B and the slots a a, all arranged substantially 
I; as and for the purpose set forth. 3. Operating the os- 
j cillating rods e e', through the media of the arms/, 
ij links/, and lever D, arranged substantially as herein 
j shown and described. 

' 75,207. N. B. SHEEWOOD, Millville, N. Y. Cotton 
Seed Planter. Jfrtrc/i 3, 1868. 

Claims. — 1. The construction and relative arrange- 
! ment, in connection with the chains, of the conveyor D, 
' substantially in the manner and for the purposes 
'! herein shown and described. 2. The application of the 
j flat link chains C, with the conveyors D attached, to 
I cotton seed planters, substantially in the manner and 
; for the jinrposes shown and described. 3. The sunken 
I channels within the drums P, and the surface board J, 
' for the carrier chains C, or their equivalents, to travel j 
in, for the i^urposes herein shown and described. I 

75,410. A. J. GOING, Clinton, La. Cotton Seed 
Planter. Marcli 10, 1868. 

Ill Claims, — 1. The fixed metallic strips g r/, in combina- 
I i tion with the laterally adjustable metallic strips li, 
placed at the bottom of the hopper I, and the radial 
arms e, attached to the axle C, and working between 
the strips (/ g, li h, all constructed and arranged for 
joint operation, substantially in the manner as and for 
the x>urpose set forth. 2. The furrow opener H and 
harrow E, in combination with the cotton seed distri- 
buting mechanism, all constructed, arranged, and ap- 
plied for joint oj)eration. substantially as and for the 
\ purpose si)ecified. 1 

75,466. ANDEEW EUNSTETLEE and EOBEET WIN- 
' DECK, Peoria, III. Machine for Planting Cotton 

Seed and Corn. March 10, 1868. 

Claims. — 1. In a convertible corn and cotton planter, 

i the movable metallic box O, having separating wires 

j tv, X, and y, in combination with the revolving forks d e 

j /, and the stirrer P, substantially as set forth. 2. The 

ji combination, in such a machine, of the i)erforated 

I block Q, drill E, cut-off S, and tongue T, so constructed 

I and arranged that they may be, alternately with the 

y, cotton seeding mechanism, attached substantially as 

J set forth. 3. The combination of the recij)rocating 

j cogged slide I, rollers o g, adjustable crank K, and 

I driving rod J, for communicating motion from the rol- 
ler F to the seeding mechanism of either the corn or 

I cotton planter, substantially as set forth. 4. The com- 

I bination of the drill teeth h, track clearers a, and har- \ 

j row g, arranged substantially as set forth. 1 

78,614. BEY AN SMITH, Falkland, N. C. Cotton 
Seed Planter. June 2, 1868. 

Claims.— 1. The cylinder B, constructed with arms C 
and xnns E, substantially as and for the purposes set 
forth. 2. In combination with cylinder B, the coverer 
K, constructed and operating substantially as specified. 
3. A cotton planter, having cylinder B, coverer K, and 
jjIow G, constructed and operating substantially as and 
for the purposes described. 



79,433. EDWIN L. BAENETT, El Dorado, Ark. 
Cotton Planter. June 30, 1868. 
Claim. — The cotton planter, consisting of the main 
frame A, standards D, handles E, breaking plow B, fur- 
rowing wheel K, cogged wheel I, hopper G, provided 
with a shield g, and teeth b, all arranged, combined, 
and constructed substantially as described. 

85,379. A. J. GOING, Clinton, La. Cotton Seed 
Planter. December 29, 1868. 
Claim. — An agitator for a cotton seed planter, com- 
posed of a spring C, having an arbor or shaft D at- 
tached, through which transverse rods or arms h pass, 
the agitator being secured in the hopjier, and arranged 
in relation with the seed discharging device, to operate 
in the manner substantially as and for the purpose set 
forth. 

87,089. A. D. BEOWN, 8E., Columbus, Ga. Machine 
for Planting Cotton Seed. February 23, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. The wheel F, jirovided with projections 
on its sides, with its short shaft and bearings, devices 
for communicating motion, and the adjustable plates J 
J', as and for the purposes set forth. 2. The center 
wheel B, with its bearings, hounds D, pole or neap C, 
plow H, with its adjusting wedge, plate G, with its 
slides or runners d d', agitator E, with its si^iral arms, 
wheel F, with its projections, hopper A, and handles K, 
together with the devices for communicating motion 
for the purpose described. 

89,958. ALEXANDEE E. WIGGS, Iuka. Miss. Cot- 
ton Planter. May 11, 1869. 
Claim. — The arrangement and combination of the 
harrow A, plow C, hopper B, scraper D, and handles E, 
when constructed and o]3erating as herein described, 
and for the purposes set forth. 

90,722. NATHAN BEEED, Jeffersonville, Ind. Cot- 
ton Seed Planter. June 1, 1869. 
Claims.— 1. The adjustable seed box or boxes G, cor- 
structedwith an adjustable hinged bottom L, substan- 
tially as herein shown and described, and for the pur- 
pose set forth. 2. The adjustable sleeve or sleeves K, 
provided with arms or teeth N, in combination with 
the seed box or boxes G, and axle or shaft, from which 
they receive motion, substantially as herein shown and 
described, and for the purpose set forth. 3. The scrapers 
O, in combination with the seed box G and arms N, 
substantially as herein shown and described, and for 
the purpose set forth. 

92,389. A. V. M. SPEAGUE and E. F. OSGOOD, 
Eochester, N. Y. Cotton Seed Planter. July 6. 
1869. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the comb K and en 
closing cylinder E, with the seed roller D, said parts 
being so arranged that an annular chamber is left 
between the periphery of the roller and the cylinder, 
for the reteniion of the seed, and the comb-teeth pro- 
ject from the outside of the cylinder, through the dis- 
charge opening at the bottom, aud rest against the roll- 
er, as herein set forth. 2. The arrangement of the 
cylinders E, seed rollers D, combs K, drill teeth I. and 
covering rollers L, when the said parts are capable of 
lateral adjustment, in the manner and for the x^urpose 
specified. 

92,481. JOSEPH SHEAEEE and M. B. AEMSTEONG, 
TiMBERSViLLE, III. Coiton Seed Planters. July 13. 
1869. 

Claims. — 1. In combination with the adjustable bed- 
piece or frame A, two ridging plows, arranged in front 
of the drill-tooth, and a seed distributer. 2. The rake 
F, in combination with the ridging plows C C and drill 
tooth D, substantially as set forth. 3. In combination 
with a device for drilling or planting seed, an adjust- 
able scraper or rake, supported by means of elastic or 
yielding rods, or their etpiivalents. 4. In combination 
with a device for drilling or planting seed, a rake or 
scraper, for covering the seed, made adjustable, and 
located between the drill-tooth and roller. 5. Sup- 
porting the rake or scraper of a seed drill against back- 



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ward strain by couTiecting it with the slianks of the 
ridgiufij plows. 6. The combination, in a seed drill, of 
two ridging plows, a drill tooth, a rake, and a roller. 

92,804. J. M. ELLIOTT, Winsborough, S. C. Cotton 
Seed Planter. July 20, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. The arrangement of plow E, relatively 
to the wheel A, and for adjustment by means of the 
slide F, substantially as specified. 2. The arrangement 
in the hopper, having the passage K, shaped as de- 
scribed, of the bent rotating fingers L, and fixed fin- 
gers, all substantially as specified. 

93,434. JOHN" G. HAM, NeWxVAN, Ga. Seed and Manure 
Dropper. August 10, 1869. 

Claim. — The saws G, arranged as described, in com- 
bination with the fingers K, adjustable gates F, and 
hopper A, as sj^ecified. 

94,301. JOHN G. B. GILL, Chestnut Grove, S. C. 
Cotton Seed and Corn Planter. August 31, 1869. 
Claim. — The combination of the planting or drill 
wheel, provided with grooves and iron si^ikes upon its 
periphery, with the slide, to regulate the supply of seed, 
as and for the purpose specified. 

94,671. W. F. TUNNARD, East Baton Eouge Parish, 
La. Assignor to FRED. D. TUNNARD, same place. 
Cotton Seed Planter. September 7, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. The connecting rodsD D', when both are 
secured to the crank the double slotted standard E, 
pins ii in the connecting rods D D', in combination 
with the discharging wheel B and stirrer 3, when all 
are connected and arranged as specified. 2. In com- 
bination with the elements of the foregoing claim, the 
fluke G, as set forth. 

95,062. A. H. WOOTTON, Bartow, Ga. Conibincd 
Corn and Cotton Planter. September 21, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. Forming a recess in the thickened side 
of the hopper B, to receive the upper part of the drive 
wheel C, substantially as herein shown and described, and 
for the purpose set forth. 2. The combination and arrange- 
ment of the axle D, drive wheel C, and dropping wheel 
F f, orH, with the slotted beam A and hopper B 6', sub- 
stantially asherein shown and described, and for the pur- 
pose set forth. 3. The combiuation and arrangement 
of the slotted beam A, hopper B axle D, drive wheel 
C, dropping wheel F /, or H, furrowing plow I J K, 
scraper R, covering plow L M N, and handles O P Q, 
with each other, substantially as herein shown and de- 
scribed. 

96,054. STACY W. THOMPSON, Otsego, Ohio. As- 
signor to himself, WILLIAM L. WARD, and WIL- 
LIAM D. WHITECAR, Philadelphia, Pa. Cot- 
ion Seed Separator and Planter. October 19, 1869; 
antedated October 16, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. The combination, with the hopper F, 
having an opening i, of an agitator G, and curved 
guide H, arranged within the said hopper, and operat- 
ing substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 2. 
The spring catches k k, arranged with respect to each 
other, and to the opening i of the hopper, substantially 
as and for the purpose described. 3. The combination 
of the spring catches k k with the pins m, of a revolv- 
ing wheel J, all as herein set forth, for the purpose 
specified. 

96,919. O. P. HUMBER, Greenville, N. C. Cotton 
Seed Planter. November 16, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. The sliding valve K, and devices for 
operating the same, in combination with the c./linder 
E, substantially as and tor the purj)ose set forth. 2. 
The sliding valve K, in combination with the lever L, 
spring t, shaft M, and pins o of the driving wheel H, 
substantially as described, and for the purpose speci- 
fied. 3. The slide s, in combination with the cylinder 
E and valve K, when operating substantially as and 
for the purpose set forth. 

97,257. A. R. WIGGS, Iuka, Miss. Combined Cotton 
and Corn Planter. November 23, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. In combination with the harrow frame 



A. the heel B, plow point C, hopper D, toothed shaft q, 
shaft d (provided with teeth m and /, and opening t), 
and concave roller m, constructed and arranged to oper- 
ate as herein described. 2. The hopper D, when pro- 
vided with the block H, in combination with the shaft 
d, having teeth/, and opening t, concave roller u, heel 

B, and plow point C, constructed and arranged to oper- 
ate, in connection with the harrow frame A, as herein 
described, for the purpose specified. 

98,183. A. R. NIXON, Memphis, Tenn. Cotton Se?d 
Planter. December 21, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. The slotted hopper G, constructed as de- 
scribed, and provided with tube H, and slotted side 
plates d d, substantially as and for the purposes herein 
set forth. 2. In combination with the hopper G and 
tube H, the toothed wheel I, mounted upon the axle B, 
substantially as and for the purposes herein set forth. 
3. The arrangement of the shaft J, teeth or arms//, 
lever K, pin and spring i, all constructed and operat- 
ing substantially as and for the purposes herein set 
forth. 4. The combination and arrangement of the 
frame A, axle B, wheels D D, collar b, lever E, seat F, 
hopper G, tube H, wheel I, agitator J/, and the device 
for operating the same, shaft L, lever M, furrow plow 
N, and covering plow P, all substantially as herein set 
forth. 

99,031. E. L. SVKES, Okolono, Miss. Cotton 
Planter. January 18, 1870. 
Claim.— The combination of a spring coverer E F, 
with clod movers arranged in front thereof, to throw 
the clods to either side, and leave the fine dirt only for 
covering the seed, all as shown and described. 

99,361. BRYAN SMITH, Falkland, N. C. Cotton 
Seed Planter. February 1, 1870. 
Claims. — 1. The bed piece A, with marker B, and 
drag C, when constructed and arranged to operate as 
and for the purposes specified. 2. The combination 
and arrangement of the shafts G, O, and T, with the 
wheels H, K, L, M, P, and R, seed box N, slides d, and 
roller D, brushes li, and spurs i, when constructed and 
arranged to operate as and for the purposes specified. 

100,526. HENRY C. HARRIS, Fort Valley, Ga. Cot- 
ton Seed Planter and Fertilizer Distributor. March 8, 
1870. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the sliding plate J 
and swlveled screw K, with the slotted and concaved 
bottom I of the hopper H, substantially as herein shown 
and described, and for the purpose set forth. 2. The 
combination of the spring coverer S T, with the frame 
A, and dropping device of a planter, substantially as 
herein shown and described, and for the purpose set 
forth. 3. The adjustable agitator P^ Q P% in combina- 
tion with the shaft O, hopper H, and slotted bottom I, 
substantially as herein shown and described, and for the 
purpose set' forth. 4. Securing the furrowing plow 
standard D adjustably to the draw bar B of the frame 
A, by the notches or teeth d', plates E, and wedge key 
F, substantially as herein shown and described, and for 
the purpose set forth. 

101,206. JOHN P. ALLEN, Dawson, Ga. Cotton Seed 
Planter. Marcli 29, 1870. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the hopper G g', ad- 
justable bottom boards I, wheel L, axle K, pins M, and 
crank arms N with each other and with the beam A, 
spout D, and standard B, substantially as herein shoAvn 
and described and for the purpose set forth. 2. The 
combination and arrangement, of the coverer P Q R, 
with the standard B, beam A, hopper G I, and dropping 
device K L M N, substantially as herein shown and de- 
scribed, and for the piirpose set forth. 3. The combin- 
ation of the long bolt H with the beam A, notched 
lower end of the forward end board of hopper G, han- 
dles O, and coverer P Q R, substantially as herein 
shown and described and for the purpose set forth. 

101232. WILLIAM W. CROOM, Gainesville, Ala. 
Cotton Seed Planter. Marcli 29, 1870. 
Claims.— 1. The dropping cylinder E e^ e^ in com- 
bination with the box B and opener C, substantially as 



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herein shown aud described and for tlie i)urpose set 
forth. 2. The concaved, corrugated, and flanged cover- 
ing roller F, in combination with the box B and drop- 
ping device, substantially as herein shown and de- 
scribed, and for the purpose set forth. 

101.257. JOSHUA B. GODWIN, Williamston, N. C. 
Cotton Seed and Corn Planter. March 29, 1870. 

j Claims. — 1. The combination of the toothed wheel or 
I, pulley g', guide pulleys K and L, and toothed belt J, 
with the axle G, frame A, hopper I, notched conductor 
spout N, furrowing plow P Q, and coverer R S, sub- 
stantially as herein shown and. described, and for the 
purpose set forth. 2. The combination of the pivoted 
cross beam 0, plow standard P, conductor spout N, 
coverer R S, and lever T, with each other and with the 
frame A, hopper I, and a seed dropping device, substan- 
tially as herein shown and described, and for the pur- 
, pose set forth. 3. The combination of the slides X and 
ij Y, springs K', detachable cams A' B', and wheel C, with 
the hopper I, frame A, and axle G, substantially as 
I herein shown and described, and for the purpose set 
forth. 4. The combination of the bent lever D' and 
pitman E' with the slide X and pivoted beam O, to 
which the furrowing plow, conductor spout,and coverer 
I are attached, substantially as herein shown and de- 
i scribed, and for the purpose set forth. 5. The combin- 
j ation of the stirrer F^, pivoted lever G', pins H', and 
j ^^prings T, with the hopper I, frame A, and axle G, 
jj substantially as herein shown and described, and for the 
I purpose set forth. 

102,910. RHODOM M. BROOKS, Woodbury, Ga. 
Fertilizer Dislrihuter, Corn and Cotton >eed Planter. 
May 10, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. The bars//, provided with arms i i, and 
operating within the hopper D, alternately, in opposite 
I directions, up and down, substantially as' and for the 
l| purposes herein set forth. 2. In combination with a plow, 
'I the hopper D, with its alternately operating bars//, pit- 
r man E, wheel G, and bar K, all constructed and ar- 
j ranged to operate substantially in the manner and for 
the purposes herein set forth. 3. The arrangement of 
h the hopper D and pitman E with the corn hopper H, 
l|i slide J, arm 1i, and pitman I, all substantially as and 
' for the purposes herein set forth. 

103,759. JAMES LYTCH, Laurinbueg, N. C. Cotton 
Seed Planter. May 31, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. The flexible brush K, arranged so as to 
I'orm the bottom of the hopper, and made adjustable, 
as described, in combination with an endless band of 
buckets, so arranged and operating as to open said flex- 
ible bottom automatically by the passage of the buck- 
ets a, and which will close by its elasticity, as herein 
shown and described. 2. The stirrers c, curved and 
opeiated so as to enter the grain back foremost, for the 
purpose of passing through the seed, so as to clear 
j themselves of fiber, and thus prevent clogging, substan- 
tially as described. 

104,157. EDWARD J. HUDSON, Golconda, III. Cot- 
ton Seed Planter. June 14, 1870. 
Claim. — The separator a', in combination with the 
double shovels c c and roller d, in the manner and for 
the purpose described. 

104,893. JOSEPH SHEARER, Timberville, III. Cot- 
ton Seed Sower. June 28, 1870. 
Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the wheels B B, axle 
|i C. uprights D D, and circular braces E E, for the pur- 
I pose of adjusting the wheels, substantially as herein 
j set forth. 2. In combination with the foregoing, the 
! roller T, provided with journals and operating within 
the diagonally-placed slotted braces S S upon the rear 
of the frame, all substantially as set forth. 3. The 
scraper Y, provided with wings W, and suspended ud- 
(ler the rear part of the seed box M of a cotton seed 
sower, by means of the springs X, substantially as set 
forth. 4. The combination of the frame A, adjustable 
wheels B B, adjustable gauge-wheel I, seed box M with 
its internal arrangement, self-adjusting roller T, yield- 
ing rake or scraper V, adjustable furrow plow Z, and 
plows B' B', all constructed and arranged substantially 
as and for the purposes herein set forth. 



105,000. JORDAN RIGGSBEE, Chapel Hill, N. C. 
Cotton Seed Planter. July 5, 1870. 
Claims. — 1. An improved cotton seed planter, formed 
by the combination of the wheel A, axle B, thills C, 
band and pulleys D E F, or equivalent gearing, shaft 

G, droijping cylinder H, hopper I, adjustable slide K, 
flexible concluctor-spout L, hinged or jointed i)low- 
standard M m', plow N, draft-chains Q, adjusting cord 
O, and coverer R, with each other, said ])art8 being 
constructed and arranged substantially as herein shown 
and described, and for the purpose set forth. 2. The 
combination of the seed box or reservoir Y with the thills 
C, hoj)per I, and seed dropx)iiig device, substantially 
as herein shown and described, and for the purpose set 
forth. 3. The combination of the detachable rollers S 
T with the axle B, coverer R, opening j)low N, hinged 
or jointed plow-standard M, and seed dropping device, 
substantially as herein shown and descriljed, and for 
the purpose set forth. 

10,),935. THOMAS C. GARLINGTON, Chambers 
Court House, Ala. Cotton Seed Planter. Aurjnst 
2, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the vertical auger a 
with the hopper D, and removable plate d, and with 
the frame of a seed planter, as set forth. 2. The belt h 
for driving the vertical shaft E, when stretched by 
rollers e e, which are hung in a longitudinally adjust- 
ble frame H, as set forth. 

106,859. HENRY NIC HOLES, Fairfield, Ky. Cot- 
ton Seed Planter. Aiir/ust 30, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. The combination and arrangement of the 
hopper D, having a slotted bottom, with tlie cog-wheel 
B, for regulating the discharge of the seed or grain, the 
axle a, rigidly fixed to and revolving with one of the 
carriage or driving wheels, the toothed stirrer I, pivoted 
at the forward end,the carriage wheels A and A'.the wheel 

H, with its adjustable bearings, and the frame of the 
seed planters, constructed and operated substantially 
as described. 2. The combination and arrangement 
of the hopper D, stirrer I, cog-wheel B, axle «, carriage 
wheels A and A', and frame of a seed planter, the roller 
J, with its bars T T hinged to the frame forward of the 
main axle, and the rake K, when they all are con- 
structed and operated substantially as described. 

107,730. FLETCHER SLOAN, Bolivar, Te>^x. Cot- 
ton Seed Planter. Sepemlcr 27, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. The endless belt carrier H, formed of a 
continitous strip of sheet-steel bent into proper form to 
form the teeth or flanges li', substantially as herein 
shown and described, aud for the ptirpose set forth. 
2. The combination of the bars S with the arms R and 
agitator P, substantially as shown and desciibed. 3. 
The combination of the arm U aud connection T, 
whether one or both be elastic, with the agitator P, 
shaft Q, arms R, bars S, hox)per L, and axle B. sub- 
stantially as herein shown and described, and for the 
purpose set forth. 4. The pivoted clevis-block E, and 
adjusting wedge F, in combination with the main frame 
of the planter, substantially as herein shown and de- 
scribed, and for the purpose set forth. 

109,222. JOHN C. KING, Spring Place, Ga. Cotton 
Seed Planter. Xovemher 15, 1870. 
Claim. — The arrangement, in the seed box A and on 
a vibrating shaft, F, of stirring arms H, so as to pass 
through the aperture in the bottom of the seed box, 
and through the adjustable slides I I, as aud for the 
purpose described. 

110,290. JOHN E. ROSS. Greexesborough, Ga. 
Combined Cotton Planter and Guano Bist) ibuter. 
December 20, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. In planters and guano distributers, the 
beam A, arched over the centre to receive thereimder 
the seed, hopper, and having a vertical projection to 
support the horizontal pinion M. as shown and de- 
scribed. 2. The horizontal pinion M. having a crank- 
pin attached thereto, aud arranged upon a vertical 
stud of the beam, combined as described, with a stirring 
device, N 0 P R, for the purpose si)eciticd. 3. The bot- 
tom-slotted and curved hopper Q S S, combined with 
A'ibrating fingers R (to separate the seed and keep up 



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a steady discharge ciirrent), and the narrow guide- 
spoiit T, to converge the seed to the centre of furrow, 
as described. 

110,311. ISAAC A. TOWEES, Quixct, Fla, Colton 
Seed and Corn Planter. December 20, 1870. 
Claims. — 1. The cutter J and shoe K, comhiued and 
arranged with the dropping device, as shown and de- 
scribed. 2. The rake or stirrer V, in combination with 
the hopper F and spiked or toothed dropping cylinder 
E, and connected with the gronnd roller Q by the con- 
necting rod W, two-armed shaft X Y Z, connecting rod 
A', and crank B', substantially as herein shown and 
described, and for the pur^Jose set forth. 3. The pivoted 
coverers N 0 P, constructed, arranged, and operating in 
connection with the furrow opener J K, roller Q, and 
seed dropping device of a planter, substantially as 
herein shown and described, and for the puri)ose set 
forth. 4. The combination of the roller F' and lever 
G' with the belt D' and pnlleys C E', attached to the 
ground roller Q, and the dropping cylinder of a planter, 
substantially as herein shown and described, and for 
the purpose set forth. 5. The combination of the ad- 
justable plate H with the spiked or toothed cylinder E, 
frame C, and bottom of the hopper F, substantially as 
herein shown and described, and for the i^uri^ose set 
forth. 6. The stationary brush I, secured to the frame 
C in the rear of the toothed or spiked cylinder E, sub- 
stantially as herein shown and described, and for the 
purpose set forth. 7. The combination of the beam A, 
draft iron B, frame C, handles D, bars S, hox^per F, 
toothed cylinder E, pulley C, belt D', pulley E', grooved 
roller Q, crank B', connecting rod A', two-armed shaft 
X Y Z, connecting rod W, rake or stirrer V, adjustable 
plate H, and stationary brush I, conductor sx)out G, 
furrow opener J K, and pivoted coh erer X O P, with 
each other, substantially as herein shown and de- 
scribed, and for the ])iu'pose set forth. 

110,694. HEXEY L. TILLERY, Halifax, X. C. Seed 
Planter and Guano Distributer. January 3, 1871. 
Claims. — 1. The grinding or pulverizing Avings I I, 
formed of corrugated metal, and attached to the drum 
k, and bent backward thereon, as shown and described. 
2. The arrangement of triangular frame b, stock a, 
scrapers C, bars r, arm t, and handles iv w, with the 
framework A, as and for the purpose sx)ecitied. 3. The 
scrapers C, coverers o, bars r s n, and arms t y, arranged 
substantially as siDcciiied. 4. The box e, provided with 
a perforated bottom, slide h, drum A-, and the funnel /, 
combined, substantially as speciiied. 

110,807. DWIGHT F. WELSH, Xetada, Ohio. Cotton 
Planter. January 3, 1871. 

Claims. — 1. The seed shaft E^, w^hen constructed 
with hook-shai)ed teeth e e, arranged thereon in trian- 
gular clusters, the brushes D-, and the revolving 
whipper F'/, when constructed substantially in the 
manner herein shown and described. 2. The c-ombina- 
tlon of the seed shaft E e and the revolving whipper F 
/, substantially as set forth. 

112,169. JOHX H. XICHOLES, Sumpter, S. C. Com- 
bitied Cotton Planter and Guano Distributer. Februa- 
ry 28, 1871. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the plows Q E T, 
shaft B', bar C D', bars G, levers E, clutchers C C, 
wheels A, shaft B, gears I J, and stirrers X, all ar- 
ranged to operate substantially as shown and described. 
2. The spouts W Y, coverer Z, plows Q E T, shaft B', 
lever E, pawl lever F', and ratchet G', all arranged as 
specified. 3. The shaft B', lever E', bar C D', sliding 
bars G, levers E, clutches C, wheels A, axle B, gears 1 
J, shaft K, stirring wheels X, and hopper L, all con- 
S Tucted and arranged as specified. 

112,171. EUFUS F. XOEWOOD, Charlotte, X. C. Cot- 
ton Planter. February 28, 1871. 

Claims. — 1. The combination, with the hopper A, of 
the grooved and toothed roller K, spring gate H, and 
the gates L, substantially as specified. 2. The spring 
cutting-off" gate H, combined as described, with pins I 
projecting trom the grooves of the roller D. for tlie 
purpose specified. 



! 112.567. DE WITT C. ELLIS and GEOEGE X. 
I DEMIXG, Eochester, X. Y. Cotton Planter. 
I 2Iarch 14, 1871. 

I Claim. — The arrangement, in a cotton seed planter, 
of the horizontally rotating feeding arm s npon the 
: bottom of the cylindrical hopx^er D, in combination Avith 
I the vertically rotating distributer o, working in a slot 
I at the x:>eriphery of the hox:)X3er bottom, the parts being 
i constructed and ox^erated by a system of gearing, sub- 
I stantially as and for the x^urpose described, 
i 

i 113.383. JAMES A. WEIGHT, Marietta. Ga. Com- 
i bined Cotton Seed Planter and Cultivator. April 4, 
i 1871. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the beam A, handle 
B, standard C, furrowing x^low D E c', wheel F, adjust- 
able bars G, seed hopper H, band I, pin or bolt J, toothed 
stirrers K Ic' . cranks V P, shaft L, crank connecting 
rod M, crank /, and covering x^lows X O, with each i 
other, substantially as herein shown and described, and 
for the x)ui'pose set forth. 2. The combination of the plow 
P Q 5' with the beam A, handles B, standard C, xdow 
D E e', plows X 0, and adjustable gauge-wheel F G, .j 
snbstantially as herein shown and described, and for | 
the x^urx^ose set forth. 

113.671. JOHX HUGHES, Xew Berxe, X. C. Cotton 
' Planter. April 11, 1871. 

Claims. — 1. In combination with the valve-x^lates H . 
H, the x>lunger Z, when arranged to oxDcrate in a cotton I 
seed x^lanter, substantially as sx^ecified. 2. In a cotton ! 
seed x>lanter, the combination, with the central wheel ; 
B and conduit L, of the valve-x^lates H and x^lunger Z, i 
substantially as sx^ecified. 3. In a cotton seed planter, i 
the combination with a x^lanting wheel B, of the elastic j 
teeth extending radially from its perix)hery. substantial- j 
ly as specified. 4. In a cotton seed x^lftuter. the combi- 
nation of the centre wheel B and hinged lateral valve- 
plates H, provided with the edge-teeth s s, substantial- i, 
ly as sx^ecified. -| 

115,929. THOMAS E. C. BEIXLY, Louisville, Ky. i 
Cotton Seed Planter. June 13, 1871. 
Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the shovel C ux3on 
the frame of the machine and directly in front of the 
driving wheel, for the xmrx^ose of ox^euiug a furrow for | 
said wheel to run in, and for the reception of the seed 
as it x^asses from the seed box. 2. Tlie combination of 
the vertically adjustable driving wheel, the seed box, , 
and the seed distributing wheel, and the mechanism for 
operating said distributing wheel, the x^arts being con- ; 
structed and arranged upon runners, substantially as 
and for the x^^irpose specified. 3. The combination of 
the vertically adjustable driving wheel and the frame 
of the seed x^lanting machine, the whole being arranged 
ux^on runners, substantially as and for the x5urx)ose set 
forth. 4. The combination of the seed coverer F F'and 
the frame of a seed xdanting machine when such frame 
is carried ux3on runners, substantially as and for the . 
purpose set forth. 

116,003. PAEKEE H. ALTSTATT, Clark County, 
Ind. Cotton Planter. June 20, 1871. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the plows D D upon 
the sides of the ox^ener E when they are x^rovided with ' 
separated lifting levers J, whereby the plows may be 
independently adjusted, all constructed, arranged, and 
ox^erating as herein described. 2. The slot holes X, 
studs O, and iron rod Z, in combination with the truck- 
frame A, the bolster and axle X, the wheels B B, the 
hub pulleys Y Y, and double-tree P, substantially as 
and for the x^urpose herein set forth. 

116,556. JAMES P. CLOPTOX, Terry, Texx. Cotton 
Planter. July 4, 1871. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the wheel F crank 
wheels G, x^voted levers H, slide bars I, x^lates L, fin- 
gers E, frame O, and sxuing M, substantially as shown 
and described. 2. The arrangement of the supply hox)- 
X^er or reservoir J and xdanting hox^X^ei" K with resx^ect 
to each other and the frame A, substantially as herein 
shown and described and {or the ]iurxjOse set forth. 



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113.741. ABEL R. NIXOX, Polo, 111. Combined Cot- \ 
ton Planter and Chopper. July 4, 1871. | 

CLum. — The main frame A, sliding bar L, plows M 
M, hooks /, and pivoted handles 1 1, in combination 
with the axle B, gear E, shaft G. and wheel o, adapted 
to receive and operate the j)l^^'iitiiig mechanism or i 
chopj)ers, substantially as described. 

1-J0.544. JAMES H. SOEEY, Flora, III. Cotton iSeed 
rUniter. October 31, 1S71. 
Claim. — In a cotton seed i^lanter the tines d, con- 
i j istructed as specitied, and arranged, upon the shaft D, 
' ; substantially as described. 

120.742. EICHAED G. HOBSOX, Houlka, Miss. Cot- 
ton Flanter. Xovemher 7, 1871. 

Claims. — 1. The seed plow T to open the furrow, a i 
roller to press down the earth after the seeds are depos- I 
ited therein, followed by a spring coverer and ridger [ 
X, substantially as and for the purpose specitied. 2. j 
I In combination with the hopper the di^dding bar K, I 
,] and the feed shaft provided with the radial feed arms 
i J, and the two sets of spirally-arranged pins h li, sub- 
stantially as described, for the jiui-pose specilied. 3. 
The feed" shaft, constructed as described, with the cen- 
tral radial feed arms J, and the two sets of pins h h, I 
arranged spirally around and UT)on said shaft in oppo- 
site clirections, substantially as described, for the piu- 
pose specitied. 

121,815. HEXEY A. EIDLEY, Jacksonpoet, Ark. 
Cotton Flanter. December 12, 1871. 

i Claim. — In cotton planters, a bottomless hopper C, 

;! provided with notches on the lower edge of rear side, 

■! combined, as described, with a revolving cylinder D, 

i serving as bottom of hopper, and provided with spiral- 

' ly arranged pins d"^ to i)roduce an unbroken and contin- 

j nous delivery of seed into the spout. 

! 122,412. THOMAS SXOW, Soclvl Circle, C4a. Seed 
Flanter. January 2, 1872. 
Claim. — The vibrating plate m, combined with the 
} j band n and turn handle o, substantially as specified. 

122,515. MADISOX *B. CAMP, Eiley Centre, K.vx. 
Cotton CuUivaior. January 9, 1872; antedated Jan- 
uary 8, 1>72. 

Claims. — 1. The frames A B C, as constructed, all 
being provided with holes for teeth T, and the back 
end of beams A A being made with tenons for attaching 
and detaching beam B or rake E, and beam C being 
arranged diagonally, substantially in the manner and 
for the purposes described. 2. The curved scraper S, 
provided with tooth T' and standard H, in combination 
with the frames A B C, substantially as described. 

124,450. XILS F. SAXDELIX, Xew York, X. Y. 
Cotton Flanter. Marcli 12. 1872; antedated February 
22, 1872. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the adjustable levers 
I M and connecting-rods J X, attached to the front and 
rear parts of the harrow, with the draft rods H and 
harrow frame F, provided with the adjustable furrow- 
ing plow 0, of the construction described and shown, 
for raising and lowering and inclining the said harrow 
and plow to any desired depth and proportion of depths 
of the furrowing and covering, substantially as speci- 
fied. 2. The arrangement of the brush J', revolving 
horizontally, ^ith the wheel U, hopper Y, and conduc- 
. tor spout S, substantially as herein shown and de- 
' |i scribed, and for the purpose set forth. 

125,018. JAMES X. BUETOX, Griffin, Ga. Combined 
Flanter and Cultivator. 2Iarch 26, 1872. 

Claim. — The combination of the beam A with the 
plow standard B, and the detachable and hinged hop- 
per E E with interior plate e, and the seed roller with 
exterior pulley operated by the wheel J, pulley I, and 
cord k, ail as set forth. 

126,320. JOHX^ H. XALE, Memphis, Texx. Assignor 
of one-half his right to CHAELES COLLIXS, same 
place. Cotton Planter. Ajn il 30, 1872. 
Claim. — The hinged gates F, in combination with the 
-stirrer, when constructed and oj)erating substantially 
in the manner and for the purpose specitied. 



126,487. JOHX A. POPE and WILLIAM L. D. POPE, 
Charlotte, X. C. Cotton Flanter. May 7, 1S72. 
Claims. — 1. The perforated platform and ydate E K, 
feeder O, perforated x^lates P, and stiiTer U, arranged 
in the hopper F, as shown and described. 2. The com- 
bination of the slide I, jn voted armed ]»]ate Q, pivoted 
bar E, sliding rod S. and lever J with tlic platform E, 
plates K P T, and hopper F, substantially as herein 
shown and described, and for the x)ui"pose set forth. 

127.399. JACK \VOOD, Wedowee, Ala. Cotton Plant- 
er. May 28, 1872. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of an indented revolving 
band E, with a revolving band of buckets F, substan- 
tially as described. 2. The combination of a furrow 
plow L, with an indented revolving band E, and a re- 
volving baud of buckets F, substantially as described. 

127.400. AYILLIAM E. WEIGHT, Allen^dale, S. C. 
Assignor of two-thirds of his right to CHAS. E. 
MALOXE and EDWD. G. WILLIXGHAM, same 
place. Cotton Seed Flanter. May 28, 1872. 

Claims. — 1. The seed wheel or di'opper L, constructed 
with the recess L' and radial openings I, and contain- 
ing the plungers M, provided with the notches m, in 
combination Avitli the studs or pins n and n', substan- 
tially as and for the purpose specified. 2. The slide or 
gate P, provided with the opening^; and notches j>', in 
combination with the plate 0, provided with the open- 
ing 0 and notches o substantially as and for the pur- 
pose shown. 3. In combination with the seed wheel or 
dropper L, fitted to and sliding upon the axle E, the 
clutch A', pivoted upon the frame and engaging with 
said dropper, substantially as and for the purpose 
shown and described. 

129,943. WILLIAM GESSXEE, Cape Girardeau, 
Mo. Cotton Seed Planter. July 30, 1872. 
Claims. — 1. The double conical drimi D, having the 
teeth /, and combined with the notched plate g of the 
box /?, substantially as herein shown and described. 2. 
The combination of the hopper C, containing the drum D, 
with the teeth/, box li, tube E, plows F, furrow opener 

G, and roller H, substantially as herein shown and de- 
scribed. 

131,274. ALFEED IXGALLS, Memphis, Tenx. Com 
and Cotton Seed Planter. September 10, 1872. 
Change wheels for cotton seed or coru ; adjustable 
slide to regulate quantity ; toothed wheel for cotton 
seed ; celled wheel for corn. Claim. — The adjustable 
slide K, in combination with the shaft D, toothed 
wheel E, hopper G with slide I, and shaft H with arms 
d d, all substantially as set forth. 

132,984. HEXEY A. EIDLEY, Jacksoxport, Ark. 
Cotton Planter. Xovember 12, 1872. 

Claim. — The beam A, drive wheel B. body D, hopper 

H, ox3eniug plow E, concentric gear wheels F. adjusta- 
ble gear wheel I, shaft G, gear wheels J K X, toothed 
shaft L M, spirally notched square bar O, coverer P Q, 
and handles E, constructed, arranged, and operating in 
connection with each other, substantially as herein 
shown and described, and for the purposes set forth. 

133,983. FEAXCIS E. HABEESHAM, Old Church, 
Ya. Cotton Seed Planter. December 17,1^72. 

Claims. — 1. The means described for shaking a 
hinged and spring held seed hopper, consisting of the 
revolving phite G having blocks g on its arms, and the 
inclined hopper plate H arranged on hopper, as set 
forth. 2. The means described tor distributing the seed 
from hopper D into the furrow, consisting of a rotary 
plate G, having arms with end serrations andbloc.vs g', 
and the hinged spring held bottoms d', arranged as set 
forth. 

135,290. WILLIAM E. ERODES, Darlixgtox Court 
House, S. C. Cotton Planter. January 28, 1873. 
Claim. — A hopper having aperture g', adjustable slide 
T, and spout V at the rear thereof, and provided with 
revolving fingers S on the inside, as described, and for 
the purpose set forth. 



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135,704. THOMAS C. GARLINGTON, La Fayette, 
Ala. Seed Flanfer. February 11, 1873. 
A frame ou a carrying wlieel and coverers has affixed 
thereon two erect funnel shaped hoppers, with anger 
formed feeders, operated by belting from the carrying- 
wheel. Claim. — The auger stirrer J, having side lingers 
d d, spirally bent to correspond to thread of auger, as 
and for the purpose set forth. 

135,766. JAMES M. BROOKS, Woodbury, Ga. Cot- 
ton Planter. Fehruanj 11, 1873. 
Claim. — The combination of the standard B and the 
seed box D, hinged thereto at its top and bottom by the 
staples a a, so that the box will move u]) and down on 
the standard in parallel lines thereto, substantially as 
set forth. 

136,342. LEWIS B. SUTTON, Windsor, N. C. Cot- 
ton Seed Planter. Fehruary 25, 1873. 

Claim. — The receptacle A, trough B, bars C C, wheel 
D, opener E, coverer Fff^, and band H, all combined 
and arranged substantially as and for the purpose set 
forth. 

138,497. ALBERT D. GRISWOLD, Rocky Hill, 
Conn. Cotioii Seed Planter. May 6, 1873. Filed 
March 22, 1873. 
A cotton seed planter with two cylinders ; these cyl- 
inders are revolved by means of band connection from 
the drive wheel ; to the cylinders are secured V-shaped 
feed teeth, which fit V-shaped notches in a yielding 
feed plate. The feed plate is adjustably secured in 
position upon screw bolts, and is supported by spiral 
springs. To the front of the frame is secured an open- 
ing plow, while the rear is provided with covering 
plows. Claim. — The combination of the feed rollers c 
having feeders d, adjustable yielding feed plate d'\ 
gears /with the cultivator li, covering plates 1i\ and 
hoppers g g^, arranged and operating substantially as 
and for the purpose set forth. 

141,085. JOHN L. SLOCUMB, Raymond, Miss. Cot- 
ton Seed Planter. July 22, 1873. Filed Noveniher 
16, 1872. 

A rectangular frame supported in front by the opener 
and in the rear by the covering wheel, the latter actu- 
ating, by two belts, a stirrer in the hopper in front of 
it, and a feeder in a spout beneath the hopper. Claim. 
— The combination, with hopper and slides, of spout F, 
provided with rotary arms U and stationary arms V, 
arranged to operate as and for the purpose described. 

143,211. CARLOS G. WILSON, Milledgeville, Ga. 
Cotton Seed, Planter and Guano Distrilmter. Septem- 
ber 23, 1873. Filed August 12, 1873. 

Claims. — 1. The coverers R, united by a weighted 
cross bar k, and having shares I, constructed as speci- 
fied, for the purposes set forth. 2. The rock shaft S, 
having the pair of latch levers h, and arranged as de- 
scribed, in combination with the connections i j for 
lifting the coverers by either hand. 3. The combina- 
tion of the rock shaft S with its arm i and latch levers 
li h, the cord j, lever/, and connecting rod g, for simul- 
taneously lifting the coverers and throwing the clutch 
pulley out of mesh, as set forth. 4. The regulating 
slide s, having the lands 3 for adapting the implement 
to sow guano or rolled seed, when the same is con- 
structed with the hub 1 and arm 2, as described. 

144,037. PIERPONT SEYMOUR, East Bloomfield, 
N. Y. Cotton Planter. October 28, 1873. Filed June 
27, 1871. 

The seed box is provided with vertical hinged agita- 
tors that reach from the top to the bottom, and fill the 
space transversely. Below these is a bar having fingers 
extending upward into the seed box, which bar has a 
vibrating motion. Claim. — The plate or plates B, piv- 
oted at a', and depending within the hopjier A, in com- 
bination with each other and with the stirring rod C 
and its pins h h, suspended beneath the hopper by the 
rods c c, the whole arranged and operating substantially 
as and for the purpose described. 



144,607. DANIEL P. FERGUSON, Jonesborough. 
Ga. Cotton Seed Planter. November 18, 1873. Filed 
October 7, 1873. 

Claims. — 1. In combination Avith the hopper a and 
stirrer d, having the cranks g g extending in opposite 
directions from the shaft C, the draft straps h h, as 
specified. 2. The j)lates n, having the sharpened edges 
Qn and the inwardly projecting ends t, substantially as 
shown. 

144,784. CORNELIUS H. NIXON, Polo, III. Cotton 
Planter. November 18, 1873. Filed August 21, 1873. 

A bearing for the front ends of the triangular frame 
is pivoted at each end to adjusting plates. Motion is 
transmitted to the sliding plate through an endless 
chain and universal gear situated in the x>ivoted front 
bearing. Claims. — 1. The combination of the standards 
m m, axles I I, notched plates 2 2, clamps 3 3, and pivoted 
cross frame n, as and for the purposes herein set forth. 
2. The combination of the axles I, wheels d e, chain g, 
shaft li, gears i j o, universal joint shaft t, wheel 4, and 
slotted rotating hopper u, with feed cylinder 6, all con- 
structed and arranged substantially as and for the pur- 
poses herein set forth. 

146,251. BENJAMIN F. HARDWICK, Bryantsville, 
Ky. Assignor of one-half his right to DAVIS C. 
KING, same place. Cotton and Corn Planter. Janu 
ary 6, 1874. Filed November 8, 1873. 

Claim. — The serrated and spurred feeder I and dis 
charger K, alternating with each other in their move- 
ments, and arranged in a hopper H, on opposite sides 
of a division plate J, for discharging cotton seed, as 
herein described. 

148,186. JOSEPH DANA, Mitchell, Ind. Cotton Seed 
Planter. March 3, 1874. Filed Fehruary 23, 1874. 

Claim. — The seed slide provided with the serrated or 
notched feeders, in combination with the valve U and 
upright pins m, for insuring the delivery of the seed, as 
described. 

149,169. CHARLES H. TUXBURY and GEORGE E. 
TUXBURY, Saco, Me. Automatic Seeder and Fer- 
tilizer. March 31, 1874. Filed Becember 23, 1873. 

The hopper is constructed in two parts for both seed 
and fertilizer, a revolving toothed shaft working the 
material to be sown toward the center. Below the 
hopper is a chamber, having a grated floor provided with 
a central opening for the passage of the seed, a toothed 
wheel serving to clear the grated portion. A cut olf is 
oi)erated in connection with the clutch gear. Claims. — 
1. In an automatic seed planter, the clutch S, pinion Z', 
sectional stirrer J, gear D, bar L^, slide V, hoppers W and 
C, clearing chamber, and shaft K, combined as and for 
the purposes specified. 2. In an automatic seed planter, 
the clearing chamber provided with the tooth shaft K, 
and having a grated floor with central opening, as de- 
scribed, in combination with the hoppers W and C, 
slide V, and stirrer J, substantially as specified. 3. In 
an automatic seed planter, the grated floor described, 
provided with a wide central opening in the grate, sub- h 
stantially as and for the purpose specified. 

149,279. NEWTON FOSTER, Palmyra, N. Y. As- 
signor to HARLAN P. FOSTER, Tecumseh, Neb. 
Cotton Seed Planter. March 31, 1874. Filed Septem- 
ber 22, 1873. 

Claim.— The guiding blade B and wings or scrapers 
S, in combination with the inclined concave smoothing 
plate D, ox3ener F, and covering roller R, substantially 
as and for the purposes set forth. 

151,388. JAMES W. HARBIN, Mitchell, Ind. As- 
signor to himself, JAMES H. SWAAR and MYRON 
H. LINCOLN, same place. Cotton and Corn Plant- 
er and Fertilizer Distributer. May 26, 1874. Filed 
February 27, 1874. 
Claims. — 1. The corrugated cam C c', aj^plied to the 
side of the driving wheel B of a cotton seed planter, to 
adapt it for use in planting corn, in the manner de- 
scribed. 2. The floating divider, gatherer, and coverer 
K K' K'', having the adjustable wings M with the oppo- 
sitely oblique blades m and in', elevated bow or brace 



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X, and adjustable rodO, combined as specified. 3. In a 
cotton seed planter, tlie combination of an endless belt 
conTcyer V, armed with card teeth, and the plunger 16 
armed with one or more serrated blades 17, 18. 4. In a 
cotton seed planter, the combination of the toothed 
conveyer V and oscillating feeder 10, substantially as 
j set forth. 5. The combination, with conveyer Y, of 
- the oscillating rake 6 and cut-olf 7. 6. The combina- 
tion of feeding devices 16, 10, 6, V and Z, adapted to 
co-operate, as set forth. 

1.51.494. ABEi3I LEE and EDAYAED E. SINKS, La 
Grange, Tex. Seeding MacMne. June 2, 187i. Filed 
January 29, 1874. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the mainframe, ar- 
ranged to support the hopper, furnished with the adjust- 
able runners B*^^ the furrowing shares, and the cover- 
ing shares, with the elbow lever a 1) c, arranged to ele- 
vate and depress the said main frame, substantially as 
and the purpose herein set forth. 2. The combination 
of the hopper, having the orifice g, and provided with 
the adjustable slide F, the shaft I, furnished with the 
radial arms r, the vibrating bar G, caiTying the 
spikes g', and the system of bands, pulleys, crank, and 
rod, whereby the shaft I and bar G are simultaneously 
actuated from the axle A, substantially as and for the 
purpose specified. 

1.52,611. JOSEPH DANA, Mitchell, Ind. Assignor 
of three-fourths his right to ED^YAED P. HAMIL- 
TON, JOHN TOLIYEE and JOSEPH 1. TOLI- 
YEE, same place. Cotton Seed Planter. June 'SO, 
1874. Filed May 19, 187 i. 
AYithin the hopper a stirrer is made to rise up through 
the matted cotton seed by a cam wheel, ancl is forced 
back to the bottom of the hopper by a spring. Claims. 
— 1. In a cotton seed planter, the stirrer and compressor 
/, having the foot or trip 7?moimi;edonthe spindlet?. the 
spring e, and the shaft W, provided with the trip r, in 
combination with the reciprocating block H, having 
notched bars m, each constructed, and all arranged, 
substantially as shown and described, for the purpose 
specified. 2. In combination with the hopper S and 
the sliding rod H, provided with notched bars, as shown 
and described, the feed regulating plate P, constructed 
and arranged sulxstantially as and for the purpose 
specified. 

154,7.32. CHEISTIAN WALTEES, Powhatan, Ohio. 
Cotton Seed Planters. September 1, 1874. Filed April 
15, 1874. 

j Claims. — 1. In a seed planter, the seed bos A, axle B, 
1 1 and dropper K, having projections Tc upon its conical 
face or side, and shield L, all constructed, combined, 
and operating in the manner set forth. 2. The seed 
box A, axle B, ground or traction-wheel C, beam E, 
standard F, staple G, block H, colter I, dropper K li, 
shield L, and coverer N, the said parts being construct- 
ed and combined to operate in the manner and for the 
purpose substantially as specified. 

1^ 154,882. JOHN A. McADOO, Jackson, Tenn. Cotton 
Seed Planters. September 6. 181i. Filed Xoremher 6, 
1873. 

Claim. — The combination of the driving-wheels C C , 
1 1 and the enlarged driving-axle B, having circumferen- | 
tially placed rows of teeth a a a, the centre row of ; 
which contains one-half the number of teeth contained ' 
in the outer rows, with the stirrer-wheel D, hopper E, ; 
jj and slide h, all substantially as and for the purposes 
I herein set forth. 

155,903. 0. H. TEOUT, Honey Grove, Texas. Cot- ' 
ton Planters. Octoher 13, 1874. Filed July 25, 1874. | 
Claim. — The combination, with the pivoted furrow ' 
opener standard P and curved brace-bar Q. of the ; 
elbow-shaped foot-lever E, pivoted at its angles, said 
[ parts being applied to the tongue D. as shown and de- ; 
scribed, for the purpose specified. 

160,389. B. F. CADENHEAD, Bolixgbroke, Ga. | 
Cotton Seed Planters. March 2, 1875. Filed Xoveniher \ 
4, ld74. * 

Claims. — 1. A seeder provided with a single seed ' 
wheel B, recessed as shown, journaled and revolving in 



the seed box and on the ground, thus both supporting 
the whole and distributing the seed in the manner de- 
scribed. 2. A seed wheel for cotton i)lanters, having 
the feed recesses arranged at regular intervals between 
the periphery and hub, as shown and desciibed. 3. A 
recessed seed wheel, journaled in the seed box, and pro- 
vided with a stirrer on each of its side bosses, as shown 
and described. 4. The combination, with a front fur- 
rowing plow, of a wheel B, recessed as shown, and 
I which distributes the seed laterally in the furrow 
made, and on opposite sides of said furrow, as shown 
and described. 

160,920. J. B. LEGG, Eome, Ga. Cotton Seed Planters 
I and Fertilizer Distrilruters. March 16, 1875. Filed 
\ Octoher 12, 1874. 

The seed box is adjustably secured to the plow beam 
and standard by a guide rod on the box working 
through an eyebolt on the standard, and bent stay-rods 
extending from the beam to the seed box. The cover- 
ing plows are prevented from falling too low, when the 
box is adjusted, by pins projecting out from the frame. 
Claims. — 1. The means employed for connecting to- 
gether the seed planting devices and the jdow, consist- 
ing of the eye E, guide rod F, and the curved bars H 
and H, said parts being constructed and combined in 
the manner and for the purpose substantially as speci- 
fied. 2. The covering plows L L, in combination with 
the seed box G, and stops N, substantially as and for 
the purpose set forth. 

160,975. SEATON H. \YADE, Chapel Hill. As- 
signor of one-half his right to W. J. COYINGTON, 
I Crystal Springs, Miss. Cotton Planting Attach- 
ments to Rarrou'8. March 16, 1875. Filed January 
28, 1875. 

Claim. — In combination with a Y-shaped harrow 
frame, the detachable hopper D, wedged in between 
the bars of the frame at its front, and secured to the 
j upright C at its rear by the screw a', and the detacha- 
I ble wheel d, with pins i, all as set forth. 

162.322. HENEY STECKLEE, JE., Ne^v Iberia, La. 
Cotton Seed Drills. April 20, 1875. Filed March 6, 
1875. 

Claim. — In a seed planter, the dropping wheel, pro- 
vided with a series of holes near its edge, and the wires 
K inserted therein, and their ends projecting, as shown 
and described. 

163,748. JOSEPH DANA, Mitchell, Ind. Assignor 
' of one-half his right to E. P. HAMILTON, Louis- 
TiLLE, Ky. Cotton Seed Planters. May 25, 1875. 
Filed April 6, 1875. 
Claim. — In a cotton seed planter, the combination of 
the agitators J, regulator E, brush cylinder L, and saw 
cylinder K, constrncted and arranged substantially as 
shown and described. 

164,304. JOSEPH C. JENKINS, Lebaxon, Texx. As- 
signor of one-half his right to JAMES G. JOLLEY, 
same place. Cotton Seed Planters. June $, 1875. 
Filed April 20, 1875. 
Claim. — The combination, in a cotton seed planter, of 
the hopper H, the leaf spring D, depending from the 
cross piece j;, and the cylinder C with its paddles or 
feeders n, as described. 

169.199. A. H. SIMMS, Nlsburg. Ala. Seed and Guano 
Distributers. October 26. 1875. Filed Au(,U)i 21. 
1875. 

Claim. — In a seed distribtiter, the handles L L', hav- 
ing the perforated block Y. and the notched block, Y* in 
combination with the shaft K, having cylindrical spin- 
dle 0 adapted to be received into block Y, and anti- 
friction pulleys J J\ substantially as specified. 

172.323. J. C. JENKINS. Lebaxox, Texx. Cation 
Seed Planters. Jan nan/ IS. 1816. Filed December 3, 
1875. 

Claims. — 1. In a cotton seed planter, the combination 
with the downwardly tapering hopper A and the seed 
dropping cylinder D, the shaft E, provided with the bent 
arms e e, the arms e' e', the lever E^, and stop lever E^, 
substantially as described. 2. In combination with the 



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vibrating sliaft E, proTided with the Lent lever and 
the stop lever E- of the sliaft E, the spring G, and stop 
H, the cam lever F on the axle C, vrhich is provided 
with fast and loose wheels c c', substantially as and 
for the purposes described. 

172,741. WM. JAREELL, Humboldt, Texx. As- 
signor of one-half his right to WATKINS H. DOD- 
SON, same place. Cotton Seed Planters. January 
25, 1876. Filed Odoler 15, 1875. 
Claims. — 1. The Avheel I J, provided with the pins 
li, extending in oblique rows from the line of the fingers 
(J up to the large ends of the cones, and combined for 
operation with the central fingers and the cones, to 
draw the seed down the inclined sides to the middle of 
the cones and. the opening in the hopper, as sliown and 
described. 2. The fixed hopper section E and the i)ost 
furrow former G, combined with the cross frame D, and 
secured thereto by the same bolts a a upon which said 
furrow former is adjusted, all constructed and arranged 
as shown and described. 3. The handles L, cross frame 
D, coverer spring arms M, their adjusting rods 0, and 
the fixed stops m in the cross frame, all combined as and 
for the purpose herein set forth. 

174,663. JOHN C. COX, Greexville, N. C. Cotton 
Seed Planters. March 14, 1876. Filed January 6. 
1876. 

Claims. — 1, The coverer K, formed by a bent rod, the 
curved points of which are arranged in relation to the 
feedingmechanism.substantially as set forth. 2. In com- 
bination with the frame and planting roller, the wheels 
placed inside of the frame, and abutting against the 
solid ends of the cylindrical roller, substantially as set 
forth. 3. In combination with the j)lanter guided by 
handles L L, the free swinging draft beam B. for allow- 
ing the horses to deflect from the line of draft while 
the planter is held on the ridge, substantially as set 
forth. 4. In combination with the cylinder D for 
drawing down the seeds successively, the shoe F, hav- 
ing an inclined notch at F', and coverer K, substantially as 
set forth. 5. In combination, the cylinder D for dropping 
the seed, the leveler G for preparing the ground, the 
opener I, the shoe with inclined notch F', and the cov- 
erer K, substantially as set forth. 

178.413. JOHN CLARRIDGE, Mount Sterling, Ohio. 
Cotton Seed Planters. June (5, IS7Q. Filed September 
2, 1875. I 

Reciprocating pichers work in connection with the I 
endless toothed belt for feeding out the seed. Claim. — ! 
The toothed apron 6, arranged as described, in combina- 
tion with the pickers 3, hoppers 5, chutes 7 and 11, and 
standard A', substantially as and for the purpose speci- 
fied. 

178.414. JOHN CLARRIDGE, Mount Sterling, Ohio. | 
Corn Planter. June 6,1876. Filed September 2,181 b. I 

Oscillatory movement of seed slide by cranked con- 
necting rod, perforated endless belt admitting of the 
seed being drox)ped at either end. Claims. — 1. The com- i 
bination and arrangement of the pivoted crank bearing \ 
O, rod /, lever or arm a, rock shaft F, and the pendent i 
arms g, for opening the dropping device, substantially 
as and for the purpose specified. 2. The combination | 
with the perforated apron I, and pulleys m, of the hop- ; 
per Mj'and chutes n, whereby the grain is deposited in , 
the standard from either end of the apron, substantially 1 
as described. ! 

I 

183,431. HENRY STECKLER. JR., New Iberia. As- : 
signor to himself and RICHARD FROTSCHER, ' 
New Orleans, La. Cotton Seed Drills. October 17, \ 
1876. Filed August 7, 1876. i 
Claims. — 1. In a cotton seed drill, a dropping wheel, 
having a series of perforations at some distance from 
the circumference, and a perforated rim, in connection ! 
with wires passed through a hole of the wheel, and at j 
alternate sides of the wheel through adjoining holes of 
the rim, substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 
2. The combination of a dropping wheel, having pro- ' 
jecting wires, with an oscillating lever fork, to drop 
seed separately, as specified. 3. The combination of a 



dropping wheel, having projecting wires, an oscillating 
lever fork below the same, and an opener or plow, hav- 
ing funnel shaped toj) part and open rear part, substan- 
tially as described. 

188,800. JOHN CLARRIDGE, Mol^'t Sterling, Ohio. 
Cotton Seed Planters. January 30, 1877. Filed 
December 16, 1876. 

Claims. — 1. The combination, with a cotton seed 
planter, of a blast fan E, arranged in the manner and 
for the purpose specified. 2. The adjustable swinging 
standard A' in its bearing a", pivoted and arranged 
upon the forward beam B", in connection with a break 
pin, all as and for the purpose specified. 

189,174. R. BALL, Petersburg, Va. Assignor to 
WILLIAM H. TAPPEY and A. STEEL, same 
place. Cotton Seed Planters. April 3, 1877. Filed 
October 31, 1876. 

Claims. — 1. The revolving wheel or cylinder D, pro- 
vided with flanges a and pins or bars b, projecting 
from its surface between said flanges, as described, for 
taking the seed from the hopper, as set forth. 2. The 
horizontally rotating agitator I, in combination with 
the wheel or cylinder D, as and for the purposes herein 
set forth. 3. The combination of the pivoted drag bars 
P P, the weight box O, and the movable and adjustable 
bar R, substantiallv as and for the purposes herein set 
forth. 

196,823. J. R. PALMERO, Gonzales, Tex. Cotton 
Seed and Corn Planters. JS^ovember 6, 1877. Filed 
July 23, 1877. 

Claim. — A planter provided with a stirrer composed 
of the rock post A', cross bar B', and wire C, the latter 
being curved, looped and pointed, to operate in connec- 
tion with the hopper, as shown and described. 

196,886. JAS. W. ELLIOTT, PIATTS\^LLE, Ala. Cotton 
Planters. Xovember 6, 1877. Filed August 25, 1877. 
Claim. — A cotton seed hopper D, attached to the plow 
stock B by means of the bolts a a fastened in said stock, 
and passing through slots & & in the front portion of 
said ho^jper, and connected together by the plate d, as 
and for the purpose set forth. 

196,933. DANIEL AV. REED, Allexton, Ala. Cot- 
ton Planters. Xovember 6. 1877. Filed October 2, 
1877. 

Claims. — 1. In a cotton planter, the combination of 
the reversely reciprocating seed discharge bars, the 
spring sections of the hopper, and the screws for ad- 
justing the lower ends of the sections, substantially as 
shown and described. 2. In a cotton planter, the re- 
versely reciprocating toothed bars E E. having their 
lower ends corrugated or notched for the purpose oi 
forming roughened surfaces between which the seed 
may be rubbed while being discharged^ the hopper B, 
and the oscillating lever D, all combined and arranged 
as shown and described. 

200,729. R. J. JORDAN and J. H. BARRON, Bow- 
enville, Ga. Manure and Guano Distribute) s. Feb- 
ruary 26, 1878. Filed December 18, 1877. 
Claim. — In a fertilizer distributer, the hopper H, 
made in the form of an inverted truncated cone, and 
composed of a series of narrow strips jointed together 
and provided with the spikes b, in combination with 
the upright shaft G, with spikes a and inclined spikes a', 
and provided with a gear-wheel on its bottom, which 
takes into a gear-wheel on the axle of the machine, all 
substantially as and for the purposes herein set forth. 

200,750. M. L. NIX, J. M. STONE and L. ANDER- 
SON, Paris, Texas. Cotton Seed Planters. February 
26, 1878. Filed January 5, 1878. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the axle K with 
sprocket wheel R, endless chain 0, and shaft m, with 
sprocket wheel R within the hopper, and stirrers n'^ 
substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 2. The 
shaft w', with stirrers n and sprocket wheels R^ and R'^ 
in combination with the endless chain O and sprocket 
wheel R, substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 



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CUPS ON BELTS. 



I.IS^. M. ATWOOD, Jr., Hemptead, N. H. Plant- 
ing Alachines. June 24, 1^69. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of tlie bos a containing 
tbe corn to be planted with the pulley box C, the small 
hopper g. and the adjustable bucket belt /, with its 
buckets for taking up the corn, as described. 2. In com- 
bination with this arrangement the adjusting board for 
regulating the length of the bucket belt, the lever h, 
and slide 1 for regulating the supply of corn to the 
pulley box C, the lever 4, and slide 3 contained in the 
pulley box for admitting and shutting off the supply of 
corn to the same, together with the pulleys e and 2. and 
the cam 5 for lifting the lever 4, so as to admit a sux:)ply 
of corn into the pulley box C, all substantially as de- 
scribed. 

I 1,617. G. PAGE, Baltimore, Md. Seed Planters. Mag 
l| 25, 1840. 

j Claims. — 1. The manner of combining the hopper and 

I the receptacle with the sliding shutter, so as to govern 
the level of the seed in said receptacle, and thus to reg- 
ulate the feed in combination with the elevating belt 
D, in the manner set forth. 2. Also the attaching of a 
separate marking wheel k, in the manner and for the 
purpose set forth. 

II 1,830. M. NICHOLS, Clearfield, Pa. Seeding 2Ia- 
i chines. October 16, 1840. 

I Claims. — 1. The manner in which I have arranged 
! the plow beam by combining it with the bed or frame 
of the machine, by means of a bolt at one extremity of 
the beam and a sward piece at the other, working 
through a slot in the frame, so as to allow of the plow 
being raised or lowered, as set forth. 2. Also in combi- 
nation with the above arrangement the windlass 10, 
lever 8, and bent lever 7, having at its lower extremity 
a friction wheel 20, as hereiu shown, the windlass being 
connected with the plow-beam 4, and the lever 8, by 
means of cords, which, when the lever is operated, 
raises the front of the plow-beam and necessarily the 
plows from the earth, and at the same time depresses the j 
end of the lever 8, which forces down the bent lever 7, | 
and the friction wheel 20 it carries upon the ground so [ 
as to allow of the machine resting upon it. 3. Also 
the combination of the stamping machine or frame, as 1 
herein constructed, and operated with the plows and | 
their coverers, as arranged on side of the machine, the 
stamps/ on the frame being placed in the rear of the 
coverers for the purpose of stamping the hills after the 
grain has been covered, as above described. 4. The 
manner in which I arrange and operate the brush or 
striker h, for clearing oif the cups as herein set forth. I 

3,381. HENKY TODD, Oxford, N. Y. Seed Planters. \ 
j : December 15, 1843. I 
; Claims. — 1. The combination with the endless belt I 
and discharging passage of the belt upon which the i 
seeds are thrown, in the manner and for the purpose | 
described. 2. The combination of the tlat angular • 
clearing and surface board with the angular furrow- | 
plow, and coverers arranged upon its lower surface. [ 
The object of the clearing board being to remove any \ 
impediment to the correct action of the furrow openers I 
and coverers, and to regulate the depth to which the ! 
seed is to be x)lanted. ! 
I 13,986. EEUBEN HURD, Spring Hill, III. Seeding \ 
!j Machines. December 25, 1855. | 
\ Claim. — The arrangement, substantially as shown and 
! described, of the elevator or belt, with its buckets or 
\ seed cups m, with the conveying spout M, and seed box 
' F, the latter being provided with a spring-valve Q, or 
movable bottom, opening upwards ; and the said cups 
or buckets passing through stiid bottom, exclusively in ' 
or during the upward travel of the elevator, as specified. 

i' 25,88.9. GEORGE M. EVANS, Pittsburg, Pa. Seed 
Planters. October 25, 1859. 
Claim. — The combination and arrangement of the 
seed drums x, elevators e on the belt /, with the com- 
partments 1 2 3 of hopper d, the cranks i and j, the 
connecting rods Ic, the ratchet wheels g B and B\ and 
wheel &\ as described and for the purpose set forth. 



39,122. EDWARD COX, Potxt Pleasant, Clermont 
County, Ohio. Seed Planters. Julg7,lS6'i. 

The upper roller, over which tlie endless Imnd passes, 
is maintained at a suitable dishiii' '■ tlx- otlicr 

roller, so as to kee]) the l)an(l stietdi ''l. . in^iri ])hiccd 
in a sliding journal box un(b'i- tlu- im j-ul^c <\i a ,>itriiig. 
Claim. — The arrangement of tljc slide 11 niid s])ring .) 
with the pulleys E G. Ix-lr I. seed cups //, concave F, 
box D, spout K, gate ^l. ami -( id Ijopper L, all in the 
manner herein shown and 'Icsci ibed. 

58,598. JOHN CLARRIDGE, Pancoastburg, Ohio. 
Single Bow Corn Planter. October 9, ISGi). 
Claims. — 1. The combination and arrangement of the 
elevator I, shafts H and F, pulleys E and e, band D, 
drive wheel B, and spout J, with each other, with the 
hopper G, and with the frame A of the machine, sub- 
stantially as herein described and for the purpose set 
forth. 2. The combination of valve T, lever X, and 
slide rod A' with each other, with the hollow jjIow 
shank K, and with the handle B', substantially as de- 
scribed and for the purpose set forth. 3. The combina- 
tion of the concavo-convex head k' of the hollow shank- 
K with the concave bed-plate substantially as herein 
described and for the purpose set forth. 

62,664. J. M. ^lEEEYMON, Indianapolis, Ind., and 
^Y. M. DLWN, Gurleysville, Ala. Cotton Seed 
Planter. March 5, 1837. 
Claims. — 1. Suspending the hopper E upon a pivot, or 
its equivalent, so that it may be vibrated for the pur- 
pose of agitating the inclosed seed. 2. Placing the 
seed hopper of the seeding machine so that the feeding 
device, passing in at the bottom and out at the top, 
shall pass vertically beneath the contained seed. 3. 
Agitating the seed hopper of the seeding machine by 
the passage of the feeding device through the same, for 
the purpose set forth. 4. The cup M, constructed and 
attached as described, so that in passing over the ui)per 
roller J the seed will be thrown out, as set forth. 

72,922. SOEOMON SHETTER, New Cumberland, W. 

Ya. Plow. Potato Planter, and Seeder Combined. 

December 31, 1337. 
Claim.— The endless carrying or distributing belt H, 
provided with buckets K, or forked xDrojections I, in 
combination with the hopper D, tube or chamber E, 
plow A, and covering share J*, all arranged substan- 
tially as and for the purpose set forth. 

79,588. HENRY MITCHELL, Osborn, Ohio. Corn 
Planter. July 7, 1868. 
Claims. — 1. The construction of the belt H, elevators 
G G, rollers J and Q, and valve K, when arranged, com- 
bined, and operating as herein described and for the 
purpose set forth. 2. The shape and construction of the 
corn box A, with its chamber B in front, and discharge 
pipe C at the bottom of the chamber. sabstaLtially as 
set forth. 3. The rollers P, U, and S. belt R, shifting 
lever T, rollers Q and J, when arranged and operated as 
herein described and for the purposes set forth. 4. The 
arrangement of the plow Y with its adjustable lever \Y, 
brace chain X, scraper Y, and roller Z, when regulated 
and operated on the under side of the machine, as here- 
in described and for the purpose set forth. 

84,751. JAMES MUSGRAYE. New Cumberland, "\Y. 
Ya. Seed Planter. December 8. 1868. 
Claims. — 1. Detachably securing the buckets H to 
the belts F, by means of ' the brackets G, substautially 
as herein shown and described, and lor the purpose set 
forth. 2. The combination of the tube J with the 
hopper I and buckets H. substantially as herein shown 
and described, and for the purpose set forth. 

97,443. JOHN SHAY\', Water Yalley, Miss. 

Seed Planter. Xorcmbcr oO. l-oO. 
Claims. — 1. The iron plate A. constructed and oper- 
ating substantially as herein shown and described, and 
for the purpose set forth. 2. The combination of the 
slotted opener B. with the concaved plate A. substan- 
tially as herein shown and described, and the purpose 
set forth. 3. The combination of the hopper D with 
the plate A, substantially as hereiu shown and de- 



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scribed, and for the purpose set forth. 4. The combi- 
nation of the toothed wheel C, toothed wheel E, and 
stirrer-pins F, with the hopper D and plate A, substan- 
tially as herein shown and described, and for the pur- 
poses set forth. 5. Arranging the stirrer-j)ins F in a 
circle, to adapt them to serve as a pulley for the car- 
rier-belt I, substantially as herein shown and described. 
6. The combination of the bar G and pin or pins H with j 
the hopper D and wheel E, substantially as herein 
showni and described, and for the purpose sec forth. 7. 
The combination of the carrier belt I K and conductor 
spout L, with the hopper D, stirrer-pins F, wheels E 
and C, and plate A, substantially as herein shown 
and described, and for the purpose set forth. 8. The 
combination of the cutter M with the plate A, substan- 
tially as herein shown and described, and for the i)ur- 
pose set forth. 

106,631. LEVI SMITH, Chester Centre, Mass. 
Seed Flatter. August 23, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. The adjustable reservoirs J, with the 
partition R, flap Q, endless belt P, with the cups 0 
tbereon, combined, arranged, and operating substan- 
tially as and for the purposes described. 2. In combi- 
nation Avith a seed planter, the adjustable wheels A 
and pulleys S, on the axles of the machine, substantially 
for the purposes described. 3. In combination with a 
seed planter, the plows K and coverers L, adjustable, 
substantially as described. 

185,162. EEUBEN B. BOATWRIGHT, Marion, Va. 
Assignor of one-half of his right to GEO. W. HEN- 
DERLITE, same place. Corn Planters. Decemher 
12, 1876. Filed April 8, 1876. 
Claims. — 1. The sills A A, extending rearward under 
the hopper, forming guides for the band with the cups 
and boxes and supports for the hopper, in combination 
with the boxes a a, which cover the axle and abut 
against the sills, and also form support for the hopper, 
the whole being constructed and arranged as set forth. 
2. The band i, carrying blocks and boxes, supported on 
roller above, and operating in connection with the hop- 
per, as set forth. 3. The improved planter, consisting 
of the box B, resting uj)on the beams A A, and boxes 
a a, the band i, carrying the blocks and cups, and pass- 
ing over the axle below and the roller above, and the spout 
fZ, attached to the seed box, and arranged between the 
beams A A, as and for the purposes set forth. 



CUPS OM BISKS. 



5,237. E. CEAGGS and O. EEYNOLD, Webster, N. 
Y. Flanting Machines. August] 4, 18i7. 
Claims. — 1. The revolving m8nure breaker and pul- 
verizer 8, when placed in the front part of the hopper, 
and in front of the revolving conveyor, in combination 
with the manure box or hopper, substantially as herein 
described, whereby the manure is broken, pulverized 
and worked to a suitable degree of fineness for being 
Conveyed into the jointed conducting tube along with 
the seed to be planted, as described, thus dispensing 
with the service of the attendant whose duty has here- 
tofore been to agitate and break up the manure in the 
hopper with a fork or other implement, and discharge 
the same into the concave of the revolving conveyor 
during the progress of the machine. 2. The particular 
form of the front or cutting part of the drills E, as 
above described, as combined with a separate adjust- 
able jointed beam W, and conducting tube passing 
through the same. 

13,5.30. C. AND G. STEPHENSON, Plainfield, Mass. 
Seeding Madiines. September A, 1855. 
Claim. — Distributing or conveying the seed from the 
box E, to the conveying spout F, by means of the tube 
L, w^ith plate a' attached ; the tube being secured with- 
in a shaft L, which has a reciprocating rotary motion. 

22,184. D. and a. S. MAEKHAM, and D. ELBEED, 
Monmouth, III. Seeding Machines. November 30, 
1808. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the rotating shaft F, 
provided with distributing wheels i, having buckets 



attached to the slide bar G, the plate I, and adjustable 
strips or bottom h, substantially as shown, whereby 
seed may be planted from the seed box, either in drills, 
check-rows, or broadcast, as may be desired. 

23,183. DANIEL MAEKHAM, A. S. MAEKHAM, and 
DAVID ELDEED, MoNxMOUTH, III. Seeding Ma- 
chines. March 8, 1859. 

The furrows which receive the seed are, by this in- 
vention, formed of an improved manner, so that all 
roots, weeds, the remains of previous crops, and such 
rubbish, are prevented from interfering with the 
proper forming of the furrows, and the ground, when 
planted, is left in a proper state for the early use of 
the cultivator or other implement used in subsequent 
cultivation. Claim. — The adjustable standards Hi M, 
knife L, share K, wings or mold-boards J J, with or 
without the tube I, arranged for joint operation, sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose set forth. 

28,357. DAVID ELDEED, Monmouth, III. Seeding 
Machines. May 22, 1860. 

Claims. — 1. The employment or use of the tubes or 
seed receptacles a, when attached to the peripheries 
of the wheels E, and provided with adjustable yielding 
or elastic stoppers b, arranged as and for the purposes 
set forth. 2. The adjustable or hinged scattering board 
F, attached to the seed box C, as and for the purpose 
specified. 3. The double inclined partitions c c, in the 
seed box C, arranged relatively with the seed dis- 
tributing wheels E, for the purpose set forth. 

28,936. ELIJAH YOUNG, Fayetteville, Mo.- Seed 
Flanters. June 26, 1860. 
When this machine is used for planting corn, the corn ' 
is put into the box, whence it is taken by the tubes, 
one kernel at a time, and deposited in the tube 
through which it falls to the ground in the rear end 
of the ploughs. Claim. — The use of the ploughs B in 
combination with tubes D and C C^, and the boxes E 
F, and the wheels I and H, for the purpose specified. 

3,383. ELIJAH YOUNG, Fayetteville, Mo. Seed 
Flanters. Patented June 26, 1860. No. 28.936. Be- 
issued April 13, 1869. 
Claim. — The seed-boxes E F and their dropping 
disks I H, and delivery tubes D c, when combined 
and arranged as and for the purpose set forth. 

31,354. STEPHEN JOHNSON, Cold Springs, N. Y. 
Assignor to himself and LYMAN E. DAMON, Na- 
POLi, N. Y. Seed Flanters. February 5, 1861. 
Claim. — The described arrangement of the cups G, 
disk F, and hopper H, within the cylinder C, the same 
being arranged and used in connection with the plough 
J and coveier K, which are supported by the hinged 
lever bar L, with flexible tube I, the whole arranged 
and operating as set forth. 

31,433. J. M. BACON, Eipon, Wis. Seeding Machines. 
February 19, 1861. 
The seed-box is provided with two apartments, one ' 
of which is used for holding the seed, and in the other 
is placed a series of distributing wheels, openings being 
made between the apartments for the passage of the 
seeds. The wheels are provided w^ith cups upon their 
peripheries, Avhich catch and raise the seeds and de- 
posit them in spouts, whence they are discharged 
through spouts to the ground, and covered by teeth 
secured to a series of bars. Claim. — The arrangement 
of the seed box D, the shaft J, the wheels a a, provided 
with cups and constructed on their periphery, as de- 
scribed, and the discharge spouts on each side of the 
wheels, with the bars G, the troughs H, and the 
cultivator frame E, regulated and used as described for , 
the purpose set forth. 

32,040. F. M. BACON, Eipon, Wis., and JOSEPH 
FOWLEE, Hartland, Wis. Seeding Machines. 
April 16, 1861. 
Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the graduated ad- 
justable plates K with the tangentially moving seed 
cups J, and wheels I, substantially as shown and 
described, whereby, by moving the said plates K, all 



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the cups ^ill be sirunltaneously adjusted and regula- 
ted, as set forth. 2, The arrangement with the seed 
wheels I I, and troughs D D, of the self-adjusting 
step-like suspended seed scattering board L, inclined 
board and blocks M, the whole constructed as 
shown and described for the i^urposes set forth. 3. 
The arrangement of the adjusting plates U, bars P W, 
teeth g, and shaft Q, with the lever X, swinging bars 
R, shaft T, and frame A, all in the manner and for the 
purposes shown and described. 

;i 32,992. M. L. GORHAM, Wixnebago Station, III. 
I Seeding Macliincs. August 6, 1861. 

Claims. — 1. In combination with the wheels E and 
I troughs g, arranged as shown, the inclined surfaces or 
I planes c, placed at the bottom of the hopper A, and in 
I such relation with the partitions thereof, to operate 
" as and for the purpose set forth. 2. The spouts. H', 
1 provided with the partitions I', and scattering bars J', 
!j in combination with the seed distributing wheels E, par- 
titions a*, and troughs g^, all arranged as and for the 
purpose set forth. 3. In combination with the seed 
1 distributing wheels E, partitions and troughs g, the 
f spouts K, i)rovided with the central discharge passage 
j 6*, side passage d*, and adjustable sides c^, as and 

I for the purpose set forth. 

II 7,191. M. L. GORHAM, Rockford, III. Seeding Ma- 
' cliines. Patent No. 32,992. August 6, 1861. Reissued 

June 27, 1876. Filed March 8, 1876. 

I Claims. — 1. In combination with the wheels E and 

■ troughs g, arranged as shown, the inclined surface or 
planes e placed at the bottom of the hopper A, and in 
the described relation with the partitions a* thereof, to 

i operate as and for the purpose set forth. 2. The spouts 
! H', provided with the partitions I' and scattering bars 
; J', in combination with the seed distributing wheels E, 
'! partitions a*, and troughs g, all arranged as and for the 
* purpose set forth. 3. The transverse vertical parti- 
tions a* in main seed box A, forming inclosures for the 
reception of the seed distiibuting wheels, and con- 
structed to admit the seed from the main seed box to 
the seed distributing wheels in the inclosures formed 
by the partitions, substantially as described and shown. 

II 4. The stirrer d, in combination with inclined planes c 
' and partitions a*, for the purpose of agitating the seed 

to prevent it from clogging on its passage from the 
I main seed box A to the seed distributing wheels in the 
1 inclosures formed by the partitions a*, substantially as 
.1 set forth. 5. The double inclines c, transverse vertical 
i partitions a*, and seed distributing wheels, fitted to re- 
volve in the inclosures formed by the partitions, these 
parts constructed and arranged in the main seed 
box of a seeding machine, and combined for joint 
; action, for the purpose of discharging the seed from 
the main seed box as the machine is drawn along, sub- 
stantially as set forth. 

f 41,474. JAMES BUCKNELL, Decorah, Iowa. Grain 

j: Brill. Fchruarg 9, 1864. 

Claim. — The particular construction of conducting 
tubes H, adapted to replace the scatterers G, covering 
the apertures d, and employed in combination with the 

I seed box D, slide J, shaft E, and scoop disks F, to con- 

I Tert the machine from a broadcast sower to a drill. 

! 64,217. SILAS GRENELL, Mokena, III. Seed Sower. 

j April 30, 1867. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of trough D, spreading 

) board O O, shaft I, having arms S and cups J and hop- 
per P, when arranged to operate substantially as de- 
scribed. 2. The ends E, having the loops H, in com- 
bination with the arms G and rod I, as described and 
for the purpose set forth. 

65,755. GEORGE W. KNAPP, Corning, N. Y. Corn 
Flanter. June 11, 1867. 
Claims. — 1. The adjustable revolving arms D D, con- 
structed and operating as described and for the pur- 
poses set forth. 2. The revolving wheel K, and feed 
buckets c c c c, constructed and operating as described, 
and for the purposes set forth. 3. The automatic 

■ valves P P, as described, and for the purposes set forth, 
jj 4. The automatic scrapers q q. constructed and operat- 



ing as described and for the purposes set forth. 5. The 
treadle levers 2 and 3, with levers 2 2, for ehivy ting the 
arms D D D, &c., the furrowers L L, tlx; valves P P, 
and scrapers q q, constructed and (tjieiaf ing as de- 
scribed and for the purposes set Coitli. (i. i'lie combina- 
tion of the arms D D, &c., with th<' ie( d wheel k, re- 
volving feed buckets c c c, &c., and the valves PP, the 
whole constructed and operating as described and for 
the purposes set forth. 7. The furroAvcrs L L, and the 
manner herein described of attaching and detaching the 
furrowers, holding them lirmly, or allowing them to re- 
volve by means of the devices herein described and set 
forth. 

81,914. JAMES L. LINDERMAN, Rockford, III. 
Seeding Machine. September 8, 1868. 
Partitions partly inclose the feed wheels, and have 
openings in the lower and rear parts to allow the seed 
to flow down double inclines ; spouts are i)laced in the 
front part of hopper between the partitions into which 
the seed wheels deliver the grain. Tlie speed of the 
feeding shaft is regulated by an idle gear wheel on ad- 
justable bearing. Claims. — 1. The wheels E, provided 
with seed channels upon their perix)heries, extending 
rearward from the seed cups, and made tapering in 
form as shown and described, for the purpose set forth. 
2. The wheels E, constructed as described, in combina- 
tion with partitions F, constructed and arranged as de- 
scribed, double inclines G, and spouts G', tiie whole be- 
ing combined and operated substantially as and for the 
purpose described. 3. The wheel C, shaft c, and slotted 
bearings c', in combination with gear wheels B D', and 
frame A, as and for the purpose described. 

86,559. JAMES L. LINDERMAN, Rockford, III. 
Seed Soiver. February 2, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. The delivery wheel C, constructed sub- 
stantially as described, with arms c, channels c', and 
seed cups d, as and for the purpose described. 2. The 
inclined bottoms B, with projections h, when arranged 
as described, in connection with openings in partitions 
a a, as and for the purpose described. 

92.234. MORRIS L. UTTER, Rockford, III. Seeder. 
July 6, 1869. 

Claim. — The seed wheel, with journals A A, con- 
structed as described, the partition B B and square 
shaft C, the whole being combined and arranged as de- 
scribed, for the purpose set forth. 

93,529. M. L. GORHAM, Rockford, III. Seeding 
Machine. August 10, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. A seed distributing wheel B, with that 
portion of its periphery between the seed cups beveled 
upon one side, for the purpose set forth. 2. A seeding 
wheel B, constructed with hub-ends clutched, to re- 
ceive clutched stirrers, secured to shaft 1), as and for the 
purpose set forth. 3. Spout E, and trough h, in combi- 
nation with seed distributing wheel B, as and for the 
purpose set forth. 4. The hood / and pin O, in spout 
E, as and for the purpose set forth. 

97,467. THOMAS WILSON, Gartox, England. Com- 
bined Flanter and CuUivaior. XorcDiber 30, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. The adjustable cultivator r, planters, and 
coverers s', when arranged as and for the purposes 
described. 2. The cam i', in combination with the lev- 
er u', for the purposes specitied. 3. The lever r. for the 
purposes as herein described. 4. The adjustable slides 
q q ajidp' p', in combination with the sweeps o o \ for 
the purposes as described. 5. In combination with the 
planter s, the cylinders m )n and n » , all when ar- 
ranged and combined as described. 6. In combination 
with the cultivator r and coverer r', the shaft/' with 
pins g g, and the scoops /'/ with spout A;, combined and 
arranged as described. 

102,535. M. L. GORHAM, Rockford, III. Seeding 
Machine. May 3, 1870 : antedated April 29, 1870. 
Claims. — 1. The thimbles o and r. with stirrers jj- at- 
tached, when constructed and applied as and for the pur- 
pose set forth. 2. The universal joint ban shaft G. levers 
K and L, and ratchet u, when constructed and arranged 
substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 3. The 



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supplemental seed cups figs. 10 aud 11, when construct- 
ed and applied as and for the purpose set forth. 4. 
The drag tooth N, beam M, and safety slide plate tv, with 
tension-holt, when constructed as and for the purpose 
set forth. 5. The comhination aud arrangement of the 
drag-teeth N, in beams M, hung upon rod P, supported 
in hangers ?/, secured to main frame A, substantially as 
and for the purpose set forth. 6. The combination and 
arrangement of the levers T, curved rods U, lifting 
beams V, supported upon rod P by connections W, sub- 
stantially in the manner and for the purpose set forth. 
7. The openings underneath the seed distributing 
wheels with valves/, substantially for the x)urpose set 
forth. 8. In a seeding machine, supported upon carry- 
ing wheels, with lifting seed distributing wheels, in- 
closed by partitions, with openings underneath to ad- 
mit the seed to the seed distributing wheels, with scat- 
terers, upon which the seed falls ; also, independent 
drag-teeth, substantially for the purpose set forth. 

103,0->2. CHARLES H. COWLES, Nebraska City, 
Neb. Seeding MacMne. May 17, 1870. 
Ciaims. — 1. The combination and arrangement of 
feed box B and grain box F, whereby the latter is kept 
at a uniform fullness, as described. 2. The shaft A, 
with bucket wheels H, constructed substantially as 
described, and revolving in grain box F in combina- 
tion with openings 1. 3. The combination of feed box 
B, grain box F, feed regulating slides, shaft A, bucket 
wheels H, and lever D, all constructed and operating 
substantially as described. 

103,202. GEORGE W. PITTMAN, Winona, Miss. 
Corn Planter. August 9, 1870. 
Claim. — The frame A, with the two upright posts B 
and handles attached, with the drag c at the bottom, 
in combination with the wheel C and conical pulleys / 
and g upon the shaft D, operating by means of the belt 
h upon the inverse conical pulleys i aud j, and feed 
wheel F, with buckets m and n attached, in connection 
with the box E, secured by the screws o, and the con- 
ductor I and plow share a in its front, as and for the 
purposes hereinbefore set forth. 

103,976. LUCIUS WINSTON, Pontiac, III. Corn 
Planter. August 30, 1870. 
Claim. — In combinatioji with the pocket wheels G G 
of a corn planter, the rising and falling markers E, 
sliding spring K, tapering cam roller F, and reversely 
tajjering drive roller H, when constructed and arranged 
to operate as and for the purposes herein shown and 
described. 

107,980. GEORGE M. THIRKITTLE, Belleville, 
Mich. Grain and Seed Drill. October 1870. 
Claims. — 1. In seed drills, the construction and ar- 
rangement with the frame C, of the slotted bar M, yoke 
M', eccentric F, rod N^, and levers N'^, as and for the 
purpose set forth. 2. The seed shaft F, disks J, and 
cups K, in connection with the seed box D and conduc- 
tors L, substantially as described, for the purpose 
specified. 3. The construction aud arrangement of the 
seed box D, having its shaft F rotating in the trun- 
nion bearings a, oscillating in the brackets h h', with 
the standard e', screw c, pinion E', driving gears E, and 
lever G, as and for the i)uipose set forth. 4. The con- 
struction and arrangement of the frame C, seed box D, 
provided with the inner shell or apron D', and trun- 
nions a, the brackets & standard e', screw c, seed 
shaft F, pinion E', driving gears E, lover G, shafts H 
and I, gears H' aud I^ swivel nut P, disks J, cups K, 
conductors L L', slotted bar M, yoke M', eccentric N, 
rod N^, levers N^, drag bars O, keys e, colter teeth P, 
seed spouts Q, windlass R, hand wheel R', pawl /, 
ratchet g, chains h and i, and the levers S, T, and U, 
when arranged and ojoerating substantially as herein 
described and shown, for the purposes specified. 

119,49.5. ANDREW P. BARRY, Martinsville, Miss. 
Grain JJriUs. October 'S.^ 1871. 
Claim. — The combination of the drum/, adjustable 
Imckets i, connected as stated, tube O, and the plant- 
ing mechanism, when the same are so arranged as to 
operate substantially as described. 



124,728. SAMUEL L. DONNELL, Humboldt, Tenn. 
Corn Planter. March 19, 1872. 

Claim. — The combination of the hopper J, bottom ap- 
ertured board P, wheel I having pins i, cups K, and 
corrugated and pivoted plate L, having inclines L', 
wheu relatively arranged in a corn planter, to oi)erate 
substantially as aud for the purpose described. 

129,383. LYMAN WIGHT, Whitewater, and ORISON 
G. E WINGS, La Grange, Wis. Corn Planter. Jiih/ 
16, 1872. 

Claims. — 1. A lifting and dropping wheel for corn 
planters, constructed to lift the grain by single kernels 
to the level of its own axis and discharge it from that 
point over the edges of the hopper, substantially as de- 
scribed, for the purposes specified. 2. The lifting wheel 
C, constructed with the peripheral recesses E, and with 
the "notches /formed in one of the angles of each recess, 
parallel to the plane of the wheel, substantially as de- 
scribed, for the purposes specified. 3. In combination 
with the wheel C, constructed to lift the grain by sin- 
gle kernels to the level of its own axis and discharge it 
from that point, we claim a dropping device operated 
automatically from such wheel, substantially as describ- 
ed, for the purposes specified. 4. In combination with 
the hopper B, spout K, and lifting wheel, we claim the 
spring dropper U, substantially as described, for the pur- 
pose specified. 5. The spring dropper U operated auto- 
matically from the lifting wheel, substantially as de- 
scribed, for the purpose specified. 

131,253. JOHN M. CULLEY, Jefferson, Iowa. Seed- 
ing MacMne. September 10, 1872. 

A lifting feed-VA'heel is inclosed in the hopper in a sep- ' 
arate box, and the seed caused to enter at the bottom 
by curved feeders, which .press the seed through open- 
ings made for that purpose. Claims. — 1, The closed 
compartments for the feeding wheels, consisting of the 
fixed walls D and the removable box F, arranged trans- 
versely of the hopper A, substantially as described, 
for the purpose specified. 2. The feed bars L, con- 
structed as described, with beveled edges extending 
about one-half their length upon ojjposite sides, each 
edge being formed with a reverse curve m, the outer 
portion of which is flush or nearly so with the Hat side 
n of the bar, substantially as herein shown and describ- 
ed, and for the purpose specified. 3. The combination 
of the feed bars L and adjustable slides H,withthe feed- 
wheels and their inclosing compartments, substantially 
as described, for the purpose specified. 

135,098. STEPHEN DIXSON, Roseville, III. Corn 
Planter. January 21, 1873. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of plows G J J, cutter H, 
aud shoe I, for preparing the soil for the reception of 
the seed, in manner specified. 2. The combination of 
jjlows G J J, cutter H, shoe I, duct L, seed-box M, cups 
S, and roller N, w^hen arranged for joint operation, in 
manner set forth. 

148,321. LYMAN J. CORBIN, Winnebago, III. Seed 
Planter. January 13, 1874. Filed SejJtember 15, 1873. 
Claims. — 1. The fixed jaw or bill i and pivoted jaw 
i', rotating within the hopper and adapted to pick up 
the grain and to deliver it to the discharge spout or 
outlet, substantially as described. 2. The jaws i tS 
rotating within the grain box as described, in combina- 
tion with the tripper L, for operating the pivoted jaw 
ii, as set forth. 3. The fixed jaw i and pivoted jaw i\ 
rotating within the hopper E, in combination with the 
tripper L and discharge spout e^, substantially as and 
for the purpose set forth. 

8,089. LYMAN J. CORBIN, Winnebago, III. Seed 
Planters. Patent No. 146,321. January 13, 1874. 
Reissued February 19, 1878. Filed July 16, 1877. 

Claims. — 1. A stationary jaw and a movable jaw, 
forming a bill adapted to grasp and retain the seed by 
spring action, substantially as described and for the 
purpose set forth. 2. The fixed jaw i and pivoted jaw 

rotating within the hopper, and adapted to pick up 
the grain and deliver it to the discharge spout or outlet, 
substantially as described. 3. The jaws i i^, rotating 
within the grnin box, as described, in combination with ^ 



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the tripper L, for operating the pivoted jaw i^, as set 
forth. 4. The fixed jaw i and pivoted jaw 1% rotating 
within- the hopper E, in combiuation with the tripper 
L and disciiarge spout e"^, substantially as and for the 
purpose set forth. 

151,577. GRAHAM W. B. EDWARDS, Bredfield, 
England. Drill or Machine for Setiing Corn and 
Seeds. June 2, 1874. Filed January 10, 1874. 
Within a hopper revolves a disk having Jateral arms, 
carrying swinging seed cups having one or more com- 
partments and tail pieces for tilting the cups as they 
pass over the hopper. Below the disk, and on the inside 
of the hopper, are delivery spouts for carrying the seed 
to the furrow opener. A weighted lever is pivoted in 
the spout for opening and closing the passage, an arm 
of which projects up within reach of lugs on the outside 
of the disk, and is struck alternately to open and close 
the spout. Claims. — 1. The seed box a, having the 
fixed hopper o, and revolving disk h, having lateral arms 
J)\ carrying the swinging seed cups all being com- 
bined and operated substantially as described, for the 
object specified. 2. The seed box a on the axis a\ hav- 
ing the revolving disk h, carrying the swinging seed 
cups and fixed spout c, for delivering the seed to the 
revolving hopper cP, which conducts the seed to the 
seed boot e, all being combined and operated substan- 
tially as described. 3. In combination with the seed 
box a, fixed hopper c, and axis a^, the swinging seed 
cups arranged on the arms ¥ of the disk b, and having 
the tail pieces &^ for tilting the cups, substantially as 
described, for the object specified. 4. In combination 
with the seed box a, having openings h*, the disks d, 
connected together by partitions to form the radial 
divisions, and provided with the counterbalance covers 
d'^, for retaining the seed in the hopper until it arrives 
over the spout e, substantially as described. 5. The 
swinging seed cups on the revolving disk b, having 
two compartments for picking up two different kinds 
of seeds, as shown. 6. The revolving chambers d\ 
provided with the pins or studs d^, in combination 
with the weighted lever e', pivoted to the spout c and 
the arm e, whereby the mouth of said spout is opened 
and closed automatically, as set forth. 
154,665. MARQUIS L. GORHAM, Rockford, III. 
Seeding Machhies. September 1, 1874. Filed March 
15, 1872. 

Claijn. — In a seeding machine, the inward beveling 
edges X, in combination with the side and flaring end- 
walls, ribs t and n, and narrowed throat s, as and for 
the purpose set forth. 

155,704. JOHN BURKE, Sycamore, III. Seeding 
Machines. October 6, 1874. Filed April 5, 1873. 

Claim. — The combination of the conveyor E, with the 
wheel D, openings J, and hinged receptacle K, sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose specified. 
157,859. S. C. MINEAR, Yellow Bud, Ohio. Corn 
Planters. December 15, 1874. Filed December 19, 1873. 

Claim. — In a corn planter, the combiuation of the 
cam-wheel k, the spring-stop s, and revolving coverer 
h, substantially as and for the purposes set forth. 
165,403. JOHN BURKE, Sycamore, III. Seed Soivers. 
Julg 13, 1875. Filed April 19, 1875. 

Clainis. — 1. In a seed planter, the partition wings D, 
with the corners turned at a so as to form an opening 
to give access to the seed cups, substantially as speci- 
fied. 2. The springing or elastic shell i of the seed 
cup, substantially as and for the i)urposes described. 
3. The combination of the springing shell i, having 
steps at its rear end, with the core h and stop J, sub- 
stantially as and for the purposes set forth. 4. In a 
-seed planter, the partition wings D, with turned 
corners to form an opening for the cups, in combination 
with the flanged feed wheel F Jc and cups i, substan- 
tially as and for the purpose set forth. 
177,473. W. J. COVINGTON, Crystax Springs, Miss. 
Seedinq Attachments for Harrows. May 16, 1876. 
Filed March 4, 1876. 

Claim. — The combination, with harrow A, having 
box C, with inclined chute D, of the solid rotating 
wheel G, cut out on its jjeriphery, and having buckets 
a a, the wheel E, and cord b, all constructed substan- 
tially as and for the purposes herein set forth. 



180,702. L. J. CORBIN, Winnebago, III. Corn 
Planters. August 8, 1870. Filed August 21, 1874. 
The pivoted jaw is provided with side pieces, that 
form the sides of the pocket, to i)revent lateral dis- 
placement. Claim. — In a corn planter adapted to grasp 
and retain one kernel of seed in each grasping jaw, the 
check pieces e\ attached to spring jaws, as described, 
whereby, when open, a pocket is formed for the pre- 
vention of lateral displacement, substantially as de- 
scribed, and for the purpose set forth. 

183,896. JONATHAN W. BRIGHAM, Rockford. As- 
signor of one-half his right to O. E. LAMB, Guil- 
ford, III. Seed Planters. October 31, 1876. Filed 
April 22, 1876. 
Upon arms extending out from the centre of the 
wheel are formed concave cups, that overlap the convex 
rim and clasp the seed, being acted upon by cams and 
springs. Claims. — 1. In a seed distributing wheel of 
disk form, substantially as described, rotating in a seed 
receptacle, the radial slide e, with scoop formed outer 
ends, fitted to overlap the outer face of the disk, 
adapted to pick up and hold the seed griped betw^een 
scoop formed heads and outer face of the disk, to de- 
posit it in a delivery chamber or outlet, substantially 
as and foi- the purpose hereinbefore set forth. 2. In a 
seed distributing wheel of disk form, substantially as 
described, rotating in a seed receptacle, the radial slides 
€, in combination with the cam F, for operating the 
slide e, as and for the purpose set forth. 
198,387. MASTIN C. RANDOL, Huntingdon, Tenn. 
Corn Planters. October 23, 1877. Filed July 13, 1877. 

Claim. — The combination of the vertical plate B, hav- 
ing horizontal top branches B' ,with the beams A, plow 
C, spout H, and bolt a, as and for the purpose set 
forfh. 

197,953. PAUL TRAYSER, Richmond, Ind. Assignor 
of one-half his right to WAYNE AGRICUL- 
TURAL COMPANY, same place. Cotton Seed 
Planters. December 11, 1877.' Filed July 3, 1877. 
Claims. — 1. The hopper A, constructed with the 
movable side pieces N N, operating in the manner 
herein set forth. 2. The wheel B, the cups i i i i, and 
cams a a a a, constructed and operating as herein de- 
scribed. 3. The combination and arrangement of the 
wheel B, cams a a a a, cups i i i i, curved arms M M, 
and side pieces N N, all arranged and operating in 
the manner and for the purpose as herein described. 
205,020. ARNOLD J. WEST, West's Mills, Mich. 
Seed Planters. June 18, 1S78. Filed April 6, 1878. 

Claims. — 1. The alternating short and long bars 
n n', provided with teeth in combination with rods 
q' t and braces s s', as and for the piu-pose set forth. 
2. The two shafts a' H, the former having arms b' e', and 
the latter a cam, d', in combination with the cross-bar 
/, arms g', and tampers h' i', as and for the purpose 
specified. 

20,5,174. R. L. CLEVE^LAND, Rurand, III. Seed 
Planters. June 25, 1878. Fikd June 18, 1877. 
Claims; — 1. In a seed wheel adapted to pick up a 
single kernel at a grasp, the combination of the hollow 
wheel, the vibrating jaw, pivoted to the same at a point 
near the periphery of the wheel, and the pivotal jaw. 
having the weighted inwardly-extending end, arranged 
and operating substantially as described and set forth. 
2. The gauge and seed-driving wheel A', mounted in 
bearings secured to the runner frame, in combination 
with the inwardly-extending weighted and vibrating 
jaws, all arranged and operating substantially as de- 
scribed, and for the purpose set forth. 3. In a seed 
planter adapted to plant the seed in hills, the combi- 
nation of the rearwardly-swinging seed tubes, through 
which the seed passes, the stationary plates g'% and the 
actuating lever I, arranged and operating substan- 
tially as described. 4. The combination of the hollow 
rearwardly swinging seed tube, pivoted to the seed 
spout, whereby the seed can, by the swinging move- 
ment, be carried back and oft" its resting-place upon 
the stationary bottom, the actuating slide or lever 
having the curved slotted ends, within which the stud 
rising from the seed tube enters, and the stationary 
plate or tube bottom f/\ all these parts arranged and 
operating substantially as described. 



614 



Ifo. 7,255. 



Reissned Aug. 8. 1876. 



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619 







JOHN H. THOMAS. 
Improvement in Seed-Orills, 

No. 114,226. Patented April 25, 1871. 



116719 

No. 5,432. 
No. 7,709. 



B. EUHNS. „ 
5EAIN-EILILL. ««™ JPI^ 41«T1 
Reissued June 3, 1873. 
Reissued Kay 29. 187 






InveiTtoi? 



AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO. 



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620 



G. S. BALL. 
Grain-Drills, 



No. 133,292. 



Patented Nov, 26, 1872. 




C. E. FATRIC, 
G r a i n - D r i II s . 



No. 136,260 




J. F. KELLER. 
G r a i n - D r i II s . 



S. A. PURSLY. 
Grain-Drills. 



No. 137.929 



Patented Aprii 15. 1873. 



No. 139,610. 



PatenteiJ June 3. 1873, 





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621 



W. WEUSTHOFF. 
6rain-Drills. 



No. 148.906 



Patented March 24, 1874, 




Wrfmjjf.s. 



Inceniot: 




irrwssss 



J. F. KELLER 
Seeders. 



B. KUKNS. 
irain-Orills. 



No. 153,345. 



Patented July 21. 1874, 



No. 154,053. 



Patented Aug. 11, 1874. 




WITNESSES 




AM. PHOIO-LITHO. CO.N.Y..0S8ORNE S PROCESS.' 



622 



J. C, BAKER. 
S e e d - D r i 1 1 s . 



No. 554,780 





Patented March 16, i875. 











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W. ALDRICH. 
Grain-Drill. 



B. OWEN. 

GEAIN-DRILL. 



No. 173 



Patented Fel. 22, 1876, 



No. 166.739 




7)1 tfiej,jej ; 



Tnvento?^; 




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T. A. HILL. 




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624 



N:. 12C.480. 



H. 1£. riTZSZRRELL. 
GRAIN-ERILL. 

Piieated ilij 8, IS" 




H. L. EEOWN, 
SEEC-DKILL. 



No. 151,555. 



;ctei: Jaae 5.. 1877. 




C. p. SCHCLZ. 
:-RAi:<-DEiLi.s. 



No. 194,268. 



Patef.ei Aiig. 14, IS?: 



J. S. BOSLE. 
EOE-SEIFTERS FOP. SI^ AIH-DRILIS. 
No. 195,477. PatESted Sspt. 25, 1877, 



1 





INVENTOR 



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630 



Trederick Sletg^/it's 

No. i20,l 




) Sheet 2. 

E. SPANGLER. 
Improvement in Combined Cultivator and Planter. 

No. 122,86) Patented Jan, 16, !872. 





Sheet 1, 



E. SPANGLER. 
Improvement in Combined Cultivator and Planter. 



No. 122,861. 



Patented Jan. 16, (8?2. 




E, ^SPANGLER. 
Improvement in Combined Culj^atjj^r and Planter 



Sheet 3. 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.fOSBORNES PROCESS.) 



631 



Sheet I. 

A. W. FRICKE. 
Seeding-Machines. 

No. 155,938. Patented Oct, 13, 1874. 






Sheet 2, 

A. W. FRICKE. 
Seeding-Machines. 

No. 155,938. Patented Oct. 13, 1874. 




Inotntar 



0. N. SKAARAAS, 
Seed-Drill. 

No. 200.943. Patented March 5, 1878. 





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632 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO. 



I.N.Y.(0SBORNES PROCESS.) 




AM.PHOTO-LITKO. CO. 



.N.Y.iOSBORNES PROCESS.) 




AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.(OSBORNES PROCESS.) 



635 








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AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.iOSBORNES PROCESS.) 



642 



J. D. WELSH. 
Grain Drill-Teeth. 

No. 135,186. Patented Jan. 21. 1873. 




Wi 'i' iiess es 



1 nveJiiov: 



S. BLACK. 
Drill Teeth. 



No, 136,408. 



Patented March 4, 1873. 




Witt 



Inventor^ 



J. H. SHREINER. 
Grain and Seed Drills. 

No. 141.730, Patented August 12, 1873. 



J. KING. 

Teeth for Agricultura! Implements 
No. 148,218. 



Patented March 3, 1874. 





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643 



J. F. KELIER. 
Orill-Tooth Attachments. 

No. 150,328. Patented April28, 1874. 




WITNESSES , 



No, 150,331. 



J. H.' LANOIS. 
Grain- Drills. 



IFig.i. 



Patented April 28, 1874. 




D. E. McSHERRY. 
Grain-Drills. 



No. 150,340. 



Patented April 28, 1874. 



H. H. LINNELL & L. PARKER. 
D r i 1 1 - T e e t h , 

No. 152,294, PatentedJune23,l874. 





AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.(0SBORNES PROCESS.) 



644 



W. BROWN. 
Grain-Drill 



No. 159.638 



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Patented Feb. 9, 1875. 



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WlTN ElSSEa 



I. B. SANDUSKY. 
Grain-Drill Teeth. 



No i6l,445 



Patented March 30, 1875. 





G, L. IVES. 
Grain-Drill Teeth. 



No. 166,779. 



Patented Aug. 17, 1875, 



A. H. DISON. 
TZETE FOR CR AIN-DRILLS. 
17-1,067. Patented ?et. 29, 1S76. 






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645 



0. W. CROOKS. 
DRILL-TEETH ATTACHJIEITT. 
Ho. 181,915. Patented Sept. 5, 1376. 





finesses: 



liwe/ttor: 



J. S. BOGLE. 
SFRIKS HOES. OR TEETH FOR ORAIH DRILLS. 
183,892. Pateated Oct. 31. 1875. 




By Attorney ^ / / f O 



Ho. 183.947. 



J. H. LEWIS. 

GRAIN-DRILL TEETH. 

Patented Oct. 31, 187S. 



c. E. PAT:aic. 

SPRIHS HOE FOR 5RAI5 DRILLS, 
jg^ gjg_ Patented Hov. 7, 1S76. 





AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.IOSBORNES PROCESS) 



646 



B. KUHNS & C. P. ENZISLY. 

SPRING HOES FOR 5RAIN DRILLS, 
jjj 184,246. Patented Hov. 14, 1876. 





G. W. OSBORIT. 
GRAIN-DRILL. 



No. 186,058. 



Patentel Jan. 9, 18 7 7. 




wrriKssESi ^ — 



E. F. PSYOR. 

DRILL HOES. 



P. W & H. G. BRIGGS. 
Grain-Drill. 



No. 198,271. 



Patented Dec. 18. iS77. 



No. 131,714. 



P&tented June 5, 1S77. 






AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.(0SBORNES PROCESS.) 



647 



E, F, STODDARD. 
Spring-Hoe for Grain-Drills. 

No. 198.319. Patented Dec. 18. 1877. 




Znventci'j 



E. F. STODDARD. 
Spring-Hoe for Grain-Drills. 



No. 198,320. 



Patented Dec. 18, 1877. 





Ms4. 



H. SPRINGER, 
Seed-DrillTooth, 

No. 203,207. Patented April 30, 1878. 



No. 204,365 



C. E. PATRIC. 
ring-Hoes for Grain-Drills. 

Patented May 28. 1878. 





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AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.'OSBORNES PROCESS.) 



651 








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AM. PHCTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.IOSBORNES PROCESS.! 



653 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CQ.N. Y.(0SBORNES PROCESS.) 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.(0SB0RNES PROCESS.) 



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AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.(0SBORNES PROCESS 



659 



D. E. McSHERRY JACOB H. LANDI S 




AM.PHOTO-LIT+iO. CO.N.Y.(0SBORNES PROCESS. 



660 



: Sheets— Sheet 1 . 

T. J. WHITECAE. 

COMBINED SEE2-DRILL AlfD HARROW. 
1^0. 183,8 21. Patented April 17, 1877. 




— 

: Sheets— Sheet 2. 

T. J. WHITECAR. 
COMBIKET SEED-DRILL AND HARR.OW. 
No. 189,821. Patented April 17. 187 7. 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO. 



I.M.Y.fOSBORNE'S PROCESS.) 



661 



DRILLS, ADJUSTABLE RANK. 



49.882. JA3IES D. JOIS^ES, Pittsburgh, Penn. 
Grain Drill. SeiJtemljer 12, 1865. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangemeut of tlie hopper E, 
agitator F, gauge plates G H, cut-oif plate i, adjusta- 

ji ble hangers J, lever bar I', and connecting rods /, con- 
structed, arranged, and oijerating substantially as 
herein described, and for the i^iu-pose set forth. 2. The 
combination of the reversible chute T^ith the adjusta- 

i ble drag bar and tooth, as described, and for the x>ur- 

j j pose set forth. 

7,255. JAMES D. JONES, Columbiana, Ohio. 
Assignor, by mesne assignments, to W. W. WAL- 
LACE, Pittsburgh, Pexn. Grain Drills. No. 
49,882. September 12, 1865. Reissued August 8, 1876. 
Filed May 22, 1S76. 
Claims. — 1. In a grain drill, the combination of the 
I agitators, gauge i:)lates, cut-off i^lates, connecting rods, 
' pivoted bar, adjustable bearings, and seed hox)per, sub- 
: stantially as herein described, and for the i^iirpose set 
; forth. 2. In a grain drill, the reversible chutes or con- 
] ductoTs, in combination "with the seed ho|)i)er and 
I adjustal3le drill teeth adapted to be straggled, substan- 
, tially as hereinbefore described, and for the j^urx^ose set 
I forth. 3. In a grain d.rill, adjustable teeth adapted to 
; be straggled independently, substantially as herein- 
before described^, and for the purx^ose set forth. 4. In a 
grain drill, adjustable teeth, each one of Tvhich is 
adapted to be moved forward and back by means of an 
1 adjustable drag bar, for the puri^ose of arranging said 
I teeth in x^arallel rows, so that each tooth of the series 
i may be made to occux)y a x^ositipn index)endently of any 
other, substantially as hereinbefore described, and for 
the x)urpose set forth. 5. In a grain drill, the combina- 
tion of the adjustable bearings, j^ivoted bar, and chains 
with the drill-teeth, substantially as hereinbefore 
described, and for the ]3ur]30se set forth. 

49.883. JAMES D. JONES, Pittsburgh, Penn. 
Adjustable Drag Bar for Grain Drills. September 
12, 1835. 

In this invention the front part of the drag bar is 
composed of two thin strix^s of iron, x>ierced with sev- 
eral holes to vary the length of the di^ag, so that the 
tooth may be arranged in front as well as in the rear 
III of the axle. Claim. — A new article of manufactiu-e, to 
jl wit, an adjustable drag bar for grain drills, said bar 
! consisting of x^arts A and B, constructed, arranged, and 
operating in the manner herein described, and for the 
j I purxDose set forth. 

If 74,515. CHAELES F. DAVIS, Auburx, N. Y. Grain 
Drill. Fehruary 18,1868. 
The cutter draw bars are connected., to a comx?ound 
crank bar, so that they may be made to assume a 

\ straight line, or stand in an ad\-anced and rear line. 
Claims. — 1. So attaching the shoes or hoes of a seed 
X^lanter to the main frame, as that by means of a lever, 
or its eciuivalent, said shoes may be shifted from a 

I straight to a zigzag line, or rice versa, at x^letisure, sub- 

l' stantially as described. 2. In combination with a 
series of shoes or hoes that are cax)able of being 
changed from a straight to a zigzag line, or vice versa, 

I the so connecting of said shoes by independent levers 
to, the lifting bar, as that they may be raised by the 
operator individually, or as a whole, substantially as 
described. 3, Hinging the shoe to both its drag bar 
and to its individual lever, so that the shoe may be 
raised and lowered, in either of its changed xJositions, 
by a lever that is x^ermanently located, substantially 
as described. 

87,074. PETER J. SCHMITT and PETER SCHMITT, 
Waterloo. Assignor to SIEGEL, SCHMITT & 
CO., Carlixville,"Ill. Drill Teeth Setting. Feb- 
ruary 16, 1839. 

Claims. — 1. The rocking bars L L', the links 7 I', and 
X)ivot M, Avhen arranged and combined with the drag- 



bars N W, respectively, substantially as and for the j^ur- 
pose set forth. 2. The hand bar E, rod G, lever H, 
and rods I and I', arranged to operate the rocking bai's 
L and L', sul)stantially as set forth. 

89,247. PETER J. SC H:\rTTT, Cap.linvillk, III. 

Assignor to SI]:(;i:L, sCilMIT'l' & COMPANY, 
same xdace. Graiii JJi III. Jpril 20, 1SQ9. 

Claims. — 1. The manner of holding the flukes in 
ground by elastic x^i^essure ux)on th<; bar E, substan- 
fially as set forth. 2. Moving the flukes to a zigzag or 
right line setting by the si 1 ill i I ig bars I, substantially 
as set forth. 3. Moving tlie fe(;d tuljes K by slides K' to 
follow the flukes, substantially as set forth. 

92,658. PETER J. SCHMITT, Carlixville, III. 

Assignor to SIEGEL, SCHMITT & CO., same 

X^lace. Grain Drill. July 13, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. Attaching the flukes to the drill frame, 
in such wise that those flukes whicli uk.vc in the direc- 
tion to which they are imx)elled by ili; nil resistance 
shall cause the other flukes to movr in ilic oj^jiosite 
direction, to x^roduce a zigzag from a ri.ulit line ^cti ing, 
or a right line from a zigzag setting, snbstautially as 
described. 2. Connecting the flukes to the bars H^ and 
PP, the alternate flukes being connected with the same 
bar, or any similar attachment, by which, in 0|terating 
the flukes to a right or zigzag line, those flukes nio^'ing 
fjgainst the resistance of the soil may be raised out of 
ground, substantially as and for the pnri.ost - x i forth. 
3. The manner of locking the bar E and The liiikes in 
their setting by tl^e lever I, slide K, and sx^ring lever 
L, substantially as set forth. 4. The attachment of 
the x^ole C, or other di-aught device, to ox^erate the 
flukes, substantially as set forth. 5. The rock Ijar E, 
formed of a wooden body E', metallic journals e% and 
arranged with stax^les e", substantially as set forth. 

93,369. JOHN H. THOMAS. PHIXEAS P. MAST, axd 
CHARLES 0. GARDINER, Springfield. Ohio. 
Assignors to JOHN H. THOMAS and PHINEAS 
P. MAST. Grain Drill. August 3, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the eccentric R, lifting 
bar B, and the swinging x^late G, for the x^urpose of 
throwing the driving wheels in and out of gear by the 
act of raising or lowering the drill tubes, substantially 
as described. 2. The spring-arm L attached to the 
swinging -plate G, and arranged to ox^erate siibstantial- 
ly as described, to xu'event injury to the teeth of the 
wheels when thrown into gear. 3. The combination of 
the eccentric R, slotted stirrup H, and sx)ring-arm I. 
with the swinging plate G, asset forth. 4. The sliding 
bars C and D, having the dragbarsW attached thereto, 
and arranged to operate as described. 5. The guard 
or lip f/. arranged, in relation to the wheels, and /(', 
sulistautially as described. 6. The cups J. provided 
with the internal ledge or x^rojection c. subs: antially as 
and for the x)urpose set forth. 7. The coudui rors K, 
I constructed substantially as described, in two x^Jirts, 
i and held together by the x)iu K. as set forth. 8. A eon- 
i ductor K, xuvoted to the cnps which contain the feed 
I rollers, substantially as and tor the purposes set fiuth. 
i 9. The x^lates U, provided with grooves or recesses, for 
receiving, holding, and guiding the cross bars CD. as 
shown and described. 10. The combination of the rock 
shaft E with its arms o. connecting rods c and c'. cross 
bars CD, and lever O, with rod /?. arranged to operate 
sabstantially as described. 11. The combination, in a 
grain-sowing machine, substantially such as is herein 
described, of the devices for sowing grain in drills, and 
also sowing it broadcast between the drills simultane- 
ously, substantially as set forth. 

4,091. JOHN H. THOMAS, PHINEAS P. MAST, axd 
CHARLES 0. GARDINER, Springfield. Ohio. 
Assiouors to JOHN H. THOMAS and PHINEAS 
P. MAST, same place. Grain Drill. Nt>. 93.369. 
Dated August 3, 1869. Reissued August 2, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the eccentric R, lift- 
ing bar B, and the swinging phite G, for the x^urposeof 
throwing the driving wheels in and out of gear by the 
act of raising or lowering the drill tubes, stibstantially 



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as described. 2. The spring arm I, attached to the 
swinging -plate G, and arranged to operate siibstanlial- 
ly as described, to prevent injnry to the teeth of the 
wheels when thrown into gear. 3. The combination of 
the eccentric E, slotted stirrnp H. and spring arm I, 
with the swinging x^late G, as set forth. 4. The sliding 
bars C and D. having the drag bars W attached there- 
to, and arranged to operate as described. 5. The gnard 
or lip g, arranged in relation to the wheels p and li\ snb- 
stantially as described. 6. The cnps J,provided with the 
internal le;lge or projection e, substantially as and for 
the purpose set forth. 7. The conductors K, construst- 
ed snbstantially as described, in two parts, and held 
together by the pin fc, as set forth. 8. The plates U, 
provided with grooves or recesses for receiving, hold- 
ing and guiding the cross bars C T), as shown and de- 
scribed. 9. The combination of the rock shaft E, with 
its arms o, connecting rods c and c', cross bars C D, and 
lever O, with rod n, arranged to operate substantially 
as described. 10. The combination, in a grain-sowing 
machine, snbstantially such as is herein described, of 
the devices for sowing grain in drills, and also sowing- 
it broadcast between the drills simultaneously, substan- 
tially as set forth. 11. In combination, a seed cwp J, 
elongated in line of draft of the machine, and a similar- 
ly elongated conductor K, arranged relatively to one 
another substantially as set forth. 12. In combination 
with adjustable hoes, which, when arranged in two 
rows, are in planes respectively in advance and in the 
rear of the plane of all the hoes when arranged in one 
row, adjustable conductors, pivoted below, and connect- 
ing the hopper with the hoes through the instrumental- 
ity of the tubes Y, substantially as set forth. 13. In 
combination with hoes adjustable in one or more rows, 
conductors K, pivoted so as to hang below the hopper 
or cups, and automatically maintain the connection be- 
tween the hopper or cup and the hoes, through the in- 
strumentality of the tubes Y, whether the latter are ar- 
ranged in one or more rows, substantially as set forth. 
14. In combination with hoes and drag bars, and me- 
chanism to shift the hoes into one or more rows with- 
out detaching the drag bars, the oscillating conductors 
pivoted below the hopper, and maintaining the connec- 
tion between the hopper and the hoes through the in- 
strumentality of the tubes Y, whether in one or more 
rows, substantially as described. 15. In combination 
with hoes adjustable in one or more rows, conductors 
pivoted below the hopper, and oscillating with the move- 
ment of the hoes, as shifted into one or more rows, 
without said conductors being detached, to maintain 
the connection between the hopper and hoes through 
the instrumentality of the tubes Y, substantially in the 
manner set forth. 16. In combination with the seed 
hopper or cu]ds and adjustable hoes, conductors con- 
structed substantially as described, so as to incline the 
discharge opening to the front or rear, as the conduct- 
ors are arranged or attached with one or the other side 
foremost, substantially as set forth. 

93,370. JOHN H. THOMAS, PHINEAS P. MAST, 
AND CHARLES O. GARDINER, Springfield, 
Ohio. Assignors to JOHN H. THOMAS and 
PHINEAS P. MAST. Grain Brill. August 3, 
1869. 

Claims. — 1. The fixed bar H and the sliding bar G, 
each having a portion of the drag bars attached thereto, 
and all arranged to operate substantially as and for 
the purpose described. 2. The conductor C, construct- 
ed substantially as described, and pivoted to the under 
side of the hopper, or to a stationary spout D, secured 
to the under side of the hopper, substantially as here- 
in set forth. 3. The x)lates i}, secured to the front part 
of the frame, and arranged to secure the sliding bar 
G, with its drill teeth, in place, substantially as set 
forth. 

93,989. JOHN D. HARRISON, Middletotv^-, Ohio. 
Seeding Machine. August 24, 1869. 

Claim. — The combination of the gearing sockets o, 
with the bars F G and drag bars E, constructed, ar- 
ranged, and operated substantially as and for the pur- 
pose described. 



97,729. JOHN HENRY THOMAS and PHINEAS P. 
MAST, Springfield, Ohio. Grain Drill. Decem- 
ber 7, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. A grain drill, having two sets of drag- 
bars, one set being hinged to a stationary bar B, and 
the other set being hinged to a movable bar C, the lat- 
ter being arranged to be secured at the front, or moved 
; back so as to bring the points of hinging of the two sets 
\ in line, substantially as described. 2. Attaching the 
I drag-bars D to the under side of the cross l:)ar B. and 
j the drag-bai-s E to the rear edge of the movable bar C, 
I so as to bring the drill tubes all in line, when the bar 
i C is moved back, substantially as described. 

105/200. JOHN D. HARRISON, Middletown, Ohio. 
Seeding Alacliine. July 12, 1870. 

Claim. — The geared bars B B', journaled in frame A 
D C, in combination with the worm W and hinged 
drag-bars G, arranged and operating substantially as 
and for the purx^ose described. 

105,386. JOHN H. THOMAS ant) PHINEAS P. MAST, 
Springfield, Ohio. Seeding Macliine. July 12, 
1870. 

Claims. — 1. The curved spouts E, attached to the 
hopper bottom, or to the seed cups or shaft of a grain 
drill, substantially as described. 2. The curved spouts 
E, so arranged as'to receive the grain directly from the 
feeders or cups I. and scatter it broadcast in front of or 
between the drill hoes, substantially as described. 

106,602. DANIEL E. McSHERRY, Davton, Ohio. 
Seeding Machine. August 23, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. Combining part of the drag-bars with a 
X)ivoted adjustable cross bar B, applied to frame A, in 
such manner as to allow the hoes which are attached 
j thereto to be adjusted, and held either in the same rank 
j with the hoes of bars C, or in a rank which is in ad- 
\ vance of these hoes, substantially as described. 2. The 
I fastening rods h, or their equivalents, in combination 
I with a x)ivoted adjustable cross bar B. having part of 
the drag-bars attached to it. 3. The tube board R, 
with oblong apertures through it, provided with ad- 
i justable funnels and forward and rear bearings y' y' and 
turn button jj, substantially as described. 4. The tube 
funnel P and seed pan N, connected together by a 
; pivotal bearing rod x, substantially as described. 5. A 
fertilizer hopper E, having spirally ribbed wheels j, ar- 
ranged in flat and slotted bottom cups k, substantially 
j as described. 

111,853. BENJAMIN KUHNS, Dayton, Ohio. Grain 
' Drill. February 14, 1871. 

Claim. — The ^combination of the beams B, links a, 
and shitting drag-bars A, substantially as set forth. 

112,093. JOHN H. THOMAS and PHINEAS P. MAST, 
Springfield, Ohio. Grain Drill. February 21, 
1871. 

Claims,— 1. The pivoted plate or lever n, having the 
pinion P mounted thereon, and arranged to gear into 
the driving wheel I, in combination with the arm L, 
provided with the lug r or its equivalent, arranged to 
operate substantially as described, for automatically 
disconnecting the grass seed distributer by the rising 
of the hoes, as set forth. 2. A grain drill, provided 
with a grass seed sower, having its agitator connected 
with the operating mechanism, substantially as de- 
scribed, whereby the agitator is thrown out of gear by 
the elevating of the hoes, as set forth. 3. The plates h, 
X)rovided with the projections e, or their equivalents, 
in combination with the sliding bar B and the su^iport- 
ing rods d, all arranged to operate substantially as set 
forth. 4. In combination with the lever C. the rock- 
shaft/ and toggle-joints a h, for simultaneously o]uu-at- 
ing both ends of the sliding bar B and the drag-bar 
thereto attached, substantially as set forth. 



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11-2.336. PHILIP M. GUXDLACH, Belleville. III. 
Seeding Alachine. March. 7, 1871. 
Claims. — 1. The hookiao; or latching devices M, piv- 
oted to the rocking beam bearings L of the longitudin- 
ally shifting hoes, and applied to loops on the station- 
ary beam E, substantially as and for the j)nrposes 
described. 2. The rope or chain s s\ connected respect- 
ively to the latching device M and to an arm S', rising 
from rocking beam F, and extending back to the rear 
of the machine, substantially as described. 3. The 
grain conductor G", pivoted directly or indirectly to the 
drill-hoes, and supported above upon pins or rollers d' 
on bearings d, substantially as described. 4. The ser- 
rated or roughened surface v on the plate, beneath the 
valve or cut-olf over which surface the seed slide 
moves, vsliereby the grain is prevented from escaping 
from the hopper except vhen discharged by the move- 
ments of the seed slide, substantially as described. 5. 
The combination of the pivot and the removable pin 
or key g^ vith the drill tubes, all constructed substan- 
tially as described. 

. 112,700. SILAS X. GALLUP. Macedox, X. Y. Grain 
DriU. 2IarcJi 14, 1S71. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of cogged Tvheels I I' and 
strap K with the oscillating bars F G, substantially as 
set forth. 2. In combination with the bars F G and 
drag bar H. the movable fi"ame DEE, substantially as 
set forth. 

113,564. D.1XIEL EENTCHLEE, Belleville, III. 
Grain DriU. Ajiril 11, 1871. 

Claims. — 1. The rock bar I, hinged to the hangers i, 
and provided with hooks h and toothed wheel 1% in 
combination with the drag bars H. flukes F, and sliding 
toothed bar K. all constructed, arranged, and operating 
substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 2. The 
arrangement of the funnels L L', crank shaft M, clamps 
m, pinion n, and sliding rack bar K, and the rock bar I, 
pinion l\ drag bars H, and flukes F, all constructed and 
operating substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 
3. The cams g', levers Q. and sliding pinion clutch^ on 
the crank shaft P, combined with the lift bar G hinged 
at g, the flukes F and the chains by which they are sus- 
I pended. whereby the feeding mechanism is thrown out 
of gear simultaneously with and by the rising of the 
flukes from the ground, all operating substantially as 
herein described. 4. The pitmen E having a bearing r, 
on the shaft P, when the bearing is provided with re- 
cesses r', substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 
5. The slide 0", when made with a cavity o^ and bear- 
ings 0^, and combined with the flanges o, substantially 
as herein shown and described, for the purpose set forth. 

114,223. JOHX H. THOMAS, Speixgfield, Ohio. 
Seed DriU. April 25, 1-71. 

Claim. — In a seed drill, with hoes so arranged that 
I they may be disposed either in a row or in a zigzag line, 
I the arrangement of the lift-bar with reference to the 
hoes, sitbstantially as set forth. 

116,719. BEXJAMIX KUHXS, Daytox, Ohio. Grain 
DriU. Julu 4, 1871. 
Claim. — In combination with the oscillating bar D, 
to which, the changeable drag bars are hitched, and its 
arms D^, the studs e and e^ which play through the 
side beam of the frame, and are retracted and x)roject-ed 
by means such as described, or equivalent means, all 
; operating in the manner set forth. 

5 432. BEXJAMIX KUHXS. Davtox, Ohio. Grain 
DriU. Xo. 116.719. Jidy 4, 1871. Reissued June 
3. 1873. Filed January 21,. 1873. 

Claims. — 1. In a grain drill, the combination of an 
oscillating bar, to which a portion of the drag bars 
are attached, and locking bolts or pins, arranged sub- 
stantially as described, for the purpose of holding the 
oscillating bars in position, as set forth. 2. In combi- 
nation with the oscillating bar D, to which the 
changeable drag bars are attached, and its arms 
D', the studs e e', which play through the side 
beam of the frame, and are retracted and projected 
by means such as described or equivalent means, all 
ojjerating in the manner set forth. 



7,709. BEXJAMIN KUHXS, Daytox, Ohio. Grain 
DriUs. Xo. 116.719. Jahj 4, 1871. Beissue Xo, 
5,432. June 3, 1873. Reissued May 29, 1877. Filed 
February 5, 1876. 

Claims. — 1. In combination with the oscillating bar 
D, to which the changeable drag bars are hitched, and 
its arms Di D^, the studs e and e', whicli play through 
the side beam of the frame, and are retracted and 7)ro- 
jected by means such as described, or equivalent 
means, all operating in the manner .set forth. 2. In a 
shifter for grain drills, the single oscillating bar D, 
pivoted to stud D^, projecting above the main frame, 
and operated by the handle D% substantially as and 
for the pitrpose set forth. 3. In a grain drill, the com- 
bination of an oscillating bar, to which a portion of the 
drag-bars are attached, and locking bolts or pins, ar- 
ranged substantially as described, for the purpose of 
holding the oscillating bars in jjosition, as set forth. 
4. The stationary beams A' and drag bars B, in combi- 
nation with the oscillating bar D, pivoted to studs 
D-, projecting above the main frame, and the adjust- 
able drag bars C, substantially as and for the purpose 
set forth. 

133,292. GEOEGE S. BALL, Daytox, Ohio. Assignor 
to W. H. BALL, same place. Grain Drill. Xovem- 
ier 26, 1872. 

Some of the drag bars are attached to a lateral beam 
of the frame, and others to the top edge of a flat beam 
pivoted on a pin at each end, which work in the sides 
of the frame. It is locked in position by other pins 
actuated by a lever. The partial revolution of the bar 
adjusts the plows into a straight or a zigzag lateral line. 
: Claims. — 1. The combination of the oscillating bar C, 
fixed perforated bars D, and locking bolts E. substan- 
tially as and for the purpose sx)ecified. 2. The combi- 
nation of the oscillating bar C, fixed perforated bars 
D, locking bolts E, levers F F', cranked bolt G g, and 
rod H. substantiallv as and for the purpose speci- 
fied. 

136,260. CHAELES E. PATETC, Speixgfield, Ohio. 
Grain DriU. February 25, 1873. 

Claims. — 1. In combination with the rocking bars 
C C and drag bars D' of a grain drill, a right and left 
I hand screw for shifting the position of the hoes, sub- 
stantially as described. 2. In combination with the. 
I seeding devices of a grain drill, an adjustable cone of 
sprocket wheels or pulleys for varying the delivery of 
I the grain, substantially as described. 3. In combiua- 
1 tion with the gearing for driving the seeding devices of 
a grain drill, the angular, or curved sliding bar X and 
sliding bar 0, substantially as described. 4. The com- 
bination of cone F, disk G. bar O, plate or fork O', bar 
X, plate M. and wheel A provided with pin g. substan- 
I tially as desciibed. 5. The combination of cones F F', 
i chain I, shaft D provided with grooves j} . and latch 
/i', substantially as described. 

137,929. JOHX" F. KELLEE, Hagerstowx. ZnId. Grain 
DriU. Ajml 15, 1873. FUed February 27, 1873. 

To change the drills from siugle to double ranks, 
j they are attached alternately at th-eir front ends to two 
i lateral bars swinging on longitudinal axes, placed on 
j one edge. On each there is a segmental pinion worked 
by a double-edged rack between them, this last being 
pivoted to a lever leading to the rear. This motion 
brings into a line or separates the points of attachment 
of the drills. Claim. — The rocking bars D D provided 
with cogged segments, in combination with the double 
sliding rack bar H and lever I and the grooved metal 
standard J upon the frame A, as and for the piu'pose 
! set forth. 

139,610. GEOEGE A. PUESLY. Pittsfield, III. 
Grain DriUs. June 3, 1873. Filed Alarcli 8, 1873. 
The seed conducting tubes are slung on the rear of a 
rectangular carriage frame, and are connected by drag 
rods to a lateral beam in the middle of the frame, above 
which, standing by means of rods within sx^iral springs 
on each drag rod, is another beam with a pin at each 

I end working in a slot of a plate pivoted to the fr-ame. 

I The slots being eccentric to the pivots, pressure on the 
drag bars will regulate the depth of work in the 



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f;Tomid. Claim. — The combination of tlie pivoted and 
slotted plates I, pivoted counectino' bar J, and lever K, 
with the bar E, guide rods D and F, springs H and G. 
(kaft rods C, tlukes B, and frames substantially as 
herein shoTni and described. 

148,903. WILLIAM WEUSTHOFF, Daytox. Ohio. 
Assignor to FAEMER'S FRIEXD IMAZvUFAC- 
TUEIXG COMPAXY. same place. Grain DriU. 
March 24, 1874. Filed August 8, 1873. 
The drag bars are adjustable into single or double 
rank. Transversely above the bars is a shaft, to vhich 
is secured a series of volute springs, each one resting 
upon the upx^er side of a di'ag bar about the middle. 
The pressui'e upon the drag bars is increased or dimin- 
ished by turning the shaft to Trhich the springs are at- 
tached. Claims. — 1. The combination, in a grain drill, 
of the hoes and drag bars, v^-ith the segmental springs 
E attached to the shaft B, and bearing against the 
drag bars with a pressure regulated by turning said 
shaft on. its axis, substantially as and for the iDurxoose 
set forth. 2, In combination with the drag bars, the 
segmental springs E. shaft B, lever J), and detent for 
holding the shaft when the pressure has been adjusted, 
substantially as set forth. 3. In combination with the 
hoes, adjustable in one or two rows, segmental springs 
E bearing against the smooth sui'face of the drag bars, 
go as to x^ermit the latter to slide freely under the 
springs, substantially as set forth. 

152,315. JOHN H. ARXEY, Lancaster, Ohio. Seed 
Brill. June 23, 1874. Filed April 2, 1874. 

The drag bars are seciu'ed to adjustable cross bars, 
which have their bearing in slots in the side bars of 
the main frame. At the rear of the frame are journaled 
crank arms for raising and lowering the drill tubes by 
means of chains. At the same time the clutches which 
operate the seed wheels are thrown in and out of gear 
by means of a lever vibrated laterally by cam plates 
upon the crank arms. The hoppers are attached to the 
seed wheel shaft by hooks provided with projections 
which engage with the bottom of the seed box. 
Claims. — 1. The plates K K, having slots l\ seats l:^, 
and intermediate ^projections k-. to enable the end 
tenoned cross bar G of a grain drill to be adjusted, as 
shown and described. 2. The lift bar I, placed on 
pivoted arms J, and having the cam plates o, arranged 
as and for the purpose specified. 3. In a seed drill, a 
single gear wheel M, X)rovided with two side clutches, 
combined with mechanism operating two sets of feed 
wheels, and brought into connection by its own clutch 
upon both sides of said wheel, as and for the purpose 
described. 4. In a seed drill, a hopper D, having on 
the hook d a projection d', to strike the bottom of 
grain box A and prevent itself from becoming un- 
hooked, as shown and described. 

153,345. JOHX F. KELLEE. Hageestowx, Md. 
Seeders. July 21, 1874. Filed March 14, 1874. 

The axles do not extend across the frame, but are 
constructed with L-shaped braces which are secured to 
the longitudinal transverse bars. To the front of the 
frame are journaled two rocking bars, XDarallel to each 
other, to which the drag-bars are attached, toothed seg- , 
ments on their ends engaging with a curved rack on j 
the looped end of a vibrating lever, by which the bars ' 
can be rocked in oxrposite directions to adjust the teeth 
in rank. Claims. — 1. The axles G, constructed sub- 
stantially as described, in combination with the bars A 
A B', and hoes E. as and for the pui'poses set forth. 2. 
In a seed drill, the curved rack c, formed on the looped 
end D of lever D', in combination with the toothed : 
segments & l on the rocking bars C C, substantially as j 
and for the x^^^rx)ose described. j 
154,053. B. KUHXS, Daytox, Ohio. Assignor to I 
FARMER'S FRIEXD MAXUFACTURIXG CO^^I- 
PAXY, same xJlace. Grain Drills. August 11, 181'^. \ 
Filed August 8, 1873. ! 

Claim. — The combination, in a grain drill the hoes of 
Ty-hich are arranged to be shifted from a single to a ' 
double rank, and the revers(\ (;f a movable bar, to \ 
y>-hich a portion of the hoes are attached, a rod extend- 
ing rearward therefrom, which is made to move and j 
lock the hoes in position by a longitudinal movement j 



thereof, a locking stud or x^in, which holds the rod in its 
adjusted positions, and a fixed bar for receiving the 
locking pin, the x^arts all being constructed and ar- 
ranged to ox)erate substantially as and for the x)nrx)ose 
set forth. 

154,780. JOHX C. BAKER. Mechaxicsbueg. Ohio. 
Seed Drills. Septcmher 8, 1S74. ' Filed July 13, 1874. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the rock shaft B. 
sx^rings a. and loox^s I with the drag-bars I having the 
hoes D, with the wheels e attached thereto, all con- 
structed and arranged to ox)erate substantially as de- 
scribed. 2. The series of pivoted bars o, having the 
clrag-bars attached thereto, for the x^tirpose of adjust- 
ing the hoes in single or double rank, as set forth, 

160,829. BEXJA3.IIX KUHX8, Daytox, Ohio. Grain 
Drills. March 16, 1875. Filed February 4, 1875. 

Claims. — 1. In a grain drill, an oscillating bar to 
which a x)ortion of the drag bars is attached, the x^oint 
of resistance to the longitudinal movement of which is 
placed above the frame of the machine, the bar being 
provided with slotted arms or x^lates, Avhereby it is al- 
lowed to move in a horizontal x^laue, instead of through 
the arc of a circle, when changing the hoes from a 
single to a double rank, or the reverse, substantially as 
described. 2. The combination of the oscillating bar C, 
having ux^on its ends slotted arms D D, the brackets 
D', the frame A A, the fixed bar to which a x>ortion of 
the drag bars are attached, and the bars B B, upon 
which the oscillating bar is sux3X)orted, the x^arts being 
constructed and arranged substantially as and for the 
X3iu:x30se set forth. 

166,739. WALES ALDEICH, Daytox. Ohio. Assignor 
to DAYTOX MACHIXE COMPAXY. same xdace. 
Grain Drills. August 17, 1875. Filed June 8, 1875. 
Claims. — 1. In combination with the adjustable bar 
B, having its ends slotted to receive the x^endent arms 
I, xiivoted just above the frame of the drill, the pivoted 
trigger h, catches /, and shifting rod D, substantially as 
and for the x^urx^ose sx^ecitied. 2. The arm G. sx^ring m, 
wheels E, F and K, cam H, and bar I, arranged in the 
manner and for the x)urx^ose set forth. 

173.809. BEXJAMIX OWEX. Daytox. Ohio. Grain 
Drills. Fcl)ruary22. 1>76.' Filed June 26, 1875. 
Claims. — 1. The combination and arrangement of the 
bars F F', arms a a', and cross bar G, wherewith the 
driver, by means of his foot, is enabled to shift the hoes 
at will and retain them in any desired x^osition, sub- 
stantially as described. 2. The distributing feed wheel 
H, having its perix)hery comx)osed of a series of double 
concavo-convex arms forming an ellix^tical opening be- 
tween each x^air, substantially as described^. 3. In com- 
bination with the herein described feed wheel, the 
gauge slide K, and the bottom of the seed box, the slide 
being arranged to open the ax^erture from the side 
toward the centre of the perix3hery of the distributing 
wheel, substantially as and for the purpose specified. 

174.242. TRLmAX A. HILL, Jeffeesox City. Mo. 
Assignor to himself and JOSEPH H. BODIXE, 
samex^lace. Grain Drills. Fcl)rnary29,lt7Q. Filed 
May 20, 1875. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the wheel G, the 
grooved shaft H, the double clutch I, having inner 
studs, the collar X, lever d, crank K, and pitman E, 
^,vith the rock bars C C, attached to the spouts, as and 
for the purxjose described. 2. The combination, with 
the crank bar M, of the arm m, the pinion e and regis- 
tering devices, and the movable bearing I, substantial- 
ly as and for the piu'x^ose described. 3. The combina 
tion with the wheel n, having side recesses, of the 
casing o, -piece}), and xuvoted cut-off q, substantially as 
and for the x^urpose described. 4. The wheel R, actua- 
ted through a gearing by the driving wheels, and hav- 
ing a clutch S, in combination with the loose clutch 
S' ux^on the shaft O, the spring r. and the forked wedge 
T, substantially as and for the xiurpose described. 5. 
The combination of the elastic xupe, x^rovided with ring 
s, having inwardly x^i'ojecting Itigs, and the discharger 
of the seeding devices, having grooves t, and dex^ressed 
seats u, as and for the x:>iirpose specified. 



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181,5SS. AYM. H. XAUMAX, Daytox, Ohio. Grain 
Drills. August 29, 1S76. Filed July 10, 1876. 

Tlie Two rocking burs are joiu'iialed in tlie frame, and 
are connected togetlier Ity a rod centralij' attaclied to 
one. and to the top of the other, so that ■\^-hen they are 
rocked by the lerer tliey move toward and away from 
each other. To the frame is secnred a grooved and 
channeled clip, for the reception and retention of the 
drag bar by a staple. Claims. — 1. In combination 
wirii the rocking bars C C, the end phites D d, E e, 
D' E'. e . and connecting rod E, whereby said bars C 
C are caused to oscillate simnltaneonsly, but in oppo- 
site directions, substantially as herein described and 
for the piu^pose set forth. ■ 2. The clip O. made either in 
one or more x^ieces, and provided with a channel P, and 
groove E -r r'. which latter receives the staple S S' that 
couples said clips to the rocking bar C. and also serves 
as a bearing for the peribrated head of drag bar M, or 
its ecxuivalent device, substantially as herein descrilDed 
and set forth. 

1S6,979. J. BEEGEY, Wadsworth Towxship, Mem- 
XA CouxTY, Ohio. Comojned Cultivator and Seeder. 
Felruanj 6, 1877, Filed ^ovemler 6, 1876. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the frame A, grooved 
castiug B, cogged slide C, with spindle a, carryiug the 
:w^heel D and bar d', the segmental cogged levers E, 
with spring pawl ~b, and the ratchet plate f7, substan- 
tially as aud for the purposes herein set forth. 2. The 
combination, in a grain box G', of the slides I^, having 
openings ; and recesses on its under side, the smooth 
rollers J, having elongated x^ockets x at one end, and 
the washers n, all constructed substantially as and for 
the purposes herein set forth. 3. In a grain drill the 
comb'inatiou, with the grain delivery roller or other 
equivalent mechanism, of the casing In, with hinged 
spout 0. the conductor P hinged to a jointed arm S, the 
hoe E hinged to the drag bar T, and the suspending 
cords or chains p' and r, substantially as herein set 
forth. 4. The combination of the hoe E with arms E', 
drag bar T, and the x)oint Y, with spring arms s, sub- 
stantially as and for the x^urposes herein set forth. 5. 
The combination with the pinion a', on the driving 
wheel D, and the iiinions e'/, of the pinion the bar 
ft', having com-exity >/, and jDlaced on the spindle a, the 
slide C. and the casting B, having concavity z, all sub- 
stantially as and for the x)t^-rposes herein set forth. 

190,4-0. M. M. FITZGEBELL, Bald Hill Towx- 
ship. Jeffeesox Col^^ty, III. Grain Drills. May 
^. 1877. FU::d Xovemier £9, 1876. 

To the rear forked i^rojections of the drill tubes are 
pivoted rings, to which one end of the lifting bars are 
attached, the oxjxjosite ends being secured to the rock- 
shaft for elevating the tubes. Claim. — The tubular 
drill-plows H, xn'ovided with forked x^'i'ojections d, in 
combination with x^ixoted rings e, lifting bars /, rock 
shaft I. and its ox^erating devices, substantially as and 
for the x3ttrx)ose sx3ecilied. 

191,565. H. L. BEOWX, Shoetstllle, N. Y. Seed 
Drills. June 5, 1877. Filed 2lay 17, 1876. 
Claims. — 1. The revolving distributers or agitators o, 
constructed as shown and described, and arranged irp- 
on the shaft S, in combination with the openings C, for 
the purposes set forth. 2. In combination with the 
distributers or agitators o and distributing cavities C, 
the revolving auxiliary agitator r, all constructed and 
arranged to ox^erate conjointly, in the manner and for 
thje x)nrx)oses set forth. 

194,268. CHA8. F. SCHOLZ, Daytox, Ohio. Grain 
Drills. August 14, 1877. Filed February 24, 1877. 
Claims. — 1. In a grain dril]. two beams, C C, to 
which the drag bars are attached, hinged directly to- 
gether, as shown, in combination with aud ox^erated by 
the crank rod d and arms 1), as and for the purpose de- 
scribed. 2. The bearing boxes B. with their rear ends 
rounded, in combination with the beams A and shifting 
beams C C", as and for the x^nrp*^se described. 3. In a 
grain drill, the combination of the following instru- 
mentalities — viz., two hinged beams C C, to which the 
drag bars are attached, two bearing boxes B, and a 



crank rod d, connected by an arm h, to a central 
hinge a, all connected ancl operated as and for the 
X)urx:)ose sxiecified. 

195,477. JAMES S. BOGLE, Sj-iiivrriELD, Ohio. 
Hoe Sliifters for Grain Diilh. ' ipi uii>er 25, l'^77. 
Filed August 20, 1877. 
Claims.— 1. The combination with the adjustable 

I drag bar rollers, of the recixnocating yoke II, prov ided 
with the toothed racks arranged on its opposite sides in 
the described relation to the actuating x>in ion. v liocljy 
when one rack is disengaged from said ])inion tIm- oi her 
will be in x^osition to be engaged therewitij. -l. TJie 
combination with the yoke H, of the lever M for throw- 
ing the yoke into and out of gear with the actuating 
pinion, and the spring or its ecxuivalent for holding said 
lever with the yoke disengaged from tiie xdnion. 3. 
The combination with the reciprocating X)iston for rock- 
ing the drag bar rollers, of the slotted rack l)ar for 
guiding said XJiston and locking the hoes in xK)sition, as 
described. 4. The combination with the recix)rocating 
piston and the rack bar 7c, of the spring I for forcing the 
piston or x-iu into the sockets in the rack bar, as de- 
scribed. 5. The geared drag bar rollers, in combination 
with the slotted crank arm g, permitting the xnston to 

I work in a horizontal plane, as described. 6. The piston 
rod connecting the rocking drag bar rollers with the 
yoke adjustably connected with said yoke, as described. 

201.341. JAMES E. FIXCH, Daytox. Ohio. Grain 
' Drill. Jiarch 19, 1878. Filed Decemher 1, 1876. 
Claim. — The double conoidal screw C, of the shape 
shown, having right and left threads, ox^erating in 
connection with the rollers c, upon the beams B B', 
whereby the latter, ux)on a common axle, can be tinmed 
to shift "^the ranks of the hoes, substantiaEy as and for 
the purx^ose specified. 



DEILLS AND EEOADCAST 

COMBIifEB. 



9,803. GEO. EOHE, Chaelestowx, Ya. Seed Plant- 
ers. June 21, 1853. 
Claim.— The use and ax^x^lication of a ridged or fluted, 
or corrugated vibrating apron device, combined withthe 
j grain scatterer, with crank handle axis actuated by the 
: x^ins or cogs, on the hub flange of the x3ropeEing wheel, to- 
I gether with the reacting sx)ring rest, the whole ar- 
I ranged and used together as a seed fountain, with 
: apertures so constructed as to admit of connecting 
thereto short detachable or movable mouth pieces or 
outlet sx^outs, for the more x^erfect and free escape of 
the seed from the grain chamber on to the apron and 
'"■ scatterer. 

' 11,829. ABSAEOM B. EAELE, Feaxklix, X. Y. Seed 
Flanters. October 24, 1854. 
Claim. — Constructing the drag-bar and drill tube. 
! and connectingthem, in the simxde and substantial man- 
; ner herein set forth. Also, the sx^ring guard xdate titled 
in each delivery ox^ening between the hox^per and the 
slide, to x^revent the fracture or bruising of the seed 
when the slide is di'awn suddenly back, as herein de- 
scribed. 

I 24,413. ENOS STIMSOX, Plaixfield, Yt. Seeding 
\ 2iac]iines. June 14, 1859. 

i By this invention two different kinds of seed may be 
sowied simultaneously, one broadcasr and the other in 
; hills or drills. Turnix3 seed, for instance, may be sowed 
I broadcast, while wheat or rye is sowed in drills, aud 
I either the broadcast distributer or the other may be 
i used separately, when desired, by throwing the re- 
j spective driving x^arts out of gear. Claim. — The ar- 
rangement and' combination of the shaft E. box E, 
shaft M. arm O, and box X, as and for the purpose 
shown and described. 

27,774. E. CHAIMBEELIX, Berlix, Wis. Seeding JJa- 
eliines. A2)nl 10, IcoO. 
Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the drairgins: seed 



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troughs P P P, hinged and lield in position by means of 
springs S S S, Avheu the same are used in connection 
with the seed spouts a a a and seeding cylinder C, sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose specified. 2. The 
combinjition of the seeding cylinder C, provided with 
cups, as set forth, with the hoppers and A and box D, 
provided with seed spouts and with a hinged cover F, 
for drilling or seeding broadcast, substantially as speci- 
fied. 

313. F. CHAMBERLIN. (A. I.) Seeding Machines. 
February 2Q, 1861. 
Claim. — The employment of the adjustable regula- 
ting rim a a, as constructed in combination with the 
hopper A, box D, and cover F, arranged in the manner 
and for the purpose set forth. 

38,.528. NELSON E. ALLEN, Fox Lake, Wis. As- 
signor to himself and CHARLES B. WARREN, 
same place. Seeding Macliine. May 12, 1863. 

Claims. — 1. The spirally formed cups or pockets in 
the cylinders E, in combination with oblique openings 
in the stationary caps g, arranged to operate in the 
manner and for the purijose specified. 2. The fluted 
cone or scatterer J attached to the tube by an arm 

and screw i, so that it can be adjusted within the 
lower end of the tube, as and for the purjiose specified. 
3. Suspending the bars Iv, to which the cultivator teeth 
j are attached, from shaft I, so as to have them project 
a sufficient distance in front of the shaft to form pedals, 
by which either one of the cultivator teeth may be 
raised independently of the other, in the manner speci- 
fied. 

40,770. MARTIN RICH, Horicon, Dodge County, 
Wis. Grain Drills. December 1, 1863. 

The imxDrovement consists in adapting the same 
machine to sowing either broadcast or in drills by the 
device of transferring the seed hopper from the front 
to the rear end of the frame. The drill tooth is made 
oblong in shai^e and of unusual length, to enable the 
tooth to be set backward or forward, and yet present 
its aperture to the hole in the drag bar, and allow the 
seed to drop into it. A bifurcated bar drags from the 
frame to prevent the trash from impeding the action of 
the teeth. Claims.— 1. A seeding machine so con- 
structed that the seed hopper may be transferred from 
the front to the rear end of the frame, thereby adapt- 
ing the same machine to sowing either broadcast or in 
drills, substantially as set forth. 2. The drill tooth with 
the upper end constructed in the elongated form for the 
purpose set forth. 3. The clearer a for freeing thie teeth 
from rubbish, constructed and oi)erated substantially 
as described. 

47,518. CYRUS C. CARTER, Exeter, III. Seeding 
Macliine. May 2, 1865. 

In this invention acljustable tubes are fitted in the 
turning axle. By means of a jointed lever and rod 
extending up from the axle, the seed is shut ofi:" by the 
turning of tlie axle. Claims. — 1. The adjustable tubes 
C, fitted in the turning axle A, and provided with the 
funnel G, in combination with the seed box E, x>rovided 
with the reciprocating slide H,having the pendent plates 
i attached, and the perforated plates gli, all arranged to 
operate as set forth. 2. The combination of the adjusta- 
ble tubes C, turning axle A, seed box E, provided with 
the slides /</ /i, the scattering board M, and the spring- 
lever K, and notched bar L, all arranged substantially 
as set forth. 

66,713. JAMES JOHNSON, Northampton Co., N. C. 
Combined Cotton Seed Planter and Fertilizer Dis- 
tributer. July 16, 1867. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the teeth G and 
plows H with the adjustable drag bars E and rollers R, 
as herein described and for the purposes set forth. 2. 
The arningement and combination of the hoppers C 
with their adjustable slides D, and operated by the 
lever J, as herein described and for the purposes set 
forth. 3. The vibrating apron S, with its diverging 
grooves, for the piu-pose of sowing broadcast. 



78,846. LUTHER R. WALLACE, Adrian, Mich. 
Assignor to himself, RICHARD B. ROBBINS and 
NELSON B. FASSETT, same place. Seeder, Drill 
and EGller. June 9, 1868. 
Claims. — 1. The employment of one hopper and one 
cylinder, or their equivalent, to supply both drill and 
broadcast sower with the seed to be sown, the whole 
arranged in front of the rollers B B, substantially as set 
forth and described. 2. The hollow adjustable seed 
cylinder E, in combination with the concave W, broad- 
cast tubes L, and drill ttibes N, substantially as set 
forth and described. 

92,262. JOHN E. BUXTON, Owatonna, Minn. Com- 
bined Drill and Seeder. July 6, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. The tilting spouts D and rod C, in com- 
bination with the i)erforated bottom of the hopper B, 
with the frame A, and with the spouts E and G, sub- 
stantially as herein shown and described, and for the 
purpose set forth. 2. Providing a seeder with two sets 
of spouts E and G, to adapt it for use as a drill or 
broadcast seeder, substantially as herein shown and 
described, and for the purpose set forth. 3. The com- 
bination of the lever H and catch bar I, with the bar 
C and tilting spouts D, substantially as herein shown 
and described, and for the purpose set forth. 

92,903. GILES A. TITUS, Mantorville. Assignor 
to himself and SAMUEL B. PINNEY, St. Cloud, 
Minn. Machine for Sowing and Drilling Grain. 
July 20, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. The double feed rollers B, triangular 
cup or bucket, in combination with the triangular hop- 
per A and openings C, when constructed and opera- 
ting as described. 2. The drill tubes, and the method 
herein described for attaching the tube-receiver N to the 
furrow-opener H, when constructed and operating as 
described. 3. In combination with the tubes N, the 
pivoted furrow-opener H and spring i, when secured by 
a bolt passing through a rubber roll. 4. The grain con- 
ductor and the device for changing from drilling to 
broadcast sowing, and vice versa, when constructed and 
operating as described. 5. The double lever used to 
regulate the amount of grain sown per acre, when con- 
structed and operating as described. 6. In connection 
with two draught wheels, the solid hub, cast with a 
journal upon the inner end or side thereof, having the 
bearings upon the frame of the machine, and terminat- 
ing in the clutch on the end of the journals, and fitted 
to receive the clutch and the rod ui)on which the feed 
rollers B are rigidly attached. 7. The construction, ar- 
rangement, and operation of the rollers L', separately 
and together, in raising the drag-bars of the machine, 
when constructed and operating as described. 

99,498. JOHN HENRY THOMAS, Springfield, Ohio. 
Seed Sower. February 1, 1870. 
Claims.— 1. The sliding spouts a a', arranged under 
the hopper, in such a manner that they can be ad- 
justed to deliver the grain at front or rear at will, sub- 
stantially as described. 2. The combination of the 
sliding spouts o a' Avith the spouts b and e, arranged to 
operate as herein set forth. 3. The sliding spouts a a' , 
with the spouts pivoted thereto, substantially as de- 
scribed. 

105,389. DON C. TURNER, Madison, Wis. Seeding 
Machine. July 12, 1870. 
Claims. — 1. The sliding bottom D, provided with 
holes corresponding with those formed in the hopper 
B, and x>laced beneath said hopper in such a manner 
that, when moved toward the front of the machine, 
the seed from the hopper shall droj) through the holes 
into the drill spouts, and, when moved backward, shall 
fall directly in front of said spouts, substantially as 
herein shown and described. 2. In combination with 
the sliding perforated frame D, the broadcast spouts, 
plates, or guides, adapted to slide with the frame D, 
and constructed as herein shown and described, for the 
purpose specified. 3. In combination with the hopper 
B and frame A of the machine, the sliding perforated 
frame D, and sliding broadcast spouts, plates, or guides 
constructed as herein shown and described, for the 
purpose specified. 



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106,320. JOHN E. BUXTON, Owatonna, Minn. 
Combined Drill and Seeding Machine. August 16, 
1870 ; antedated July 2, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. The conveyors or spouts F, adapted to be 
! slid backward to guide the grain into the broadcast 
spouts, and forward to permit the grain to fall directly 
into the drill spouts, for the purpose of converting a 
seeding machine either into a drill or broadcast seeder, 
substantially as herein shown and described. 2. The 
combination of an apron with, the conveyors and with 
the broadcast spouts, for the purpose of preventing a 
blast of air from coming in contact with and scattering 
j the grain during its passage from the conveyors to the 
I broadcast spouts, substantially as herein shown and de- 
I scribed, for the purpose specified. 3. The combiuation 
j of a fixed apron, either plain or corrugated, with the 
sliding conveyor, substantially as herein shown and de- 
scribed, for the purpose specified. 

I ; 112,540. JOHN E. BUXTON, Owatonna, Minn. Com- 
I tined Drill and Seeder. Ifarc/i 14, 1871. 

Claim. — The oscillating apron E, provided upon one 
side with the conveyor spouts F, and arranged for oper- 
ation between the bottom of the hopper and the spouts 
C D, in such manner as to discharge the grain into the 
drill spouts in streams and into the broadcast spouts in 
a sheet, substantially as herein shown and described, 
for the purpose specified. 

112,541. JOHN E. BUXTON, Owatonna, Minn. Seed- 
ing Machine. March 14, 1871. 
Claims. — 1. The perforated bar E, interposed between 

the bottom of the hopper and the spouts C D, and 
I adapted to be turned in its bearings to direct the seed 
\ from the hopper through the holes G, either to the drill 

spouts or broadcast spouts, substantially as described, 
'! for the purpose specified. 2. The perforated oscillatory 
^ ' bar E, in combination with the drill spouts C and 

broadcast spouts D, substantially as described, for the 

purpose specified. 

120,112. FEEDERICK SLEIGHT, Warren County, 
N. J. Seed Dropper. October 17, 1871. 
ij Claims.— 1. The tube E, apron F, and bar B, in combi- 
nation with the hopper G and slide C, by which the 
seed may be sown in drills, or broadcast, or both at the 
same time, substantially as set forth, 2. In combina- 
tion with the hopper G'and slide C, the bar A with its 
attachments and screw rods 1 1 and thumb nuts D D, 
for the purpose described. 

122,861. EMANUEL SPANGLER, York, Pa. Combined 
I Cultivator and Planter. January IQ, 1872. 

i ' Claim. — The frame B B^, wheels A A^, and gear wheels 
E, constructed substantially as described, and adapted 
for interchangeable use with the respective devices and 
apparatus specified and shown, and for the purpose set 
forth. 

155,938. ADOLPHUS W. FEICKE, Wilmington, Del. 
Seeding Machines. October 13, 1874. Filed March 
I i 13, 1874. 

Claims. — 1. The combination, with the seed compart- 
ment Hi, of the double side K Ic, lever L, fluke bar E, 
as and for the pui-x)ose specified. 2 The hinged adjus- 
table supplementary frame C, in combination with the 
main frame A and wheels D", substantially as de- 
scribed and shown. 3. The combination of the axles 
D D, journaled to the adjustable supplementary frame 
I C, 'slotted plates a, and flanged collars 6?-, substantially 
j as described. 4. The detachable hoppers or chutes s s, 
jj in combination with the double compartment hopper 
H, as and for the purpose specified and shown. 5. The 
combination of the spring standard U with the pivoted 
hopper H, having the stud V engaging with said stand- 
ard, as shown and described. 6. The" forked standard 
U, attached to the frame A and supporting the hopper 
H, as described and shown. 7. The combination of the 
, spring I, lever L, slide k, and fluke-bars E, substantially 
as shown and described. 8. The spiral winged fertili- 
zer agitators i, arranged in pairs and alternately right 
and left upon the shaft I, as shown and for the i^urpose 
i specified. 



200,943. O. N. SKAARAAS, Hale, Wis. Seed Drills. 
March 5, 1878. Filed November 17, 1877. 
Claims. — 1. The combination, with forked arms E'^, 
having the drill tubes pivoted thereto, of llic coimiioidkI 
crank shaft F and rods F^, carrying springs e, sii})si;u)- 
tially as and for the purpose specified. 2. The com- 
bination, with arms E^, of the drill tubes, the crank 
shaft F, and the rods and springs F'^ e, the conne(;ting 
rod, rack and operating lever, substantially as shown 
and described. 



DEILL TEETH. 



7,822. SAMUEL PENNOCK and MORTON PEN- 
NOCK, Kennett Square, Pa. Seed Planters. De- 
cember 10, 1850. 

Claim. — The combination with the depositing tube, 
and the bar which connects said tube with the body of 
the machine, of the joint as above described, said 
joint being of such peculiar construction as to be com- 
plete and effective in itself, without any movable device 
whatever, and which admits of attaching or detaching 
said tube at pleasure, without the use of any kind of 
implement or tool, or separate connecting bolt or fast- 
ening, as before described. 

10,032. SAMUEL JENKINS, Portsmouth, Pa. Seed 
Planters. September 20, 1853. 

Claim. — The peculiar shape and construction of the 
adjustable cutter, its j) as sing through the drag bar, and 
fitting in a dovetail in the point of the shovel ; all in 
combination as herein described, for the purpose of al- 
lowing the tooth to pass easily over any obstructions, 
and especially to regulate the depth of furrow. 

18,317. H. BEITZELL, Centerville, Ind. Grain 
Drills. October 6, 1857. 
Claim. — The combination of the adjustable cutter B, 
with the drill tooth A C, and the draft bar D, in the 
manner and form as described. 

18,843. J. C. HAINES, Dublin. Ind. Tubes for Seed 
Planters. December 15, 1857. 
Claim. — The described combination with the tooth of 
a grain or seed drill, the tube or grain duct I, com- 
posed of a coil of wire constructed and applied as set 
forth. 

19,924. JOHN HARRIS, Shippensburg, Pa. Seed 
Drills. April 13, 1858. 
Claim. — Having the spring bar which is attached 
fast to the upper part of the main relief connecting bar 
B, of the drill tooth A by one end, loosely connected at 
itis other end to the upper end of the drill tooth by means 
of a curved hook on the tooth, and a slot in itself, sub- 
stantially as set forth. 

22,870. H. J. HALE, Indianapolis, Ind. Drill Teeth. 
February 8, 1859. 
Claim. — The combination and arrangement of the 
segments E E, and hinges D, when constructed and ar- 
ranged as and for the purposes set forth. 

22,915. MICHAEL BOYER, Germantowx. Ohio. As- 
signor to CHARLES S. EOHNER and WILLIAM 
GUNCKEL, same place. Seed Drills. February 
8, 1859. 

Claim. — Arranging the spring C, ratchet wheel b, 
ratchet a, link D, drag bar A, arm E, and discharge 
spout B, substantially in the manner and for tlie pur- 
pose specified. 

35,510. J. S. DE HAYEN, North Springfield. Ohio. 
Grain Drills. June 10, 1862. 

Claim. — The combination of the inclined and taper- 
ing metal tube A with the peculiarly shaped metal 
tooth B', as represented, and the spreading boiT I. con- 
structed, combined, and arranged in relation to each 
other as shown and described. 



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35,634. JONATHAN SMITH, Tiffin, Ohio, amin 
Drills. June 17, 1832. 

Claims. — 1. In comlbination ^ritii the spring / and 
curved neck S of the tooth or their eqiiiTalents, 
hloek H, placed hetTveen the hars, forming drag har 
a, and i^rovided with two or more holes for the pur^iose 
of adjusting the position of drill tooth or boot b, as and 
for the purpose set forth. 2. In combination with a 
eeed drill boot, held in position or o^icrated by a 
spring, providing said boot with suitable projections, 
and such projections with adjusting holes and pin to 
retain the boot in position when in use, in case said 
spring should by any means be rendered inoperative, 
as and for the purposes set forth. 

36,291. J. S. GAGE, Dowagiac, Mich. Seed Coverers 
for Grain JDrills. Auf/nst 26, 1862. 

Claim. — The coverers A, open space B, and projec- 
tion C, when combined and arranged to operate in the 
manner and for the j>urpose set forth. • 

2,041. JOHN S. GAGE, Dow^4.giac, Mich. Seed Coverer 
for Grain Drills. No. 33,291. August 26, 18(52. Ee- 
issued Aur/Hst 1, 1865. 
Claims. — 1. The seed coverer as herein described, 
constructed with two concave or converging arched 
palms which are shaped on their rear and bottom 
edges as represented, and are connected by an inter- 
mediate i^ortion so as to have a space between them, 
the said coverer being made of one piece of metal only, 
and adapted to be applied to the nearly horizontal 
arms of the seeding machines, so as to operate upon 
the sides and fo]} of the ridge or row, as herein speci- 
fied. 2. Providing the coverer with a lug, adapted to 
receive a weight, substantially as clescribed. 

40,497. ISAAC H. PALMES, Lodi, Columbia County, 
Wis. Grain Drill Teeth. Xovemier 3, l'^63. 

Claim. — A drill or cultivator tooth, jointed at or ; 
about its mid leng-th, to i^ermit it to yield backAvard in 
the event of striking an immovable obstacle, and pro- 
vided with a spring attached directly to the tooth, in- 
dependently of the frame, for the purpose of throwing 
the tooth forward to its operating position when re- 
leased, substantially as herein described. 

44,098. JOHN F. KELLER, Gkeencastle, Pa. Seed 
Drill. September 6, 1864. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the rubber spring D 
with the caps E and G (or their eciuivalent), the central 
rod L, and the shovel or share, subsiantially in the 
manner and for the purposes set forth. 2. The ar- 
rangement and combination of the lever C, stirrup H 
(provided with cap G), with the rod L and cap E, sub- 
stantially in the manner and for the purposes set forth. 

46,732. J. H. THO^.IAi-i and P. P. MAST, Spsing- 
FiELD, Ohio. Attaching Drill Teeth to Seeding Ma- 
chines. March 7, 1865. 

Claim. — Bracing a drill tooth or tube to a drag bar, 
by means of a sex)arate brace bar, in such a manner as 
to allow the drill tooth to SAving or fold forward with- 
out breaking the wooden -pm, substantially as and for 
the purpose set forth. 

47,153. GPvIFFITH M. MURPHY. Assignor to LY- 
MAN S. PAINE, LevvISBukg, Penn. Seed Drill. 
April 4, 1865. 

In this invention an adjustable spring is placed be- 
tween the drag bar and the lever which holds the tooth 
in position. Tliis spring, being adjusted nearer to or 
further from the falcrum, governs or controls the 
amount of pressure that is required to drav^ back the 
tooth. Claims. — 1. A sliding or transferable spring g, 
whereby the power required to throw the drill tube out 
of working position may, at the will of the operator, be 
increased or diminished, substantially as described. 2. 
The arrangement of the lever C, entirely above the drag- 
bar A, substantially as desci-ibed. 3. The combination 
of the drill tooth B, drag bar A, lever and spring, 
substantially as described. 

48,089. .JOSEPH INGALS, Milton, IND. Grain Drills. 
June 6, 1865. 

Claims. — 1. The spring brace bar G attached to the di-ag ! 



bar, and impinging at the curve h xxpon the end of the 
tiange F, in the working position of the hoe, and hav- 
ing an incline, upon which the point of the flange rises 
when the hoe is deflected backward, as described and 
represent-ed. 2. The indentation n on the flange F in 
which the end of the spring rests, detaining the hoe 
from further backward deflection. 

48,112. J. H. THOMAS and P. P. MAST, Spring- 
field, Ohio. Drag Bar for Grain Drills. June 6, 
1865. 

Claim. — So constructing the arm F and higsj, that 
when the pin g is in place the said arm will be main- 
tained in position in contact with the face e, substan- 
tially as set forth. 

50,135. JAMES D. JONES, Pittsbueg, Penn. Drag 
Bar and Teeth for Grain Drills. September 26, 1835. 

In this invention the drag bar or seed tube is pivoted 
to a fixed plate at its centre ; near the end of the plate 
is fixed the chute for the hop]3er. The tube is made of 
gas pipe screwed together. Claim. — The use of the at- 
tachment x>late A, furnished with the receiving hopper 
B, and used in combination with the drill D and dis- 
tributing tube C and e, constructed, arranged and op- 
erating substantially as herein described, and for the 
purpose set forth. 

50,140. JOHN F. KELLER, Gkeencastle. Pa. Wheat 
Drill. September 26, 1865. 

Claims. — 1. The above described check line for the 
purpose of limiting the motion of the bar or lever G, 
substantially as set forth. 2. The arrangement and 
combination of the link H. the bar or lever G, and the 
boot A, with the spring, for giving flexibility to the 
boot or shovel, substantially in the manner and for the 
purposes set forth. 

59,422. SAMUEL K. LIGHTER .\nd THOMAS HARD- 
ING, Hamilton, Ohio. Grain Drill Tube. Xorem- 
der 6, 1836. 

The heliacal wire tube is attached to the frame by a 
flange having a pipe with a screw thread to suit the in- 
ner siu'face of the tube, or the jflpe may be so attached 
to the wire tube as to allow of it slipping up to pass 
obstacles. Claims. — 1. The mode of connecting the 
tube to the frame, as shown in Fig. 2, and herein de- 
scribed. 2. As a modification, the mode of connecting 
the tube to the frame, substantially as shown in Fig. 4, 
to overcome obstructions, in the manner and for the 
purpose set forth. 

60,096. ELIJAH WAGONER, West.ahnster, Md. 
Grain Drill. Xovember 27, 1836. 
The drill share is attached by lugs to a hinged lever 
above, and to two flexible bars below, with a rubber 
s])ring interi^osed between them. The share will 
vibrate rearward in contact with fixed obstacles, and 
afterwards resume its i)osition. Claims. — 1. The com- 
bination of the drill A, elastic bars B B, lever F, spring 
G and link D, substantially as and for theimrpose here- 
in specified. 2. In combination with the above parts, the 
link D D and lugs a', when formed with the shoulders 
«^ d, in the manner and for the i^urpose set forth. 3. 
The stem or shank i' , when formed as a part of the 
washer I, and employed in connection with the spring 
G, bars B B and stirrux) H, as described. 

63,056. SA2IUEL KEELER, Lancaster. Pa. Seed 
Drill Teeth. March 19, 1867. 
Claim. — The arrangement and combination of the 
curved arm J with the spiral spring M, operating 
as herein described and for the purx>oses set forth. 

67,660. SAMUEL K. LIGHTER, THOMAS HARDING, 
AND JOSEPH CURTIS, Hamilton. Ohio. Grain 
Drill Tul)e. August 13, 1887. 
Imi^rovement on the patent of Lighter and Harding, 
Novem];er 6, 1866. The spiral spring forms an elastic . 
drill tube, and is secured by screwing inside the socket. 
Claims. — 1. The tube, Fig. 1, made with open coils in 
I the manner and for the purposes described. 2. The 
I mode of connecting the tube to the socket on the inside 



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instead of tlie outside, in the manner substantially and 
for the purpose set forth. 

69.571. DAXIEL E. McSHERRY, Dayton, Ohio. Rice 
or Seed Brill Tooth. Octoher 8, 1867. 
Claims.— 1. The construction of a rice drill tooth of 
the form substantially as shown and described, and 
"with a transverse ridge a upon the inside of its back 
plate. 2. The construction of the adjustable drag or 
coverer D upon the back of the tooth, substantially as 
described. 

72,127. JOSEPH G. VALE, Cumberland County, Pa. 
arain Drill December 10, 1867. 

, The conca\i.ty beneath the shovel has cross-rods ; 

j on the transverse rod are spherical rollers to spread 

I the seed as it falls. Claim.— The quarti-elliptical 

I shovel B, "with its base E E' coming to a point at E, 

j the rod C, the rod H, with the balls D and D', thereon, 

[ together with the funnel A, all constructed and oxjerat- 

j ing in the manner and for the purpose described. 

77,924. JACOB H. SCHEEINER, Camp Hill, Pa. 
Grain Drill. May 12, 1868. 
Claims. — 1. The peculiar construction of the foot B, 
substantially as and for the purpose herein set forth 
and described. 2. The combination of the foot B, 
'j cutter C, and boot A, substantially as herein shown, 
■j 3. The cutter guard E, substantially as and for the 
(j purpose set forth. 4. The combination and arrange- 
;| ment of the feed pipe or boot A, cutter guard E. brace 
{ D, cutter C, foot B, and share d, substantially as 
\ herein set forth and for the purpose specified. 

J 80,671. PETER SCHMITT and PETER JACOB 
■ SCHMITT, Waterloo, III. Grain Drill Shoe. 
August 4, 1868. 

Claims. — 1. The shoe A, when provided with a slotted 
lug a, and combined with the rod B and links C, as 
herein described and shown. 2. The rod B, when pro- 
, vided with adjusting holes h", and coupled with the 
} links C, by means of the joint pin h, and the wooden 
pin. 3. The arrangement of the curved slot a', pin 
c', and links C, substantially in the manner herein 
shown and described. 

Ij 81,547. JACOB H. SCHREINER, Cajip Hull, Pa. 
' Grain Drill. August 25, 1868. 

Claim. — The combination and arrangement of the 
boot A, with the contractor B and distributer C, when 
ij said distributer is sustained in position, substantially 
as shown and described. 

90,200. HUGH SHEPHERD, Lee's Summit, Mo. As- 
signor to himself and GEORGE W. SCOTT, same 
place. Seed Drill: May 18, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the drill tooth A, 
its cutter A2, with the drag -bar B, by the bolt h, and 
holes h', substantially as set forth. 2. The braces D 
and E, arranged adjustably by the bolts d and e, and 
holes d' and e\ respectively, to support and guide the 
roller C, in connection with tbe tooth A, substantially 
as set forth. 

92,679. WILLIAM WEUSTHOFF, Dayton, Ohio. 
Grain Drill. July 13, 1869. 
Claim. — Suspending the funnel B or its equivalent 
upon or from the seed wheel shaft A, substantially 
as and for the purpose herein shown and described. 

5,889. AYILLIAM WEUSTHOFF, Dayton, Ohio. As- 
signor to THE FARMER'S FRIEND MANUFAC- 
TURING COMPANY, same place. Xo. 92,679. 
July 13, 1869. Beissaed May 26, 1874. 
Claims. — 1. The funnels B of a grain drill, for con- 
L; ducting the grain from the hopper or grain box to the 
! ' hoes suspended upon or from the seed wheel shaft of 
such machines. 2. The funnels B of a grain drill, for 
conducting the grain from the hopper or grain box to 
I the hoes, constructed in an oval or oblong form, for the 
puq)0se of causing them to conduct the grain to the ■ 
hoes, whether said hoes are placed in a single or 
double rank, as set forth. 



97,903. JACOB F. GIBSON, Chestnut Level, Pa. 
Grain Drill. December 14, 1869. 

Claim.— The clamping-bolt c, toothed wheel C, and 
chain D, arranged with reference to the seed tube and 
drag bar of a grain drill, substantially as described and 
for the purpose set forth. 

99,467. CHARLES E.PATRIC, Macedon, N. Y. Tooth 
for Grain Drills. February 1, 1870. 

Claims. — 1 . The arrangement of the draw^ bar B, links 
b b, locking stud a, and spring d, substantially as and 
for the purpose set forth. 2. The locking stud a, links 
b b, and bosses or stops i i, in combination with the 
open or divided drag bar B, operating substantially as 
set forth. 

99,981. FREDERICK VILLIARD, Mount Eaton, 
Ohio. Grain Drill Tooth. February 15, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. The combination, with a grain drill 
tooth, of a wheel or roller B, arranged at its lower end, 
and adapted to be supported rigidly at such projection 
as to prevent the tooth dragging, as set forth. 2. The 
wheel or roller B, employed and operating substantially 
as specified, and mounted in vertically adjustable bear- 
ings, substantially as shown and described, for the x>nr- 
pose set forth. 3. The combination with the pivoted 
link or frame G forming the attachment of the tooth to 
the beam, the segmental slot g, bolts H H', yoke G', and 
notched wedge I, arranged and operating substantially 
as described, for tbe purpose set forth. 4. The hopper 
J, attached by transverse pivotal bolts / /, and adapted 
to be adjusted to retain its horizontality, as described, 
for the purpose set forth. 5. The hoijper base L, con- 
structed separate from the tooth proper, as described, 
for the purpose set forth. 6. The combination of the 
link or frame G pivoted to the beam and adapted to be 
adjusted as desired, the tooth proper A E attached to 
said link or frame by means of a hinge joint, a^ N, 
and wooden pin M, the wheel or roller B arranged in 
the lower end of the tooth and adapted to be adjusted 
vertically as desired,- the hopper base L arranged on the 
link or frame G separate from the tooth proper, and the 
hopper J mounted on the base L and adapted to be 
adjusted as desired, substantially as rej)resented and 
described, for the purpose set forth. 

111,990. JOHN F. FISHER, Greencastle, Pa. As- 
signor to himself and DANIEL BREED, Washing- 
ton, D. C. Illieat Drill. April 19, 1870 ; antedated 
April 7, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. The projection B upon the ear of the 
boot, or its equivalent, substantially as set forth. 2. 
The central set between the check link C and the ear 
of the boot, substantially as described. 3. The check 
E, or its equivalent, on the spring bar, having a set 
with the check link, substantially as specified. 4. The 
loose guide pin I, or pin without a bur, substantially as 
set forth. 5. The loose washer H, made separate from 
the guide x>in I, substantially as set forth. 6. Stirrup 
G, when provided with a cap or cup to receive the top 
of the spring, substantially as set forth. 

102,081. LYMAN BICKFORD, Macedon, N. Y. Grain 
Drill Teeth. Ajyril 19, 1870. 
Claims.— 1. A jointed drill tooth, one portion of which 
maintains a fixed relation to the drag bar. while another 
portion is made capable of yielding to obstructions, as 
specified. 2. The drill tooth, composed of two sections, 
jointed to each other, in combination with the wooden 
pin e,'or eqitivalent device, for the purpose set forth. 3. 
The drill tooth, made in sections, substantially as and 
for the pm-pose described, in combination with the per- 
forated or slotted arm h and adjusting bolt a\ or an 
equivalent device, whereby the tooth may be set at any 
desired angle of presentation to the ground, as required. 

102,531. FRANKLIN GARDNER, Carlisle. Pa. Fasten- 
ing Tube in Grain Drills. May 3, 1870; antedated 
April 18, 1870. 
Claims. — 1. The double beveled washers D and E. in 
combination with the mouth of a tube of a grain drill, 
as specified. 2. The combination of the tube, with its 
washers, with the tube board of a grain drill, substan- 
tially as and for the purpose set forth. 



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105,387. JOHN H. THOMAS and PHINEAS P. MAST, 
Speingfield, Ohio. jSecnring Brill and CiiUivator 
Teeth. July 12, 1870. 

Claim.— The drill or cultivator tooth A, haviiio- the 
groove 1) formed in its shank, for the reception of a piu 
C, to seciu-e it in i^lace, substantially as described. 

105,810. JOHN F. KELLER. Hagerstow, Md. As- 
signor to himself and WILLIAM UPDEGRAFF, 
same place. Drill for Seed Planters. July 26, 1870. 
Claim. — The slide block E, or its equivalent, working 
between or in the drag bars, for changing the angle of 
the hoe, so as to plow deep or shallow, as herein de- 
scribed and for the purpose set forth. 

105,866. JOHN H. THOMAS, Speixgfield, Ohio. 
Grain Brill. July 26, 1870. 

Claims.— 1. The drill hoes E, having their interior 
opening made substantially as described, whereby the 
grain tubes or conductors D, when attached in a single 
row to the hopper bottom, or to seed caps arranged in 
a smgle row, are enabled or permitted to hang and play 
loosely Avithin the hoes, while the hoes themselves are 
arranged in either position, substantially as described. 
2. The combination of a series of hinged or oscillating 
grain tubes D, arranged to receive the grain from a 
single row of openings in the hopper, with a correspond- 
ing series of diill-hoes E, constructed and arranged as 
described. 3. The arrangement of the sliding bar c and 
the supporting rods a, in relation to the frame A of a 
grain drill, substantially as described. 

107,554. DAYID SLAUGHTER, Mountville, Pa. 
Shovel for Seeder. Septeml)er 20, 1870: antedated 
Seinemher 12, 1870. 

Claim. — The arrangement and combination of the 
prolonged cutter D C and spreading sides A A with the 
internal ridgepiece B B', turned up behind so as to form 
the shovel, in the maunei shown, for the purpose speci- 
fied. 

111,132. DANIEL E. McSHERRY, Daytox, Ohio. 
Ch-ain Brill. January 24, 1871. ! 
Claim. — The receiver C, having a catch D and spring 
E, in relation to the shaft H and concave B, substan- 
tially as described. 

117,191. DANIEL E. McSHERRY, Daytox, Ohio- I 
Grain Brill. July 18, 1871. ! 

Claims. — 1. The tube A, composed of the two sections, 
divided longitudinally, having their inner lower corners 
e beveled or rounded off, and each section having a 
stud /formed thereon, whereby the parts can be in- 
serted within the ring and then united with the ring 
attached, substantially as described. 2. The combina" 
tion of the rigid spout A, pivoted ring D, and tube E, 
all constructed and arranged to operate substantially I 
as and for the j)urposes herein set forth. j 

135,186. JA^IES D. WELSH, Fahmlaivd, Ixd. Grain I 
Brill Tooth. January 21, 1873. ' 

Claun.— The driU tooth, constructed as described, 
having the slot E in the rectangular socket B, and 
adapted for connection with the shank C, substantially 
as and for the purpose specified. I 

136,408. SAMUEL BLACK, West Aeexandeia, Ohio. 
Brill Teeth. March 4, 1873. 

Claim.— The combination and arrangement of the 
slotted beam A, tooth B, plate C, spring E, studs H and 
I, and stirrups F and G, all arranged substantially as 
described, for the puriDose specified. 

141,730. JACOB H. SHREINER, Wilmington, Del. 
Grain and Seed Brill. August 12, 1873. Filed June 
6, 1873. 

Claims. — 1. The triangular-shaped shovel B and cut- , 
ter D, cast in one piece with the boot A, substantially I 
for the purposes herein set forth. 2. The curved screw 
tod a, cast in the boot A, and having the bell shaped 
distributor G adjustably fixed to its lower end, sub- 
stantially as herein set forth. I 



148,218. JACOB KING, Indianapolis, Ixd. Teeth for 
Agricultural InqJements. March 3. 1874. Filed 
August 5, 1873. 
The tooth is held in position by a recessed collar hav- 
ing a number of notches formed around the edge of the 
recess, in which a lug upon the under side of the flange 
of the tooth engages to retain the tooth in any desired 
position. Claim. — The drill tooth a, having flange c 
formed around its top, and the lug e, in combination 
with the collar g, ha^i-Ug the recess i formed in its upper 
surface to receive the flange, and notches o to receive 
the lugs, substantially as described. 

150,328. JOHN F. KELLER, Hagerstown, Md. 
Brill Tooth Attachment. April 28, 1874. Filed 
March 14, 1374. 
Spring and toggle lever mechanism made adjustable 
by a sliding block for setting free the drill tooth when 
met by an obstacle. Claims. — 1. The aojustable block 
D, in combination with spring-bar C, spring S, and 
drag-bars A, substantially as described. 2. The rod d', 
loosely applied to the block D and passed through The 
cup Ix, sx)ring S, and cap A/, and provided with an ad- 
justing nut i, in combination with the spring--bar C, 
having its bearing on said block, substantially as 
described. 

150,331. JACOB H. LANDIS, Dayton, Ohio. As- 
signor to D. E. McSHERRY & CO., same place. 
Grain Brill. April 28, 1874. Filed March 23, 1874. 

Claim. — The adjustable receiver A, secured to the 
feed-cup B by means of the spring hooks E, in combi- 
nation with projections a on the cap-piece C, all con- 
structed and arranged to ox^erate substantially as de- 
scribed. 

150,340. DANIEL E. McSHERRY. Dayton, Ohio. 
Grain Brill. April 28, 1874. Filed March 23, 1874. 

Claim. — The adjustable receiver E, provided with 
the spring catches 0, in combination with the feed cup 
A, pro^^ded with the lugs C, substantially as described. 

152,294. HENRY H. LINNELL, San Francisco, and 
LEONIDAS PARKER, Oakland, Cal. Brill 
Tooth. June 23, 1874. Filed Xoveniher 28, 1873. 
Claim. — A seed-drill tooth, consisting of the curved 
shoe A, in combination with the removable cutter C, 
conforming on its inner siu-face to the front of the shoe, 
ha\-ing a straight receding cutting edge e, and its 
lower point }3rojecting beyond the -point of the shoe, 
as set forth. 

159,638. WILLIAM BROWN, La Prairie, III. GraUi 
Brills. February 9, 1875. Filed February 9, 1874. 
Claim. — A grain drill shoe A, having a plate B. with 
the two series of holes h and h', arranged as described, 
for vertical and angular adjustment of the shoe, as set 
forth. 

161.445. 1. B. SANDUSKY, Lexington, Ky. Grain 
' Brill Teeth. March 30, 1875. Filed February 20, 
1875. 

Claim. — The tooth A and conductor spout B, made in 
halves, recessed to receive the cutter wheel, and pro- 
vided with bearings therefor, all as shown and de- 
scribed. 

166,779. GEORGE L. IVES, Galesburg, Mich. As- 
signor to himself and HENRY L. KEITH, same 
place. Grain Brill Teeth. August 17, 1875. Filed 
June 12, 1875. 
Claim. — A tooth for grain-drill tubes, consisting of 
front wedge-shaped furrow-opener A and shank C, the 
rear cavity D runniug through both, being straight to 
cross line d', and passing out on a rearward curve near 
the bottom, as shown and described. 

174,067. AARON H. DIXON, Auburx, N. Y. As- 
signor of two-thirds his right to E. R. RICHARD- 
SON and C. YOUNG, same place. Teeth for Grain 
Brills. February 29, 1876. Filed Beccmber 6, 1875. 
Claim. — In combination with the tooth or shoe of the 
seed drill, the branched ridges g and the channel h, be- 



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TTveen Them, and located npou the deflector, for con- 
dncting the o-raiu into the fiirroTr. and at the same 
time evenly distrihnting it in the fnrroAT. as described 
and represented. 

181.915. GEO. CEOOKS, K:ai..\.mazoo, Mich. 

Drill Tteth Attacliment. Sei^iemher 5, 1876. FUed 
Maij 4. 1ST6. 

Claim. — The drill tooth attachment A, having the 
two rearwardly cnrved and divergent spring prongs d, 
carried by a shank piece a, and adapted to he clamped 
or bolted npon the rear of a drill tooth, as described, 
and for the pnrpose specified. 

1S3,S92. JAS. S. BOGLE. Speixgfield. Ohio. Spring 
Hoes or Teeiii for Grain iJrills. Octoher 31, 1876. 
Filed Ocfohrr Vk 1876. 

Claims. — 1. The combination, with the drag-bar of a 
seeding machine, of the jointed link e e^, connecting 
the locking stud or lever d and spring H. adapting the 
part connected vrith the spring to move in right lines, 
as described. 2. The^ combination, vrith the "drag-bar 
of a seeding machine, of the jointed link e e^. cnrved 
locking stnd d. and spring H. the link being attached 
to the locking stud at a point at or nearly vertical 
abo\ e the i^ivotal point of said stnd. and operating as a 
draft rod on the hoe'snstainiug spring, snbstantially as 
and for the purpose set forth. 3. The combination, 
with the drag-bar of a seeding machine, of the spring- 
compressing disk fi^ and its adjnstiug nnt li, provided 
with the cintcli faces, arranged and operating as de- 
scribed. 

183.947. J. H. LEWIS, Deteoit. Mich. Grain Drill 
Teetli. Octoljer 31. 1876. Filed Sepiernher 5. 1876. 
Claims. — 1. A grain drill tooth A. having the semi- 
conical spreader h. cast as a rearward extension of its 
point a. substantially as described. '2. The combina- 
tion, with a grain drill tooth, of the yielding covering- 
plate C. the hinged strap D. and the spring g on the 
back of such tooth, substantially as described and 
shown. 

184,018. CHAS. E. PATRICK. Sprixgfield, Ohio. 
Sprinq Hoes for Grain iJrills. Xovemher 7. 1876. 
lUed March 11. 1876. 
Claims. — 1. The pivoted hoe or drill tooth, connected 
with the drag-bar by means of the links C and d. in 
combination with the piston rod E and spring H, ar- 
ranged and operating as described. 2. The piston rod 
E. connected with the locking link d and working with 
the guide bracket F. in combination with the spring H 
and adjnstiug nnt e\ arranged and operating as de- 
scribed. 3. The tlange proA'ided with the series of 
perforations h , arranged in the arc of a circle, as de- 
scribed, in combination with the adjustable link brace 
C. locking link d. rod E, and spring- H, all arranged 
and operating- as described. 

184.246. BEXJAMIX KUHXS axd CHEISTX. F. 
IvXElSLY. Daytox. Ohio. Sprint, Ho(^8 for Grain 
Drills, yoremher 14. 1876. Filed JFarch 22. 1876. 
Claims. — 1. The combiuation, with the hoes or drill 
teeth and drag-bars of a grain drill, of a latch E. one 
end of which is detachable from the pin ui3on which it 
bears, and a spring F. at the other end. for holding the 
hoe or tooth in yiosition. the parts being constructed 
and arranged substantially as and for the pnrpose set 
forth. 2. The combination of the hoe A, having a 
bifurcated projection A', the pin B. the latch E. one 
end of which is detachable, the spring F. and the drag- 
bars D. the parts being arranged to operate substan- 
tially as and for the p)nrpose set foiirh. 

186.058. GEO. VT. OSBOEX. Paek^le. Mich. Grain 
Drills. January 9. 1877. Filed December 11, 1$76. 
Claim. — The combination, with the slotted draft-bar, 
of an inclined bar or gage, with shoe or foot at lower 
end. attached by fastening bolt and set screw, sub- 
stantially as sxjecitied. 

191,714. E. F. PEYOE. Daytox. Ohio. Assignor of 
one-half his right to AV. H. XAUMAX. same place. 
Drill Hoes. June 5, 1877. Filed August 30. 1876. 
Claim. — In combination with a condncting tube of 



any material, a drill hoe or tooth whose interior surface 
is coated with any pnlished enamel, substantially as and 

for the purjjosr spcriiu/d. 

198,271. PHIL.YNDEE W. BRIGGS axd HIEAM G. 
BRIGGS, HowT T.T. . "^TiCH. Grain Drills. Deeemher 
18, 1877. F:' - >■ 12. 1-77. 

Claim. — A gai . :nlju>tably connected with a 

drill tnnth by the bar- ii B. i)olts ¥ ¥ ¥, and the for- 
ward lug 'i on the hollow tooth, as shown and described. 

198.319. E. F. STODDAED, Dayt.)X. Ohio. Spring 

Hoes for Grain Drills. Decnnher 1-, l':^77. Filed Oc- 
toher 29. 1877. 

Claims. — 1. A hoe for grain drills provided on its for- 
ward face with brackets a, having seiiiueutal slots c, 
with detaining shoulders m. in coiul)itiatiou with a drag 
bar and a compression arm. -Mb-T;mri;illy a^ and for the 
pnrpose sx)eriried. 2. A ilr.m ]ii\''iri d to a grain 
drill hoe, and having its nndi-r -^iiic notc-lK-d or serrated, 
in combination with the stirrup A- of the rod v and the 
compression devices of a sipring hoe, whereby tlie spring 
can be shifted at will and held from slipping, substan- 
tially as shown. 3. In a spring hoe for grain drills or 
other seeding implements, the spring composed of the 
saddle D. rul)ber cylinder E. compression disk //. and 
rod g. with its stirru];) l\ whereby the spring can be 
shifted to or from the fulcrum d, to regulate the rigidity 
of the hoe. 4. The saddle x^iece D. with a beveled seat, 
as shown, wherein' the spring can rock npon the arms 
C, and always adjust itself to the position of the com- 
X^ression arms. sul)stantiallv as shown. 5. In combina- 
tion with the drag bar and hoe, pivoted together as de- 
scribed, the compression arms C, pivoted at their for- 
ward ends to the drag bar. and actuated at their rear 
ends by the circumferential slots c in the brackets a, 
substantially as and for the pnrpose specified. 

198.320. E. F. STODDAED. Daytox, Ohio. Sjn'ing 
Hoes for Grain Drills. Decemljer 18, l!:^77. Filed Oc- 
toher 29. 1S77 . 

Claims. — 1. The bracket c. constructed as described, 
in combination with the hoe A. drag bar g. compres- 
sion arms B. whereby the pitch of the hoe may be va- 
ried at Avill without changing the relative i)ositious of 
the other parts. 2. The combination and arrangement 
with the drag bar g and compression arms B. of the 
rnbber spring D. staple rod /. bolt m, disk n, nnt o. and 
saddle piece C. with its pair of ?rms A", the whole ar- 
ranged in the manner and for the purpose specified. 

203 207. HEXEY SPEIXGEE. Ticksbueg. Mich. Seed 
Drill Feetli. April 3'.', 1878. Filed February 9, 1878. 
' Claims. — 1. A drill hoe or tube having the seed dis- 
I tributor C extending from the rear portion of the hoe 
downward and forward, the top of said distribntor 
I forming a central V-shaped ridge or flang-e /. and 
provided with the curved outlets e on opposite sides 
thereof, as and for the pnrposes set forth. 2. A drill 
hoe or tube provided at its rear end with the vertical 
parallel fianges or guides // /(. in comlvination with the 
slotted invei-^ted U-shaped spring F and coverer D, as 
and for the purpose exj)lained. 

204.365. CHAELES E. PATRIC, SprixCtFIeld, Ohio. 
Sprine/ Hoes for Grain Drills. May 28, 1878. Filed 
; March 19. 1878. 

Claims. — 1. The hoe A and drag bar B, combined -with 
a rotary spring case E. provided with a coiled spring J, 
and side arms^H, attached to said case at one side of the 
drag bar. and to the lug D at the other side of said drag 
liar^ substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 2. 
The spring case E. substantially as described, provided 
with the stop shoulders g. and side arm pivot studs /, 
combined with the drag bar B and side arms H. as set 
forth. 3. The spring case E. provided witii the inner 
j rib or abutment n> and the clamp screw A-, as a means 
! of adjusting the tension of and secnrely holding the 
I spring J. as set forth. 4. The rotary spring case or 
\ lever E. mounted upon the drag bar. and pro-vided with 
a stop to limit its movement in a forward direction, 
combined with the side arms pivoted to the periphery 
of said case, and a stop npon the hoe. to which the rear 
i ends of said side arms are attached, whereby the move- 



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jtientiu a backward direction is limited, for tlie purpose 
set forth. 5. A drag "bar B, substantially as set fortli, 
attached at its front end to the frame of the machine, 
and at its rear end, by the pin to the lug D of the hoe 
A, and a cylindrical case or lever E, pivoted to said 
drag bar, combined with side arms H, pivoted to said 
case or lever at one side of said drag-bar, and 
to the lug D at the other side thereof, and suitable 
stops, whereby the movements of said side arms 
are limited between the axes of said case E and 
pin J). 6. The rotary si3ring case E, combined with 
the loose roller or fulcrum R upon the axis of said case, 
and the spring J, the inner end whereof is independent- 
ly attached to the frame upon which said case is xji vot- 
ed. 7. The drag bar B and the side arms H, provided 
with a rotating spring lever E, and rollers y, combined 
with the hoe A and lug D, provided with an oritice or 
slot V, through which the pivot pin or clamping bolt 
passes, and may be adjusted vertically or laterally, as 
set forth. 



DRILLS, WALKING. 



6,605. E. H. SPRINGSTEED, Wooster, Ohio. Seed 
Planters. July 24, 1849. 

Claims. — 1. The making use of open inclined con- 
ductors J K L, for conveying the grain or seeds from 
the grain box to the ground, when combined Avith the 
series of gates and the movable adjustable side of 
the grain box, for regulating and governing the dis- 
charge of the seeds or grain therefrom, substantially as 
represented and described. 2. The manner of arrang- 
ing and combining the series of reciprocating and vi- 
brating stirrers 1) and a with each other within the 
grain box, substantially in the manner and for the pur- 
pose represented and set forth. 3. The combination of 
the reciprocating and vibrating stirrers h and a with 
the continuous discharging aperture in the grain box, 
and the regulating gates d d, connected therewith, and 
with the series of inclined open seed or grain conduct- 
ors J K L, substantially in the manner herein set 
forth. 

7,544. EDSON HART, New Albany, Ind. Seed 
Planters. August 6, 1850. 
Claim. — The combined operation of filling and dis- 
charging the revolving cups or cavities in the plant- 
ing rollers Z Z, by a single blow of the arms F F on 
the said rollers, substantially as herein set forth. 

7,845. DAYID E. ROHR, Charleston, Va. Oscilla- 
ting Seeding Cylinders. December 17, 1850. 
Claim. — The oscillating seeding cjiinder H, upon its 
axis, for the supply and discharge of the seed as de- 
scribed, by means of the combination of the lever L, 
spring N, and pins M, Avith the propelling Avheel B, as 
described. 

8,264. DAVID HORNER, Union, Ohio. Seed Plant- 
ers. July 29, 1851. 

Claim. — The combination of the measuring seed roller 
Avith the distributing seed roller, the two being ar- 
ranged and operated in the manner and for the purpose 
herein described. 

18,334. A. M. GOULD and A. FLANDERS, Cambria, 
N. Y. Seed Planters. October 6, 1857. 
Claim. — The described arrangement of shaft H, and 
hoppers J J and L, with shaft E, and rollers D D, as set 
forth. 

18,579. A. FRANKLIN, Genoa Cross Roads, Ohio. 
Seeding Machines. November 10, 1857. 
Claim. — The combination of the wedge-shaped or 
triangular-formed discharge openings li i, of the hopper 
C, with the similar shaped cells w n', in the feed cylin- 
der B, arranged for operation in reverse directions to 
each other, and the several cells in each circular row of 
said cylinder forming, though divided, a continuous 



opening, by means of which channels Z, connecting the 
apex of the one cell with the base of the other, for the 
purpose set forth. 

3,310. FREDERICK H. MANNY, Rockford, III. 
Assignee of ALBERT FRANKLIN. Seeding Machine. 
No. 18,579. November 10, 1857. Reissued February 
23, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of a hopper bottom, 
having triangular openings, with a rcA'olving seed cyl- 
inder, when said openings are arranged in such rela- 
tion to the cylinders that the revolution of the latter , 
draws the seed to the apex of the former, as and for the 
X^urpose described. 2. The combination of the hopper 
bottom, haAnng triangular openings, with a revolving 
seed cylinder, having cells or recesses upon its surface, 
Avhen said combination is provided with a passage way 
between the hopper and cylinder, as and for the pur- 
pose described. 

18,762. D. B. NEAL, Mount Gilead, Ohio. Seed 
Planters. December 1, 1857. 

Claim. — The peculiar arrangement of handle H, rod 
J, bars D M and C, slides i i, and IcA^er c, when used in 
the manner and for the purpose described. 

18,856. SAMUEL MILLS, Nea\^ Castle, Ohio. Seed- [ 
ing Machines. December 15, 1857. 
Claim. — The rotating shaft E, ^irovided with projec- : 
tions i, and placed within the seed boxes D D, which 
are provided with slides G H, in combination with the 
box K, having a perforated bottom, and provided with 
the endless cord J, operated by the cam F, and le\'er • 
I, as and for the purpose set forth. 

19,633. ROBERT HAMILTON, Franklin, Ind. Seed i 
Drills. March 16, 1858. I 

Claim. — The peculiar arrangement of the circular 
bottom I, as prepared, with the A^ibrating bar H, pins J, 
sides F F, lever D, slide E, and cam c, all operated and 
constructed, as set forth. 

19,859. I. B. LUTZ, La Fayette, Ind. Seeding Ma- 
chines. April 6, 1858, 

Claims. — 1. The rotating rods K, provided with two 
scrcAv threads placed in reversed positions, and so ar- 
ranged as to discharge the seed at both ends of their 
seed boxes G, substantially as and for the jiurpose set ; 
forth. 2. The seed boxes G G H, attached respectively 
to the adjustable bars D, and beam A, and provided 
with seed distributing screw rods, operated from the 
driving wheel B, through the medium of the gearing 
m, n, i),jj j, as sek forth. 

21,018. EDWARD D. BRYDEN, La Fayette, Ind. 
Wheat Drills. July 27, 1858. 
Claim. — The combination and arrangement of the 
cutters H H H H, and teeth G G G G, with the concen- 
tric holders D D D D, and levers E E E E, and 
the combination and arrangement of the slides Q Q 
and u u, and the levers P P, Avitli the pitmans O O, and 
cranks N N, when constructed and operatefl as set forth. 

30,876. THOMAS A. GALT, Sterling, III. Seeding 
Cultivators. December 11, 1860. 

Claim. — Attaching the seed box I to the cultivator 
A, by means of the arms N N, fitted on the pintles h^, 
and having the wheel L placed on the frame M, which 
is attached to the bottom of the seed box, said wheel 
having the driving mechanism for the seed slide con- 
nected with it, in connection with the V-shaped 
draught-bar H, attached to the frame of the cultivator, 
and all arranged to operate as and for the purpose set 



30,887. B. PICQUET, Augusta, Ga. MacMnes for 
Sowing Fertilizers. December 11, 1860. 
The scattering mechanism of this machine is fur- 
nished Avith a plough for loosening the earth and form- 
ing a furrow, and a scraper for covering the fertilizer 
or seed, and leveliug the earth. Claim. — The arrange- 
ment of the right and left screw B, variable driving 
cones g g, ajiertures e, and partitioned hopper A, with 



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' I tlie slotted beam D, wlieel E, and adjustable plough 
' ^ and standard G G^, as and for tbe iDnrpose shown and 
described. 

: 34,918. A. B. TRAVIS, Bra^v-don, Mich. Seed Drills 
and Cultivators. April 8, 1862. 

* The nature of this invention consists in an arrange- 
ment of devices by which the teeth of a cultivator can 
readily be shifted laterally by the attendant, and also 
by which the depth of penetration of the teeth into 
. the soil can be regulated. Claim. — The frame F, hav- 
}ij ing the standards / and teeth g attached, connected 
' l to the draught pole C by the universal hinge or joint e, 
resting on the adjustable bolster D, and operated 
through the medium of the rock shaft I, lever H, and 
slotted bar G, all arranged as and for the purx^ose set 
forth. 

3/,311. HENRY THOMASON, La Fayette, Tippe- 
canoe Co., Ind. Seeding Machines. January 6, 
1863. 

Claims. — 1. Attaching the shovels or shares J to 
plates w titted loosely, or pendent rods e* attached to 
the plates K of the frames in which the seed boxes are 
secured in connection w^th the plates K, having the 
plates w connected to them by rods f*, ancl the former 
secured to the beam a' of the frame A, all arranged as 
and for the x)urpose of turning the shovels or shares, as 
specitied, 2. The manner of constructing the seed dis- 
tributing wheels g, as described, to wit : by cutting 
slits in circular disks and bending the portion of the 
disks between the slits obliquely with their shafts so 
as to form buckets or flanges to act upon or raise the 
seed and discharge the same from the seed boxes, as set 
forth. 3. Securiug the ]3lates v of the shovels or shares 
i J to the plates 10 by means of joints substantially 
as shown, in connection with the staples and wooden 
pins fP, and the slots c* in the plates y, all arranged to 
operate as and for the purpose herein set forth. 

40,565. SAMUEL JOLLY, Ripley, Brown County, 
I Ohio. Grrain Drills. November 10, 1883. 

I j The seed slides are operated from a cross bar at- 
ij tached by pitmen to the cranks on the driving wheel, 
j The pitmen is detached from the cross bar, and the 
seed dropping stopped by means of a hand rod and a 
rocking frame which lifts the pitmen. Claims. — 1. The 
combination and arrangement of the slides k, cross bar 
j, pitmen % i, and cranks h h, as and for the purpose 
specified. 2. In combination with the pitmen i i the ar- 
rangement of the U-shaped piece s, and hand rod for 
jj disengaging the pitmen from the cross bar J, and tem- 
j! porarily suspending the delivery of seed, as herein de- 
scribed. 

; 42,350. WHEELER M. CONGER, Sugar Valley, 
I Ohio. Grain Drill. April 19, 1864. 

i Claims. — 1. The provision of nuts N W, and fulcrums 
a a', for adjusting the sui3plemental drag-bars LL', and 
supplemental drill teeth K' K", to a greater or less 
breadth of tillage, in the manner set forth. 2. Apply- 
ing the drift chains or traces to a second cross rail A', 
near the axle C, substantially as and for the pur- 
poses specified. 3. The x>rovision of guards Q Q', on 
the supplemental drag-bars L L' for the object stated. 

i 42,612. J. WATERMAN, Keokuk, Iowa. Corn 
, Planter. May 3, 1864. 

I Claims. — 1. The adjustable boxes I, employed in com- 
I bination with the hopper E, to plant any desirable 
\ number. of hills of corn at each motion of the slide, or 
adapt the machine to conform to the various distances 
at which the relative hills may be formed. 2. In com- 
bination with a seeder, constructed as described, the 
laterally adjustable covers K K' fc A', constructed and 
operated substantially as specified. 

, 50,914. JOHN DAVIS, Allegheny City, Penn. 

' drain Drill. November 14, 1865 ; antedated Novem- 

i l)er 2, 1865. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the supports m, hangers 
q, wheels 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, used in connection with the 
rollers A, sheath B, and hoppers li and /;', the whole 
being constructed, arranged, and operating substan- 

jj tially as herein described and for the purpose set forth. 



55,742. J. H. THOMAS and P. P. MAST, Spring- 
field, Ohio. Grain Drill. June 19, 186G. 
Claims. — 1. The hopper A attached to the central or 
stationary bar B, in combination \\ itii the wdjn^tMldc 
bar E, substantially as shown an<l doci ilx d. i. l lie 
adjustable tubes I and J, arranged to oj)ei;itr in com- 
bination with the stationary hopper and ad, jus table 
bars, substantially as and for the x)uii)()se set forth. 

3. The slide I, Avhen arranged to operate in e(niil)i na- 
tion with the rod / and hopper A, as liert in described. 

4. The agitator rt, having a to-and-fro nio\ ( hunt over 
the openings of the hopper A, as shown and dix ribed. 

5. The tube I having its upper end eidai ^vil imd so 
connectedtothehopper A asto cover f be ojM uiiiL; therein 
and receive the seed therefrom, at all adjnsnncnts of 
which the bars E are cax)able. 6. Pivoting tlie tiil)e 1 to 
the hopper A, and the tube J to the bar E, and lia\ in^j, the 
tubes I and J arranged to slide upon each other, sul)- 
stantially as shown and described. 

56,664. ' GEORGE ZORGER, Greensburg, Ind. 
Wheat Drill. July 24, 1866. 
Claims. — 1. The means emi)loyed for adjusting the 
arms F F,to wit, the rods G G attached at their outer ends 
to the rear ends of the arms E and connected at tlndr 
inner ends to opposite sides of a wheel H on a vertical 
shaft I, which has an elastic handle or lever J attached 
to it, engaging with a notched semicircular bar K, sub- 
stantially as shown and described. 2. The two wheels 
B B supx)orting the front end of the bar A, in combina- 
tion Avith the gearing h c d E I k Jc, all arranged as 
shown and described for rotating the screws N N O, as 
set forth. 3. The slotted plates S in the hoppers P, 
provided with the slides T, for the purpose of regulat- 
ing the flow or discharge of the seed, as described. 4. 
The securing in proxjer position of the seed conveying 
spouts Q Q R to the arms F F and bar A, by means of 
the slotted plates U, substantially as shown and de- 
scribed. 

59,595. J. F. HARCOURT, Moscow^, Ind. Wheat 
Drill. November 13, 1866. 
The wheel is journaled on a bar pivoted to the beam 
and adjustable by holes in a standard. The seed is 
drawn from the topper by the projections of revolv- 
ing wheels beneath it. The seed wheels have a yield- 
ing plate beneath, and the amount of seed is regulated 
by bars on a rock shaft connection to a finger lever, 
having a scale on the side of the ho])X)er. Claims. — 1. 
The concave bottom I, in hopper E, x^rovided with the 
holes or ox)eningg m, in combination with the toothed 
wheels n, fitted in enclosures t, underneath the bottom 
/, the yielding x^lates u, and arms r, attached to the 
shaft IV, for adjusting the plates u, substantially as and 
for the x^urx^ose set forth. 2. The x^ivoted standard c, 
in combination with the slotted arm i, bearing the shaft 
C, substantially as described for the xmrxDose sx)ecitiedL. 
3. The adjustable yielding xflate u, in combination with 
arms i', shaft iv, and index arm a', substantially as de- 
scribed, for the xmrpose specified. 

3,626. JAMES F. HARCOURT, Moscow, Ind. ninrit 
Drill. No. 59,595. November 13, 1866. Beissucd 
August 31, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. The concave bottom / in hox)X^t^i" E, x^ro- 
vided with the holes or openings m. in combination 
with the toothed wheels n, fitted in inclosures / under- 
neath the bottom I, the yielding x^lates u. and arms v. 
attached to shaft u', for adjusting the plates //. substan- 
tially as and for the purpose set forth. 2. The pivoted 
standard e, in combination with the slotted arm /. Itear- 
ing the shaft C, substantially as described, for the pur- 
X)Ose sx^ecified. 3. The adjustable yielding i)\-a\:c ii. in 
combination with arms v. shaft ir. and index arm a . 
substantially as described for the ])nri)ose specified. 4. 
The arrangement of the adjusting ^vlletd B. in Une with 
and in rear of the central standard f. as and for the 
xmrpose stated. 5. The seed conductors S. attached at 
their respective ends to the franu' A. and standard c. in 
the manner descrilied. so as to form Inaces or supports 
for said standards, as set lV)rtli. 'j. In comlduation with 
the wheel B, and the seed shaft and its accessories n o 
p t u v, the gears )\ connnnnicating motion from The 
wheel B to the said shaft, as described. 



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59,681. HENEYTHOMASON, La Fayette, IND. Seed- 
ing Machine. November 13, 1866. 

Claims, — 1. The lever K, provided with the taper bar 
L at its lower end, iu cormection with the pendent 
elastic bar F, having the bearing a of the shaft E at its 
lower end, the arm or rod /, projecting from the inner 
side of the bearing a and the spring J, all arranged 
substantially as sho wn, to admit of the bevel pinion D 
being thrown in and out of gear with the wheel C. 2. 
The seed box P attached to bar I and cross piece v, and 
notched bar I*, so as to be independent of beam A, in 
the manner specified. 3, The two bars T T, in connec- 
tion with the beams S S and seed boxes E E and bar G. 

4. The seed cups n, in connection with seed boxes E E 
P, arranged in the manner described. .5. The attaching 
of the seed conveying tubes W to the beams S S by 
means of the pins w and clamps u;*, passing through 
blocks a*, substantially as and for the purpose set 
forth. 

61,326. GEOEGE W. DOOLITTLE, Lixcolx, Lll. 
Wlmit Drill. January 22, 1867. 

Claims. — 1. The jointed frame A C, to which the com- 
pressing wheels D E are attached, in combination with 
the funnels L L, depositing tubes K, angular bars I I, 
cutter blades H H, substantially as arranged for the 
purposes herein set forth. 2. The arrangement of the 
standard P, lever m, caster n, for controlling the depth 
of the drills K or lifting them out of the earth, in com- 
bination with the drills or delivery tubes and the me- 
chanism for regulating the quantity of seed, substan- 
tially as herein described, for the purposes specified. 

61,765. J. E. EUDE. Liberty, Ixd. Grain DriU. 
February 5, 1867. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the movable plates 
L L, the levers F, the rods X X, the toothed bar J, the 
levers F and H, and the spring I, the whole constructed, 
arranged, and oy)erating in the manner herein speci- 
fied, 2. The lever O, the straps P P P P P, the rollers 
Q Q, in coml)mation with the drills G G G G G, 
when constructed in the manner and for the purpose 
herein specified. 3. The seed box A, when constructed 
so as to extend over the wheels D D, in combination 
with the tubes X X, the levers F H and O, and the 
drill rods K K, for the pm^pose of feeding over wheels, 
when constructed in the manner and for the purpose as 
herein specified. 

62,066. HIEAM PULSE, St. Paul, Ixd. Grain Drill. 
February 12, 1867. 

Claims. — 1. The provision in a grain drill of the 
separator I between the place of supx^ly and deliA'ery, 
substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 2, The 
arrangement of notched rod W, bell crank X, draft rod 
Y, and slotted cle\as Z, or their mechanical equivalents, 
for the optional rectification of the side draft by a per- 
son at the rear of the machine, substantiallv as set 
forth. 

63,018. JAMES CHA^IBEES, Greexsburg, Ixd. Seed 
Drill. March 19, 1867. 

Claims. — 1. The arms E E, made in the form de- 
scribed, and connected to the frame A, in the manner 
and for the purposes herein specified. 2. The arrange- 
ment of the frame A, with the driving wheel C, hop- 
pers D D and D', anns E E, inpes h h and seed pipes 
k k, substantially in the manner and for the purxioses 
herein set forth. 3. The adjustable journal boxes a a, 
when used as and for the pur])oses specified. 4. The 
rock shaft d, provided with the uprights efe, and oper- 
ating in three i)erforated wheels s, by means of their 
rods <j (J (J, iu tin- manner and for the purposes set forth. 

5. The arrangement of the rack bars H H, with the 
cog wheel w and cog shaft metallic band F, handle 
G, with spring n for expanding or contracting the arms 
E E, with their attachments, in the manner as and for 
the pirrposes specified. 6, The hoppers D D, when 
used with their open tubes li h and seed pipes K K, 
substantially as set forth. 

70,896. HIEAM PULSE, St. Paul, Ixd. Grain Drill. 
November 12, 1867. 

Claims. — 1. The upper box or hopper F, having the 



two doors g g" and throats H G' for optional discharge 
of the grain either through the screen or otherwise, as 
set forth. 2. The slides O and Q, adjusting lever P, 
clamp J), and slotted bar jp', combined and arranged 
substantially as and for the j)urposes set forth. 3. The 
cross bolt B and nuts 1 2 3 4 5 6 in the described com- 
bination with the beams A A', sheaths C C C ", and 
draft rod Y, for the pirrpose specified. 4. The slotted 
brackets r and slotted segmental arcs r\ in combina- 
tion with the rear wheel E and driving belt or chain S, 
as and for the purjiose specified. 5. The notched 
spouts D in combination with the valves n and winged 
shares X n', for the purpose described. 6. In the de- 
scribed combination with the screen I and screen cham- 
ber F' of my grain drill the removable drawer J, for 
the purpose specified. 7. The notched rod W u", and 
spring /, for the purpose specified. 8. The caster 
wheel T, slotted bracket U, and bolt Y, for sux)porring 
the ftont end of the implement, in combination with 
the adjustable rear wheel E, as and for the puri^ose set 
forth. 

78,682. M. L. XICKELS, Dltslapstole. Ixd. Grain 
Drill. June 9, 1868. 

The reciprocating motion of the seed slide is derived 
from the ground wheel, the connection being made by 
the slotted arms and curved pitman. Claim. — The ar- 
rangement of the slotted arms C C, pitman D. slides F 
F, and plates H H, with the ft^ame A, and its hoppers I, 
Avben the several parts are constructed and operating 
substantially as and for the purposes set forth. 

85,574, T. D. DOTTEEEE, Chaelestox, S, C. Ma- 
chine for Sowing Bice. January 5, 1869. 

Claim. — The combination and arrangement of the 
sleeve H, pinion I, bearing the series of concentric 
toothed rings g, adjustable pinion J, inclined shaft K, 
pinion u, gear wheel \Y, shaft k, bearing the two sets of 
j helical threads m, in the hoppers, the plow H' suspended 
I by the bars L, upon the cross bar D, of the ftame. and 
operated by the chains wheels U, upon the shaft Y, 
connecting rod a, and adjustable lever S, as herein de- 
scribed, for the j)urpose specified. 

86,288. ^YILLIAM A. DONXELL, Greexsburg, Ixd. 
Seed Drill and Corn Coverer. January 26, 1869. 

! Claim. — The arrangement and combination of the 
feed shaft P, the pulley O, and cover Q, the belt, cord, or 
chain X, the pulley M, the seed conductors H H' I. the 
braces J J', the plate E, furnished with the extensions 
S, when constructed and arranged substantially as and 
for the i)urposes set forth. 

, 89,333. HEXEY PADDACK axd CASWELL HOLLAE, 
; Abixgtox, III. Grain Drill. Ajyril 27, 1869. 

j Claims. — 1. The combination of the plate Y. shaft E, 
j and lever J, operating together, substantially in the 
I manner and for the purpose described. 2. The curved 
I bar G and lever I, operating together to raise the shovel, 
{ substantially as described. 3. In combination with 
j the lever I^ connecting rod U, and lever bar M, the 
1 slide P, for shutting off the grain, substantially as de- 
I scribed. 4. The combination and arrangement of the 
timbers A A, pin X. and movable bar H, for changing 
j the position of the shovels, substantially as described. 

' 89,350. J. E. EUDE, Llberty, Ixd. Seeding Macliines. 
April 26, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. The arms or bars C C, pivoted to the 
brace C of frame A, and provided, at their inner ends, 
with slots c c and cogged segments, gearing into each 
other, and operated by rod /2 and lever F, substantially 
as and for the purpose set forth. 2. The crank shaft 
i cords i seed diills G- G^ and beams G G% all arranged 
i and operated substantially as described. 3. The pecu- 
liar construction of the seed distributors liK arranged 
and operated substantially as described. 4. The com- 
i bination of frame A, with the inclined frame b. embrac- 
I ing guide wheel ?/, arms C C, beams G G\ seed drills 
I G- G% wire spouts s s, secured to outlets j'f, on seed 
j box J, cords i v, crank shaft lever F, stop or brake /, 
1 serrated piece f^, connectmg rod /-, and braces S S, 



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provided with boxes, througli whicTi axle B', supplied 
with wheels B B passes, all constructed, arranged, and 
operated substantially as described. 

90,582. JOHN L. RITER, Brownsville, Ind. Grain 
Dm. May 25, 1869; antedated November 25, 1868. 

Claims. — 1. The plates m m, in combination with the 
seed cells a a a and arms O O, substantially in the man- 
ner and for tbe purpose set forth. 2. The slide D, in 
combination with the thumb screw c, substantially as 
and for the purpose herein set forth. 

95,607. J. R. RUDE, S. B. RUDE, and G. W. RUDE, 
Liberty, Ind. Crrain Brill. October 5, 1869. 

I Claims. — 1. The seed wheels, so constructed that the 

1 bearings come on shaft li, in the centre of seed wheels, 

I for the purpose substantially as described. 2. The 

j counter shaft m, receiving motion from the driving 

If wheel H, by means of wheels N K and chain belt L, 

' substantially as set forth. 3. The standards furn- 
ished with shovels or hoes, and braced with rods x, 

... when constructed substantially as described, 4. The 

I counter shaft m, in combination with hangers o o, as 

j and for the purpose specified. 5. The hangers o o, ar- 

I ranged for accommodating the gearing in the manner 

j described. 6. The counter shaft m, in combination with 

I wheels P, j, and iv, and lever t, when arranged in the 

I manner set forth. 7. Cases i, the seed wheels », pinions 

' j and P, the chain L, toothed wheels li and N, and driv- 

r ing wheel H, the whole combined and arranged as and 

I for the purpose set forth. 

93,825. WILLIAM H. MOORE, JR., Blooming Grove, 
Ind. Grain Drill. November 16, 1869. 

Claim. — The combination of the central hopper L', 
adjustable hoppers L L", horizontal arm P, connecting 
, rods O O, shaft Q, and hand lever R, with the wheel B, 
I crank D, rods E H I J, disks F G, and seed slides K, all 
(! constructed and arranged to operate as and for the pur- 
poses specified, 

100,555. HIRAM PULSE, Waldron, Intd. Grain 
Drill. March 8, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. The described arrangement of beams A 
A' handles B B', with the braces C c C c', in which the 
sliding axle D of the ground wheel E is journaled, 
when combined with the cog gearing, or equivalent 
connection with the dropping wheels J J' J", for the 
purpose explained. 2. The arrangement of dropping 
wheels J J' J", pits K K' K", adjustable cut off X, and 
ji adjustable gate Y ?/ Z, adapted to discharge above or 
,j below, and in greater or lesser quantities, at option of 
the husbandman, in the manner designated. 3. In com- 
bination with the elements of the preceding claim, the 
expanded and visible mouths n n' n" of the grain spouts. 

I 101,836. JOSEPH DILLIER, Greensburg, Ind. 
rVheat Drill. April 12, 1870. 
Claims. — 1. The gutta percha screw h for distributing 
the seed, in the manner set forth. 2. The combination 
j of screw A' and wheel with shaft g, furnished with pin- 
! ions n and e, the whole arranged and operated in the 
manner and for the purpose substantially as specified. 
3. The combination of seed box H, furnished with screw 
ii wheel shaft (j, pinions e and n, tubes P, slide G, 
I hinged beams C, and standards f7, the whole constructed 
and arranged substantially as set forth. 

I 103,452. JOHN E. HALSTED and COLORE C. HAL- 
I STED, Blossvale, N. Y. Combined Seeder and 

I ^ Harrow. May 24, 1870. 

I Claims. — 1. The seed boxes D D, side bars C C, braces 
D' D', and hinged beams A A, all combined and arranged 
substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 2. The 
combination of the hinged wings A C D', teeth a a, 
boxes D D, regulating bars E E, shakers b b, levers d d, 
pitmen e e, and wheels G G, all constructed and ar- 
ranged to operate substantially as and for the purposes 
herein set forth. 

105,.575. CASWELL HOLLAR, Abingdon, Ind. Com- 
bined Corn Plow and Grain Drill. July 19, 1870. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the frame A A^ A^, wheel 
B, side beams G G^, lever H, hopper K, with seed slides 



n n, shovel beams L, set screws h, pipes M, conductors 
R, shoes S, shaft T, wheels V, with spurs t, shaft Y, and 
cog-wheels X X', Z Z', all constructed and arraJiged 
with their several parts to operate substantially as and 
for the purj)oses herein set forth. 

107,186. THOMAS LUMSDON, Waterford, Ohio. 
Combined Adjustable Cultivator and Grain Drill. 
September 6, 1870. 

Claim. — The arrangement of centre beam A, hinged 
side beams B B, perforated plates C C, seed box I, with 
shaft /, agitators y r/, and pulley cord /i, spur wheel K, 
standard D, and tubes J J, all substantially for thejiur- 
poses as set forth. 

107,915. JOSEPH INGELS, Milton, Ind. Grain Drill. 
October 4, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. In combination with a one horse grain 
drill, constructed as specified, the ground wheel K and 
ratchet wheel K', operating the mechanism by niciins 
of a spring pawl /c, ^vhich ceases to opciatc in 1 lacking 
the machine, substantially as and for tin- pui jjosc de- 
scribed. 2. In combination with a one horse grain 
drill, operated by a wheel K, the bevel gear wheels I 
and m, when so constructed with a central square open- 
ing, that they can be used interchangeably on the nudn 
and driving shaft of the machine, substantially as and 
for the purx^ose specified. 3. In combination Avith the 
round or square shaft M, used to drive the mechanism 
of a one horse drill, the adjustable slotted sleeve box 
and sleeve n, when supporting said shaft, substantially 
as and for the purpose set forth. 4. In combination 
with a grain drill, in which interchangeable gears are 
used, and with the gear wheels I and m, oiierating as 
described, the projecting hub formed on them, so as to 
operate with an adjustable sleeve box and to dis- 
pense with a sex^arate sleeve, substantially as specified. 
5. In combination Avith a one horse drill, the arrange- 
ment of the three equal sized, combined bevel and 
square gear wheels N O Q, with the small intermediate 
gear P, for the x)uriJOse of rotating the shafts in oppo- 
site directions, substantially as and for the X)iu'pose de- 
scribed. 6. In combination with the cylindrical hoe of 
a seed drill, the box g, with clevis g', and the plates li 
and with i)in li^ attached to either of the plates h li\ 
or to the box g, for the x)urpose of staying the hoe in a 
fixed i)osition, substantially as and for the j^urpose set 
forth. 7. In combination with the cylindrical hoe of a 
grain drill, the lower jDortion of the concave H, formed 
as a socket to receive the upx)er end of the hoe, so as to 
admit the grain directly into the hoe, substantially as 
and for the x)urpose described. 8. In combination with 
the main beam A and converging arms B of a one horse 
grain drill, the angular or cmwed plates b. placed 
above and under the frame, and united by the king- 
bolt fl, so as to bring the x)ivot nearer to the central hoe, 
and the distances between the hoes nearly equal, sub- 
stantially as described. 

108,294. JOHN L. RITER, Brownsviixe, Int). Grain 
Drill. October 11, 1870. 
Claims. — 1. The conductors cast upon the feed 
boxes L L, substantially in the manner and for the 
purpose described. 2. The slotted chutes N N, sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose set forth. 3. The 
slotted chutes N N, constructed and arranged, in com- 
bination with the feed boxes L L and hoes M M, sub- 
stantially as and for the jjiu-poses herem set forth. 4. 
The feed wheel K, provided with arms / i, sloping al- 
ternately from side to side, substantially as and for the 
purposes herein set forth. 5. The eouibination of the 
hopjier H, feed boxes L L, feed wheels K K. t liiites XX. 
andlioesM M, all constructed and avran.md sulisrantial- 
ly as and for the purposes herein set Ibrtli. ti. In eoiuliina- 
tion with subject matter of foreuoinu' elanse. the tVanu' 
A, side beams C C, wheel B, shaft J. levev I. wheels O 
0, straps D D, with lever shaft /*. handle (7, and 
brace E, all substantially as and for the purposes here- 
in set forth. 

111,421. TURNER BARXS and HUGH S. JAMISON. 
Greensburg, Ind. Grain Drill. January 31, 
1871. 

Claim. — The combination of the cut-ofis S and T with 



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the hopper whereby one, two, or three drills may be 
sown at a time^ as desired, as and for the purposes set 
forth. 

115,523. JOHN L. RITER, Brownsville, Ind. arain 
Brill. May 30, 1871. 
Claim. — In a seeding machine, having radiating seed- 
ing shafts h 1i h which carry the seeding wheels, the 
pinions / / for the purpose of cansing the right hand 
seeding shaft to rotate outward or in the opposite di- 
rection to the left hand shaft, for the purpose set forth. 

121,648. DANIEL E. McSHERRY and JACOB H. 
LANDIS, Dayton, Ohio. Said LANTDIS assigns 
his right to said McSHERRY. Grain Brill. Becem- 
her 5, 1871. 

Claims. — 1. The hoe L hinged to the plate, and j^ro- 
vided at the front with the flange or arm g having the 
laterally projecting ribs formed theveon, said hoe being 
secm^ed to the beam, as herein shown and described. 2. 
The funnels I; pivoted to the seed cups, and having the 
spouts R secured by means of the lug J and pin I, 
whereby the spouts can be arranged at any desired an- 
gle, and will also adapt themselves to the varying 
positions of the beams as the latter are adjusted, as set 
forth, 3. The brackets M, constructed and applied as 
described, whereby the hopper is supported under- 
neath upon the handles D, as set forth. 

138,166. JACOB KING, Indianapolis, Ind. Assignor 
of one-half his right to BERNER, ENGLISH & 
OVER, same place. Grain Brill. April 22, 1873. 
Filed February 15, 1873. 

Two iron side boxes vertically pivoted to a central 
one, the whole formed of upper and lower halves bolted 
together ; in each is a pinion on a horizontal axis ; the 
device to be placed at the apex of a triangular frame. 
Motion given to the central pinion by arod j)assed into it 



from gearing on a front bearing wheel. Other rods passed 
into the side pinions give rotation to the seed cuj) 
boxes on the side of the frame and permit angular ad- 
justment. Claim.-^The case or boxing G H H and 
wheels D D E F, constructed and arranged substantially 
as and for the j)urx30se set forth. 

149,674. ALBERT N. NORRIS, Rushville, Lvd. 
Gram Brill. April 14, 1874. Filed August 21, 1873. 

The sectional casing has x)ivoted bearings at each end 
for the inclosed gears, and is located at the i^oiut where 
the laterally adjustable bars of the machine are hinged. 
Claim. — The sectional case H H, with pivoted bearings 
M M, and inclosed gears J K Y Z. constmcted and ar- 
ranged substantially as and for the purpose described. 

189,821. T. J. WHITECAR, Philadelphia, Pa. Com- 
bined Seed Brill and Harrow. April 17, 1877. Filed 
February 22, 1877. 

Claims. — 1. In combination with the axle A and ad- 
justable harrow frame C, the bars D D, resting on said 
axle, and the handles E E, separate from the bars D D, 
and rigidly seciu^ed to the axle, and arranged as de- 
scribed, for raising and lowering the harrow, substan- 
tially as set forth. 2. In combination with the frame 
C, the frame I, hinged thereto, and sustaining flukes L, 
substantially as shown and described. 3. In combina- 
tion with the harrow frame supporting bars D D, 
the hopper F secured to said bars by blocks /, form- 
ing ways or guides, X3ermitting the detachment of 
said hopper by merely sliding it oif, as set forth. 4. 
The seed tubes G, formed with heads g, which operate 
as valves to close the openings in the hopper bottom, 
substantially as described. 5. The ho^jper bottom F', 
recessed at g' , to form seats for the heads or valves g on 
the seed tubes G, substantially as shown and described. 
6. The flukes L, bifm^cated at their upper extremities, 
to form forks for the reception of the tubes G, substan- 
tially as shown and described. 



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ELASTIC FEED WHEELS. 



19,22-2. J. D. WILLOUGHBY, Pleasant Hall, Pa. 
Seed Planters. January 26, 1858. 
Claims. — 1. The rubber spring n, in combination with 
the chair D, screw T, and nuts r v, to hold the joint c in 
any desired position with any desired firmness, for the 
purpose of making bar S a flexible and adjustable brace 
for grain drill tubes or shovels, which can be gi-aduated 
to bear different degrees of resistance, and to hold the 
tube G' at any desired angle, to regulate the depth of 
the tube in the soil when the seed is being planted. 2. 
The combination of the rod g with the inclined standard 
D on the pole, for the purpose of cutting off the dis- 
charge of the seed, and elevating the seed tubes and 
cleaners, substantially as described. 

4,952. JAMES D WILLOUGHBY, Washington, D. C. 
Seed Planter. Xo. 19,222. January 26, 1858. Ex- 
tended seren years. JReissued June 18, 1872. 
Claims. — 1, The flexible or elastic rollers h h or d d, 
whether one or both are elastic or flexible, when placed 
on a horizontal plane to each other in or beneath a 
hopper, A or B, substantially as and for the purpose set 
forth. 2. The set of rollers d d in combination with the 
hopper B and regulating slide /, substantially as speci- 
fied. 3. The flexible rollers, when arranged with a 
hopper for the reception of seed, in combination with o. 
drill tube G', substantially as specified. 4. The com- 
bination of the elastic or flexible rollers d d, hopper B, 
filide /, and drill tube G, when the several parts are 
arranged as described and for the purpose set forth. 5. 
The hopper A in combination with the elastic rollers 
I h, blocks c c, and suitable operative mechanism, as and 
for the purpose specified. 6. A drill tube G', having the 
liiik or joint c supiDorting the brace-rod or lever S piv- 
oted thereto at a point above the point where the drag 
bars are pivoted to said tube, when spring powder is ap- 
plied to the lever S, as and for the purpose set forth. 
7. The spring U in combination with the chair D, rod 
or bolt T, nuts v v, lever S, and link e, for the pnrpose 
described. 8. The drag bars S' S', lever 8, link c, tube 
G', in combination with a spring U, substantially as 
and for the purpose set forth. 9. The chair D sup- 
ported by the drag bars S' S', in combination with the 
spring U and lever S, substantiaily as described and for 
the purpose specified. 10. The combination of the lever 
S, drag bars S' S', links w', rod T, nuts v v, and spring 
U, substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 11. 
The link or joint c, in combination with the tube G', 
and lever S, as and for the purpose snecified. 12. The 
combination of the rod g with the inclined standard D, 
for the purpose of cutting off the discharge of seed and 
elevating the drill tubes and cleaners, substantially as 
described. 

21,102. J. D. WILLOUGHBY, Carlisle, Pa. Seed 
Planters. August ^, lti58. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the rollers F F placed 
horizontally with the slide H, as constructed for regu- 
lating the discharge of the seed, and the frame J for 
keeping said roller in place and preveniiug the lateral 
discharge of seed, as fully set forth. 
46,364. JOHN F. KELLER, Greencastle, Penn. Seed 
Planter. February 14, 1865. 

Claims. — 1. The above described inelastic roller, in 
combination with the elastic roller, as a pair of feed 
rollers for wheat drills or other seed planters, substan- 
tially as set forth. 2. The peculiar adjustable gauge 
piece H, the same being provided with a point fitting 
down between the tops of the feed rollers, substantially 
in the manner and for the purposes set forth. 3. The 
solid or cast iron slide with tips or points fitting down 
between the tops of the rollers, substantially in the 
manner specified. 

55,184. LEVI N. WAEREN, Milwaukee, Wis. Grain 
Drill. May 29, WM. 
The seed is discharged from the slotted dish in the 
bottom of the hopx)er, and is fed by the rollers beneath 
to the elastic spout which hangs within the furrowers ; 
the latter are lifted from the ground, and the feeding 
devices thrown out of gear simultaneously by a pivoted 
bar in the rear. Claims. — 1. The inclined metallic aper- 
ture plate /,•, or its equivalent, the metallic sub-tube j;, 
with flexible joint, the attachment of the ground tube 
q to the falling bar x, all in combination. 2. The com- 



bination of the detachment rod and lever in elevating 
the ground tubes and detaching the gearing wlieels at 
one operation, substantially as described and shown, 
and for the purpose set forth. 

90,556. JOHN F. KELLER, Hagerstown, Md. As- 
signor to HAGERSTOWN AGRICULTURAL IM- 
PLEMENT MANUFACTURING COMPANY, Ha- 
gerstown, Md. Combined Seed Prill and Pertilizer. 
May L^t)9. 
Claims. — 1. The cranks and shafts R R. when con- 
structed solid, as herein described, and for the purposes 
set forth. 2. The stationary bar s, when constructed 
as a support and bearing for the solid crank shafts R, 
to keep the shafts in line and preserve their vertical 
position, as herein described, 3. The slides K K, when 
constructed so as to open from the centre, to gauge the 
quantity of grain, and having their side x>ieces at the 
openings inclining down to a point between the rollers 
F and G, for the purpose of preventing any lateral dis- 
charge of the grain, as herein described. 

109,269. EZRA STONER, Greencastle, Pa. Com- 
bined Harrow and Seeder. Xovember 15, 1870. 
Claims. — The combination of an elastic endless apron 
with rollers and pulleys under each dropping aperture 
in the hopper of a seeding machine, said apron being 
arranged and made to operate substantially as and for 
the purpose herein set forth. 2. The combination of the 
lever F' with the end of the axle E and with the frame 
b' of a seeding machine, substantially as and for the 
purpose herein set forth. 

111,050. JOHN E. FLETCHER, Rectortown, Va. 
Seed Drill and Cockle Separator Combined. January 
17, 1871. 

Claims. — 1. The metal frames » h, constructed and ar- 
ranged as shown and described, whereby they perform 
the double function of scraping the peripheries of the 
front rollers H, and of retaining both sets of rollers in 
place on the shafts d and g, as specified. 2. The im- 
proved seed drill and cockle separator herein described, 
consisting of the seed box H i, the metal scraper frame 
H, rollers h I, seed discharge spout M, cockle spout O, 
trough P, pinions r and s, gears_B C, shifting gear E, 
and lever/, all constructed and arranged as shown and 
described. 

131,400. OLIVER HYDE, Oakland, Cal. Seed Planter. 

September 17, 1872. 
Claims. — 1. The bearing wheel A, with its chambers 
or recesses G, in combination with the elastic feed roll- 
ers h h i, and operating toothed wheel j, and rack h, 
substantially as and for the purpose above described. 
2. The bearing wheel A, with its recesses G, feed roll- 
ers h hi, and toothed wheel j, in combination with the 
drill or furrow opener C, with its rack N, substantially 
as and for the purpose above described. 3. The bearing 
wheel A, with its recesses G,.feed rollers h h i, operating 
i toothed wheel j, and rack N, in combination with the 
hopper E with its elastic roller K, toothed wheel I, and 
rack M, substantially as and for the purpose above de- 
scribed. 4. The combined seed planter and drill, con- 
sisting of the bearing wheel A with its chambers G, 
elastic rollers h h i, toothed wheel j, and rack N, the 
hopper E, with its elastic feeding roller K, toothed 
wheel I, and rack M, and the drill or furrow opener C 
with its rack O, all constructed, combined, and ar- 
ranged in the manner above described. 
154,227. JOHN H. COOK, Hagerstown, Md. Feed 

Rolls for Grain Drills. August 13, 1874. Filed June 

13, 1874. 

An elastic feed roller is secured upon the shaft, 
to prevent lateral movement, by means of disks held 
against the ends by upsetting the corners of the shaft. 
Claim.— The collars or disks C, applied upon a feed roll 
shaft A, and rigidly held in place against the ends of 
an elastic feed roll B, by upsetting, substantially as 
specified. 

190,944. LEVI E. WILLIAMS, Manquin, Va. Corn 
Planters and Cultivators. May 15, 1877. Filed Feb- 
ruary 10, 1877. 
The seed cylinder is provided with an elastic sheath 
having seed pockets to prevent crushing the seed. 
Claim. — The feed cylinder P^ provided with an elastic 
sheath P^, having seed pockets p, to prevent crushing 
the seed while delivering the same, substantially as 
described. 



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Fertilizer Distributors. 

Drawings. Text. 

Blanc J (58 1 720 

Bartle W. S 684 721 

" (R.) 684 721 

Barnes J. W 684 721 

Bickford L 6S.5 721 

Black S. B 687 722 

Brinton J. H 688 722 

Babcock H. S. and Jenks S. H. 689 72.3 

Bugbee A 690 723 

Blair M 691 723 

BroA\-ii H. L. and CP 694 724 

Burnett W. C 696 72.5 

Baker J. H 706 728 

Brown D. C 706 728 

Cooper L 682 720 

Croasdale "Wm 684 721 

Crowell J. B 688 722 

(R) 688 723 

Cullom F. P 690 723 

Caine D 692 724 

CookE. H 693 724 

Gotten Thos. L 697 72.'5 

Gripe D.E 700 726 

Crutchfield J. P 700 726 

Curtiss D. S 703 727 

Cox E. R. and Garriss G. C 704 727 

Coi-dville J 701 727 

DveW. McE 70.5 728 

EieyP 6^9 723 

Edwards J. S 692 724 

Engiar D. jr 1295 1321 

FawkesJ. W 683 721 

Foster N 688 722 

Foster N 692 724 

Foster C. C 692 724 

" (R.j 692 724 

Fisher J. F 693 724 

(R.) 694 724 

Fisher J. F 694 724 

Foster C. C 695 725 

Erasers. L 697 725 

Fox J. and A 699 726 

Fickes B 700 726 

Gordon E. J 694 725 

Gladding C.E 698 725 

Holland J. K 681 720 

Hedges S. A 6^2 720 

Henson T. D. and Rohr George Q'^ii 721 

Hill R.J 6S6 721 

Hoke Samuel 691 723 

HillD 695 725 

Halliburton D. F 701 726 

Hoekman M 703 721 

Hollingsworth J 7 03 727 

Hoggard W. H 704 727 

Henry J. B 705 72S 

Hull D. F 707 729 

" (R.) 707 729 

Hurley A. C 709 729 

Jessup Gilbert 691 723 

Johnson C. F., Jr 702 727 

Johnson J. C, Jr 701 72S 

" (R.) 704 72^ 

Kraus A. and J 6S1 720 



Drawings. 

Keller J. F 687 

" (R.) 6S7 

" (R.) 6S7 

Keller J. F 696 

Keller J. F 696 

Kemp J. S 703 

•' (R.) 70S 

KuhnsB 1295 

Luddington H. and Lupton S.R. 683 

Leach J. H 6S5 

Lvker J 6S7 

Lakin W. H. and J. S 690 

Linder P. P 707 

Lowell J. P 1295 

Marshall E 6S3 

May W. H. and Coontz C. W. . . 6S5 

Morton J. A 69S 

MachenJ. P 69S 

MaehenJ.P 699 

McDonald T. A 706 

Miller A. B. and Ludwig R. P. . 709 

3Ioltrip J. C 710 

Morton S. S 1295 

Nelson Thomas F 6^2 

NaylorJ. J 694 

NellisE. J 701 

Nusbaum H. P 1294 

Peeler J 6=4 

Painter W 696 

Putnam A 697 

Perry 0 708 

Reid D 6^2 

RodesH 693 

Smith F. H 6S1 

Seymour P 6S4 

Swift N. G 6S7 

Stevens J. H 683 

'• (R.) 683 

Stevens J. H 689 

Sizer G. W. and Owen W. M . . . 697 

Swift N. G 699 

Sweet G 702 

Sensenig J 703 

Shepard L. 706 

Sensenig J 707 

Stone O 708 

Smith T. S. and Bovle C. C 710 

Tyler L 686 

Thomas J. H. and Mast P. P. . . 6S9 

Thomas J. F 691 

Thomas J. H. and Mast P. P. . . 695 

TeagueB 699 

Thornburg J. W 701 

Thomas J." F. and S. C 702 

Tomlinson N 705 

Town J. W 707 

Underhill H. P 709 

Wagener E 685 

WilUams W. W 6S6 

WheelockSeth 690 

Weirick W. F.,Weller J. C. and 

Rohr D.E 693 

West T. J 695 

West T.J 698 

White W. F 700 

Wishart A. S 705 



Text. 
722 
722 
722 
725 
725 
729 
729 

1321 
721 
721 
722 
723 
728 

1321 
721 
7'21 
726 
726 
726 
72.8 
729 
730 

1321 
720 
724 
726 

1320 
721 
725 
725 
729 
720 
724 
720 
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722 
722 
722 
723 
725 
726 
726 
727 
72S 
723 
729 
730 
721 
723 
723 
725 
726 
726 
727 
728 
723 
729 
721 
721 
723 



Drawings. Text. 

Wheatlcy J. W 710 730 

York J. W 701 726 

York J. W 702 7'26 



Fertilizer Di.stributors, Hand, 

Bailey G 713 730 

Baker J. P 713 730 

CadAvell J 711 7'30 

Colby D. C 711 730 

ModerF. C 713 730 

Palmer H.S 711 7 30 

Reames I. M 712 730 

Stedman E. R 712 730 

Salvo C 712 730 

Wiltsie J. M 711 730 

Wilson C. G 712 730 



Fertilizer Distributors, Revolv- 
ing Broi»pers, 

BurrallE. J 714 7-31 

Barrett R. A 715 731 

Fanbion M. W 715 731 

Hill D. T 713 731 

Harlam C 715 731 

Keith H. 31 714 731 

McKay A. W 714 731 

3IeKeuneyA 1296 1321 

RelyeaG. U. 71 1 731 

Sebring T. C 715 631 



Fertilizer DistributorSj^Valkiug. 

Brown W.P 717 732 

Boon W. M 71S 732 

Coxwell J. D 716 731 

Green T. M 716 731 

MorrelZ. N 716 731 

Rea J. H. B 1296 1321 

Spiinger H 717 732 

Smallwood C 717 732 

Sims J. G 717 732 

Shoemaker A. D 71S 732 

White T. W 716 731 



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J)islTibuU7i£ Ciua.72Q,ia. 

Ta.le2ile± Feb. //^ /86S. 







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692 



J. S. EdiraroLs . 
D isJribuIirig FerltUzers . 

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694 








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I.N.Y.fOSBORNE'S PROCESS.) 



699 



J. p. MACHEN, 
Improvement in Broadcast Fertilizer Distributers. 

No. 115,750. ,^ Patented June 6, 1871 






N. G. SWIFT. 

Improvement in Machinesfor Sowing Pulverulent Manures. 

No. 116,116 Patented June 20, 1871. 




II §29 8 EKEHiTED AtrG221871 

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JAMES k ANDREW FOX. 
Improvement in Fertilizers. 



No. 124,487. 



Patented March 12, 1872. 





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700 



W. F. WHITE. 
Improvement in Fertilizer-Distributer. 

No. 126,118. Patented April 23, 1872. 
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D. E, CRIPE. 
Improvement in Fertilizers. 

No. 126 187. Patented April 30, 1872. 




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JAMES p. CRUTCHFIELD. 
Improvement, in Fertilizers. 

Mo. 126,933. May 21, 1872. 



B. FICKES. 
Improvement in Fertilizer-Distributers. 

No. 130,707. Patented Aug. 20, 1872. 



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701 



E. J. NELLIS. 
Imprcvement in Seeding - i>iai- es. 

flo 131 113 .v^.^ Patented Sep. 3, ;872. 





J. W, YORK. 
Fertilizers. 



No. 137.586 



PatePiea Apnt 8. 1 8 7 3. 




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J. W. THORNBURG. 
'ertiiizer Spreaders. 



No. 137J36. 



Patented Aoni 8, 1873. 




D. F. HALLIBURTON. 
Fertilizer Distributors. 

No. 138,398. Pa-e--eG Ajri' 29. 1873 

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702 



G. SWEET. 
Plaster-Sowers. 



No. 140,317. 



Patented June 24, 18 73. 






J. W. YORK. 
Machines for Sowing Fertilizers. 



No 146,739. 
F1G.-6 



Patented Jan. 20. 1874. 
FIC-I 




INVENTOR 



C. F. JOHNSON, Jr. 
Ferti rizer Sowers. 



No. 149,042. 



Patented March 31, 1874. 



J. F. & S. C. THOMAS. 
Seect-Drills and Fertilizers. 

No. 149,545. Patented April 7, 1874. 





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AM.PHOTO-LiTHO. CO. 



t.N.Y.IOSBORNES PROCESS, 



704 



E. R. COX & G. C. GARRISS. 
Compost-Distributors. 

No. 153,752 Patented Aug. 4, 1874. 





INTOR: 



J. COOVILLE. 
Seed and Fertilizer Sowers. 

No. 154,8 4 2. Patented Sept. 8, 1374. 




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W. K. KOGGARO, 
Fertilizer Distributer! 



No. 15 




C. F. JOHNSON, Jr. 
No. 154,8 70. Fertilizer-Sower. Patented Sept. 8, ,874. 
No. 8,247. Reissued iViay 21, 1878. 





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708 



C. PERRY. 
SEEDERS. 



No. 137.901. 



Patsnted Feb. 27, 187^ 




WITNESSES 

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C. STONE. 
SEEDER AKD FERTILIZER. 
Na. 189,515. Patented April 10, 1377. 




WITNESSES 



2 Sheets— Sheet 1. 



J, S. KEMP. 

■Spread 

Reissued May 28> 1878. 



2 Sheets— Sheet 2. 



iQrt Manure-Spreader,- . . , „ 

isO.ZZO. Patented Hay 1, 1877. 




J. S. KEMP. 

w. lofl 99ft Manure-Spreader. 
No- 190,220- ^ Patented May 1, 1377. 

No. 8,254. Reissued May 28, 1878. 




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709 



A. C. HURLEY. 

HANTJRE DRILLS. 
191,552. Piieated Jane 5, 1877. 





A. B, MILLER & R. P. LUDWI&, 
Manure-Drills, 



No. 198.037. 



Patented Dec. 11. 1877 




^ INVENTOR 

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A, S, MILLER & R. P, LUDWI&. 
Manure-Drills. 



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H. p. UNDERHILL. 
Fertilizer-Distributer. 



No. 198.037. 



Patented Dec. J1. 1877 




Patented Feb. 19, 1878. 




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710 



J. g: moltrip. 

Fertilizer-Dropper. 
No. 200,837. Patented March 5. 1878. 




Sheets — Sheet 



J. W. WHEATLEY. 
Fertilizer Distributer. 



No. 202,081 




Sheets— Sheet 



J. W. WHEATLEY. 
Fertilizer Distributer. 



No. 202.081 



Patented April 2, 1878. 




T. S. SMITH & C, 0. BOYLE, 
Seed-Planter and Fertilizer-Distributor. 
No. 202,878. Patented April 23, 1878. 




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C, G. WILSON. 
Cotton-S^ed Pianter and Guano-Distributor 



No. i33,9H 



I. ^. REAMES. 
Fertii izers. 



No. 135,846. 



Patenfed Feb, 11, 1873. 




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713 



F. C. MOOtR. 
Plaster-Sower. 



No. 161. U5 



Patented March 23,1875 




C. BAILEY. 
Fertilizer-Distributer. 



No. 164.509. 



Pat«nt«d June 15, n?5. 



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J. P. BAKER. 
GUANO DISIRIEtJTERS. 



No. 195,327. 



Patented Sept. 18, 1877. 






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714 




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715 



M. W. FAUBION. 
Fertilizer Distribute rs. 

No. 142,464. Palented September 2, 1B73. 




T. C. SEBRING. 
Seed and F e r t i I i zer- S o we rs . 

No. 153,787. Patenud Aug. 4, 1874. 




VflT^r ESSES. 



IKYE?fTOK, 



C. HARLAN. 
Fertilizer Oistriiiutors. 

No. 156,790. Patented Nov. 10,1874. 



No. 172,374. 



R. A. BARRETT. 

GtrANO-mSTRIBUTER. 

Patented Jan. 18. 187S. 






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717 



H. SPRINGER. 
Fertilizing Attachments to Seed Sowers 

No. 141,6 06 F.t.nieo August b, -,8 73. 





No. U6,288. 



C. SMALLWOOD. 
Guano-Sowers. 



Fiq.t. 



Patented Jan. 6, 1874. 




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Jn uenior 



j, a. SIMS. 

Fertilizer Distributors. 



No. 195,959. 



Patented Oct. 9. 1877. 



W. P. BEOWN. 
Plow Attachments for Distributing Pertilizers. 
No. 196,190. Patented Oct. 16, 1877. 





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720 



Y. F. WRIGHT. 
Hand Seed Planter and fertilizer Distributor. 
No. 122 980. Patented Jan. 23, 1872. 




E. 1. FISK. 
Stilt and Hand Planters. 



No. 150,013. 



itemed April 21, 1874. 




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FEUTILIZEE DISTRIBUTORS. 



A. AND J. KRAIJSS, MiLFORD, Pa. Sjjreadi)uj Lime and 
Plaster, Ociober 16, 1S30. (Xo claims.) 
Lime is sown by the rotation of the jonrnaled roller 
working in the rear end of the wagon box. Motion is 
imparted to the roller by pulleys, one of which is 
secured to revolve with one of the bearing wheels, 
while the other is secured on the roller shaft, and by a 
cord they are connected. 

258. F. H. SMITH, Baltimore, Md. Machine for 
Sj)r€adln(/ Lime. July 5, 1837. 
Claims. — 1. The fluted cylinder C, or a revolving cyl- 
inder having receptacles or cavities to receive the 
manure to be thrown out as it revolves, iu combination 
with the cylinder. 2. The cylinder d as applied in front 
of C, to relieve and facilitate C, in its revolutions with 
the spriugs. allowing it to recede and still revolve. 3. 
The application of the gearing as described and the 
mode of regulating the quantity by ditlerent pairs of 
wheels working and fitting on the same centres, as set 
forth. 

4,937. J. BLANC. New Orleans, La. FertiUzers. 
January 21, 1847. 

Claim. — A scoop or shovel plow in combination with 
the sifter ; springs and cams as set forth and described. 

7,491. J. K. HOLLAND, Wa.shixgton, N. C. Carts 
for Spreadiny Manure. July 9, IdSO. 

Claim. — The combination of the box B, bottom D, 
rollers C, cylinder E, cog Avheels F and A, lever G, 
arrai)ged and ox)erated substantially in the manner 
herein described. 

9,339. LEWIS COOPER, Coopersville, Pa. Feriili- 
zers. October 19, 1852. 
Claim. — Constructing the pulverizing and fertilizing 
apj)aratus as to effect the several functions of pidveri- 
ziug and distributing manures of various kinds at Avill, 
by so arranging the roller D, that it can be raised or 
depressed in the discharging opening of the bottom of 



the hopper to any required level, so as to discharge 
a larger or smaller quantity of material previously 
brought to the desired degree of fineness in the hopper, 
and, at the same time, to act as a valve to close more 
or less tightly the bottom of the hopper ; the same 
roller likewise serving as a distributor of seed in sow- 
ing broadcast without any alteration of the machine, 
substantially as herein set forth . 

9,535. SILAS A. HEDGES, Lancaster. Ohio. Carts 
for Spreading Manures. January 11, 1853. 

This improvement consists in constructing a cart 
with two bodies, the front one of which is capable of 
being raised so as to discharge the manure into the rear 
one, by means of throwing a shaft (which is connected 
with the front end of it by a tackle) into gear with 
the hind axle ; and in providing an inclined endless 
apron in the rear body, which is also actuated by 
the hind axle, and so arranged with the tail-board that 
by means of a lever it is thrown into gear sinmlta- 
neously with the raising of the tail-board. Claim, — 
The construction of a cart with two bodies, the front 
one of which is raised or tilted for the discharge of its 
contents into the rear one, by the action of tJie hind 
axle by means of an axle (to which the halyard is at- 
taclied, having at one end a ratchet wheel) and tackle, 
when thrown into gear by means of a hand lever. Also 
the combination of the endless apron, the tilting body, 
and raising the tail-board simultaneously, with throw- 
ing in gear the endless slotted apron. 

9,(397. DANIEL REID, Washington, N. C. Manure 
Carts. May 3, 1853. 

Claim. — The measuring valve apparatus beneath the 
lower hopper, in combination with the said hopj)er, for 
discharging maniu'e, as set forth, etc. 

10,325. THOMAS F. NELSON, Clark Co., Ya. 
Sowing Guano and Other Fine Manures. December 20, 
1853. 

Claim. — The combination of the fluted or toothed 
cylinders r I' , with the toothed shaft B, for the pur- 
pose of grinding and distributing guano, etc.. the whole 
being in combination with any ordinary seed planter. 



721 



10,572. THOMAS B. HENSON and GEORGE EOHR, 
Charlestown, Ya. Seed Flanters. February 28, 
1854. 

Claim. — The revolving longitudinal shaft, with its 
beaters and spikes, as described. 

11,557. ELBRIDGE MARSHALL, Clinton, N. J. 
Manure and Lime Spreader. August 22, 1854. 
Claim. — The employment of the vibrating brush, 
substantially as and for the purj)oses set forth. 

11,602. JOSEPH W. FAWKES, Christiana, Pa. Ma- 
nure and Lime Spreaders. August 29, 1854. 

Claims. — 1. Constructing the hopper with a swing 
diaphragm or diving board L, by which the material 
j intended for spreading is prevented from arching. 2. 
i The arrangement and combination of the moving break- 
I ers or pulverizers / / (actuated by the devices substan- 
I tially as described), with rollers a and 1), for the more 
^ eflfectual distribution of the contents of the hopper. 

12,508. H. LUDINGTON and S. R. LUPTON, Addison, 
Pa. Lime Spreaders and Seed Planters. March 13, 
1855. 

Claims. — 1. The construction of an expanding sec- 

i tional hopper E E hung by hinges or otherwise pendent, 
] and formed with concaves on the inner sides, which 
I concaves have formed thereon diagonally arranged 

ridges or sloi)ing irregularities a a a a a a, substantially 
j as described. 2. We claim the construction of a drum 
|i cylinder or roller F F, with series of ridges or sloping 
I irj?egularities p p v, formed or arranged diagonally 
' across its circumference or periphery, together with 
i longitudinal troughs or gutters s s s s, at intervals be- 
j tween the ridges, as shown. This cylinder being also 
combined in action or operation with the hopper E E 
• and the revolving spike shaft H, as set forth. 3. We 
'j are aware that there are such devices as tilting tables, 
' dumping beds, and cart bodies, and sloping or .sliding 
planes, for the purpose of preciijitation ; none of these, 
however, do we claim, as they are not equivalent forms 
of construction to ours,for they do not embrace the two- 
fold principles of our device ; nor is it a fixed sieve or 
permanently arranged grating that we claim ; but, in- 
ij stead, we claim constructing a feeding or supply foun- 
1 tain, having the combination of adjustable hinged 
I frame grating, actuated by cords or equivalents, and 
' to answer the two-fold purpose of holding the compost 
mass, and preventing the escape of lumps, etc., and ad- 
mitting also of being elevated or depressed, or thrown 
forward at pleasure, for the purpose of relieving the 
grating and hopper or fountain of lumps and other ob- 
structions, in the manner and for the purpose set 
j forth. 

14,708. WARREN S. BARTLE, Newark, N. Y. Ma- 
chine for Solving Fertilizers. April 22, 1856. 
I Claim. — The distributors composed of the radials r r 
I r, in combination with the shaft I:. Ic^ l:^ and fender u, 
!' constructed and arranged substantially as described. 
' 558. WARREN S. BARTLE, Newark, N. Y. Fertil- 
izers. Patent No. 14,708, April 22, 1856. Beissued 
, May 18, 1858. 

Claim. — The combination of two or more vertical 

ii shafts provided with arms, with the outlet tubes of a 
I' machine for sowing fertilizers, etc. ; the whole being 

constructed, arranged, and operated in the manner and 
for the purposes substantially as set forth. 

15,171. W. CROASDALE, Hartsyille, Pa. Fertil- 
izers. June 24, 1856. 
Claim. — The combination of the cylinder B, com- 
posed in part of the movable strips S, with rubbers M, 
j as shown. 

15,876. J. W. BARNES, Murfreesboro, N. C. Manure 
Distributor. October 14, 1856. 
Claim. — I claim the hinged side a', combined with 
j the hinged bottom, as set forth. 

18,774. P. SEYMOUR, East Bloomfield, N. Y. Ma- 
chines for Spreading Lime and other Fertilizers. De- 
cember 1, 1857. 
Claim.— The combination and arrangement of a series 



of vibratory plates or distributors d, attached to and 
working upon the face of an inclined plane or distri])u- 
ting surface C, by means of the rod F, ol any equiva- 
lent connection that will give the rerjuired motion to 
one of iSaid plates, while another ])ov1ion is stationary 
upon the board or piano, in the manner and for the 
purposes set forth. 

19,431. WM. PI. MAY, Alexandria, Va., and C. W. 

Coontz, A\ inches ter, Va. Machines for Sowing 
Fertilizers. February 23, 1858. 
Claim. — The combination of a metal ferrule or thimble 
J, wooden shaft E, and metal stirring arms K K', when 
said ferrule is arranged on the lower end of shaft, and 
the stirring arms furnished with a screw thread, and 
connected with and fastened to the thimble and shaft, 
as set forth. 

21,181. L. BICKFORD, Macedon, N. Y. MacMnes 
for Soicing Fertilizers. August 17, 1858. 
Claim. — A hopper bottom A, formed of sheet metal or 
its equivalent, in which are arranged apertures a, con- 
structed as set forth, when combined with a series of 
vertical stirrers fc, and a slide or slides h, arranged on 
the inner side of the bottom A, in the manner and for 
the purposes substantially as described. 

22,212. E. WAGNER, Westminster, Md. Machine 
for Distributing Guano and other Fertilizers. Xovem- 
ber 30, 1858. 

Claim. — The combination of the stirrer d, and feeder 
e operated in different directions, the two being ar- 
ranged in the manner and for the purpose specified. 

22,505. JOHN LEACH, Oakville, Md. Machines for 
Soicing Guano and other Fertilizers. January 4, 1859. 
This drill is designed to prepare the ground for set- 
ting out tobacco plants, and is made up of four sections, 
the outer one a for making the furrow, a second section 
b for distributing guano or any other fertilizer into the 
furrow, a third section c for covering the turned up 
earth upon the guano in the furrow, and a fourth sec- 
tion d for leveling and pressing down the earth consti- 
tuting the bed for the tobacco plants. Claims. — 1. The 
arrangement of the covering section of the drill within 
the frame of the roller section, and for the purposes set 
forth. 2. In connection therewith, the arrangement of 
the box between the hopper and distributing spout, the 
box being attached to the hopper by pliable or elastic 
material, and being vibrated with the spout by the 
toothed wheel upon the axle, as described. 

24,485. JAMES PEELER, Tallahassee, Fla. Ma- 
chines for Sowing Fertilizers. June 21, 1859. 
Claim.— The arrangement of the frame A, wheels B B, 
axle C, and apron D, attached to the frame by means of 
straps a and c, with the bar d, metallic strip x, corruga- 
ted wheel F, bar /, chuck J, hopper E, and slide L. the 
whole being constructed and placed in the relative 
positions set forth, and operating in the manner speci- 
fied. 

25,064. LORENZO TYLER, Havana. N. Y. Machines 
for Sowing Fertilizers. August 9, 1859. 
Claim.— The arrangement of the frame A, hopper B, 
partition N, adjustable slide ^i. valve L. cylinder H, 
concave I, adjustable slide J. and fiexible clasps K, the 
whole being constructed and operated as and for the 
purpose set forth. 

27,754, WILSON W. WILLIAMS, Elizabeth City, 
N. C. Sowing Machines. ^Ipril 3, 1860. 
Claim. — The arrangement of hoppers H. box A. parti- 
tion P, frame C. straps R, and wheel W. placed on an 
ordinary or common cart, operating as described, and 
for the purposes set forth. 

28,173. ROBERT J. HILL. Americus, Ga. Machines 
for Sowing FcriiH:irs. May 8. 1860. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the revolving hooks e e. 
and small hoes B B. the sliding plates C and D. to reg- 
ulate the openings, and the sliding rod and bearing on 
the shaft to coniiect and disconnect the pinion g. with 
the wheel of the cart, as specified, for the purposes set 
ibrth. 



722 



30,179. JOHN LYKER, Argosville, N. Y. Assignor 
to himself and J. I. BROWN, same place. Comlnned 
Boiler and Manure Spreader. September 25, 1860. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the rollers B B with the 
frame A, gear wheels/ r/, connecting rod E, hopi)er D, 
pendent e, and slide h, all as shown and described, for 
the purposes set forth, 

31,084. JOHN F. KELLER, Greencastle, Pa. Ma- 
cliinesfor Sowing Fertilizers. January 8, 1861. 
The spiked rollers are so arranged that the beveled 
spikes may press into the discharge openings, and thus 
prevent clogging. The feed slide passing over the dis- 
charge openings is attached to a lever operated by the 
hand of the driver, and thns the distribution of the fer- 
tilizer can be regulated. The removable connecting rods 
attached to the elbow on the universal joint allow the 
machine to be drawn along without a corresponding 
movement of the distributing parts. Claims. — 1. The 
arrangement of a series of spiked rollers when x)laced 
vertically, and moved through a partial revolution by 
a reciprocating motion, substantially as set forth. 2. 
The use of the clearers H and the feed slide R (Figs. 5 
and 6), provided with the peculiar openings G, sub- 
stantially in the manner and for the purj)oses described. 
3. The arrangement of the removable connecting rods 
E and W, in combination with elbow X and the uni- 
versal joint, substantially as described, for the purposes 
specified. 

1,718. JOHN F. KELLER, Greencastle, Pa. Ma- 
chine for Sowing Fertilizers. No. 31,084. January 8, 
1881. Eeissued July 5, 1864. 
Claims. — 1. The arrangement of a series of spiked 
rollers, when placed vertically and moved through a 
partial revolution by reciprocating motion, substan- 
tially as set forth. 2. Preventing fertilizers from clogging 
in the hopper (while being sowed) by the use of a roller 
or rollers moved through a partial revolution, and worked 
backward and forward, thus producing a jarring action 
.by reversing the stroke, substantially as specified. 3. 
The use of the clearers H and feed slide R (Figs. 5 and 
6), the latter having the i)eculiar openings G, with 
sharp edges for cutting the fertilizer away, substan- 
tially in the manner and for the purposes described. 4. 
The arrangement of the movable connecting rods E and 
W, in combination with the elbow X and the univer- 
sal joint, substantially as described for the purposes 
spacified. 

3,461. JOHN F. KELLER, Hagerstown. Md. As- 
signor to ABRAHAM MILLER, WILLIAM H. 
PROTZMAN, ALPHEUS R. APPLEMAN, and 
WILLIAM UPDEGRAFF, same place. Machine 
for Sowinq Fertilizers. Patented January 8, 1851. No. 
31,084. Eeissued July b, 1864. No. 1,718. Again 
reissued May 25, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement of a series of spiked 
rollers, when placed vertically and moved through a 
partial rev^olution by a reciprocating motion, substan- 
tially as set forth, whereby the fertilizers are both de- 
livered and prevented from clogging, 2. The combina- 
tion of the clearers H and feed slide R (Figs. 5 and 6) 
the latter having the peculiar openings G, with sharp 
edges for cutting the fertilizer away, substantially in 
the manner and for the purposes described, 3. The 
combination and arrangement of the rollers, cranks 
C, and bar D, as and for the purpose specified. 

32,406. S. B. BLACK, Harrisburg, Pa. Machines 
for Sowing Guano. May 28, 1861. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the shaft B, arms a a, 
pins d d, and the irregular bottom of the hopjier, when 
the same are used and constructed as and for the pur- 
pose set forth. 

32,800. N. G. SWIFT, Hart's Village, N. Y. Ma- 
chines for Sowing Pulverulent Manures. July 9, 1861. 
Within the hopper is placed a roller or rollers ar- 
ranged with adjustable 'sliders and scrapers, whereby 
the discharge of the manure may be regulated as de- 
sired, and the portions of manure as may adhere to the 
rollers scraped off at such a point as not to affect the 
equal distribution of manure over the field. The hop- 



per is so arranged that the rollers may be readily 
thrown in and out of gear with the driving wheels. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the hopper E, the rol- 
ler or rollers J, slides Q, scrapers O O, and pressure 
bar M, all arranged for joint operation, as and for the 
purpose set forth. 2. Suspending the hopper E to the 
axle A, by means of the rods F F and H, arranged sub- 
stantially as shown, whereby the wheels K L may be 
readily thrown in and out of gear, and the rollers J J 
consequently rendered operative or inoperative, as may 
be desired. 

34,790, J. H. STEVENS, East Durham, N. Y. Ma- 
chines for Spreading Manure. March 25, 1862. 
Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the endless flexible 
bed C, windlass shaft J, and its connections, in combi- 
nation with the buckets D, spring /, and conducting 
tubes G H I, the whole combined and operating in the 
manner and for the purpose specified. 2. The arrange- 
ment of the endless flexible bed C, rollers B B, sides A, 
conducting tubes G H I, and framing F, the whole sup- 
ported upon wheels and operating in the manner and 
for the purpose described. 

1,599. JAMES H. STEVENS. East Durham, N. Y. 
Manure Spreader. No. 34,790. March 25, 1862. Re- 
issued January 5, 1864. 
Claims, — 1. The arrangement of the endless flexible 
bed C, windlass shaft J and its connections, in combi- 
nation with the buckets D, spring /, and conducting 
tubes G H I, the whole combined and operating in the 
manner and for the purpose described. 2. The arrange- 
ment of the endless flexible bed C, rollers B B, sides A, 
conducting tubes G H I, and framing F, the whole sup- 
ported upon wheels, and operating in the manner and 
for the purpose described. 3. The arrangement of the 
endless flexible bed C, in connection with windlass 
shaft J and wheel, operating in the manner and for 
the purpose described. 4. The arrangement of the 
endless flexible bed C, in connection with windlass 
shaft J and hand crank, constructed and operating 
substantially in the manner and for the purpose de- 
scribed. 

35,920. J. H. BRINTON, West Chester, Pa. Hop- 
pers of Machines for Sowing Grain, etc., Broadcast. 
July 22, 1862. 

Claim. — In combination with the wedge-shaped 
opening through the hopper bottom, the wedge-shaped 
vibrating bar d, when said bar is supported upon ad- 
justing devices below the hopper, and is furnished with 
spuds which extend up into the hopper, substantially 
in the manner and for the purpose set forth. 

37,393. NEWTON FOSTER, Palmyra, N. Y. Broad- 
cast Seed and Manure Soivers. January 13, 1863. 

This improvement consists of a seed box or hopper 
with vertical sides and inclined bottom, at the lower 
angle of which are openings with a register plate. 
Pivoted to the bottom and attached at their upper ends 
to a reciprocating bar are a series of stirrers, whose 
points x)roject over the openings, and vibrating there 
prevent the clogging of the seed or pulverulent mar , 
nure. Claim. — The combination of the obliquely 
pivoted vibrating stirrers B and driving bar E, with 
the inclined seed box bottom c, angular slotted portion 
/, and regulating slides C D, all in the manner herein 
shown and described. 

38,949. JACOB B. CROWELL, Greencastle, Frank- 
lin County, Pa. Manure Bistributors. June 23, 
1863. 

This consists of a box or trough Avith openings in the 
bottom, and a roller provided with stirrers and wipers 
rotating therein : the said roller being thrown into or 
out of gear with the driving crank by means of a lever 
and clutch, which connects by crank and pitman with 
the wheel on the driving shaft. Claims. — 1. The rocking 
shaft, provided with the stirrers H and G and the 
wipers D, in the manner and for the purposes set forth. 
2. In combination with the rocking shaft, as de- 
scribed, the clutch P, crank O, and pitman N, all con- 
structed and operating in the manner and for the pur- 
poses specified. 



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!! 2,011. JACOB B. CEOWELL, Greencastle, Penn. 
Wheat DriU. No. 38,949. Jane 23, 1863. Eeissued 
June 27, 1865. 
Claims. — 1. A horizontal rock shaft, provided with 
stirrers G and wipers D, snbstantially as set forth. 2. 
A horizontal rock shaft, when armed with spikes or 
stirrers G on the n]3per side of the shaft, substantially 
as specified. 3. The horizontal rock shaft, in comhina- 

I tlon with the curved metallic bottom of the hopj)er, 
substantially as described. 4. So arranging and opera- 
ting a rock shaft that the spikes or stirrers on the 

I upper side of the shaft will prevent the arching of the 
guano and bring the same down to a point reached by 
the stirrers on the under side of the rock shaft, and 
thus agitate and feed down the entire mass of the 
guano in the hopper, substantially as specified. 

42,758. P. ELY, New York, N. Y. Manure Spreaders. 
I May 17, 1864. 

\ Claims. — 1. The particular manner of attaching or 
applying the box or hopj)er B to the cart or wagon as 
set forth, to wit, by having a board n attached to each 
side of the front part of the box or hopper, and a slide 
0 attached to each board n, for the purpose of accom- 
modating the box or hopper to the width of the cart 
or wagon, in combination with the bars_; j attached to 
the box or hopper, and the guides ^■ attached to the 
under side of the bed I of the cart or wagon. 2. The 
friction wheel J, fitted in a frame G, attached to the 
shaft of the cylinder E, in connection with the belt L, 
and cones or pulleys F I, or their equivalents, arranged 
substantially as shown for transmitting motion to the 
cylinder E, either from a wheel K, of the cart or wagon, 
or by tract in from the earth or ground, as herein 
described. 

45,686. HENRY S. BABCOCK axd S. H. JENKS, 
Ionia, Mich. Plaster and Seed Sower and Boiler 
Combined. January 3, 1865. 
Claim. — The plaster box fourteen having an unob- 
structed opening extending the whole length, the 
adjustable bottom plate thirteen, and toothed recipro- 
cating bar twelve, in combination with the seed sow- 
ing device and land roller, the several parts being con- 
structed and arranged substantially as and for the 
purpose set forth. 

45,767. JAMES H. STEVENS, East Durham, N. Y. 
Manure Spreading Device. January 3, 1865. 
This invention consists in applying to a wagon a 
movable bottom composed of an apron, Avhich works on 
friction rollers, and arranged to operate as an endless 
belt ; and in connection with this movable bottom is a 
fork, arranged to operate in such a manner as to dis- 
charge the manure evenly or uniformly from the wagon, 
as the same is fed to the fork by the movable bottom. 
Also, in the employment or use of a semi-conical screen 
attached to the rear of the wagon for the purpose of re- 
ceiving the manure as it is discharged by the fork, 
thereby insuring a uniform distribution thereof upon 
the field. Claims. — 1. The two ropes dd', with the shaft 
F, for operating the apron D and admitting of the 
same being moved back when the load is discharged. 
2. The semi-conical screen K at the rear of the wagon, 
when used in connection with a manure discharging de- 
vice, for the purpose set forth. 3. The discharging fork 

1, arranged to operate substantially as herein described, 
in connection with the apron D, or its equivalent, for 
the purpose set forth. 

47,138. J. H. THOMAS and P. P. MAST, Spring- 
' FIELD, Ohio. Machine for Distributing Fertilizers. 
April 4, 1865. 

Claims. — 1. The slats or strips C suspended from the 
bar B and projecting through the opening in the bot- 
tom of the hopper A, when connected at the bottom by 
bar d, substantially as and for the purposes set forth. 

2. The shaft C provided with the projections a and e, as 
and for the purposes described. 3. The slats C, as ar- 
ranged in combination with the bar D and bottom pieces 
F and F', as and for the purpose set forth. 

49,973. ALPHEUS BUGBEE, Elkhart, Ind. Ma- 
cliine for Sowing Plaster. September 19, 1865. 
This invention consists in the construction of double 



forks and stirrers combined with the slide, and in a 
shield which keeps the plaster oft the forks. Claims. — 
1. The shape and construction of the double forks and 
stirrers E, when arranged and combined with the slides 
D, and operated as herein described, and for the pur- 
poses set forth. 2. The shield R, as arranged and com- 
bined with the stirrers E, for the purposes set forth. 

52,295. WILLIAM H. and JOHN S. LAKIN, Lander, 
Md. Fertilizer Sower. January 30, 1866. 

This invention consists of a box for sowing fertilizers 
in connection with grain, and being attached to the or- 
dinary grain box or hopper of a drill, and the peculiar 
feature of improvement consists in the recij)rocating 
pin, the latter moving over and acting in connection 
with the adjustable orifice in the bottom plate of the 
hopper to keep the discharge open for the passage of 
the fertilizing powder. Claim. — The reciprocating verti- 
cal post E, with ]}m H, which vibrates in a horizontal 
plane above the aperture, substantially as described 
and represented. 

59,300. SETH WHEELOCK, Richland, Mich. Ma- 
chine for Sowing Plaster. October 30, 1866. 
Claim. — The arrangement and combination of the 
triangular spiked bar D and connected lever L, with 
the hopper H and bed frame A, substantially in the 
manner and for the uses herein specified. 

65,350. FRANCIS P. CULLOM, Dowagiac, Mich. 
Plaster Sower. June 4, 1867. 
Claims. — 1. The construction of the hopper of a plaster 
sower of stationary ends a a, stationary inclined side b, 
reciprocating slide c, and pivoted adjustable side plate 
b', substantially as described. 2. The corrugating of 
the inner surface of the slide c, in combination with the 
corrugated side plate b', and means for regulating the 
discharge of plaster from the hopper, substantially as 
described, for the purpose set forth. 

65,390. GILBERT JESSUP, Shortsville, N. Y. Plas- 
ter Sower. June 4, 1867. 

The hopper is suspended between the wheels. The 
stirrer is suspended by straps to the front and rear 
sides of the hopper alternately ; the parts are actuated 
by a pivoted yoke and a zigzag cam on one of the 
driving wheels. The gauge plate determines the size 
of the delivery openmgs. Claims. — 1. Effecting a paral- 
lel adjustment of the delivery or discharge plate G by 
means of the bent or anchor levers h j k, as set forth. 
2. Hanging the hopper T down between the carrier 
wheels, whereby it is balanced, or nearly so, ui^on the 
said wheels, substantially in the manner and for the 
purposes herein shown and described. 3. The combi- 
nation with the vibrating feed bar D having a serrated 
edge, the agitators S, when their lower ends are con- 
nected loosely to the said bar D, and the upper end of 
each alternate one is pivoted to the front side of the 
box T, and the others to the rear, as shown and for the 
purpose specified. 

68,077. SAMUEL HOKE, Mount Pleasant Totn^n- 
SHIP, Md. Machine for Distributing Fertilizers.^ 
August 27, 1867. 
The rotary disks have upwardly projecting claws, 
which oj)erate to discharge the fertilizer from the hop- 
per. Claim. — The shajie and construction of the stirrers 
H, with their lower wheels G, operating in eccentric 
apertures B, when arranged and operated as herein 
described and for the i)m^poses set forth. 
68,343. MONTGOMERY BLAIR, Barry. III. Straw 
Scatterer. Sep>tember'3, 1867. 
Claim. — The foregoing described machine, with its 
combination of pulleys, rollers, and revolving rakes, 
and stop rakes, all moved by means of bands and 
pulleys attached to common wagons. 

74,448. JOHN F. THOMAS, Adamstown, Md. Ma- 
cliinefor Distributi)ig Guano, etc. February 11, 1868. 
Claims. — 1. The agitating ap]Kuatus above described, 
eonsis+ing of ])ole F" pins / ', and movable bottom 
F', substantially as described. 2. The combination of 
the agitating api^aratus with the rod />•, lever Iv. armL, 
arm or lever M, and cam wheel C, substantially as 



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nerein set forth, 3. The combination of the arm L 
with the rod 'N, eccentric shaft O and rod P, substan- 
tially as herein shown and described. 

75,252. JESSE S. EDWAEDS, Medford, N. J. Ma- 
cliinefor DistriMting Fertilizers. March 10, 1868. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the hoi^per A, distribut- 
ing shaft G, wheels C and D, and plows B, as and for 
the pirrpose specified. 

76,621. NEWTON FOSTER, Palmyra, N. Y. Guano 
Distrihutor. Jjrril 14, 1868. 

Claim. — As an improvement in machines for so wing 
fertilizers, the serrated-edged distributing bar F, con- 
structed as shown and described, and so arranged that 
the V-shaped teeth only of said bar shall be exposed to 
the material to be sown, substantially in the manner 
and for the piu'po«es set forth. 

77,269. C. C. FOSTEE, Odessa, Del. Fertilizer At- 
tachnent. April 28, 1868. 

Claims. — 1. The mode of sowing phosphate, or any 
like maniu^e, by means of an attachment, constructed 
and oj)erated as above described, or any other substan- 
tially tlie same. 2. Wings W S, combined with x)ins P 
and shaft S' H', for the purpose and in the manner above 
set forth and described. 3. Eollers E M, springs S C 
P, reversed bearings E Y, the whole combined, con- 
structed and operated in the manner and for the pur- 
pose above set forth and described. 

3,587. CALEB C. FOSTEE, Odessa, Del. Fertilizer 
Attachment. April 28, 1868. No. 77,269. Feissued 
August 3, 1869, and omitted in tlie list of claims of 
that date. Again reissued August 10, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. The arrangement, u]3on a suitable shaft 
under the bottom of the hopper of a fertilizer attach- 
ment of one or a series of polygonal-shaped rollers, 
of any suitable material, said rollers being provided 
with small recesses and projecting edges on their peri- 
pheries, substantially as shown and described. 2. The 
arrangement, upon a cross-shaft in the hopper, a- suita- 
ble distance above the movable or stationary bottom of 
the wings W S and pins P P, or their equivalent, sub- 
stantially as and for the purposes set forth. 3. In com- 
bination with the x>olygonal-shaped rollers E M, the 
springs S C P, substantially as and for the purposes 
specified. 4. Broadly, the saddles E Y, whether cast 
with or connected to the hopx^er bottom by screws, or 
otherwise, said bottom being provided with beveled 
ox3enings, as described, in combination with the poly- 
gonal-shaped wheels E M, substantially as set forth. 
5. In combination with the saddles E Y, the beveled 
openings E H in the hopper bottom, over which pass 
the vertical x)ins P on the shaft S' H', substantially as 
set forth. 

78,423. DANIEL CAINE, Battle Creek, Mich. Ma- 
chine for Sowing Fertilizers and Seeds. June 2, 1868. 
A revolving stirrer, a reciprocating serrated clearer 
and feeding roller are so arranged as to -mix evenly the 
fertilizing material and seed in a single hopi^er while 
being sown. Claim. — The hopper A, in combination 
with the stirrer E, clearer F, and feeding roller E, 
arranged relatively with each other, and with an axle 
D, and wheels W, and constructed and operated sub- 
stantially in the manner and for the pur^jose as set 
forth. 

81,410. HENEY EODES, Clarence Centre, N. Y. 
Flaster Sower. August 25, 1868. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement, in connection with the 
intermediate brush G, of the lifter E, provided with 
the spiral loops e e situated above, and the raised edges 
h h of the discharge openings, situated below said 
brush, the whole operating in the manner and for the 
pui^jose specified. 2. The hinged arm D with holding 
bandjj and elevating toggle r, and serving, with gear 
1), to give motion to the parts in the hopper, as set forth. 
84,870. JOHN F. FISHEE, Greexcastle, Pa. As- 
signor to himself and DANIEL BEEED, Wash- 
ington, D. C. Machine for Distrihuting Fertilizers. 
JJecemher 15, 1868. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the coupling bar c, 



1 arms d, working beneath the hopper and shafts e, sub- 
stantially as and for the purposes described. 2. The 
combination of the above with the fingers i, as and for 
the purpose set forth. 3. The fingers i, when so ar- 
ranged that their acute angles are presented to the 
floor of the hopper, for the purpose specified. 

85,284. ELISHA H. COOK, Clarendon, Mich. Seed 
and Fertilizer Sower. Deceniber 29, 1868. 

Claims. — 1. The flaring notches / in the reciprocat- 
ing feed bar D, in combination with the seed hopper 
B, having a perforated bottom substantially as and for 
the use specified. 2. The mode of operating the recip- 
rocating or vibrating feed devices of a plaster and seed 
hopper, by the arrangement and combination therewith 
of the three-armed rocking shaft J, connecting rods r, 
E' E", and driving crank E, substantially in the man- 
ner as set forth. 

86,477. WILLIAM F. WEIEICK, JOHN C. WEL- 
LEE, AND DAYID E. EOHE, Charlestown, W. 
Ya. Machine for Fistrihuting Fertilizers. Fehruary 
2, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. The peculiar angular-shaped construc- 
tion of the prong or fork like agitating scraping de- 
vices 1 1 1, J J J, or their equivalents, when arranged 
to oscillate right and left, in the arc of a circle, so as to 
stir, loosen up, scrape, and force out the substance to 
be distributed, in the manner substantially as set forth 
and described. 2. The combination of said devices I 
I I, J J J, with the eccentric cam device p p^ the bell 
crank s s, actuating rod q q, yoke coupling bar m m, 
graduating gauge plate e e, the regulating lever w, 
and sliding plate x, substantially as shown, set forth, 
and described. 

90,493. HIE AM L. BEOWN ant) CALYIN P. BE OWN, 
Manchester, N. Y. Machine for Distrihuting 
Guano. May 25, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. In combination with a hopper A, having 
at the bottom orifices A^, the fingers B\ and bar B, ar- 
ranged in relation to the hopper, substantially as and 
for the purpose set forth. 2. The jointed lever, con- 
structed substantially as shown and described. 

90,653. JOHN F. FISHEE, Greencastle, Pa. As- 
signor to himself and DANIEL BEEED, Wash- 
ington, D. C. Guano Attachment for Seed Frills. 
June 1, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. The quarter pinion F and reciprocating 
rack bar E, or their equivalents, placed under the 
hopper, in combination with the swinging fingers or 
stirrers inside of the hopper, substantially as set forth. 
2. In combination w^ith the stirrers and quarter pinion, 
the reciprocating bar E, the rod D, crank C, pinion B, 
and gear wheel A, substantially as set forth. 

3,749. JOHN F. FISHER, Greencastle, Pa., and 
DANIEL BEEED. Washington, D. C. Assignees 
of JOHN F. FISHEE. Guano Attachment for Seed 
Drills. Patented June 1, 1869. 2so. 90,653. Reis- 
sued November 30, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. The above described screw bevel gear, or 
its equivalent, for operating the stirrers of a guano at- 
tachment to wheat drills, or other fertilizer machines, 
substantially as set forth. 2. The quarter pinion F 
and reciprocating rack bar E, placed under the hojiper, 
in combination with the swinging fingers, or stirrers in- 
side of the hopper, substantially as set forth. 3. In 
combination with the stirrers and quarter pinion, the 
reciprocating bar, the rod, crank, pinion, and gear 
wheel, substantially as set forth. 

90,953. JOHN J. NAYLOE, Brighton, Mich. Seeder 
and Fertilizer. June 8, 1869. 
Claim. — The construction of an apparatus combining 
the wheels A, axles B, frame C, hopper D, cylinder E, 
spurs F, shaft H, pulleys I and J, belts K, gate M, con- 
ductor N, distributing box O, cylinder P, conveyer E, 
geared wheels T and Y, pinion U, shaft W, bearings X, 
belt Y, pulley Z, slide A", and lever B", when arranged 
and operating substantially as and for the purposes 
herein set forth and shown. 



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92,440. E. J. GORDON, Greenville, Mich. Fluster 
Sower. July 13, 1869. 
Claim. — The within described combined roller and 
plaster sower, consisting of the roller C C, supporting 
the frame A A and B B, the hopper E, with its adjusta- 
ble bottom e, the vibrating bar F, levers G and J, and 
corrugated ring H, all constructed and arranged to 
operate substantially as and for the purpose specilied. 

93,368. JOHN H. THOMAS and PHINEAS P. MAST, 
Springfield, Ohio. MacJiine for Bisiribnting Fer- 
tilizers. August 3, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. The stirrers or plates C, having their 
periphery serrated, and otherwise constructed substan- 
tially as described. 2. The shaft B, having the plates 
C and arms or rods D attached, and all arranged to ro- 
tate within a hopper, substantially as and for the pur- 
pose set forth. 

95,336. C. C. FOSTER, Odessa, Del. Fertilizer Attach- 
ment. September 28, 1869. 

Claim. — The arrangement upon an adjustable shaft 
under the bottom of the hopper of a fertilizer attach- 
ment, of one or a series of rollers of any suitable shape 
and material, substantially as and for the purposes 
herein set forth. 

100,573. THOMAS J. WEST, Alfred Centre. As- 
signor to himself, JOHN L. RUSSELL, and ABR AM 
C. FRISBY, same place, and JOEL MOREKESS, 
Andover, N. Y. Fertilizer Soiver. March 8, 1870. 
Claim. — The combination of the distributing trough 
mounted on wheels, and having a variable discharge 
opening along the bottom of the reciprocating agitators 
G, arranged as described, and either provided with the 
flanges H, or not, all substantially as specified. 

100,762. DANIEL HILL, New Vienna, Ohio. Assignor 
to himself and ISAAC I. EVANS, Richmond, Ind. 
Manure Spreader. March 15, 1870. 
Claims. — 1. The hopper E, consisting of four leaves, 
a, h, c, and fZ, of which three are pivoted and adjustable, 
as set forth. 2. The windlass F, and the straps e e, ar- 
ranged on the wagon with respect to the hopper, as and 
for the purpose specified. 

104,694. W. C. BURNETT, Burn's Mills, Pa. Lime 
Spreader. June 28, 1870. 
Claim. — The combination of the bottoms a 6 c, and 
endless apron D, when constructed and operating as 
herein shown and described. 

104,854. JOHN F. KELLER, Hagerstown, Md. Ma- 
chine for Distributing Fertilizers. June 28, 1870. 
Claims. — 1. The stirrers C C, when so arranged as to 
move in opposite directions during a portion of their 
oscillation, substantially as and for the purpose set 
forth. 2. The combination of the stirrers C C, segmen- 
tal pinions D' D', with their spindles D D, and recipro- 
cating racks F F, all arranged to operate substantially 
in the manner set forth. 

104,992. WILLIAM PAINTER, Baltimore, Md. Seed 
Soiver. July 5, 1870 ; antedated June 23, 1870. 
Claims. — 1. An endless chain agitator and conveyor, 
substantially as described, and for the purposes set 
forth. 2. In combination with an endless chain con- 
veyor, substantially as described, the hoods F and gates 
K, or their equivalents. 3. In combination with an 
endless chain agitator or conveyor, the oblique tapering 
discharge holes J. 4. In combination with an endless 
chain agitator and oblique tapering discharge holes, 
the oblique edged slide valves M attached to a connect- 
ing rod L, common to them all, substantially as de- 
scribed. 

105,811. JOHN F. KELLER, Hagerstown, Md. As- 
signor to himself and WILLIAM UPDEGRAFF, 
same place. Fertilizer Attachment to Seeding Ma- 
chines. July 26, 1870. 
Claim. — The combination and arrangement of the 
two revolving shafts, B B, having four feeders, C C, on 
opposite sides of the feed hole D, when operated by the 
gearing devices G, H, J, and M, as herein described, 
and for the purposes set forth. 



108,125. THOMAS L. GOTTEN, Madison CouNty, 
Miss. Assignor to MARTHA J. GOTTEN, same 
place. Manure Cart. August 9, 1870. 
Claims. — 1. The wheel H, having pockets H' H' and 
pins h h, the shafts G and i)inion wheels G' G', when 
the same are so arranged in combination with the 
ratchet faced hubs c c of the wheels C C, that their 
revolution can be made to im])art like motion to the 
wheel H, substantially as described, as and for the 
purjiose specified. 2. The bars D D, when the same- 
are provided with slots d d, so arranged as to allow a 
horizontal movement to the hopper and feed mechan- 
ism, substantially as described. 

107,111. GEORGE WASHINGTON SIZER and WIL- 
LIAM MILLER OWEN, New Orleans, La. 
Guano Distributing Machine. September 6, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. The axle G, cog-wheel H, clutches b c, 
beveled pinions d d e e, and vertical shafts //, having 
arms or stirrers g g, when the same are so arranged as 
to be operated by the ratchet or toothed face of the 
hub of the wheel D', substantially as described. 2. 
The movable bar j, lever M and plate N, when the 
same are so arranged, in connection with the stationary 
or check bar i, on the under side of the hopper or box 
C, that the discharge of the guano through the tubes 
K K can be regulated and controlled substantially as 
described. 

108,469. SPENCER LEE ERASER, West Tow-n, N. 
Y. Manure Distributor and Seed Sower. October 18, 
1870. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the adjustable series 
of spring slats // and guards a a with the spiked cyl- 
inder C, box B, and driving gear D', for distributing 
coarse manure, substantially as set forth. 2. Tie 
arrangement and combination of the ciutain h and 
lever g with the bar Jc and spring slats / /, substan- 
tially in the manner and for the purpose set forth. 3. 
The broadcast sower, consisting of the box E, with 
concave perforated bottom and slide n, lever j;, and 
agitator F, operated by the driving gear D', substan- 
tially as described. 4. The broadcast sower, consisting 
of the box E, with concave perforated bottom m and 
slide n, lever j), agitator F, screen or grating q q, 
and driving gear D', the w^hole combined, arranged, 
and operating substantially as set forth. 

112,490. A. PUTNAM, Owego, N. Y. Assignor to E. 
PUTNAM, same place. Fertilizer and Seeding Ma- 
chine. March 7, 1871. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the bent rods B B, as 
shown and described, with the rock shaft E, all as set 
forth. 2. The arrangement of the slotted elbow holder 
F, elbow I, eccentric R, and pitman G, all as and for 
the purpose set forth. 3. The arrangement of the cog- 
wheel T, eccentric R, lever S, and lever catch M, all 
substantially as set forth. 4. In combination with the 
hopper A, with its openings P, the agitator rods B, 
rock shaft E, and slotted j)lates C C, all constructed 
and operated substantially as set forth. 5. The combi- 
nation of the eccentric R, elbow I, shaft E, pitman G 
and H, clutch D, elbow N, and seed bar O, all arranged 
and operating substantially in the manner and for pur- 
poses hereinbefore set forth. 

112,519.. THOMAS J. WEST, Alfred Centre, N. Y. 
Plaster Sower. March 7, 1871. 
Claims. — 1. The agitators, having their sides G. ar- 
ranged parallel with and in close proximity to rhe 
sides A of the hopper, and the points L in the throat B, 
substantially as specified. 2. Tlie guard P. combined, 
as described, with the hopper, to prevent its bottom 
from being wetted by the damp grass. 

112,583. CHARLES E. GLADDING, Tow.vnda, Pa. 
Fluster Sower. March 14, 1871. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the pivoted bars G, 
connecting bar H, pivoted bars L connecting rod J, 
pivoted support K, and cam wheel L, with each other, 
and with the drive wheel A, axle B. and hopper D, sub- 
stantially as herein shown and described, and for the 
purpose set forth. 2. The combination of the adjusta- 
ble plate E, clami>ing nuts e', and pivoted anns F, with 



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tlie discliartlje opening in the bottom of the hopper D, 
when used in connection with the pivoted arms or hars 
G and I, snbstantially as lierein shown and described, 
and for the purpose set forth. 

115,505. JOHN A. MOETON. New Orleans, La. 
Fertilizer Distriluior. May 30, 1871. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the hopper A, pro- 
vided with followers G G G', toothed cylinder C, and 
spout B, with the revolving axle and intermediate gear 
D and F, the parts being constructed and arranged in 
the manner and for the purpose herein set forth. 2. In 
combination with the hopper A, constructed as de- 
scribed, the cylinder L, arranged in the manner and 
for the purpose set forth. 

115.749. JAMES P. MACHEN, CENTEE^^LLE, Ya. 
Broadcast Fertilizer Distributor. June Q, 1871. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the stirrer li I, dis- 
tributer a 1), cleaner h i, receiver D, and sieve 79, as de- 
scribed. 2. The arrangement of the slots m in the ends 
of the receiver, the springs n, and the journals of the 
distributor, as explained. 

115.750. JAMES P. MACHEN, Centeeville, Va. 
Broadcast Fertilizer Distributor. June 6, 1871. 

Claim. — In combination with the spirally grooved 
roller, the hinged scrapers d d, having inclined or 
oblique front edges to operate upon said roller, sub- 
stantially as herein described, for the purpose si)eci- 
fied. 

116,116. N. G. SWIFT, Hart's Village, N. Y. Ma- 
chine for Sowing Pulverulent Manure. June 20, 1871. 
Claim. — The arrangement of box A, roller C, spring 
pressure bar D «, gauge E, and spring clearer G H, as 
and for the purj)ose sijecilied. 

118,298. BENJAMIN TEAGUE, Moscow, Tenn. 
Manure Cart. August 22, 1871. 

Claim. — The wheels C, axle A, puller D, hopper B 
ha\TJig sliding door H, and lever I, all arranged rela- 
tively one to the other, as and for the pur];)ose herein- 
before set forth. 

124,487. JAMES FOX and ANDREW FOX, Avoca, 
N. Y. Fertilizer. March 12, 1872. 
Claim. — The trough, arranged and adapted for sow- 
ing plaster, and provided with an agitator, a driv- 
ing shaft and gear connecting it with the agitator, to 
be worked by a belt from one of the wheels of a wagon, 
suspended from the box of a wagon, substantially in 
the manner specified. 

126,118. WILBUR F. WHITE, Belchertown, Mass. 
Fertilizer Distributor. Ajn-il 23, 1872. 

Claim. — In a cart for spreading manure, the combi- 
nation and arrangement of the rotary spreader D, re- 
volving so as to raise the manure, as described, with 
the grid E and guard F, all constructed and operating 
in the manner and for the j^urpose specified. 

126,187. DANIEL E. CRIPE, Pyrmont, Ind. Manure 
Distributor. April 30, 1872. 
Claim. — In a vehicle for conveying and distributing 
manure, the crank wheel M, the connecting rod N, the 
reciprocating frame, consisting of the bars O, P, andR, 
in combination with the box X when provided with 
bars S, all ox)erating together, as and for the purposes 
described. 

126,933. JAMES P. CRUTCHFIELD, Fayette Cor- 
ner, Texn. Fertilizer. Mag 21, 1872. 

Claim, — The hinged spouts D, adjustable supjiorts E, 
a cross bar F, and suspended lever G, ari-anged with the 
wagon body or hopper A C C, provided with suitable 
slides for regulating the discharge, as set forth. 

130,707. BERNARD FICKES, North Codorus Town- 
ship, York County, Pa. Fertilizer Distributor. 
August 20, 1872. 

The hopper is provided with an agitator, which has a 
rotary and also a vibratory motion to force the fertiliz- 
ers down to the orifices. Claims. — 1. The revolving 



crank shaft J, having arms J^,x)ivoted levers J^, agitat- 
ing rod O, with its operating mechanism, in combina- 
tion with a machine for depositing fertilizing material, 
substantially as specified. 2. The combination of the 
gearing N L m n and levers with the grooved 

cylinder D, crank shaft J, and partitioned hopper A, all 
arranged in the manner as set forth. 

131,113. EDWARD I. NELLIS, Fort Plain, N. Y. 
Seeding Machine. September 3, 1872. 
An adjustable false bottom, with gearing and other 
devices, operates the moving parts of the sowing or 
distributing mechanism of the apparatus in such a man- 
ner, that the said moving parts may be thrown out of 
gear or rendered inoperative without necessitating the 
detaching of the apparatus from the wagon. Claim. — 
The combination of the false bolster F, wheels D and 
N, frame J, trough K, slide/, and pitman e', substantial- 
ly as and for the purpose set forth. 

137,586. JOHN W. YORK, Nolenyille, Texn. As- 
signor of one-half his right to GEORGE W. MOR- 
TON, JOSEPH H. MURRAY, and THOMAS B. 
TAYLOR, same place. Fertilizer. April 8, 1873. 
Filed August 3, 1872. 

On a pair of running wheels is a large seed box hav- 
ing, in a hopper beneath, a revolving cylinder, with pins 
upon it, working among others on a hinged apron 
which is adjusted by a worm wheel. The cylinder re- 
volves by bevel gearing on the axle-tree, which latter, 
by a cam, opens and shuts the bottom of the hopper. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the cylinder G and 
teeth H with the segment P and teeth I, shaft J, worm 
wheel 0, and worm N, shaft K, and hand wheel M, all 
as operated and arranged, for the purpose above de- 
scribed. 2. The combination of the shaft D w^ith the 
shaft B by means of bevel gear wheel E and F, the cams 
U, the rod V, crank W, shaft 8, valve T situated in box 
S, and spring 9, all as arranged, for the purpose above 
set forth. 

137,736. JOHN W. THORNBURG, W^oodstock, Ya. 

Assignor of one-half his right to LEONIDAS H. 

McGINNIS, same place. Fertilizer Spreader. April 

8, 1873. Filed November 9, 1872. 
Two hoppers, one placed above the other and mounted 
on a pair of wheels which carry a cog-gear, giving mo- 
tion to a distributing device. The fertilizing material 
is first sifted into the upper or receiving hopper, and 
from that received into the distributing hoj)per, and 
from thence spread upon the ground. Claims. — 1. In a 
fertilizer distributor the vibrating discharge hopper B, 
having the arms B^, studs B^, ratchets B^, and studded 
shaft arranged to impart a vertical motion to said 
hopper, substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 
2. The combination of the removable hopper G, and 
vibrating discharge hopper B, substantially as speci- 
fied. 3. The slide or feed board D, racks F, and pin- 
ions E-, combined and arranged with the hopper B, sub- 
stantially as described. 

138,398. DAYID F. HALLIBURTON, Rutherford 
Station, Tenn. Feriilizer Distributor. April 29, 
1873. Filed October 26, 1872. 
Claim. — The manure distributing machine, construct- 
ed as described, having the inclined wall L, vertical par- 
titions G, studded roller D, removable divider I, and 
the removable side boards H, substantially as specified. 

140,317. GEORGE SWEET, Dansville, N. Y. Plaster 
Sower. June 24, 1873. Filed May 14, 1873. 
Claim. — The skeleton beater, com^^osed of the shaft 
D, straight longitudinal rods h h, and disks C C, in 
combination with the hopper, having partitions B 
placed over the disks to form divisions in the hopper, 
all substantially as set forth. 

146,739. JOHN W. YORK, Nolexsville, Texx. As- 
signor of one-half his right to GEORGE ^Y. MOR- 
TON, THOMAS B. TAYLOR, and JOSEPH H. 
MURRAY, same place. Machine for Sowing Fertili- 
zers. January 20, 1874. Filed July 22, 1873. 

The stirrer shafts run at unequal sjieeds, having dif- 
ferent sized gears meshing together, and each acting 



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I alternately to drive tlie other, as desired, for slow or 
' fast dropping, the hinged dropper being operated by 
pins on the large gear wheel. Claims. — 1. In an imple- 
ment for sowing fertilizers, the combination of the in- 
verted pyramidal dropper O, hinges 16, pins U U, slot- 
ted yoke T, and rod S, as and for the j)iirpose set forth. 
2. In combination with the V-shaped hinged dropper, 
the guide xDins, yoke, and rod S, the toe 12, pins 13, and 
spring W, substantially as and for the purx^ose de- 
scribed. 3. The combination of toothed cylinders G 
and P, unequal gear wheels M M", mitre wheels J J", 
double faced mitre wheel 15, and pivoted lever 14, sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose described. 

149,042. CHAELES F. JOHNSON, Jr., Owego, N. Y. 
Fertilizer Sower. March 31, 1874. Filed August 25, 
1873. 

Claims. — 1. The agitator plate C, constructed as 
shown and described, in combination with the concave 
plate G, with opening c and raised lip d, substantially 
as set forth. 2. The combination of the agitator plate 
C, constructed as described, shaft B, and lever H, for 
the purpose of giving an oscillating movement to said 
plate, substantially as set forth. 3. The combination 
of the shaft B, agitator plate C, and hand lever I, for 
the purpose of giving a longitudinal adjustment to said 
, plate, substantially as set forth. 4. The rock shaft 
j, having the iron scraper described, in combination with 
I the concave bottom having an opening, as described, 
the scraper being adapted to work close to the bottom 
and beneath the material to be distributed, substan- 
tially as described. 

149,545. JOHN F. THOMAS and SAMUEL C. 
THOMAS, ADAMSTOWiSr, Md. Seed Drill and Fertili- 
zer. April 7, 1874. Filed January 9, 1874. 

An arm, having teeth, reciprocated against a division 
board, to which is secured an apron, which projects 
over and prevents the fertilizer from choking. Be- 
neath the hox)per are endless carriers for feeding the 
manure. In rear of the hopper, and pivoted to a 
transverse rod, are angle gates, which project into 
openings, for graduating the amount to be sown. 
Claims. — 1. The combination, with reciprocating stir- 
rer H, having head li, movable against the partition C, 
and having teeth 7i', bent out oA^er the holes h of the 
apron I, arranged as and for the purpose described. 2. 
The combination of angle gate L, endless manure car- 
rier K, and hopper B, having .the plate J, with angle 
slot J, as and for the purpose specified. 3. The combi- 
nation, with a seed gate having the shank /, of a spool 
N, spring held between rings M M' to the shaft N', to 
allow the gate to ^deld to a stone or other hard sub- 
stance, in the manner described. 

149,880. MICHAEL HOCKMAN, Maurertown, Va. 
Fertilizer Uistrihutor. April 21, 1874. Filed Septem- 
her 17, 1873. 

Claim. — The combination, with the discharge holes 
of the hopper and gauge slide, of the semi-pyramidical 
projections or partial partitions I) h, the pins or prongs 
c c of the vertical shafts A, and the stirring and feed- 
ing wings of the shaft, all constructed and arranged 
and operating substantially in the manner described. 

151,720. JOSEPH SENSENIG, Earl Township (near 
Reidenbach's Store Post Office, Lancaster County), 
Pa. Fertilizer Distributor. Jane 9, 1874. Filed 
Fehruary 21, 1874. 
Claims. — The traveling or folding bed B, composed 
of slats, with their respective side and bottom pieces 
1, 2, 3, 4, etc., and the tripper &, the whole constructed, 
arranged, and operated substantially in the manner 
and for the purpose herein mentioned. 2. In comluna- 
tion with the stationary sides A A', the uprights C, up- 
rights G', cross piece H, bearings I, connecting rods i, 
and forks K, on double crank L, operated by a chain 
pulley F, arranged substantially in the manner and 
for the purpose set forth. 3. In combination with the 
fixed sides A A' and traveling bed B, the hoisting ajtpa- 
ratus, consisting of the uprights 4", cross piece 4', wind- 
lass, i)awl, and ratchet 1', 2', 3', cords 9', and combined 
rods 5 5', the whole substantially constructed and ar- 



ranged in the manner and for tlie purpose mentioned. 
4. In combination with the fixed sides A A', the shaft 
Y', with its rod wheels or jmlleys Y, nnitcil ratchet and 
beveled cog-wheels N M, lever and pawl 0 P, spindle 
R in bearings fixed at m, with bevel x)inion s, vibrating 
bearing U, and pinion S, shifting lever w L', and its 
connecting rod Q, the whole arranged substantially 
and operated in the manner and for the purpose set 
forth. 

152,637. JAMES HOLLINGSWORTH, Ciiicaoo, III. 
Fertilizer Distributor. June'.iO, 1874. Filed Febru- 
ary 14, 1874. 

Claims. — 1. The agitator blades F', of sickle or angu- 
lar form, applied point upward in a slotted hox)X)er E, 
and ux)ou a reciprocating bar F, supported below and 
outside of the hopper upon adjustable step blocks, sub- 
stantially as and for the xuirx^ose set forth. 2. The ad- 
justable outside stex) blocks/ / of the hox)per, in com- 
bination with the described agitator, substantially as 
set forth. 3. The sickle blade agitator described, with 
the upper pointed ends of the blades sx^lit, and the 
sexiarated x»arts of each blade deflected, one to the right 
and the other to the left, as and for the x^i^rpose de- 
scribed. 

153,670. DANIEL S. CURTISS, Washington, D. C. 
Fertilizer Distributors. August 4, 1874. Filed June 

3, 1874. 

Claims. — 1. A distributor for manure, or other sub- 
stances, consisting of a frame B, with a series of shafts 

E, x^rovided with a series of fingers or forks, a and b, 
and cams c, and a shaft G, lorovided with cams d and 
d' and gear wheel H, mounted on wheels x^rovided with 
a gear wheel L, all constructed and combined sabstan- 
tially as and for the purx^ose set forth. 2. In combina- 
tion with the rocking shafts E, the arms /and check 
pins y, as and for the purx30se set forth. 3. In a ma- 
nure distributor, the combination of the cams c, d, and 
d' with the toothed shafts E and shaft G, as described, 
for giving a rocking motion to the shafts E, as set 
forth. 

153,752. EDWIN R. COX and GRAY C. GARISS, 
GOLDSBOROUGH, N. C. Compost Distributors. August 

4, 1874. Filed March 7, 1874. 

Claim. — A manure distributing wheel G, having at 
the end of its arms a cutter to divide and a hook to 
drag forward the manure, in the manner set forth. 

154,795. WM. H. HOGGARD, Camilla, Ga. Fertil- 
izer Distributors. Septemher 8, 1874. Filed June 20, 
1874. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the roller D, the fixed 
brush E, and the adjustable brush E' with the inclined 
bottoms a of the wagon body A, as and for the purpose 
described. 2. The removable drill chute G, combined 
with the discharging roller D and its brushes E E', as 
specified. 

154,842. JAS. CODYILLE, Woodstock, Caxada. 
Seed and Fertilizer Sowers. Sejitcmher 8, 1874. Filed 
June 20, 1874. 

The seed is sown by x^ivoted elbow pipes, to which a 
quick swinging motion is given by crank and connect- 
ing rod driven from the bearing wheel. Claims. — 1. 
In a seed sower and fertilizer distributor, the combina- 
tion of a seed conveying hox)per, sliding seed drop})iug 
bar, and connecting x^^oted vibrating distriluiTing 
elbow x^ipes, ox^erated simulrnnconsiy in ((unnHtiou 
with supx)orting wheels, for throwing the seed or fer- 
tilizer broadcast over the field, subsrantially as and for 
the purxjose set forth. 2. The distrib\iting ell)()w x^ipes 

F, x^ivoted detachably to lateral bar // and seed convey- 
ing tubes h of body B, and provided with weighted 
rear extending rods/, in combination with reciprocat- 
ing bar E, having slots for imparting jerking and 
swinging motion to the x)i])es. for the more eftective 
throwing out of the seed, as described. 3. The combi- 
nation of seed dro]>ping bar D, connecting suspension 
rod e, lateral diiviug bar E, and cog wheel C^ of wheel 
C, for imparting simultaneous reciprocating motion to 
seed drox>x>iii8' ^'^i' '^^^^ P'P^ driving oar. as set forth. 



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154,870. CHARLES F. JOHNSON, JE., Owego, N. Y. I 
Fertilizer Sowers. Seiytonber 8, 1874. Filed June 5, 
1874. 

Claims. — The combiiiatiou, iu a fertilizer sower, of a 
liopper having a perforated bottom, covered with a 
curved perforated metal plate C, a longitudinal rock | 
shaft E, having arms H H, and a wiper I, having an 
inclined bottom, which is in contact with the metal 
hopper bottom, all substantially as set forth. 

8/247. CHARLES F. JOHNSON, JR., Owego, N. Y. 
Feriilizer Soiver^. Original Patent Xo. 154,870. Sep- 
tember 8, 1874. Heissued May 21, 1878, Filed May 
15, 1878. 

Claims. — 1. In a fertilizer distributor, the combiua- i 
tion, with the curved metallic bottom of the hopi^er, of | 
a vibrating wiper extending lengthwise of the hopper, i 
so as to pass at each vibration under the bottom of the 
whole, or nearly the whole, of the fertilizing material, 
substantially as described. 2. The combination, with 
a fertilizer hopper having a curved bottom, of a con- 
tinuous vibrating wiper extending lengthwise of said 
hox^per, and provided with the sharp cutting or scrap- 
ing edge, substantially as and for the purpose set 
forth. 3. In a fertilizer distributor, the rock shaft E, 
in combination with the iron arms H and the thin 
metal wiper attached to said arms, substantially as de- 
scribed. 4. In a fertilizer distributor, the combination 
with a curved and perforated metallic hopjier bottom, 
of a vibrating wiper having its lower face set inclined | 
to said bottom, substantially as and for the purx30so set 
forth. 

159,476. N. TOMLINSON, Cisxe, III. Manure Distrib- 
utors, Fel)ruary 2, 1875. Filed October 10, 1874. 
Claims. — 1. The inclined hopper sides B' B', provided 
with projections c at their lower ends, in combination 
with the spurred shafts E and F, revolving in opposite 
directions, substantially as and for the purpose set 
forth. 2. The inclined hopper sides B' B', provided 
with spurs c at their lower ends, in combination with \ 
the sliding bottom boards C C, levers G G, axle E, pro- 
vided wit-h spurs a, and shaft F, provided with sx)urs 
h, substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 

164435. WM. McE. DYE, Cairo, Egypt. Fertilizer 
Crushers and Distributors. June 15, 1875. Filed 
February 20, 1875. 

Upon axles, and inclining rearwardly, is secured a 
wagon box having a hole cut in its bottom, and its 
rear end board slotted, through which work arms se- 
cured to and revolving with the axle, for carrying out i 
the fertilizer. The flow can be diminished by a double 
pivoted gate secured just in front of the axle. Claim. — j 
The combination, with axles, the rear one provided ' 
with arms G, of body A, inclined downwardly from ^ 
front to rear, the slotted plates J K, sux)ported on studs 
P, and the lever fulcrumed in slotted plate N, all con- 
structed and arranged substantially as and for the pur- 
l)ose sx^ecified. 

171,461. ALADAN S. WISHART, Lumbertox, N. C. 
Drills and Fertilizer Distributors. October 21, 1875. 
Filed June 7, 1875. 

Claims. — 1. The combination, with the revolving 
shaft C carrying a series of wheels, of a reversible hop- 
per having a slotted bottom, substantially as and for 
the jjiu-pose described. 2. The combination of shaft 
C carrying a series of Avheels, the reversible hop- 
per G having a single longitudinal slot, and also trans- 
verse slots a, and the adjustable slides 1 1 and J J, sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose sx)eciiied. 

174,816. JOHN B. HENRY, Putxam County, Ind. 
Fertilizer Distributors. March 11, 1S76. Filed Febru- 
ary 12, 1876. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the sx)iked distribut- 
ing cylinders C C operated as described, the suspended 
frame P, and the elevated manure box I, with chute L, 
and adjustable Aving M, substantially as described. 2. 
The conibiuation of the rocking shaft jj, teeth s, arm /, 
and spring v, arranged in connection with the sjjiked 
cylinder, as and for the pur]_)0ses set forth. 



175,325. JEHIAL BAKER, ^^estport Point, Mass 
Executor of JOHN H. BAKER, deceased. Sanding 
Machines. March 28, 1876. Filed February 21, 1876. 
Claims. — 1. The box B, made with two stationary 
and two hinged sides, and prov ided with a lever-latch 
C, and the wire bottom D, in combination with the 
frame A, the axle N, and the wheels M, substantially 
as herein shown and described. 2. The combination of 
the supporting rods F, the swinging frame G, and its 
toothed bars H I with the frame A, the box B, and the 
wire bottom D, substantially as herein sho\\Ti and de- 
scribed. 

179,805. THOMAS A. McDONALD, Durha:m, Nova 
Scotia, Canada. Manure Siireaders. July 11, IQIQ. 
Filed Ajml 18, 1876, 

The endless apron is made of metal stri]3S connected 
by hooks, and prevented from displacement by being- 
bent up at the ends. The clutch mechanism is forced 
in contact by springs, and out by pivoted levers hinged 
to the side of the frame. The rear end of the box is 
provided with a gate for graduating the amount to be 
sown, and is worked by the pivoted levers. Claims. — 
1. The endless traveling apron, composed of metal 
strips or plates connected by hook joints, and having 
their ends bent up to prevent displacement and discon 
nection, as shown and described. 2. The endless apron, 
composed of jointed plates a, the polygonal rollers C 
C^, intermediate shaft E, axle C^, chains I, chain pulleys 
C D G H, the axle wheels, and clutch mechanism, com- 
bined as shown and described. 3. The combination of 
foot lever O, levers M M', and connecting devices, with, 
the yielding clutch-plate L, as shown and described. 
4. The combination of swinging end board S, its latch 
/, the swinging levers M M', and devices for operating 
them, the clutch mechanism, axle, and traveling apron, 
as shown and described. 

180,536. DAVID C. BROWN, Log Tow-N, La. Fertilizer 
Distributors. August 1, 1876. Filed July 1, 1876. 
Hopper removably attached to the rear end of a 
wagon by bars, and has spiked cylinder, inclined sides, 
and hinged adjustable scattering boards. Claim. — 
The half hopper A B C E, provided with the bars D, 
the shaft F, provided with the radial pins G, and the 
pulleys L, and the inclined boards H, hinged together 
and supported adjustably by the pins I J. constructed 
and combined with each other, substantially as herein- 
shown and described, to adapt the device to be attached 
to the rear end of a wagon body, as set forth. 

180,945. L. W. SHEPARD, Arcola, Va. Feriilizer 
Distributor Attachments for Seed Drills. August 8, 
1876. Filed June 8, 1876. 
Claim. — In a fertilizer distributor for seed drills, the .. 
vertical auger shafts provided with arms P, substan- [ 
tially as shown and described, for agitating and feed- ( 
ing the fertilizer through the openings in the bottom of 
the hopper, as set forth. 

181,375. JASON W. TOWN, South Woodbury, Yt. 
Manure Wagons. August 22, 1876. Filed June 6, 
1876. 

Claim. — The manure distributing wagon, having its 
bottom formed of angular parallel bars or rollers G, ar- 
ranged near each other, so as to discharge the manure 
wJien rotated, but prevent its escape at other times, as 
shown and described. 

181,858. P. P. LINDER, AlexanT)RIa, Ala. Fertilizer 
Distributors. Sejytember 5,1876. Filed June 20, 1876. 
A block is fitted to be adjusted on the axle in and out 
of the hopper, in connection with a slide for graduating 
the amount of seed to be sown. Claim. — In combina- 
tion with the hopper, revolving axle, and distributor, 
the block I, sliding on the axle, as and for the purpose 
specified. | 

183,869. JOSEPH SENSENIG, Earl Township (Lan- 
caster County), Pa. Fertilizer Distributors. October 
31, 1876. Filed April 1, 1876. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the frames A and B, 
hinged at b, with the attached l>olster C, guide bai's p 
on side i)osts g, and the traveling sectional bed D, with 



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its gearing, the whole arranged and operated siibstan- 
tiallv in the manner and for the pur^iose specified. 2. 
In combination with the shaft Y of the rear chain pnl- 
leys J, the right and left beveled cogwheels L L', and 
the beveled pinions ]M M' on their respective shafts Y 

j Y' and bearings, the inner end of said shafts Y Y', in cou- 

I nection with their respective cog-wheel N N', held in 
. separate vibrating or hinged bearings O O', throngli 

I which they can l e alteruateh" brought in gear with 
the worm or screw gear Q Q' on the axle E of the vehi- 

; cle, the whole arranged •sulistantially as and for the 
purpose herein set forth. 3. In combination with the 
vibrating bearings O O' the shaft U, provided with de- 
pressing lugs or slotted eccentrics x x', and the double 
armed lever H, connected by parallel wires /( Iv, with 
the hand lever G, substantially in the manner and for 
the purpose mentioned. 4. In combination with the 
shaft U and tv/o armed le^er H, the rear flange q, on 

ij the slotted sliding plate Ic, with its vertical arm ?, 
moved by the pin s in the fi'ont section 14 of the bed D, 

! arranged and operated substantially in the manner and 

I for the purpose described. 

'I 184,010. D. F. HULL, Hagerstowx, Md. Machines 
for Sowing Fertilizers. Noveiiiber 7, 1876. Filed Sep- 
tember 7, 1876. 

jj Claims. — 1. Two adjustable feed slides, arranged in 
I the bottom of the hopper, and adapted to form a feed 
I orifice at an angle oblique to the angle of the feeding 
I fingers, for the pm^pose specified. 2. The combination 
i of a horizontally recixDrocating bar, j)rovided Avith feed- 
1 ing fingers, with oblique feed orifices, substantially as 
■ described. 

7,555. D. F. HULL, Hagerstowx", Md. Assignor to 
the HAGEESTO^\^^ IMPLEMENT MANUFAC- 
TURCs^G COMPANY. Machines for Sowing Fertili- 
zers. jVo. 184,010. November 7, 1876. Beissued March 
13, 1877. Filed February 21, 1877. 

Claims. — 1. In a fertilizer sower, a hox)per having one 
or more feed orifices formed at an angle oblique to the 
line of motion of the stirrers, substantially as and for 
the purposes set forth. 2. Two adjustable feed slides, 
Ijl arranged in the bottom of the hopi^er, and adai^ted to 

I j form a feed orifice at an angle oblique to the angle of 
I' the feeding fingers, for the purx^ose specified. 3. The 

I I combination of a horizontally reciprocating bar, pro- 
vided with feeding fingers, with oblique feed orifices, 
substantially as described. 

|,i 187,901. O. PERRY, Flint, Mich. Assignor of one- 
I j half his right to O. STONE, same place. Seeders. 
' February 27, 1877. Filed February 8, 1877. 

Claims. — 1. The spiral bar H and shaft D, in combi- 
nation with hub 0 and its wheels E and F, the bar I, 
and its wheels a a, and the lever J, all substantially as 

I and for the purpose specified. 2. The triangular 
braces B, with their hubs C, in combination with the 

I box A and the bar H, and the shaft D, as and for the 
piu-pose specified. 

189,516. OREN STONE, Flint, Mich. Assignor of 
one-half his right to OLIYER PERR Y, same place. 
Seeder and Fertilizer. Ajyril 10, 1877. Filed March 
15, 1877. 

The spiral distributing shafts are journaled in 
Y-shaped castings, that are secured, one to the outside 
and the other to the inside of the hopper. The two 
: Tipper shafts or agitators are made to run faster than 
the lower or discharge shaft, for feeding out the mate- 
rial to be sown. The gearing is protected by a suitable 
i covering. Claims. — 1. The castings herein described, 
' consisting of the inclined side straps B B, united at 
their lower ends, connected by the cross-bar C, and 
fonned with the boxes a and b b, substantially as and 
for the piu-poses herein set forth. 2. In a seed or fertili- 
zer hopx)er, the twisted agitators D and D' D', arraiiurd 
l] as described, and rotating at varji-Ug rates of si)ecd, 
1 substantially as and for the purposes herein set forth. 
; 3. The combination, with the hopx^er A, of the castings 
B C B C, twisted agitators D D', gear wheels G G', of 
I varying size, provided with slotted journals V7, and cap 
H, substantially as and for the purposes herein set 
forth. 



190,220. J. S. KEMP, Magog, Canada. Manure Spread- 
ers. May 1, 1877. Filed February 28, 1877. 

Claims. — 1. The yielding toothed roller D, in combina- 
tion with the spring /', conxding g', and sx)ring z, sub- 
stantially as and for the xj>ii"l»'»><- '^''^ forth. 2. The 
spring lever J, connected to the u< ;iiiiig operating the 
slatted belt or bottom B C, in coifibiuation with the 
sirring coupling g', roller D, X)ivoted bearing d'. and 
spring/', substantially as and for the puri)08e set forth. 

8,254. JOSEPH S. KEMP, Magog, Canada. Manure 
Spreaders. Original No. 190,220. Dated May 1, 
1877. Beissued May 28, 1878. Filed March 23, 
1878. 

Claims. — 1. In a fertilizer distributor, the toothed 
drum or beater D, having a x^ortion of its teeth made 
knife edged, substantially as and for the x>urpose set 
forth. 2. The jdelding toothed drum D, in combina- 
tion with the sx)ring /, coux)lingv/', and sxmng Z, sub- 
stantially as and for the x^nrx^ose set forth. 3. The 
combination of the driving wheel, provided with ])evel 
gear J on the shaft h, with the bevel gear i and woi-m r/, 
the feeding wheel /, endless chain B, and bottom C, 
substantially as and for the x^nrxiose set forth. 4. The 
sx^ring lever J, connected to the gearing operating the 
slotted belt or bottom B C, in combination with the 
sx^ring Z, coux3ling g', drum D, pivoted bearing d', and 
sxn-ing substantially as and for the x^^^iTose set 
forth. 5. In a fertilizer distributor, the Ijody A and 
floor C, in combination with the bevel wheel j, gear i, 
inclined shaft h, worm gear g, feed wheel F, and the 
X^olygoual x^^dley a, constructed and aiTanged sub- 
stantially as and for the x^uiTose set forth. 

191,682. ASA C. HURLEY, Puedy, Tenn. Manure 
Drills. June 5, 1877. Filed June 7, 1875. 
Claim. — In combination with a cart of ordinary con- 
struction, the detachable frame D, x^rovided with rol- 
lers E E', endless belt G, trough F, x^ivoted chiite I, the 
detachable frame D lying under the bottom of said 
cart, whereby the maniu:e is automatically drox^ped 
uxion the ground, substantially as described. 

198,037. ADGUSTINE B. MILLER ant) R. P. LUD- 
AYIG, Saumsville. Ya-. Manure Drills. December 
11, 1877. Filed June 28, 1877. 

Claims. — 1. In a manure drill, the combination, with 
the lower chamber formed centrally below the axle, of 
the bottom board and grooves in which the latter slides, 
the said board being xjrovided Avith sx^out oxienings, and 
< adax)ted, as described, whereby it may be readily con- 
nected or disconnected with the machine, sulistantially 
as described. 2. In a manure drill, the combination, 
with the removable bottom board of the lower cham- 
ber, adaxDted to sux)port suitable discharging sx^outs, of 
the front cross bar, adax^ted to engage with suitable 
drag-attachments, the said cross bar being made read- 
ily detachable from the draft frame by loose x^iu en- 
gagement therewith at one of its extremities, substan- 
tially as described. 3. In a fertilizer hopper, the ad- 
justable x>artition board made with the index^endent 
spring sections extending in unbroken connection 
across the entire side of the hox^per, substantially as de- 
scribed. 

200,490. HENRY P. UNDERHILL, Baltimore, Md. 
Fertilizer Dislributors. February 19, 1876. Filed 
January 4, 1878. 
Claims. — 1. The horizontally rotating disk or hox>xier 
bottom, in combination with an adjustable xdvoted 
j tongue -plate or gauge, for elfecting and contndling the 
I discharge of the'eontents of the hopper, substantially 
I as described. 2. The c onibination, with the hopper, of 
a series of horizontally rotating disks or bottom x>late3, 
each x^rovided with an adjustable x>i voted tongue xdate, 
or gauge, for regulating the discharge of the grain or 
j fertilizer, as described. 3. The combination, in a ma- 
I chine for distributing fertilizers, of a series of horizon- 
1 tally rotating disks, separately x>ivoted tongue xdates. 
' gauges for regulating the discharge of the ferrilizer, and 
[ means for simultaneously adjusting said gauges, sub- 
I stantially as described. 4. The combination of the 



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rotating hopper "bottom or disk, the pivoted tongue 
or plate moving over said disk, and the horizontally 
rotating stirrer arranged above said disk and tongne 
plate, saidparts being combined and operating substan- 
tially as described. 

200,837. J. C. MOLTEIP, Perrysville, Ohio. As- 
signor of two-thirds his right to WM. A. McCOOL 
and F. P. GPtOSSCUP, same place. FeriUizer 
Droppers. Marcli 5, 1678. Filed August 1, 1877. 

Claims. — 1. In the i)laster dropper, the combination 
of the hopper A, base B, slide valve D, cut-oif I, and 
bottom plate C Vith the centrally pivoted stirrer G, 
having arms H, and connected vrith the slide D, as 
shoTvn, for the purpose set forth. 2. The hopi^er A, 
base B, having transverse plate F, slide valve D, bot- 
tom plate C, and cut-oif I, secured to the slide exten- 
sion D', as shovrn, all combined and operating substan- 
tially in the manner and for the purpose set forth. 

202,081. JOHX W. WHEATLEY. Eappahaxxock 
Statiox. Ta. Assignor to himself and S. D. EM- 
BKY. Fertilizer Distrihutors. April 2, 1878. Filed 
February 28, 1878. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the vrheel B, formed 
with the pockets a and grooves &, the plungers D. eacli 
having an arm D\ and foot D-,and the adjustable cast- 
ing E, with circular groove e, all substantially as and 
for the purposes herein set forth. 2. In a fertilizer dis- 
tributor, the combination with a wheel provided with a 
series of pockets, and movable plungers therein, of a 
circularly grooved plate, adjustable more or less eccen- 
tric to the wheel, for regulating the depth of the 
pockets for receiving the fertilizer, substantially as 
herein set forth. 

202,878. T. S. SMITH. SrBLiGXA, axd C. C. BOYLE, 
Alpix-e, Ga. Fertilizer Fisirihutor, April 23, 1878. 
Filed Marcli 2, 1878. 

Claim. — The combination of tlie hoppers F and G, 
shafts B D, with knives m m. shafts E, with stirrers n?i, 
slotted trough H. plow ,J. and coverers K, all construct- 
ed as described, and secured to a frame A, mounted up- 
on wheels, substantially as and for the purposes herein 
set forth. 



FEETILIZER DISTRIBUTORS, 
HAND. 



40,605. JASOX CADAYELL, Dexter, Washtexaw 
Co., iliCH. JIanure Distributor. Xovemier 17 , 1863. 
Claim, — The vessel A, provided with a handle B 
and a perforated bottom a, and with or Avithout the 
register D, substantially as and for the purpose herein 
set forth. 

46,515. J." M. Y\'ILTSIE, Pittsford, X. Y. Fertiliz- 
ers. Fehruary 21, 1865. 
Claims. — 1. The swinging self-locking l)ail or handle 
B, applied and operated in the manner and for the pur- 
pose specified. 2. The application of the bars C in dis- 
tributors for lime and other fine fertilizers, to be used 
by hand as shown, and for the purposes set forth. 3. 
Arranging the register plate D within the case as 
shown, and for the purposes described. 

48,155. DAXIEL C. COLBY. Claremoxt, X'. H. 
Distriljuiing Fertilizers to Growinq Flants. June 13, 
1865. 

Claim. — The combination of the inclined button B, 
the stay g, the temporary partition J, and the standard 
E, with the box A, as and for the piuposes set forth. 

64,697. H. S. PALMEPt, Xortell, Mich. Manure 
Distributor. May 14, 1867. 
Claims. — 1. The cam pulley H, the arm I, and the 
hinged board or frame G, when constructed and operat- 
ing in the manner and for the purpose as herein specified. 
2. The cam pulley H, in combination with the arm I, 



when so constructed that the pulley can be moved 
nearer to or further from the fulcrum, whereby the dis- 
charge mav be regulated bv altering the stroke of the 
teeth J. 3"^, The hooks B B. the braces D D. and the 
strax) or chain F, in combination, when arranged and 
: constructed as herein sxteeified. 

\ 107,975. EDAYIX E. STEDMAX, Sparta, Ga. Guano 
j Distributor. October 4. 1870. 

I Claim. — As an improved article of manufacture, the 
; improved guano or plaster distributor, constructed and 
i arranged substantially as herein described. 

111.635. CHEISTOPHER SALYO, CoLi-MBr>. Ga. 
Assignor to himself. JOSEPH C. BPtEWEPv. and 
! EGBERT W. MILFORD, same place. Fertilizer 
I Distributor. February 7, 1871. 

Claim. — The hopper A A', constructed as stated, 
valve B. spring C. and knives D D, when the same are 
combined and arranged to operate substantially as de- 
scribed, as and for the purpose specified. 

! 133,911. CARLOS G. TYILSOX. Milledgeville. Ga. 
! Cotton Seed Planter and Guano Distributor. Ihcember 
\ 10, 1872. 

! Claims. — 1. The loosening and feeding arms stir- 
i rers ?n, and breaking fingers 7, formed and arranged 
! substantially as described, in combination with "the 
hopxDer A and rotary shaft C, for the purposes speci- 
! fied. 2. The telescopic discharge tube B. constructed 
1 with the catch u and perforations t, substantially as 
shown, in combination with the hopper A adapted to 
i be carried in the manner described for adjusting the 
I same for operators of different height, as set forth. 3= 
I The annular register slide x with inward projections x', 
in combination with the bottom plate z having radial 
discharge openings z' , said slide ser-sung to contract the 
latter from their outer ends inwardly to adapt the ap- 
paratus for sowing guano or rolled seed, as set forth. 

135,846. ISAIAH M. REAMES, Oxford, X. C. Ma- 
cliine for Distributing Fertilizers. February 11. 1873. 

j A bos, open at top, with a hopper to be slimg in front 
1 of the operator, is divided by a horizontal partition hav- 
ing an orifice adjusted by a slide. In each compart- 
ment, worked by pinions on the outside and a crank, 
is a horizontal spindle with a spiral plate around it. 
i The seed is thus drawn to the orifice and then pushed 
to the outlet at the bottom of the box. Claim. — The 
combination of the spirally flanged conveyer shafts E 
I, revolving in opposite directions and arranged in the 
I receiving and discharging compartments B C of a fertili- 
! zer or seed planter, as herein shown and described. 

161,145. F. C. MODER, Hortoxville, Wis. Plaster 
Soivers. ILarcli 23, 1875. Filed January 25. 1875. 
"Within the hopper, and upon the lower end of the 
I plunger, are tines, the two inner ones of which are 
I made sx)iral, while the outer ones are smooth, and to 

their lower ends is attached a beveled scattering board. 

X'ear the bottom of the hopper, and to the plunger, is 

attached the bent stirrer, for agitating the material to 
I be sown. Claim. — The combination, with box A. of 
j the crooked stirrer E and reciprocating distributor 
j o^e^c^, all constructed and arranged substantially, as 
j and for the purpose specified. 

1 164,509. C. BAILEY. Kixgstox, X\ C. Assignor to 
himself. T. A. HARYEY, and J. P. BRYAX. same 
place. Ftrtllizer Distributors. June 15, 1::;75. Filed 

\ May 18, 1875. 

j Claim. — A hand sower for feiiilizers, consisting oj 
I hopper A, ha^ung bottom slot a', and crank shaft D, 
having obliciuely arranged blades d and the long tube 
^ B, all m combination, as shown and described. 

I 195,327. JOSEPH P. BAKER. Madisox. Ga. Guano 
Distributors. September 18, 1877. Filed August 20, 
i 1877. 

Claim. — The fertilizer distributor, consisting of the 
spout A, and the pivoted or hanging hopj^er B. com- 
bined with the rollers C C, one of which is fluted, 

i grooved, or toothed, and arranged to agitate the hop- 

1 per, substantially as described. 



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V 



FERTILIZER DISTRIBUTORS, 
REVOLVIiYG HOPPERS. 



I 598. D. T. HILL, Plainfield. X. J. Lime Spreaders. 

! Feljruary 10. 183S. 

i Claim. — The combiuatiou of the t^vo cyliuders of 

i slats or rounds, and the mode of connecting them ^ith 

j the wheels in the manner above described. 

23,699. ELISHA J. BURRALL. Geneva. X. Y. 2Ia- 
chines for Soicing Fcriili^crs. May 10. 1^59. 

This invention partakes of the character of a rotary 
I aieve. out of which the lime or other material to be 
spread or sowa broadcast is shaken by the revolutions 
of the receptacle holding the same, whereby the open- 
ings are kept clear and free, and any lumps too large or 
hard TO be broken by the agitators are retained in said 
receptacle and emptied out when desired. Claim. — The 
arrangement of the revolving cylinder a. division 
and adjustable perforated slides 3 3. 

44,635. HORACE KEITH. Poxte^c, Mich. Dis- 
iributing Fertilizers. Octoher 11, 1864. 
This invention consists of a long metallic cylin- 
der pierced with holes in rows parallel to its ends, 
i An equal number of bands pass around the cylinder, 
ill And are fastened to a metallic rod, extending along | 
both sides and united at one end. By a movement of ' 
this rod the bands are slipped so as to cover, partially, 
or entirely, the holes, and regulate the escape of the 
fertilizer. The cylinder is upon a shaft that may be 
geared to any kind of traction wheels. Claim. — The 
cylinder A. the forked rod B, the bands e, and bands c7, 
the whole arranged, constructed, and operating sub- 
I «tantially as herein set forth. 

1'^ -83,816. GEORGE U. RELYEA. Watkixs. X. Y. 

Machine for Spreading Plaster, Lime, etc. Xovemler 
3, 1868. 

The receptacle or sifter may be worked independent- . 

I|j ly of the corresponding parts on the other side. The I 
perforated sifters are provided with longitudinal bars \ 
and vertical division plates for thoroughly stirnng the i 
plaster, before it falls through the meshes."^ Claims. — 1. ■ 
The combination in the same machine, of two independ- ■ 
ent sets of mechanism for sifting plaster, etc., situated ; 
end to end. the said sets consisting of revolving sifters i 
D D', with the inner ends fixed, but the outer ones 
resting in slide boxes g g', to throw out of gear, by 
means of connections / /, G G'. and the axle of the 
driving wheels, and the shaft of the sifters, made in 

I halves, the whole arranged as described, and operating ■ 
I in the manner and for the purpose specified. -2. The , 

j ! combination with the perforated sifters D D'. of the an- 

j - gularbars i i. and division plates li, the whole arranged 
as described, and operating in the manner and for the 
purpose specified. 

93,729. A. McKAY, Elkhart. Ixd. Machine for 
Solving Plaster. Grass Seed, and Grain. August 17, 
1^69. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the buttons or valves 
v' in relation to the openings r, for closing or enlarging 
the latter, as specified. '2. The bars m, and pins P, in 
combination with the cylinder A, openings v, and valves 
v, as specified. 

142,454. :\L1TTHIAS WALLS FAUBIOX, Parrotts- 
viLEE. Texx. Fertilizer Distributer. Sejitember 2, 
1573. Filed December 21, 1872. 
Claim. — In a fertilizer distributer, the cylinders E E 
E, constructed in sections and having partitions d and 
the removable slides L, arranged for attachment to the 
wagon, as shown and described. 

153,787. THOMPSOX C. SEBRIXG. Milford. Assign- 
or to H. A. KIPP. HiGPELAXD. and T. C. SEBRIXG, 
Milford. Mich. Seed and Fertilizer Sowers. August 
4. 1574. Filed April 16, 1874. 
Claims. — 1. The triangular box G, provided in each 

€omer with the slides b d and revolving cord h, sub- 



stantially as and for the purposes herein set forth. 2. 
The combination, with revolving triangular box G, 
having slides b d in each corner, of the cords h h, wheels 
I i, and large stationary wheel I, all substantially as 
and for the purposes herein set forth. 

156,790. CALEB HARLAX, Wilmixgtox, Del. Fer- 
tilizer Distributers. Xovember 10, 1874. Filed Ocio- 
bcr 15, 1874. 

"Within the frame, and upon suitable journals, re- 
volves a shaft haviiiu' at each end bearing wheels x>ro- 
vided with inward ])roj<,-ctions, upon which are hinged 
a(],iusT;ib]i' vaiii-. T" -liable the discharge of fertilizer to 
1h- liii iv;i-i il Ki iliiiiiiii-hed. Claim. — The combination 
of tliL' shaft or axle B, adapted to be arin«^s in a suitable 
frame, the wheels D D, and overlapping adjustable 
vanes G, hinged to the said wheels, all substantially 
as set forth. 

172,374. RICHARD A. BARRETT, Xewsome Depot, 
Ya. Guano Distributers. January 8, 1876. FiUd 
October 8, 1875. 

Claim. — The combination of distributing cylinder A, 
axle B, having long journals b, frame bearings b\ and 
flanges b^, and the nuts b", substantially as and for the 
puri^ose specified. 



FERTILIZER DISTRIBUTORS, 
WALKING. 



25,574. Z. X. MORREL, Camerox, Tex. Macliines 
for Distributing Fertilizers. September 27, 1859. 
Clakn. — The combined arrangement of the single side 
wheel D, distributing wheel C, regulating slide I, re- 
volving arms L, boot K, set screw J, shares d d. cog 
wheels E^ E-, draft rod s, sprocket wheels F", roller 
H, and chain G, in the manner and for the purpose set 
forth. 

29,639. THOMAS M. GREEX, :Melledgeville, Ga. 
Seed Planters. August 21, 1860. 

This invention consists in the arrangement of sliding 
bars and serrated strips and stirrers, fastened to the 
sliding bars, connecting rods, and driving shaft cranks. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the sliding bars C C, and 
serrated strips G G, stirrers 1 1, fastened to the sliding 
bars, connecting rods D D, and driving shaft cranks F 
F, substantially as and for the purposes set forth. 

65,976. THOMAS W. WHITE, :MILLEDGE^^LLE, Ga. 
Seed and Guano Planter. June 1>, 1867. 
The drum is carried on the ground wheel, which 
forms one end to the same, the other end having a saw 
plate, whose teeth, in combination with adjusting pins 
projecting through it, serve to draw out the cotton 
seed or fertilizer from the hoi)j>er. The hopper mainly 
consists of a sack and has a hinged bottom piece moved 
by a cam to agitate the contents. " The bottom plate is 
adjustable to regulate the amount of seed dropped. 
Claims. — 1. The drum G having the internal movable 
disk T bearing the teeth t t'. and adjusted by set 
screws, or their eq^uivalent, substantially as and for the 
purpose described. 2. The saw H attached to the 
drum G. sul)stantially as and for the purpose described. 
3. The bottom plate, substantially as described. 4. 
The hinged block K, operated by the cam L, substan- 
tially as and for the piu'pose si3ecified. 5. The combi- 
nation and arrangement of the drum G, the movable 
disk T, the liinged block K, with the flexible bag at- 
tached to it, and the cam L, substantially as and for 
the purpose described. 

91,434. JOHX D. COXWELL, Gibsox. Ga. Guano 
Distributer. June 15, 1869. 
Claim. — The machine, constructed and operating 
substantially as herein described : that is to say. hav- 
ing the wheel C. belt J. shaft L. agitator G. with arms 
e e. hopper A. and handles E E, all arranged and com- 
bined as and for the purpose set forth. 



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141,606. HENRY SPEINGER, Brady, Mich. Fertil- 
izing Attachment to Seed Soivers. August 5, 1873. 
Filed Octoler 11, 1872. 
Claim. — Tlie fertilizer distribiitiug attacliment to 
seed sowing machines herein described, consisting of 
the V-shaped box K, serrated bar L, connecting bar N, 
and bell crank E, arranged upon the frame in front of 
the seed sowing box, and operated by the power that 
actuates the sower, all constructed and arranged sub- 
stantially as siDecified. 

146,288. CHARLES SMALLWOOD, Lewiston, N. C. 
Guano Sower. January 6, 1874. Filed Octoier 25, 
1873. 

Claim. — In a Avheelbarrow having the body provided 
with a top or cover, the combination of the endless 
band D, provided with elevations or buckets, with the 
regulating valve or slide h and spout g, all constructed 
and operating substantially as and for the purpose set 
forth. 

195,959. J. G. SIMS, Summerville, Ga. Fertilizer 
Distributers. Octoier 9, 1877. Filed August 11, 
1877. 

Claim. — The combination of the shaft B, the circle of 
teeth J, the two spiral rows of teeth K, and the row of 
stationary teeth L with the wheels A, the frame C, the 
hopper F, and the semi-cylindrical bottom G, having a 
slot g', formed in its middle part, substantially as 
herein shown and described. 

196,190. WM. PENN BROWN, Holland's Store. 
Assignor of one-half his right to J. S. FOWLER, 
Brow^n's Ferry, S. C. Plow Attachments for Fis- 
trihutinc/ Fertilizers. October 16, 1877. Filed June 
27, 1877. 

Claim. — The box B, having vertical revolving feed 
tube D, jirovided with perforations e e and pulley a, in 
combination with the pivoted bow F and operating 
cords, substantially as and for the purpose herein 
shown and specified. 

197,231. ALEX. D. SHOEMAKER, Spring Church, 
Pa. Combined Corn Planter and Fertilizer Distribu- 
ter. November 20, 1877. Filed April 9, 1877. 
The fertilizer delivery tube may be adjusted to droj) 
fertilizer simultaneously with the seed or on top of the 
planted hill. Claim. — In a combined corn planter and 
fertilizer distributer, the seed plate A, having brackets 
b b, axle or shaft c, wheel or ctisk B, crank d, and ad- 
justable crank d', in combination Avith the rods e e', feed 
slides C D, feed tube F, and hinged adjustable feed 
tube F', substantially as and for the jDurpose herein 
shown and specified. 

199,022. WM. M. BOON, Perry, Ga. Fertilizer Dis- 
tributers. January 8, 1878. Filed October 24, 1877. 
Claim. — In a fertilizer distributer, the combination 
of the hopper G, the pivoted shaking shoe H, the 
curved lever J, having an arm pivoted to side bar B, 
the scalloped wheel K, and spring L, all arranged to 
operate as shown and described. 



FOOT PLANTERS. 



15,106. GEO. A. MEACHAM, New York, N. Y. 
Seed Planters. June 10, 1856. 
Claims. — 1. A machine for planting corn constructed 
so as to be applied to and operated by the foot. 2. The 
employment of the self-adjusting step G, applied in 
connection with the plunger and slide E, seed tube or 
box A B D, and flexible seed conductor C, substantially 
as and for the purpose set forth. 

16,929. G. A. MEACBL^I, New York, N. Y. Seed 
Planters. March 31, 1857. 
Claims.— 1. The box B, provided with the elastic 



side a, and the head C, or its equivalent, for the pur- 
pose of distributing or measuring the seeds. 2. The 
planter attached to the foot of the operator and formed 
of the boards F G G, connected by the elastic straps e c, 
the boards G G, having the plates H H, attached to 
them, and the under side of the board F, the plate I, 
attached ; the whole being arranged substantially as 
described, for the purpose of planting and forcing the 
seed into the soil by the pressure of the foot. 

35,330. NELSON SILVESTER, Granger, Ohio. Im- 
proved Foot Corn Planter. May 20, 1862. 

The platen is strapiDed to the sole of the foot of th& 
operator, and, as the corn is dropped through the re- 
ceiving tube, the o])erator, in the act of walking, forces 
the lower end of the i)lanter into the ground, and 
the piston, which is attached to the platen, forces 
the corn into the ground. Attached to a lever, which 
is operated by the motions of the piston, is a shovel, 
which serves to cover up the corn by scraping the soil 
into the hole made by the piston, as the latter is raised. 
Claim. — The lever J and shovel I, in combination with 
the platen G and piston H, arranged and operating as 
and for the x:)urposes set forth. 

37,922. GILES BOLIVAR ROE, Paine's Point, III. 
Foot Corn Planters. March 17, 1863. 

The corn for each hill is dropped by hand into the 
hopper of the i)lanter, and is driven into the ground by 
pressure upon an oscillating step to which the foot is 
lashed, the step being connected with the plunger. Claim. 
— The combination of the oscillating foot board F with 
the box A, plunger E, sj^ade C, and plate D, all in the 
manner herein shown and described. 

69,076. NICHOLAS CLUTE, Schenectady, N. Y., 
AND OLIVER W. MARSHALL, Columbus, Ohio. 
Seed Planter. September 24, 1867. 

Claims. — 1. A seed planter so constructed that when 
applied to the leg of a person the vibration of the leg or 
the bending of the knee in the act of walking will work 
the lever and operate the segment slides or valves and 
deliver the seed to be planted. 2. A hollow lever 
working on a pivot and carrying a perforated segment 
or slide^■ to receive and deliver the feed into and 
through the lever, substantially as described. 3. In 
combination Avith the segment aboA^e claimed, the per- 
forated loose segment P between the segment L and 
the box. 4. In combination with the deliA^ering seg- 
ment L, the stationary segment Q, substantially as de- 
scribed. 5. In combination Avith deliA^ei-ing segment 
L, the sliding segment S, retaining and holding the 
seed when it is desirable to stop planting. 

82,422. JOHN L. LEAS, York Sulphur Springs, 
Pa. Assignor to himsehf and ANDREW B. LE- 
REW, same place. Corn Planter. September 22, 
1868. 

Claims. — 1. The slide C, in combination with the 
sheaves E F and straps H, J, and K, as and for the 
purpose described. 2. The pivoted IcA^ers M, and 
straps L, in combination with the elastic connections I, 
as and for the purpose described. 

122,980. YOUNG F. WRIGHT, Hannahatchee, Ga. 
Band Planter. January 23, 1872. 
Claim. — In combination with a boot piece A, and 
seed reservoir B, pivoted at the heel thereof, the 
valves C D and spring E, arranged to operate as de- 
scribed, and for the purpose specified. 

150,013. EARLS I. FISK, Almena, Mich. Stilt and 
Hand Planter. April 21, 1874. Filed March 19, 
1874. 

Claim. — The combination of the jaAvs A A', staff B, 
piece C, plates E, treadle F, funnel I, tube D, spring K, 
finger ?n, cross piece ??, and connecting rod L, all 
operating together as described. 



I 3^ ID E 



Force Feed. 

Drawings. Text. 

Aldrich W 752 773 

ArneyJ. H 621 66J 

Brown H. L. and CP 734 764 

Bundel H 736 765 

" (R.) 736 765 

Brown CP 737 765 

Baughman D. C 737 765 

Bickford L 737 765 

Bushnell J. B 751 772 

BushnellJ. B 756 775 

Bergey J 623 665 

Bogle J.^S 761 777 

Bogle J. S 761 777 

Burroughs J 762 778 

Bogle J. S 763 779 

Birge J. B., Woodard D. J. 

aiid Rowell G. D 763 779 

Cavanaugh P. H 758 775 

Esler J. J 739 766 

Evans A. C 757 775 

Foster N.. Jessup G., Brown H. 

C and CP 733 768 

Firey S. M 741 767 

Fulghum J. P 744 768 

Firev S. M 745 769 

Fulghum J. P 748 770 

Fulghum J. P 749 771 

Fulghum J. P 760 777 

Fulghum J. P 1297 1321 

Gardner CO 738 766 

Gardner CO 74S 770 

Hamilton W. N 738 766 

Haucke C W 748 770 

Hildrup W. T. and Tschop A. . 1297 1321 

Ingels J 735 764 

" " (R.) 735 764 

Ingels J 736 765 

Ingels J 740 767 

Ingels J .. 743 768 

Ingels J 744 768 

Ingels J 744 763 

Jessup G 734 764 

(R.) 734 764 

(R.) 734 764 



Drawings. 

Jessup W. F 739 

Johnson C F., Jr 753 

Jones J. H 757 

Kuhns B 738 

(R.) T38 

Kuhns B 739 

King S. L. and Ogden W 745 

King J 750 

Kuhns B 751 

Kuhns E 75;3 

Kuhns B. and Scholz C 755 

Kuhns E 7.55 

Kuhns E 758 

Lynam J. T 752 

Moore H 73;i 

Moore H 73:3 

McSherry D. E 735 

McSherry D. E 739 

McSherry D.E 743 

Manny F. H 744 

McSherry D.E 617 

Mast P. P. and Gardiner CO.. 747 

Morrison R. H. D 748 

Marlay J. A. and WeusthofE W. 749 

Mast P. P 749 

MeadE. D 752 

Morgan E 752 

Martin A.J 753 

McMillen G. M. L 754 

Mead E. D 754 

McMillen G. M. L 755 

Miller W.D 758 

Martin A. J 759 

Martin A. J 759 

Martin A. J 761 

Martin A. J 762 

Mast P. P. and Gardiner C O. 1299 

Mast P. P.'and Gardiner C O. . 129S 

Nauman "W. H 740 

Nickels M. L 715 

Nauman W. H 757 

Park A. R 73^3 

Patric C. E. and Bickford L. . . . 738 

Putnam A 7-10 

" (,R.) 740 

Patric C E 747 



Text. 

766 
773 
775 
766 
766 
766 
768 
772 
772 
773 
774 
774 



763 
763 
765 
766 
76S 
76S 
662 
769 
770 
771 
771 
773 
773 
773 
774 
774 
774 
776 
776 

778 
778 
1322 
1322 
767 
769 
775 
763 
766 
767 
767 
769 



Drawings. Text. 

Patric CE 747 769 

Patric C E 7.50 772 

" (R.) 750 772 

Patric C. E 758 776 

Patric C E 7.59 776 

Phillips E. and Dunbar T. G. . . 760 777 

Patric C E 1296 1321 

Regan B 735 765 

" (R.) 735 765 

Regan B 735 765 

RowellJ. S 743 763 

Riter J. L 743 763 

Runyan A 761 778 

RunyanA 1299 1322 

Strayer J 734 763 

*• " (R.; 734 764 

" " (R.) 734 764 

Sheldon R.B 747 769 

(R.) 747 769 

Strunk D 754 773 

StrunkD 759 776 

Smith J. M. and Thomas H. 

W. C 856 8S4 

Thomas J. H 746 769 

Thomas J. H : 746 769 

Van Brunt W. A 742 768 

Van Brunt W. A 750 771 

" (R.) 750 771 

" (R.) 750 771 

Van Brunt W. A. and Davis S. 

E 760 777 

Van Brunt W. A. and Davis S. 

E 1297 1322 

WeusthofE W 740 767 

WeusthoffVV. and Schmidt C. 741 767 

Weusthoff W. and Schmidt C . . 741 767 

Weusthof¥W 742 763 

Weusthoff W and Schmidt C. . 742 763 

WincheU J. F 749 770 

(R.) 749 770 

Westcott J. M 755 774 

Winchell J. F 762 778 

Westcott J. M. and Halteman 

J. L 763 779 

Zeller J. P 746 769 



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Grain Drills* 

Drawings. Text. 

Anderson C. F «00 867 

Aslop Jas 80S 869 

Aylsworth Thos. D S16 S71 

Alexander J. H 823 874 

Armstrong A 825 S74 

BuUoek Wm 7S5 862 

Bunson G. C. and Roberts C. . . 801 867 

Babcoek A. G 802 867 

Baxter E.0 803 86S 

Barnard Benj 808 869 

Bean J. H 810 869 

BadlamE 812 870 

Ballard Wm 815 871 

Beekwith P. D 818 » 872 

Bugbee A 822 873 

Baughman D. C 825 874 

Beekwith P. D 829 876 

Bundel H. and Williams J 831 876 

Braggins E 842 880 

Butler B 847 8S1 

Brown S 849 882 

Bushnell J. B 852 883 

Buck J. C 852 883 

Baker J. C 853 883 

Baker J. C 853 883 

Brennan T., Taylor J. and 

Lvnam J. T 854 884 

Baldwin U. and Shumard I. T. 

andW. K 8.56 884 

Custer Daniel 784 862 

Colver L. W 793 865 

Cressler Wm 794 865 

Curtis E.D 796 866 

Coggesliall Wm. and Warner 

B. B 799 866 

Conklinl. H 799 867 

Cooler John 811 870 

Churchill C 814 871 

Carter C.C 825 874 

Colvin Robert J 828 875 

Chappelll. H 829 876 

Campbell R. W 837 878 

Carpenter G. W 838 879 

Clemaus J. B 839 879 

Canterbury A 847 881 

Clark T. C 1300 1323 

Delhi David 782 862 

Davis L. H.. Pennock S. and M. 793 865 

Dilley M. A 817 871 

Davis J 823 873 

Davidson J. W 833 877 

Dickson D. L 833 877 

Dean H. B. and Baker S. A. . . . 836 878 

Daman J. C 848 881 

Daman J. C 849 882 

" (R.) 849 882 

De Fever C 851 882 

Doty P. B 857 884 

DadismanM. V 858 884 

EberlyDa\id 785 862 

Eberly David 787 863 

Enoch G. T. and Wissinger D . . 795 865 

Eggleston C 809 869 

Evans D 836 878 

Easterday J. and Crowell J. B. 837 878 
Flory Wra. and Grove Geo. A 786 863 

Fawkes J. W T88 864 

Fravel A 797 866 

Ford Jas 803 868 

Foreman D 804 868 

Ford Nelson 810 869 

Fahmey J. and S 812 870 

Finch J.R. and Henderson T. W 813 870 

Field B. F 817 872 

Field B. F 822 873 

Fisher D. S 829 876 

Floom J. P 843 880 

FarquharA. B 846 881 

Gibbons Jos 779 861 

" (A. I. Fig. 5) 779 861 

Gardner G. S 788 864 

Green O.C 798 866 

Gill W. Y 798 866 

Gage J. S 807 868 

Glimsdal 31. T 813 870 

Gage J. S. and Beekwith P. D. 814 871 

GemmillJ. B 830 876 

Gaston H. A 837 879 

Gire J 8-39 879 

GaUoway J 846 881 

Gan-ett H 850 882 

Gamble J. W 8.54 883 

GroffA. B 8.55 884 

Gere T. D 1301 1323 

HarA-ersticke L 786 ^63 

Hunt M. J 7S9 ^04 

" (R.) 7^9 W4 

Hart Edson 791 8f'i5 

Horn Peter 794 865 

Hildreth G. W 800 867 

Harrah, W.D. and Baldwin 

E.S 804 868 

Harrah W. D., Baldwin B. S. 
andJonesH. P 812 870 



Drawings. Text. 

Hoffman A 819 872 

Harrison A. T 824 874 

Hall G. W 825 874 

HolmanD. S 827 875 

'• (R.) 827 875 

Hays A 833 877 

Hail J. A 838 879 

Harden M 839 879 

Hopkins S. D 845 881 

Harts &45 881 

Henigst W 847 881 

Holland J. H 847 881 

Hilyard J. P. and Hohimer W. 

E 850 882 

Horrall W. A. and Verckler J. J. 858 885 

Jones T.B 810 869 

Kilburn W. and Harris F 780 861 

Kraber A 791 865 

Kuhns B. and Haines M. J 797 866 

" " " (R.) 797 866 

Keller J. F 827 875 

Keller J. F 828 875 

King J. and Shope L. T 834 877 

Kuhns B. and Scholz C 851 882 

Kuhns B., Scholz C. and Kuhns 

D. Y 854 883 

Lee Geo. W 795 866 

" (R.) 795 866 

Lindsey Thos 806 86S 

Lee G. W. and Reese A. R 810 869 

(R.). 810 869 

Long J. P 817 871 

LakeE 830 876 

Lowth M. F. and Howe T. J. . . 835 877 

Lynam J. T 835 877 

Lehmann L 840 879 

Leffel J. C 846 881 

Leonard E 846 881 

Moore Lewis 780 861 

" (R.) 780 861 

" (R.) 780 861 

" (R.) 781 861 

Miller J. C 781 862 

Myers E 783 862 

Mumma J 784 862 

j^ooreL : , 787 863 

'• (R.) 787 863 

" (R.) 787 863 

Mumma J 794 865 

Myers L. B. and H. A 798 866 

MbehlmannF 798 866 

Mumma J 799 866 

McCammon Jas 800 867 

Messenger Chas 803 868 

3Iowr3^ Samuel 805 868 

Maize Jacob 805 868 

Merrill A.N 805 863 

Markham G. B 806 863 

Mansfield M.H 808 869 

Marsh Jas. S 811 870 

Myers H. A. and L. B 812 870 

Myers H. B. and G. A 818 872 

Miller C. E 818 872 

Mills T. S 619 872 

Miller John 823 873 

McDonald John 826 874 

Mills T. S 831 876 

Millner Geo. W 842 880 

Markham S 843 880 

Minor D. N 845 881 

McClintock W. A 848 882 

Mead E.D 858 885 

Mast P. P. and Gardiner C. O. 1299 1322 

Nycum Henry 793 865 

Naylor F. H. and Ward A 809 869 

Nevill Geo. W 811 870 

Olden L. M 834 877 

Pennock M. and S 779 861 

(R.) 779 861 

•' (R.) 779 861 

Pierson J 781 861 

Palmer A 782 862 

Pierson J 785 862 

Pierson J 786 863 

Pennock M. and S 787 863 

Pennock M. and S : . 789 864 

Pennock M. and S 789 864 

Philhps D. H 795 866 

Pritz Adams 801 867 

i PennW. P 805 863 

1 Penn W. P S07 869 

Penn W. P 809 809 

i Powers D. J 815 871 

Penn ^Y. P., Geiss J. and Bro- 

! sins J 821 873 

I Penn W. F., Geip J. and Bro- 

! sins J (R..) 821 873 

Porter W. B S21 s73 

Purcell N. H s-2;] ^-73 

Putnam A .vJt ^7 i 

Patton C. W s-,'(i ^7 i 

Penn W. P ' 826 <, I 

" (R.) 826 s:.-) 

Patric C. E 831 s7(i 

" (R.) 831 S76 

Piatt D.B 833 877 

Patton C.W 834 877 



Patric C. E. 



Drawings. Text. 

835 S7S 

" (R.) 835 S7S 

Piatt D. B 841 879 

Patric C. E. and Bogle J. S 849 882 

PerrinC 1301 1323 

Ross Jas. P 783 862 

Ross Jas. P 788 864 

Ross Jas. P 790 865 

RobbJas 791 865 

Redick Wm 795 866 

Richmond T. R 801 867 

RootM. S 802 867 

RootM S 806 868 

Ritson E 807 868 

Richmond T.R 813 870 

RateE. F 817 871 

RayT.L 820 872 

RiceWm 871 873 

Rickel M. S. and J. S 826 874 

Rutenfranz A 835 878 

RimdquistC 836 878 

Rand C. R 841 880 

Remy B. W. and N. T &42 880 

Smith H. W 780 861 

Stacy Edward 781 862 

Seymour P 783 862 

Sherman John W 784 862 

Sandoe A 786 803 

Signer J. and Shipton T. N. . . . 788 864 

Sanders Benj. D 791 865 

Street C 796 866 

Seymour P 796 866 

Stockstill S. L 804 868 

Simmons A 804 868 

Selby James 806 868 

Sutter James 807 868 

Smith A 808 869 

Smith J. D 814 871 

Smith J 815 871 

Smith B. F 818 872 

Short Thomas 820 872 

Saxton Wm 820 872 

Schmitt P. and P. J 824 874 

Shattuck J 828 875 

Stelle D. D 830 876 

" (R.) 830 876 

Shirley S 832 877 

Stringfellow J. H 836 878 

Smith T.H 839 879 

StindeH. F Mi 880 

Symmes J. R 848 882 

Smith J. M. and Thomas H. W. 

C 852 883 

Smith J. M. and Thomas H. W. 

C 8.56 884 

Townsend F 792 865 

Trevitt C. S 792 865 

Thomas J. H. and Mast P. P. . . 801 867 

" (R.) 801 867 

" (R.) 801 867 

Thomas J. H. and Mast P. P. . . 816 871 

Thomas Thomas 819 872 

Titus G. A 820 872 

Urmy Jesse 790 864 

Underwood F.J 851 883 

Yan Doren Francis 790 865 

Willoughby James D 782 862 

...(A. L) 782 862 

Wakefield Charles A 785 863 

WillardH 797 866 

WillittsW. 1 802 867 

Wagner A. H 821 873 

Wright E.M 822 873 

WheelerS. H. andTuttle W.,Jr. 828 875 

Wagoner E 832 877 

Wheeler O. A 838 879 

Webb J. W 843 880 

Wright L. and Ewing O. G 844 880 

Wright L. and Ewing O. G. . . . 850 882 

Whitehall N ; 8.53 883 

Wall J. B 8.55 884 

Weickel S. J. and C 856 884 

Werner R. B.... : 857 884 

Younglove M. C 800 867 

- " (R.) 800 867 

Young E 824 874 

Zeller J. P 875 

Zurbrick H 830 876 

ZeUerJ. P 837 879 



Grain Drill Cleaners. 

Baker H. F 859 A>^5 

Brown C. B >^^5 

Brumfiekl O. H. S 8Ht) ss5 

Bean J. H 8r,0 885 

Bunsen G. C. and Roberts C. . . 801 867 

Baker J. C 853 S8;i 

Fnimert E.... 859 8,'^5 

CundlachP. M ^''l^ ^85 

Lucas J. W 1-112 1323 

Miller C. E 818 872 

SchockleyU. H 860 885 

StadlerL 860 885 



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Seeding-Machines. 



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R. B. SHELDON. 

.NaI18,82i. Seed-DriilS. Patented Sep. 12, 1871. 




C E, PATRIC. 



Improvement in Grair. -Drill. 

Patented Hev. 5, 1872. 




P. P. MAST & C. 0. GARDINER. 
Improvement, in Grain Drills. 

No. 125,314. Patented April 2, 1872. 




C. E. PATRiC. 
Grain-Drills. 

No, 136,260. Patented Feb. 25, 1873. 




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748 



R. H. D. MORRISON. 
Seed-Drills. 



No. 145,443. 



Patented Dec. 9, IBVS. 





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Grain-Drills. 

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C. 0. GARDINE.R. 
Seedina-Machlnes 



C. W. HAUCKE. 
S e e d - 0 r 0 p p e r s . 



No. 153,559, 



Patented July 28, 1874. 



No. 155, 086. 



Patented Sept. 15, 1874. 





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749 



J. r. FINCHELL, 

Assicnoi- to P. P. Hasi i Co. 

No. 155, 6 62. SeediEg-Machmes. Patented Seot. 29, i874. 
No. 7,926. Reissued Oct. 23, 1877. 




i. A. MARLAY & W. WEUSTHOFF. 
Seeding-Macbines. 

No 157 015. Patented No V, 1 7 J874. 




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J. P. FULGHUM. 
Grain-Drillb. 



No.l56,150. 



Patented Oct. 20, 1874. 




P. P. MAST. 
Feeding-Mechanisms for Grain-D 

No 157,4 78. 



Patenied Dec. 8, 1874 




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No. 158,152. 
No. 7,456. 
No. 7,604. 



2 Sheets-Shset 1. 
W. A. VAN BRUNT. Patented Dec, 22, 1874. 
SEEDER AND CULTIVATOR Reissusi JaB 16, IS' 
Reissuea April 10, 1877. 




2 Sheets-Sheet 2. 

No.l58,l52. W, A. VAN BRUNT. Patented Dec 22, 1874. 

No. 7,45f. SEEDER AND CULTIVATOR. Reissued Jan. 16. IS' 

No. 7,604. 




J. KING. 
Grain-Drills. 



C, E. PATRIC. 



2 Sheets-Sheet 1. 



No. 153,716. 



Patented Jan. 12, 1875. 




No. 159 2in SEEDING-MACHINES. 

>?' o-TC Patented Jan. 2 6, 18 75 

'.875. Reissued Sept. 4, 1877. 





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No. 7,875. 



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B. KU HNS. 
Feed-Wheel for Grain-Drills. 



No 161,688 



Patented April 6, 1875 



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Seeding-Machine. 



Patented June 22, 1875. 




1. B. BUSHNELL. 
Seeding-Machine. 



Patented June 22, 1875. 



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752 



E. 0. MEAD, 
Grain-Drill. 



No. 165,015. 



Palenied June 29, 1875. 




W. ALDRICH. 
Force-Feed Apparatus for G r ai n ■ D ri ! Is . 

No. 166,678. Paieraed Aug, 17, 1875, 




My. 3. 



Mtlne.rse.s.- 



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J. T. LYNAH. 

Grain-Drill. 



No. 166,997 



Patented Aug. 24, 1875. 




E, MORGAN. 
Feeding-Mechanism for Grain-Drills 

No. 169,283. 



Patented Oct. 26, 1875. 




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753 



: She;is-SheEl 1. 

A. J. JIAETI>7. 
FEEDIlfu MECHANISM FOP. C-EAIN DP.ILLS. 
No. 159,561. PateLtsd iT:v. 2, 1S73. 




C. F. JCHNSON, Jr. 
grai:t-d:stii:btjtes.s for seed-drills. 



No. 169,813 



PatenUd Bov. 9, 1S75. 




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A. J. iiARTIN. 
FEEDlifG MECHANISM FOR QRAIH DRILLS, 
lo. 169,551. Patented Nov. 2, 1375. 




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eSAIir-DSILL. 



No. 171.907. 




Patented Jan. 4, 1876. 
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173,711. 



D. STUUNIL 

SEEDINS-MACHIUE. 

Patented Feb. 15, 1876 




i. M. L. McKILLEN. 
GHAIir-DRILLS. 

No. 174,567. Patented March 21, 1276. 




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S. E. KEAE. 
SEED AND FEETILIZEE SOWER. 
Nc. 176,405. Patented April 18, 137S. 



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SEED AND FERTILIZER SOWER. 
No. 176,405. Patented April 18, 1876. 





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SEEDIKQ-liACHOE, 

Pa.t«iited April 2t, 187S, 




175, 9( 



B, KUHNS i C. SCH0L2. 
SjSed-cups fop. GEAIN-DRILLS. 

Patented Ma- 2, 1876 




jjnvenioi" 



No. 175,967. 



E. KUHNS. 
ORAIH-DRILL. 



Patented Hay 2. 1876. 




G. M. L. McKILLEN 
GRAIN-DRILLS. 

No. 179,420. Patented July 187S. 





Jn ven Un 



lev. ^dtlZ^i'lrti 



AM.PH0TO-L!THO.C0. 



I.N.Y.IOSBORNES PROCESS.) 



4 Sheets-Sheet 1. 



J. B. BUSHNELL. 

SEEDIKQ-UACHIKE. 



■o. 181.521 



Pateated Aug. 29, 1375. 




4 Sheets-Sheet2 

J. fi. BUSHNELL. 

SEEDIKG-KACHIHE. 

Patented Aug. 23, 1876. 




JZ-nveTt'lo/' 



181,521. 



J. B. EUSENEI,!,. 
SEEDIlfS-MACHIirE. 



4 iheets— Sheets 



Patented Aug. 29. 1876. 




4 Sheets-Sheet4, 

J, B. BCSHNELL. 
SEESIKG-UACHIKE. 
No. 181,521. Patented Aug. 29, 1876. 




AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO. 



I.N.Y.IOSBORNES PROCESS.) 



757 



W. H. NAUMAN. 
SEAIN-DRILLS. 



No. 183,321. 



'atented Oct. 17. 187S. 




2 Sheets-Sheet 1. 

J. H. JO.NES. 

SEEDIHG-MACHIHES, 
No. 183,682. Patented Oc, 24. 1S76. 



1 




2 Sheets-Sheet 2. 

J. d. JONES. 
SEEDING-MACHINES. 

Patented Oct. 24, 1876. 





AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.IOSBORNES PROCESS.) 



758 



E. KUHNS. 

GEAIN-DHILL. 



No, 186,030. 



Patented Jan. 3, 1877. 




P. H. CAVANAUGH. 

uEAIS OR SEED-DRILLS. 
No. 187,455. Paunted Fe6. 20, 

Fig. I. n 



Aiiesi 



Tnvenlor 




C. E. PATEIC. 
DISTRIBUTERS FOR SRAIU-BRILLS. 
No. 188,404. Patented March 13, 1877. 



No. 188,811. 



W. D, MILLER. 
SEEB-PLANTER. 

Patented Uareli 27, 1877. 






WITXESSES 



AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.'OSBO R>l C S PROCESS.) 



759 



C. E. P4TRIC. 
GEAIN-DRILL. 



No. 183,383. 



Patented April 10, 1877. 




B. STRUKK. 

SEEriEC-JIACHIlfE. 




AUest 



InventoT 
Daniel Srrvjik 



A. J. MARTIN. 
PERIPHERAL FORCE-FEEDS FOR GRAIN-ERILLS. 



2 Shsets-Sheet 1. 



No. 194,307. 



Patented Aug. 21, 1877. 



A. J. MARTIN. 

GRAIN-DRILLS. 




No. 195,144. 



Patented Sept. 




AM.PHOTO-LiTHO. CO.N.Y(0SBORNE:S PROCESS.) 



760 



2 Sheets-Sheet2. 



A. J. MARTIN. 

GRAIN-DP.ILLS. 



lo. 195, U4. 



Patented Sept. 11. 137/ 




E. PHILLIPS & T. e. DUNBAR. 

GRAIIT AlTD SEED-DRILLS. 



fo. 195,393. 



Patented Sept. 18, 1877. 




W. A. VAN BRUNT & S. E. DAVIS. 
FORCE FEED SEEDING-MACEIITES. 

No 195,858. Patented Oct. 2. 1S77. 



J. P. FULGHUM. 
Grain-Drills. 




No. 196,652. 



Patented Oct. 30, 1877^ 



, meal. Oaii. Barieu. Tlax. 




'Jhomfor ^ 



AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.i'OSBORNES PROCESS) 



761 



J. S. BOGLE, 
aram-Drills. 



No. 197,085 





J. S. BOGLE. 
Grain-Drill. 



Patented Nov. 20, 1877. 





A. J. MARTIN. 
Force-Feed for Grain-Drills and Seeders. 

Patented Dec. 25, 1877. 

:Pio\3. 



Jin z'OLtfn: 




AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.IOSBORNES TrOCESS.) 



762 



J, BURROUGHS. 
Feed-Wheel for Grain-Drills. 

No.>ap0.253. Patented Feb. 12, 1878. 




Wilnejs'^epi 



XirvB-ntor, 



A. J. MARTIN. 
Force-Feed for Graia-Drills, 
No. 201.029. Patented March 5. 1878. 




mtnesses: | 



J?j>i'entot 



J. F. WINCHELL. 
Force-Feed for Grain-Driils. 



No. 201,079. 



Patented March 5, 1878. 



J. M. WESTGOTT & J, L. HALTEMAN 
Seeding Machine. 
No. 201,578 Patented March 19. 1878. 





Witnesses." 




jfxi ven4crre 



AM. PHOTO-LITHO. C0-.N.Y.(OSBORNE'S PROCESS ) 



763 



No. 201.643. 



J. S. BO&LE. 
G-rain Drill. 

Patented March 26, 187? 




J. B, BIRGE ,D. J. WOODARD h. G. D, ROWELL 
S c e d i n e - M a c h 1 n e 



iNo. 203,529. 



Patented May 14, 1878. 




FORCE FEED. 



8,484. N. FOSTER, G. JESSUP, H. L. and C. P. 
BROWN, Palmyra, N. Y. Sei'd Planters. Xovem- 
her 4, 1851. 

Claim. — In combination with the seed box A', and 
cap n, arranging the rotating disk i, vertically, and pro- 
viding it with the projections J, and the stationary ver- 
tical disk 6, provided with an opening h, for receiving 
the grain and the flanches c e, between wliich the said 
projections rotate, and by which the grain is carried from 
the seed box- to the cap, and thence to the seeding tube ; 
the whole being arranged in the manner and for the 
purpose specially set forth and described. 

29,907. A. R. PARK, Columbia, Texas. Seeding Ma- 
chines. September 4, 1860. 
Claim. — A rotary seed distributor, composed of drums 
c c and longitudinal spiral strips e e, for distributing 
different kinds of seed, in combination with the recip- 
rocating yielding apron D and a seed hopper, substan- 
tially as and for the purposes set forth. 

30,685. HIRAM MOORE, Brandon, Va. Seed Drills, 
Novemher 20, 1860. 
Claims. — 1. The conduit or passage H, arranged below 
4;he bottom of the hopper and the clischarge, in combin- 
ation with the oblique discharge I, and the toothed dis- 
tributing cylinder C, substantially as described and for 
the purposes specified. 2. The combination of the sep- 
arate bearings of the cylinder with a single shaft bear- 
ing in the cylinder, shorter than the cylinder and larger 
than the shaft, in the manner and' for the purposes 
substantially as specified. 3. A distributing cylinder 
for seeding macMnes, having a beveled bearing sub- 
stantially in the manner and for the purposes specified. 

31,819. HIRAM MOORE, Fond du Lac, Wis. Seed 
Brills. March 26, 1861. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of a hinged drill bar, a 
series of rigid shank trailing drills, and a correspond- 
ing series of springs to connect the shank and bar, so 



that by turning the latter the drills may be pressed 
with more or less force into the surface of the ground, 
(as the ground is harder or softer, or a deeper or shal- 
lower furrow is required, ) or may be lifted above the 
surface, substantially as described. 2. A series of trail- 
ing drills having rigid shanks connected to a hinged 
drill bar by springs that will resist lateral flexure to 
maintain the relative distances of the drills apart, 
wMle free to flex upward and downward to enable the 
drills severally to conform to uneven surfaces, sub- 
stantially as described. 3. Curves at the upper ends 
of the drill shanks, as shown at R, in combination with 
the springs, substantially as and for the purposes set 
forth. 4. A lever, in combination with the hinged drill 
bar and a series of trailing drills connected to the bar 
by springs, the aiTangement of these parts being such 
that, by turning the lever, all the drills will be simul- 
taneously forced into the earth or raised therefrom, and 
when forced into the earth the shank of each drill 
throughout its entire length will still be left free_ to 
play up and doAvn to the extent which the elasticity of 
the spring will -permit, to allow the drill to pass over 
obstructions and to conform to inequalities of the sur- 
face, substantially as described. 5. Arranging the 
mouths of the conduits on the drill shanks as nearly as 
may be in the line of the axis of motion of the hinged 
drill bar, so that raising and loAveriug the drills will 
change as little as may be the jjositions of the mouths 
of the conduits on the drill shanks relative to the posi- 
tions of the lower ends of the hopper .spouts, s ubstan- 
tially as described. 6. The combination of a remova- 
ble driving shaft with a series of seeding cylinders hav- 
ing independent bearings, whereby said shaft can at 
pleasure be removed to allow any of said cylinders to 
be taken out for repairs without displacing the rest, 
substantially as described. 7. A series of helical gear, 
having teeth of varying numbers and pitch, in combin- 
ation with a shifting pinion, for purposes substantially 
as described. 

32,319. JACOB STRAYER, Miamisburg, O. Seed 
DrUh. May 14, 1861. 
Claim. — Making the teeth on one part or portion of 
the feeding roller for seed drills opposite the spaces be- 



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tNveeii the teeth on the other part or portion of said 
roller, substantially as described, so as to deliver or 
discharge the seed more uniformly, 

1.665. JACOB STRAYER, South Bend, Ind. Seed 
Drill. (Die. A.) May 14, 1861. Eeissued May 10, 
1864. 

Claim, — ]\raking the teeth on one part or portion of 
feeding roller for seed drills opposite the spaces between 
the teeth on the other part or portion of said roller, 
substantially as described, so as to deliver or discharge 
the seed more uniformly. 

1.666. JACOB STRAYER, South Bend, Ind. Seed 
Drill. (Div. B.) Mai/ 14, 1861. Reissued May 10, 
1864. 

Claim. — Making the feed roller in two or more sec- 
tions, substantially in the manner and for the purpose 
described. 

32,627. GILBERT JESSUP, ChapInville, N. Y. 
Seeding MaeMnes. June 25, 1861. 
Claim. — The combination of a seeding wheel, having 
a tooth-face and channeled side, with the casting F G 
or holding frame, with two seed entrances, for the pur- 
pose of sowing line or coarse seed from the same hop- 
per, substantially as described. 

2,782. HIRAM L. BROWN and CALVIN P. BROWN, 
Shortsville, N. Y. As.signees of GILBERT JES- 
SUP. Seeding Machine. June 25, 1861. Reissued 
October 22, 1867. 

Claims.— 1. The shaft of a vertical disk distributer 
of seeding machines, when constructed with a rim or 
flange, for carrying the grain over the wheel from the 
hopper to the drill teeth. 2. So constructing and ar- 
ranging the distributing cases and wheels in this class 
of seed drills, that either of two openings may be used 
alternately for feeding different kinds of grain, sub- 
stantially as described. 3. So constructing and com- 
bining the distributing w±eel and casing that the 
grain may be carried by the wheel from either of the 
two openings, and discharged through channels of differ- 
ent sizes, adapted to larger or smaller grain, substan- 
tially in the manner set forth, 4. The mode, substan- 
tially as set forth, of giving the requisite play to the 
wheel by hanging it loosely on a shaft not round, and 
supporting it on the casing by means of a hub or boss. 
5, So-constructing the exterior or interior faces of the 
flanges, that by means of irregularities upon the surface 
thereof, the grain may be carried with the revolution 
of the wheel, substantially in the manner set forth. 6, 
The combination of the casing, distributing wheel, and 
partition, substantially as and for the purpose set 
forth. 7. The casing, constructed in two pieces, with 
horizontal flanges for attaching it to the hopper, when 
used in combination with a vertical distributing wheel, 
substantially in the manner set forth. 

5,917. GILBERT JESSUP, Shortsville. Assignor, 
by mesne assignments, to LYMAN BICKFORD, 
Macedon, N. Y., and THOMAS, LUDLOW & 
ROGERS, and CHARLES E. PATRIC, Spring- 
field, O. No. 32,627, dated June 25, 1861. Reis- 
sue No. 2,782, dated Octoher 22, 1867. Reissued June 
16, 1874. Filed May 15, 1874. 
Claims. — 1. The combination with the vertical dis- 
tributing wheel, of the casing, provided with a grain 
cup or secondary hopper for receiving the grain and 
conducting it to the side of the distributing wheel. 2. 
The combination of the vertical distributing wheel and 
the casing forming the secondary hopper, and measur- 
ing channel at the side of the wheel through which the 
grain is fed to the discharge outlet. 3. The distribut- 
ing disk or wheel, provided on its vertical side or face 
with a flange or rim, by means of which the grain is 
carried by the rotation of the wheel to the side outlet 
or discharging opening. 4. The vertical distributing 
wheel, provided with an external flange or rim, and a 
central boss or hub which has its bearing in the side 
casing, and between which flange and hub the channel 
is formed, through w-hich the grain is conveyed from the 
hopper to the discharge outlet. 5. The flanged dis- 
tributing wheel and its casing, constructed and ar- 



ranged substantially as described, so as to afford two 
discharge passages or channels, one for large the other 
for small grain, and either of which may be used inde- 
pendently of the other, for the purpose as set forth. 6. 
The vertical distributing wheel and its casing, having 
two discharge openings or channels, in combination 
with a partition plate and movable cover, by means of 
which either of said discharge openings may be closed, 
as set forth. 7. The side casing of the vertical distribut- 
ing wheel cut away, or provided with an opening per- 
mitting the discharge of the grain laterally at the ver- 
tical side of the wheel. 

35,501. H. L. and C. P. BROWN, Shortsville, N. Y. 
Grain Drill. June 10, 1862. 
This device is designed to be applied to an arrangement 
of flanched disks for distributing the grain, for which 
a patent was granted on November 4, 1851, to Foster, 
Jessup, Brown & Brown, and the invention consists in 
a method of regulating the capacity of the distributing 
orifice or discharge passage described in the said patent. 
The disks are so constructed as to operate in connec- 
tion with a square or many-sided shaft. Claims. — 1. 
The arrangement of the flanched disks B C, circular 
channel n, and adjustable gauging device E, substan- 
tially in the manner and for the purpose described. 2. 
The arrangement of the flat sided shaft D, disk C, with 
inner hub c, and stationary disk B with box h, substan- 
tially in the manner and for the purpose described. 3. 
The arrangement of the cut-oft' F and outer extension 
of the box h in combination with the inlet orifice /, 
substantially in the manner and for the purpose de- 
scribed. 

37,345. JOSEPH INGELS, Milton, Wayne County, 
Ind. Grain Drills. ■ January 6, 1863. 

These improvements relate to the method of varying 
the rate of delivery of the seed by changing the inter- 
mediate gear wheels on the movable shaft, the raising 
of said shaft by the lifting of the hoes stopping the 
feed. The delivery hoppers of the seed trough are each 
of them constructed with its concave and sides cast in 
one piece, and with an inclined plate over the feed 
wheel. The bottom of the grass seed box has brackets con- 
necting the adjacent edges, and underneath these slides 
a gauge plate with apertures more or less covered by the 
brackets, as may be desired. Claims. — 1. The use of 
double reversible intermediate gear wheels, substan- 
tially as shown and described, to communicate motion 
at any desired si)eed from the main axle to the seed 
delivery apparatus. 2. The manner of attaching the 
movable shaft M at any suitable x)08ition between the 
axle h and shaft k, to adapt it to the different sizes or 
positions of the intermediate wheels, 3. The combina- 
tion of the lever W and flange or cam u' with the 
pivoted bar U and wheel L, to disconnect the said 
wheel with the shaft k by the act of raising the hoes. 
4. The concave J of the secondary or delivery hopper, 
cast in one piece with cheeks f f, all as herein shown 
and described. 5. The combination of the concave j, 
inclined plate/, cheeks /, and feed wheel K, all con- 
structed and arranged substantially as herein shown 
and described. 6. The movable bottom or gauge plate 
G, perforated with tapering apertures g in the described 
combination with the supporting brackets G', so ar- 
ranged that the said brackets may cover any desired 
part of the apertures to regulate the deUvery of seed, 
as explained. 

3,976. JOSEPH INGELS, Milton, Ind. Grain Drill. 
No. 37,345. Jamiarif6, 1863. Reissued May 17, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. In combination with the concaves or 
secondary hoppers, and a seeding wheel turning there- 
in, the projecting flanges or cheeks on the inner sides 
of said hoppers, and opposite the ends of the seed wheel 
therein, substantially as described and represented. 2. 
In combination with the secondary hoppers or seed cups, 
the castings of the cheeks or flanges on and with the 
concave hopper or cup, when it is cast substantially as 
represented. 3. The combination of the concave in- 
clined plate cheeks j^, and feeding or seeding w heel 
K, as and for the pur^sose described and represented. 
4. In a seed drill or planter, the interchangeable, re- 
versible, intermediate gears or gear w^heels, for regu- 
lating the machine for sowing a given quantity of seed, 



and chaugiiig tliat quautiry at pleasure, as described. ! 
The combinaTion of the slialt, brackeTs and bolt, j 
•r regulating and adjusting tlie'intercliaiigeable, re- [ 
V fi"sible, inteimediate gears, in relation to tlie dii^-ing | 
and driven shafts, substantiaUv as described. 6. The 
combination of the lever W, cam u', pivoted bar U, and 
vrheel L, for disconnecting said vrheel from its shaft, 
by the act of raising the hoes, substantially as de- 
scribed. 

37,978. BAEXAED EEGAX, Miamisbueg, Ohio. Seed 
Brills. Marcli '24. IS'dS. 
The improvement is in the seed vrlieel. vrliich con- ' 
•"sts of a pair of disks Vv^itli ubli,|no Trrtli ainl (l.-]irfs- 
lons and a collar between tlicni. Tlie t/d i- tliroAvn 
uver an oblique edge into the delivery tiil-e-. L i iims. — ■ 

1. The combination of the oliliixue -riH,-. // ,/ and I 
ridges e e oi feed vrheel D ^vith the obli(|iit' .-ill r ul de- i 
livery opening E. substantiaUy as and for the purpose ' 
described. '2. Separating The transverse sections of 
feed wheel D by a v;-asher v: or washers ; or what is 
equivalent thereto, forming notches n n in ridges f- e of 
the same : substantially as and for the puriDOse set forth. 

6,672. BEXJ. KTHXS, Dattox. Ohio. Assignor of 
JOSEEHIXE EEGAX. JOHX EEG.IX, HAELEY 
EEGAX, CAEEIE EEGAX and EUGEXIA B. EE- 
GAX', heirs of BAEXEED EEGAX, deceased. SeecV 
Brills. Xo. 37.97-. Mar.li 24. 1^63. Seissued Oc- 
toher 5, 1S75. Filed June 1, 1S75. 

Claims. — 1. A distributing device for a force feed 
grain drill, consisting, substantially, of a seed cup or 
secondary hopper, ha^ung an elevated dekvery orihce, 
and a seed wheel, hfiring on its periphery a series of 
helical cavities, separated by a series of spiral ribs or 
projections for evenly distributing the grain, the parts 
being arranged siilistantially as shoAvn and described. 

2. The feed wheel D constructed in seetinus e e iv, or 
with notches 72 7i in the sj)iral xrojectious, substantial- 
ly as and for the purpose set forth. 

45,423. DAXTEL McSHEEEY. Ixdia^tapolis. Es^d. 
Seeding Macliine. Becemltr 1^, lS6i. 
In this invention a sj^iral threaded cylinder is tisedin : 
the bottom of the seed box iov the purpose of convey- i 
ing the seed into the drill tooth. It was found from | 
practice that in the sharp angle, formed by the spiral j 
thread against the side of the box. the seeds were kable ; 
to be crushed. The novelty consists in the iutroduction j 
of a disk at the end of the'spiral thread to prevent the I 
crushing of the seed. Claim. — The head or disk B in ' 
combination with the feed wheel C. having sp)iral i 
threads E, the several parts being constructed as speci- j 
fied and arranged in relation to the seed hopper/ as and | 
for the pui'pose set forth. 

46.521. BEEXAED EEGAX, MiAMiSBrEG. Ohio. Grain 
Brin. AlarcJi 14, 1S65. 
In this invention the seed box is jDrovided with a 
winged feed wheel, having collars occupying recesses 
in the ends of the seed box. so as to be llush with the inner 
surface thereof. Claim. — The provision in the seed box 
A of a scaUoped or winged feed wheel B, having col- 
lars D D occupying recesses fi in the ends of the seed 
box, so as to be flush with the inner surfaces thereof, 
substantiaUy a* and for the purpose set forth. 

52,135. HEXEY BEXT)ELE, Dayton, Ohio. Seeding 
Macliine. January 23. 1;C6. 
Claim. — Combining with the shafts the sets of zig-zag 
channelled wheels and interposed agitating wheel work- 
ing in the hopper and in the sectional case and shield 
below the hopper, substantially in the manner and for 
the purpose described. 

3,7C9. HEXEY BUXDELL. Dayton. Ohio. Seeding 
Machine. Xo. 52,135. Januarij 23. 1866. Beissued 
Becemher 21, 1639. 

Claims. — 1. Combining, with the shaft of seed' drills, 
the sets of zig-zag channels a a, in the seed delivery 
cylinder, with or without the iuterposed agitating 
wheels E, when said channels are made substantiaUy 
in the manner and for the purpose siDccitied. 2. In com- 
bination with the zig-zag channeLs and agitating wheel 



or wheels E, the sectional case and shield F, arranged 
substantiaUv in the manner and for the purpose set 
forth. 

53,005. JOSEEH IXGELS, Milton, Ind. Grain Brill. 
Mareh 6, 1866. 
This invention consists in locating a system of wheels 
in the feeder-head, so that "by changing these wheels 
the amount of seed sown can be varied : also, in the 
construction of the feed wheel, the cups or grooves of 
which meet in the centre, thus avoiding the crushing of 
the grain, and insuring a continuous discharge of grain. 
Claims. — 1, The changeable gearing placed inside of 
the liopj)er head. 2. The series, two or more, of slots 
iu the hopper head or other plate, for the purjiose of 
adjusting the movable axis to .suit the change of Avheels. 
3. Joining the diagonal teeth of the feed wheel in the 
middle of' the roller. 4. The Y-shaped jirojection K on 
the floor of the concave, for the piu'^jose desciibed. 

58,588. C. E. BEOWX^ SH0RT.s^^LLE, X. Y. Seed 
Flanter. October 9, 1866. 

In the bottom of the seed box is a series of hoppers. 
The seed disk admits of adjustment by a screw which 
springs in a clamj) bar in which it is joumaled. A "svind 
guarcl protects the discharging grain from currents of 
air. Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the wind guard g, 
or its equivalent, with the deUvery wheel W, stibstan- 
tiaUy as and for the ptirpose set forth. 2. The adjusta- 
ble clamping bar E in combination with the wheel W 
and the case C, substantially as shown and described 
and for the pturpose specifled. 3. The arrangement of 
a series of complete ho^^pers in the bottom of the grain 
box of seed driUs in combination with the distributors, 
sul>stantially as and for the purposes herein shown ancl 
deseribed. 

60,846. D. C. BAUGmiAX^, Foet Sen^eca, Ohio. 
Seeding ILacliine. January 1, 1>67. 
The machine has a driU hopper for grain and a broad- 
cast hopper for grass seed or fertiUzers. The seeding 
wheels in the drill hopper are operated by a belt from 
the agitator shaft of the other hopper. The seed appa- 
rattis'may be thrown out of gear by a lever and a ratchet 
clutch upon the axle. Claims. — 1. The combination of 
the two hoppers G and J vrith the shafts g h, spur 
wheels a a ', pttUeys g^ g-, or their equivalents and clutch 
l ¥ upon the axle C ancl lever c. which is acted upon by 
the bar E, to which the driU teeth are attached, aU op- 
erating stibstantiaUy as described. 2. Adapting the 
shaft h of the hopper'j to serve as an agitator for this hoj)- 
per, and also as a means for transmitting motion from 
the axle C to the shaft g of the hopper G, substantiaUy 
as described. 3. The construction of the seed guards I 
with openings m in their sides, in combination with the 
rotary seed cUschargers, substantiaUy as described. 4. 
Making the openings throtigh the sides of the seed 
guards"^/ larger at their upper ends than at their lower 
ends, substantiaUy as described. 5. Constructing the 
rotary seed dischargers J: with cUscharging wings on 
each side^ substantiaUy as described. 

63,001. LY:MAX BICEEOED. Macedon. X. Y. Gra n 
Brill. 2Iarch 19, 1867. 
Claims. — 1. The construction of the distributing 
wheel whereby it is adapted to the discharge or deliv- 
ery of grain upon its opposite vertical sides or faces, 
\ for the purpose specified. 2. The (Ustribnting wheel 
I provided with the enlarged hub or center, and with 
' curved or angular sides or faces, substantially as de- 
scribed. 3. The starting rilis, formed upon the curved 
I or angiUar sides or faces of the vertical distril'uting 
j wheel, substantially as and for the purpose described. 
! 4. The casings upon the opposite sides of and in eombi- 
I nation with a double distributing ^vheel adapted to the 
'> delivery of grain upon its opposite veitical sides, sub- 
: stantiaily as described. 5. Providing the lugs or ears, 
' through 'which the casings of the distributing wheel are 
fastened to each other, with the interlocking faces, 
substantially as described. 6. The casings of the dis- 
tributing wheel, provided with the external flanges, 
and with the side delivery or (Uscharge openings sub- 
stantiaUv as described. 7. The employment of the 
casings, provided with the external flanges and side 



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delivery openings, in combination with tlie vertical 
starting ribs or teetb on the side of iihe distributing 
wheel, substantially as described. 8. The employment 
of a slide in combination with the double distributing 
wheel for closing the seed run ui^on one side or face 
thereof, and simultaneously opening that upon the op- 
posite side or face, substantially as described. 9. The 
adjustable block or its equivalent, at the end of the 
grain box in combination with the slide, substantially 
as and for the purpose described. 

71,528. C. E. PATRIC and L. BICKFORD, Macfdon, 
N. Y. Grain Drills. November 26, 1867. 
Claims. — 1. The distributors provided with the en- 
larged seed runs or passages, having the contracted 
throat or guage formed therein, for the x^urpose set 
forth. 2. The concave depression or sink formed in the 
distributor shell above the discharge outlet or opening, 
for the purpose set forth. 3. The upper flanges of the 
distributor shell or casings, formed or cast with the 
slots or notches p, substantially as and for the purpose 
set forth. 4. The manner of forming the axis or bear- 
ings of the distributor wheel, by means of annular 
flanges and grooves formed in the adjacent faces of the 
casings and wheel, substantially as described. 5. The 
vertical distributors, provided with a double feed and 
operated by means of a square shaft or its equivalent, 
in combination with a slide hopx^er bottom for adjusting 
or regulating the feed, as set forth. 6. The ''wind 
guard" in combination with the vertical distributors, 
applied and operating substantially as described. 7. 
The lifting barL, secured in the described relation to, 
and in combination with, the angle irons M, substan- 
tially as and for the x>urpose set forth. 8. The angle 
irons M to which the lifting bar is attached, provided 
with the horizontal flanges or stops m^, substantially as 
and for the j)urpose set forth. 9. The combination of 
the lifting bar L, angle irons M, and lifting lever N, ar- 
ranged and operating as described, with the drill tubes, 
in the manner and for the x)urpose set forth. 10. The 
employment of the short stationary axles C attached to 
the outer frame bars and to the short inner ties or bars 
A^jin the manner and for the purpose set forth. 
82,822. C. O. GARDINER, Springfield, O. Assignor 
to J. H. THOMAS and P. P. MAST, same place. 
Grain Drill. October 6, 1868. 

The cup is made of a thin shell of cast iron in two 
parts, bolted or riveted together, and is provided with 
flanges by which it is secured to the hopper. A flange 
projects inwardly around the apertures in which the 
shaft is inserted, forming a bearing for the cylinders. 
Claims. — 1. The cup A, formed substantially as describ- 
ed, with the inwardly projecting flanges e on the inner 
face of its sides, as set forth. 2. In combination with 
the cup A, the cylinder B, so constructed as to leave 
a space between its ribs o and the sides of the cup, to 
prevent the crushing of the grain, as described. 

83,491. W. N. HAMILTON, Odessa, Del. Grain Drill. 
October 27, 1868. 
Claims. — 1. The employment, in the fertilizer hopper 
or receptacle, of an adjustable bottom, capable of being 
moved from or toward the distributing wheels, so as to 
increase or diminish, at pleasure, the size of the oj)en- 
ings from which the fertilizing compound in the hopjier 
is discharged, substantially as and for the x»urpose set 
forth. 2. The combination, with the fertilizer recepta- 
cle and distributing wheel or wheels, arranged beneath 
and relatively to the receptacle, as described, of an ad- 
justable bottom hinged to the front of said receptacle, 
and actuated by a set screw, united to said bottom, 
and mounted in bearings attached to the frame of the 
machine, under the arrangement and for operation sub- 
stantially as set forth. 3. Forming the adjustable bot- 
tom of the hopper, and the saddles attached to the same, 
of metal, cast in one piece, as and for the i)urpose sx)ec- 
ified. 4. The emiiloyment, in machines such as describ- 
ed, of distributing wheels formed of glass, porcelain, or 
other silicate, or of metal enameled or coated with a si- 
licate, substantially in the manner and for the purposes 
shown and set forth. 

85,45.5. BENJAMIN KUHNS, Dayton, Ohio. Seed 
Planter. December 29, 1868. 
The pinions, forming a cone, revolve on a stud at- 



tached to an oscillating arm, which is raised or lowered 
to throw them in gear with a pinion on an axle made 
to slide by means of a bar, the end of which latter is 
attached to a sliding arm that moves over and is actu- 
ated by a revolving helical plate. Claims. — 1. The 
rollers D, constructed with x^ockets formed by fixed 
heads, and intermediate partitions formed by ribs, part 
spiral and part straight, substantially as set forth. 2. 
In combination with the spur-wheel on the hub or axle, 
and the sx^ur-wheel on the seed roller, an intermediate 
set of x)inions cast in one piece, concentric with one 
another, so as to form a cone-spur pinion, so arranged 
as to give a variable speed, by shifting the wheels in 
relation to one another, substantially as set forth, 3. 
The combination of the cone wheel, the oscillating arm, 
and sliding pinion, arranged in relation to one another, 
substantially as set forth. 4. The combination of the 
sliding pinion G, frame A, standard N, oscillating arm 
O, intermediate cone wheel F, and wheel E, substan- 
tially as and for the purpose set forth. 5. The com- 
bination of the lever, the sliding pinion and cone pinion, 
substantially as and for the purx^ose set forth. 6. The 
combination of the oscillating bar M, helical plate L, 
and sliding arm I, substantially as and for the purpose 
set forth. 7. So arranging the intermediate pinion and 
the stationary and sliding spur-wheels, that while the 
intermediate pinion swings on an arm concentric with 
one of the wheels, it shall at the same time swing on a 
center common with the other, substantially as and for 
the purpose set forth, 

5,542. BENJAMIN KUHNS, Dayton, Ohio. Seed 
Flanier. A'o. 85,455. Dated December 29, 1868. 
Beissued August 19, 1873. Filed June 20, 1873. 

Claims. — 1. The rollers D, constructed with pockets 
formed by fixed heads, and intermediate partitions 
formed by ribs, part sx^iral and part straight, substan- 
tially as set forth. 2. In a grain drill, in combination 
with the shaft D', carrying the seed distributing wheels 
and a shaft B', parallel thereto, and rotated by one of 
the carrying wheels, intermediate mechanism adjust- 
able without removal from the machine for communi- 
cating a varialde movement to the grain distributing 
wheels, while the speed at which the machine is moved 
forward is unchanged. 3. In combination with the 
spur-wheel on the hub or axle and the spur-wheel on 
the seed roller, an intermediate set of pinions concentric 
with one another, so as to form a cone-spur pinion, so 
arranged as to give a variable speed by shifting the 
wheels in relation to one another, substantially as set 
forth. 4. The combination of the cone wheel, the oscil- 
lating arm, and sliding x^inion, arranged, in relation to 
one another, substantially as set forth. 5. The com- . 
bination of the shifting lever H, the sliding pinion G, 
and cone x^inion F with the feed mechanism of a grain 
drill, substantially as set forth. 

86,026. DANIEL E. McSHERRY, Dayton, Ohio. 
Seeding Machine. January 19, 1869. 

Claim. — A grooved feed-wheel, which is constructed 
with outwardly beveled flanges upon its end or ends, 
substantially as described. 

86,408. WILLIAM F. JESSUP, Shortsville, N. Y. 
Seeding Machine. February 2, 1869. 

Claims., — 1. The sustaining arm /, when constructed 
and ax)X5lied substantially as herein shown and de- 
scribed, in combination with the case c and disk e, for 
the purpose set forth. 2. The journal-thimble a, when 
constructed and arranged as shown, in combination 
with the shaft b, case c, and distributing disk e, for the 
purposes set forth. 

87,052. B. KUHNS, Dayton, Ohio. Grain Drills. Feb- 
ruary 16, 1869. 

Claim. — The within-described agitator for grain drills, 
consisting of the hub A, x^rojections C C, and flanges 
B B, constructed and arranged substantially as set 
forth. 

88,465. JACOB J. ESLER, Belleville, III. Seeding 
Machine. March 30, 1869. 

Claim. — The shaft C, its foed cylinder D'^, gauge block 
G, and screw H, substantially as set forth. 



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89,072. AlJCHIBALD PUTNAM, Owego, N. Y. Seeding 
Machine. April 20, 1869. 
Claims.— 1. The face i^late, provided with lugs or 
ears m m w, for the purpose of fastening to the outside 
of the grain box, when used in combination with a 
vertical distributing wheel, substantially as described. 

2. The manner of constructing the distributing wheel 
D, with a flange on its periphery, and indentations in 
or irregularities upon the bottom of its circular channel 
or recess, in combination with around, grooved rod, for 
giving it motion, substantially as herein set forth. 3. 
The employment of a clutch n, grooved sliding bar O, 
(or their equivalent,) and incline lever, divided at the 
clutch n, for the purpose of stopping and starting the 
feed runs simultaneous with the lifting or lowering of 
the hoes or teeth, substantially as described. 

8,122. T. D. GERE, Owego, N. Y. Assignee, by mesne 
assignments, of A. PUTNAM. Seedinc) Machines. 
No. 89,072. Ajjril 20, 1869. Reissued March 12, 1878. 
Filed Fehruary 16, 1878. 
Claims. — 1. The round longitudinally grooved dis- 
tributing wheel shaft, in combination with the distrib- 
uting wheels of a grain drill, provided with spurs or 
teeth engaging with said grooved shaft, substantially 
as and for the purpose set forth. 2. The grooved 
distributer wheel shaft, having its bearings directly in 
the face or casing plates, in com,bination with the dis- 
tributing wheels, supported upon and driven by said 
shaft, substantially as described. 3. The channeled or 
laterally flanged distributing wheel D, provided with 
the vertical rib or flange d on its periphery, substan- 
tially as and for the purpose set forth. 4. The grooved 
sliding rod or shaft O, divided at the clutch n, in com- 
bination with the lever / and inclines e e' on the lever 
and lifting roller, for throwing the distributing wheels 
out of and into action simultaneously with the raising 
and lowering of the hoes or teeth, as described. 

89,882. WILLIAM H. NAUMAN, Dayton, Ohio. Seed 
Drill. May 11, 1869 ; antedated April 13, 1869. 
Claims. — 1, A feed wheel running in a cup under the 
hopper and through the hopper bottom, when the quan- 
tity of seed is regulated by a slide, as described, as and 
for the purpose set forth. 2. The adjustable slide B, 
placed in front of the feed wheel, in combination with 
the cup C, substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 

3. The combination and arrangement of the feed wheel 
A, slide B, and cup C, as described and shown. 
90,268. JOSEPH INGELS, Milton, Ind. Seeding 

Machine. May 18, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. In combination with the main gear B, 
the slotted plates C F, moving around the same centre 
with said gear B, for the purpose of carrying and con- 
trolling the intermediate changeable and reversible 
gears that drive the seed wheels, substantially as and 
for the purpose described. 2. In combination with the 
gears and the slotted plates, the lever and seat g, for 
the reception and attachment of a lever by which they 
may be actuated, snbstantially as herein described. 3. 
The seed wheel, with its cogs or projections m, and re- 
cesses 0, substantially as and for the purposes described. 

4. In combination with the seed wheel and the cheeks 
in the seed boxes, the projecting or extending of the 
cogs or projections thereon beyond the body and cheeks, 
as shown at n, substantially as described. 

92,678. WILLIAM WEUSTHOFF, Dayton, Ohio. 
Grain Drill. July 13, 1869. 
Claim. — The circular rack E and pinion F, in com- 
bination with the wheel-shaft A, substantially as and 
for the purpose shown. 

92.680. WILLIAM WEUSTHOFF and CHARLES 
SCHMIDT, Dayton, Ohio. Seed Wheel for Grain 
Drill. July 13, 1869. 

Claim. — The within described expansible seed wheel, 
consisting of the sections & h h', and and disks C and 
C, all constructed and arranged to operate substan- 
tially as and for the purpose shown. 

92.681. WILLIAM WEUSTHOFF and CHARLES 
SCHMIDT, Dayton, Ohio. Seed Wheel for Seeding 
Machines. July 13, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. The employment of the sheet-metal 



casing C upon the corrugated surface of the seed wheel, 
substantially as and for the purpose shown. 2. The 
within described seed wheel, consisting of the grooved 
wheel and collar B and I), casing and drum C and D, 
cylindrical piece E, or its equi valent, and the casing F, 
all constructed and arranged to operate suljstantially 
as shown, and for the purpose described. 

94,406. SAMUEL M. FIREY, Clear Spring, Md. 
Seeder and Fertilizer Combined. August 31, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. In combination with short axles D D, the 
diagonal beams A'^, of the frame A, arranged above the 
axles, substantially as before described. 2. The combi- 
nation of the short axles D D, the diagonal beams A^, 
and the frame A, with the horizontal brace rod E, ar- 
ranged beneath and connected with the axles D, sub- 
stantially as before described. 3. The elastic or yield- 
ing seeding cylinder, substantially as before described. 
4. An elastic and inelastic seeding cylinder, constructed 
substantially as before described. 5. An elastic seeding 
cylinder, having a fixed axis, and constructed with en- 
circling iron bands and ribs, substantially as before de- 
scribed. 6. The addition to the gum tube, of a flaring 
hopper-shaped mouth, also of gum, thus forming a pli- 
able and yielding hopper, and facilitating the trans- 
mission of grain to the tube, substantially as before de- 
scribed. 7. The funnel or flaring mouth of the con- 
ducting tube, secured to the case of the seeding cylinder 
by means of a clasp, so that the tube may be removed 
at pleasure, substantially as before described. 8. The 
combination of a conducting tube and funnel with the 
case of the seeding cylinder and the hinged securing 
clasp, constructed and arranged substantially as before 
described. 9. The double drag-bars, hinged, separate- 
ly and directly to the drilling tube, and to the frame, 
thereby doubling the strength of the drag-bars, while 
two of them also serve as the tripping levers of the 
drill tube, substantially as described. 10. The adjusta- 
ble notched carriage i^, of the inner drag-bar I', in 
combination with the adjustable seat i"^, of the spring 
h, secured thereon, as described. 11. The stirrup i, 
capable of adjustment horizontally on the outer drag- 
bar P, to which it is also locked vertically, in combina- 
tion with the adjustable carriage i^, and the adjustable 
seat i"^, substantially as described. 12. The rock-shaft 
of the fertilizing hopper, secured in oscillating seats or 
boxes, so as to allow it to be removed, with its arms, 
at pleasure, substantially as described. 13. The vibra- 
ting feeding arms w, divided, so that each arm will form 
a pair ms, and vibrating, so that each arm of the pair 
will only pass over one-half of the opening, to feed the 
fertilizer, substantially as described. 14. The combi- 
nation of the removable rock-shaft m^, and its oscillat- 
ing boxes m^ with the feeding arms m, constructed and 
arranged substantially as described. 15. The fertilizing 
arms m, operated by means of the elliptical groove or 
cam q^, in connection with the radial arm q and the 
segment pinions o {mdp, as herein described. 16. The 
slides of the fertilizing hopper, operated, so as to in- 
crease or diminish the feed of the fertilizer, by means 
of the eccentrically grooved pivoted plate, as herein 
described. 17. The expansible and, contractible pulley- 
constructed and operating substantially as described. 
18. The expansible and contractible pulley, constructed 
in sections, in combination with the arms, to which 
they are hinged, substantially as described. 19. The 
sectional pulley, expanded and contracted automatical- 
ly, by means of a pendulous weight, or its equivalent, 
substantially as described. 20. In combination with a 
sectional pulley and its automatically operating weight, 
the cam and the pivoted arms, arranged and operating 
substantially as before described. 21. The pendulous 
weight, made adjustable, in the manner and for the 
purpose herein described. 22. The expanding and con- 
tracting pulley M, in combination with the toothed 
wheels O and P, operating substantially as before de- 
scribed. 23. The combination of a hopper for feeding 
continuously, with receiving chambers for discharging 
the corn at intervals, according to horizontal distance, 
substantially as before described. 24, The intermit- 
tently feeding corn chambers, suspended by means of 
a horizontal hinged bar, substantially as before de- 
scribed. 25. The combination of the intermittently 
feeding wings of the corn chambers with the toothed 



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"wheels O P and the sectional pulley, substantially as 
before described. 26. The sides of the intermittently 
feeding chambers, hinged, so as to form a yielding side 
thereto, for the purpose of preventing the choking of 
the chambers, substantially as herein described. 27. 
The combination of an expansible and contractible pul- 
ley with a fixed case or guiding plates and flexible 
supporting arms, substantially as described. 28. The 
combination of the pendulous weight T, cam z, expan- 
sible and contractible pulley M, with the foot lever 19, 
for the j)urpose described. 

96,063. WILLIAM WEUSTHOFF, Dayton, O. Seed 
Wheel for Grain Drill. Octoher 19, 1869. 
Claim. — The within described expansible seed- wheel, 
consisting of the sections C and D, secured to the disks 
E and F, substantially as and for the purpose specified. 

96,084. W. V/EUSTHOFF and CHAELES SCHMIDT, 
Dayton, Ohio. Gj-ain Brill. Octoler 19, 1869. 
Claim. — The slide G, provided with the lug H, in 
combination with the opening in the hopper bottom A, 
and with the seed wheel C, substantially as and for 
the purijose siDecified, 

97,137. W. A. VAN BRUNT, HoRicox, Wis. Seeding 
Machine. JSovember 23, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. The adjustable seeding cylinder, with 
radial flanges Bi, of about one-eighth of an inch radius 
less than the bearing parfc A of the cylinder, or suffi- 
cient to allow the grain to pass without crushing, said 
radial flanges running lengthwise of the cylinder, sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose specified. 2. In com- 
bination with the adjusting seeding cylinder, above 
claimed, so arranging the opening C^ for receiving, and 
the opening C^ for discharging the grain, that the lat- 
ter shall be received and discharged on opposite sides 
of the vertical diameter of the seeding cylinder, snb- 
stautialiy as and for the purpose set forth. 

97,317. J. S. EOWELL, Beaver Dam, Wis. Seeder. 
November 30, 1869. 
Claim. — The sliding shell cylinder C, constructed 
with radial slots, and arranged upon the feed cylinder 
F and shaft B, so that the adjustment is effected by the 
horizontal movement of the shell C, while the feed 
wheel F remains stationary as regards the case H M. 

97,425. DANIEL E. McSHERKY, Dayton, Ohio. 
Bropinng Device for Seeding Machines. November 30, 
1869. 

Claims. — 1. The cap E, constructed with a concavo- 
convex curtain e, and with its anterior edge z in or in 
rear of a vertical plane intersecting the axis of shaft C, 
substantially as and for the* purposes described. 2. 
While not claiming broadly a cap to a rotary seed 
dropping wheel, I do claim so constructing the curtain 
e, of such a cap, that it will lie closely to the back of a 
spirally grooved wheel D, and prevent the escape of 
seeds over such wheel through its spiral grooves, sub- 
stantially as and for the j)nrx)Oses described. 

99,198. JOSEPH INGELS, Milton, Inx>. Grain Drill 
and Broadcast Sower. January 25, 1870. 
Claims. — 1. In combination with the ratcheted gear 
wheel G and arm I, the former loose and the latter fast 
upon the shaft C, the spring pawl H, constructed and 
arranged to operate in connection therewith, substan- 
tially as described. 2. In combination with the front 
tube board, and the series of openings Jc through it, a 
series of sectional and independent scalloped scattering 
or spreading spouts K, for dropx)ing grain broadcast, as 
and for the purjoose described. 3. In combination with 
the shaft C, the sleeve or boss N, and the latch lever M, 
so that the latter may be supported on the shaft, with- 
out turning with it, substantially as described. 
99,238. JOHN L. RITER, Liberty, Ind. Grain Drill 
Feed. January 25, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. Grooves G G in metallic feed boxes, 
when aiTanged substantially as and for the purpose de- 
scribed. 2. Groove H in bottom of hopi)er, when ar- 
ranged substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 
3. Slide I operating in grooves G G H, substantially as 
and for the purpose set forth. 



100,993. JESSE P. FUL6HUM, Dublin, Ind. As- 
signor to himself and DAVIS LAWRENCE & CO. 
Grain Drill. March 22, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. In the described combination with a cus- 
tomary or any suitable lifting bar for unearthing the 
drill teeth, the arrangement of shipper rod U, and vi- 
brating plate P, which carries one of the intermediate 
wheels of the dropper gearing, for the purpose set 
forth. 2. In the described combination with the ele- 
ments of the j)receding clause, the nut T and bolt S, 
adjustable in the slot p of the plate P. 3. The de- 
scribed construction of the separable feed cup D, vnth 
its concave floor H and jiassage I, substantially as rep- 
resented and described. 4. In the described combina- 
tion with the grooved neck K K' of the liassage I, the 
reversible and detachable spout J, provided with the 
lugs L L'. 5. The feed wheel E e e', formed and 
adapted to operate as set forth. 

102,405. JOSEPH INGELS, IMilton, Int). Seeding 
MacTiine. April 26, 1870. 
Claims. — 1. In combination with the circular open- 
ings B, through the bottom of the seed box, the concave 
C, constructed as herein described, viz : circular at top 
to margin, the circular hole, tapering, conical, and cuj)- 
shaped, as and for the purpose described. 2. In com- 
bination with the concave and seeding wheel, the hub, 
or hubs e e, between the ends of said wheel and the 
sides of the concave, substantially as represented. 3. 
In combination with the concave and seed wheel turn- 
ing therein, the projections a I) c on the concave, for the 
purpose of forming, in conjunction with the wheel, the 
receiving and the distributing chambers, from which 
the wheel takes and delivers to the receiver the grain 
to be sown or drilled, and prevents all other from pass- 
ing substantially as described and represented. 4. In 
combination with the concave, a receiver which is pivo- 
ted to the main seed wheel shaft by stirrups, so as to 
swing on said shaft as a center, substantially as de- 
scribed. 5. In combination with the shaft G, and the 
receiver suspended thereto by a stirrup H, the sleeve A", 
united and acting therewith as and for the purpose de-- 
scribed. 6. The receiver, terminating in a tube, which 
has near its end a swell, and below it a taper, fo» the 
purpose of receiving the India rubber or other flexible 
tube, and fastening it thereto as described. 

103,760. FREDERICK H. MANNY, Rockford, III. 
Seed Sower. May 31, 1870. - 
Claims. — 1. A cylinder box provided with triangular 
recei^dng and discharging openings, as described, for 
the purpose set forth. 2. A seed cylinder, having its 
cells connected by grooves, when said grooves are loca- • 
ted at the end of the cells, and used in connection 
with a triangular opening, used in the manner de- 
scribed, and for the jnu-pose set forth. 3. The combin- 
ation of a cylinder box having triangular openings 
al>ove and below, Avith a cylinder having connected 
cells, when arranged as described, for the purpose set 
forth. 

105,690. JOSEPH IN^GELS, Milton, Ind. Grain Drill- 
ing Maclune. July 26, 1870. 
Claim. — In combination with the hooks b b on the re- 
ceiver D, the extended and projecting hubs a a, on the . 
seed wheel C, for the purpose of forming a connection 
between the concave and the receiver of a grain drill- 
ing machine, substantially as described. 

106,594. SETH L. KING and WILLIAM OGDEN, 
OWEGO, N. Y. Grain Drill. August 23, 1870. 
Claims. — 1. The distributing cases A A, formed in . 
halves, both sides alike, and joined in the center, com- 
bined with the wheels B B, with concave peripheries, 
and furnished with a row of nibs or points, and the 
hopper C, attached by dovetails, all constructed as 
shown and described. 2. In combination with the dis- 
tributing wheels B, the plate z, with its bolt and 
thumb screw, for fastening or releasing the wheels 
from the rod x, as described. 3. The arrangement of 
the gear wheels/ ert c, and the i)artially toothed wheel 
i, on the roller h, in combination with the levers A- A;, 
with their latches, arches I I, and pawl r, the whole ar- 
ranged substantially in the manner and for the purpose 



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j herein set forth. 4. The grass seeder consisting of a 
! square trunk, running across the machine, with a cyl- 
' intlrical bore F, iig. 3, with a narrow slot the whole 
j length of the bore, from the hopper E on the top of the 
I trunk to the slide at the bottom, for regulating the 
i amount of seed to be discharged. 5. The peculiar shape 

of the iron stirrers, conforming to the shape of the plas- 
; ter hoi^per D, when attached to the bar 8, and operat- 
! i ing in the manner herein described. 6. The zigzag 

rimmed wheel u, gears v and iv, in combination with the 

])laster sower, when these several parts are arranged in 
; the manner and for the purpose herein set forth. 7. 
j The inclines jp p, and spouts d d, on the tube board t, 

as described. 

106,950. MICHAEL LEWIS NICKELS, Dunlaps- 
! VILLE, IXD. Assignor to himself and THOMAS 

i NICKELS, same place. Feeder for Grain Drill. 
] August 30, 1870. 

j Claim. — The combination of the circumferential 
j grooved wheels E and wheels D, provided with the 
1 diagonal wings a a, both mounted upon shafts, and 
\ operating under the hopper A of a grain drill, substan- 
j tially as set forth. 

ii 109,503. SAMUEL M. FIREY, Clear Spring, Md. 
■ Seeding Machine. November 22, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. A cylindrical seed feeder, with cavities or 
; channels fZ, in combination with the inclosing case or 
I cup J and the fingered or winged slide M^, for the pur- 
pose of regulating the quantities of grain to be sown, 
I substantially as herein described. 2. The cups or in- 
closing cases J of the seed feeders H, constructed with 
stops or steps / near their discharging mouth K, for the 
|1 purpose and in the manner herein shown and described, 
i 3. In combination with a seed feeder, constructed with 
I ribs c and channels d, the inclosing case or cup J, made 
' with stops or steps / near its discharging mouth, as 
herein described. 4. The pan N, hinged by its stem i 
so that the latter forms the back of the conductor, in 
I combination with the stops w, to limit the rearward 
j movement of said pan, as descriljed. 5. The check lever 
I V and the seat y of the spring, hinged together between 
|li double drag-bars, as and for the purpose described. 6. 
As an improvement on my former jDatent, the eccentric 
groove in the wheel O, in combination with the tri- 
I branched pivoted slotted lever v, for operating both the 
i fertilizer and grass seed stirrers with a slow and uni- 
form motion, as described. 7. The brace 11, when 
locked with the short axle 9, for the purpose and in the 
j manner herein shown and described. 

! 112,299. JOHN H. THOMAS, Springfield, Ohio. 
' Assignor to himself and PHINEAS P. MAST, same 
!| place. Grain Drill. February 28, 1871. 

jl Claims. — 1. In combination with a cup A, having its 
;| interior of a volute form, substantially as described, the 
j feed wheels B, having a groove around its periphery, 
i substantially as set forth. 2. A feed w^heel 13, consist- 
I ing of a cylindrical body having journals m at each end, 
j with radial flanges a having ribs arranged radially on 
I their inner faces, substantially as described. 3. The 
jl seed cup A, having its opposite sides provided with 
ij holes I to form bearings for the journals of the feed 
1 wheel or the shaft, and having the gradually increasing 
and laterally projecting ledge I formed thereon concen- 
tric with holes I, substantially as herein set forth. 

I 114,227. JOHN H. THOMAS, Springfield, Ohio. 
-FeedBoUer for Grain Drills. April 25, 1S71. 
Claim. — A feed roll or wheel for grain drills made in 
two parts, one of which is arranged to remain station- 
. ary while the other part rotates, substantially as de- 
scribed. 

! 114,384. JOHN P. ZELLER, South Bend, Ind. Cup 
for Grain Drills, etc. May 2, 1871 ; antedated April 
18, 1871. 

Claim. — The within described cup for grain drills, 
made of metal, with the inclined hopper bottom B, 
curved flange D, inclosing the wheel E between it and 
the hopper bottom, and the hanger-cup C, all as shown 
and described. 



118,821. RICHARD B. SHELDON, Canastota, N. Y. 
Seed Drill. September 12, 1871. 
Claim. — The shells and inside feed wheel, said Avheel 
being made in two sections, one of which is attached 
rigidly to the shaft, the other sliding upon the same to 
admit of the adjustment described by the set screw, 
substantially as set forth. 

6,124. RICHARD B. SHELDON, Shortsville, N. Y. 
Assignor to P. P. MAST & CO., Springfield, 
Ohio. No. 118,821. Dated September 12, 1871. Re- 
issued November 10, 1874. Filed August 19, 1874. 
Claims. — 1. In a force feed for grain drills, the com- 
bination of a stationary cup or case, a side rim or cylin- 
der, and a vertical laterally adjustable feed wheel or 
disk within the rim orcylinder, substantially as shown, 
the grain passing between the vertical faces of the cup 
and wheel, and being discharged in a continuous 
stream. 2. The combination of the cup or case H, hav- 
ing the throat e and the vertical inside face, the rim or 
cylinder I at the side of the cup, and the vertical later- 
ally adjustable feed wheel or disk J, arranged in the 
outer end of the rim or cylinder to revolv' e with it, as 
shown. 3. The combination of the cup or case H, the 
cylinder I, provided with the internal gTOOves, and the 
vertical feed wheel provided with the projections i, and 
mounted in the cylinder, as shown. 4. In combination 
with the cup or case, the rim or cylinder at its side, 
and the laterally moving wheel or disk, the cut-off 
slide M, arranged as shown. 5. In combination with 
the movable shaft E, having the series of feed wheels 
secured thereon, the bar N, provided with the series of 
cut-off slides M, and connected to the shaft E so as to 
move therewith, in order to move the entire series of 
wheels and slides simultaneously and uniformly. 6. In 
a grain drill, a vertical laterally adjustable feed Avheel, 
in combination with a feed cup, arranged to operate 
substantially as described, so that the grain will feed 
in a continuous stream between the vertical Avails of 
the wheel and the cup, and so, also, that the rate of 
feed may be varied by moving the wheel laterally 
without changing its si^eed. 7. The shaft E, provided 
with a series of laterally adjustable vertical feed 
wheels, and a gear wheel P, in combination with the 
elongated pinion Q, whereby the feed wheels can be 
adjusted laterally to A^ary the rate of feed without dis- 
connecting or changing the driving gear, as set forth. 
8. The combination of a feed cup or case, a laterally 
adjustable feed wheel, and a cut-off or slide M, ar- 
ranged to be moved or adjusted with the feed wheel, 
substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 9. In a 
feed for grain drills, a vertical feed wheel having a lat- 
erally projecting rim, the carrying face of which may 
be varied in width, substantially as described. 

125,314. PHINEAS P. MAST and CHARLES O. 
GARDINER, Springfield, Ohio. Assignor to P. 
P. MAST & CO,, same place. Grain Drill. April 2, 
1872. 

Claims. — 1. The feed roll C, consisting of a cylindri- 
cal body having formed in its periphery a circumferen- 
tial groov^e and a series of seed cells o, one end of which 
open into said groove, substantially as described. 2. 
The feed roll C, consisting of a cylindrical body having 
a circumferential groove and a series of seed cavities or 
cells gradually decreasing in width and depth longitud- 
inally, substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 
3. The combination of a feed roll, haA^iug a series of 
seed cells in its periphery, with a seed cup or case, 
substantially as described, whereby the stationary side 
of said case shall serve to regulate the feeding capacity 
of the cells in the roll, when the latter is adjusted lon- 
gitudinally therein, as set forth. 

132,889. CHARLES E. PATRIC, Springfleld, Ohio. 
Grain Drill. November 5, 1872. 
Claim. — The divided casing B B', in which the dis- 
tributer wheel A has its bearings, provided with lugs 
haA'ing the tubular interlocking spurs and socket c c', 
substantially as described, and for the purpose set 
forth. 

136,260. C. E. PATRIC, Springfield, Ohio. Grain 
Drills. February 25, 1873. 
Claims. — 1. In combination with the rocking bars C 



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C' and drag bars D' of a grain drill, a riglit-and-left- 
hand screw for shifting the position of the hoes, snb- 
Btantially as described. 2. In combination with the 
seeding devices of a grain drill, an adjustable cone, of 
sprocket wheels or pulleys for varying the delivery of 
the grain, substantially as described. 3. In combina- 
tion with the gearing for driving the seeding devices of 
a grain drill, the angular or curved sliding bar N and 
sliding bar O, substantially as described. 4. The com- 
bination of cone F, disk G, bar 0, plate or fork O', bar 
N, plate M, and wheel A provided with pin g, substan- 
tially as described. 5. The combination of cones F F', 
chain I, shaft D provided with grooves j) p', and latch 
W, substantially as described. 

145,443. ROBERT H. D. MORRISON, Winona, Minn. 
Assignor of one-half his right to JESSIE TAISEY, 
same place. Seed Drill. DeGcniber 9, 1873. Filed 
May 7, 1873. 

Both the seed cup and the corrugated feed roller are 
made in halves, and slide upon each other, so as to en- 
large or contract their capacity. Claim. — The station- 
ary sectional cup B, provided with a fluted feed roller C, 
in combination with the sliding sectional cup B', having 
the fluted feed roller C, and with the lever li, pivoted to 
the stationary cup B, for operating the sliding cup and 
feed roller, all being constructed and arranged for ope- 
ration, substantially as specified. 

145,795. JESSE P. FULGHUM, Dublin, Ind. As- 
signor to himself and WAYNE AGRICULTURAL 
COMPANY, same place. Grain Drill. Deeeniher 
23, 1873. Filed August 22, 1873. 
The capacity of the feed chamber, as well as that of 
the feed wheel, is governed by the adjustment of one 
end of the chamber and a. revolving disk, which is 
fitted to and slides upon the feed wheel. The shaft 
and disk, and the adjustable section, ai'e moved by a 
forked lever, which engages with a collar upon the 
shaft, the lever being adjustable at any j)oint by a lat- 
eral slot and thumbscrew. Claims. — 1. The box com- 
posed of the castings B C, having the shoulder V formed 
therein, the loose feed wheel F, supported within the 
box, the non-circular driving shaft H, adapted to slide 
axially, and the cut-ofi" disk J and guard plate M, at- 
tached to the driving shaft and sliding therewith, all 
constructed and combined substantially as herein de- 
scribed, for the ]3uri)0se specified. 2. In combination 
with the shiftable and rotating driving shaft H, with 
its attached cut-off disk J, the lever R r, bracket S s, 
stud and thumb nut T t, and pivot Q, for the object 
designated. 

153,559. CHARLES O. GARDINER, Springfield, 
Ohio. Assignor to P. P. MAST & CO., same place. 
Seeding Machines. July 28, 1874. Filed May 15, 1874. 

Claims. — 1. A force feed for grain drills, consisting of a 
vertically revolving concave disk or wheel A, mounted 
within the cup or case B, one side of said cup being 
left open of the full diameter of the wheel, and the op- 
posite side having a central opening for the hub of the 
wheel only, so that the wheel may be adjusted lateral- 
ly with reference to the case to regulate the feed, the 
whole being constructed to operate substantially as de- 
scribed. 2. In combination with the case B, the later- 
ally adjustable feed wheel A, provided with the teeth 
d on its side at the outer edge, facing the vertical roll 
of the case B, substantially as shown and described. 
3. In combination with the feed cup or case having its 
side provided with the central opening, the vertical 
laterally adjustable feed wheel or disk A, provided 
with the hub c, and mounted in the cup, as sliown, so 
that the grain is fed between the side faces of the cup 
and wheel, as set forth. 4. The feed cup B, having the 
internal shoulder or gage-point h, shaped and arranged 
to operate substantially as described. 5. In combina- 
tion with the feed wheel A and driving shaft K, the 
sleeve H, mountd loosely on the shaft and provided 
with the spiral thread or slot i, and the fixed stud Tc 
bearing in the thread or slot, as shown, so that, by 
turning the sleeve, the shaft and feed wheel are moved 
laterally. 6. The slide E, in combination with the 
lever I and the laterally adjustable wheel A, all con- 
structed and arranged to operate substantially as 



described. 7. In combination with the shaft K and its 
threaded sleeve H, having the arm I attached, the 
spirally curved scale M, shaped to conform to the cir- 
cular and lateral movement of the arm. 

155,086. C. W. HAUCKE, Springfield, Ohio. Seed 
Droppe/rs. Septemher 15, 1874. Filed August 1, 
1874. 

Rigidly to one side of the seed box is attached an 
annular plate having arms which project within the 
cup, and through notches upon the periphery ot the ad- 
justable feed cylinder, which is secured upon the trans- 
verse driving shaft. To the seed box is pivoted a lever, 
with its lower end forked to clasp the pivoted coupling 
sleeve, for adjusting the cylinder. The lever is pre- 
vented from moving laterally upon the shaft by adjust- 
able collars. Claims. — 1. The combination of the feeder 
C a, shifter D D', and slide G, all constructed substan- 
tially as and for the purposes herein set forth. 2. The 
combination of the cup B with opening I), feeder C a, 
shifter D D', shaft E, and slide G, all substantially as 
and for the purposes herein set forth. 3. The combina- 
tion of the shaft E, coupling H, lever I, collars e e, and 
the shifter D D', substantially as and for the purposes 
herein set forth. 

155,562. JAMES F. WINCHELL, Springfield, Ohio. 
Seeding Machines. September 29, 1874. Filed May 
10, 1874. 

Claims. — 1. A feed for grain drills, consisting of a 
rotating wheel and a case for the same, constructed to 
operate substantially as described, whereby the space 
between the periphery of the wheel and the case may 
be varied at will to regulate the feed as set forth. 
2. In combination with a feed cup and a feed wheel 
m*ounted therein, substantially as described, the adjust- 
able gate or section e, located so as to form the bottom 
of the case over which the grain is fed by the wheel, 
in the manner set forth. 3. The adjustable gate or 
section e, provided with the projection g, arranged in 
relation to the wheel, substantially as described, 
whereby the space at that point through which the 
grain is fed is made narrower than at any point in 
the rear of the same, as set forth. 4. In combination 
with the rock shaft E, having the series of gates or 
sections e attached thereto, and provided with the seg- 
mental arm m, the index lever J, provided with its 
segmental arm n, and a clamping device for securing 
it in position, whereby the feeding capacity of the ma 
chine may be adjusted and fixed as desired, substan- 
tially as set forth. 

7,926. JAS. F. WINCHELL, Springfield, Ohio. 
Assignor to P. P. MAST & CO., same place. Patent 
No. 155,562. Dated September 29, 1874. Ee-issued 
October 23, 1877. Filed September 27, 1877. 
Claims. — 1. A feed for grain drills, consisting of a se- 
ries of feed wheels and cases, and a corresponding se- 
ries of gates or regulating devices, constructed and ar- 
ranged to be operated simultaneously, whereby the 
discharge passages for the grain may be varied at will, 
substantially as described. 2. In combination with a 
feed wheel and case of a grain drill, a gate or regula- 
ting device secured direct to a rock shaft, whereby the 
same may be operated at will, as set forth. 3. In a 
grain drill feed, the gates or regulating devices, adjust- 
ably secured to a rock shaft, so that each may be ad- 
justed in relation to its wheel or cup, substantially as 
set forth. 4. In combination with a feed wheel and 
case or cup, the adjustable gate or section e, located so 
as to form the bottom of the case over which the grain 
is fed by the wheel, as set forth. 5. The adjustable 
gates or regulating devices, provided with a projection 
g, arranged, in relation to the wheel, substantially as 
described, whereby the space at that point through 
which the grain is fed is made smaller than at any 
point in rear of the same, as set forth. 6. In combina- 
tion with the series of gates or devices arranged to 
regulate the size of the discharge passages in the seed 
cups or wheels, a lever and index plate arranged to 
operate, substantially as described, for setting the 
gates and indicating the quantity of grain discharged, 
as set forth. 7. In combination with the rock shaft E, 



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j liaviiig tlie series of gates or regulating devices at- 
! taclied thereto, the lever m and the lever J, arranged to 
operate substantially as and for the purposes set forth. 

156,150. J. P. FULGHUM, Milton, Ind. Assignor 
of one-haK his right to HOOSIER DRILL COM- 
PANY, same place. Grain Drills. October 20, 1874. 
Filed August 5, 1874. 
Within the seed cup, and upon a suitable hub, is the 
thin vertical disk, having notches on its periphery, 
j I which moves on nibs on the inner face of the wheel. In 
1 1 rear of the disk, and moving with it, is the adjustable 
' guard plate, having a bearing through which the axle 
l^^^sses. This guard ])late is provided with an eccentric 
I collar, which surrounds the hub, and serves to gauge 
I the grain channel without diminishing the capacity of 
the seed cup. Claims. — 1. In combination with the 
j vertical gauge disk E, the guard plate I, provided with 
i a collar which acts as a bearing for the hub of said 
I disk, and slides laterally with it on the same shaft 
: through a slot in the casing of the distributer, substan- 
' i\ tially as shown and described. 2. In the secondary 
I hopper of a grain drill, th& eccentric collar described, 
: whereby the seed channel is gauged without diminish- 
j ing the carrying capacity of the seed cup, substantially 
I as shown and described. 

157,015. JAS. A. MARLEY and WILLIAM WEUST- 
HOFF,Dayton,Ohio. Assignors to the FARMERS' 
FRIEND MANUFACTURING COMPANY, same 
place. Seeding Machines. November 17, 1874. Filed 
September 7, 1874. 

Chiims. — 1. The feeding wheel A, constructed with 
projecting flanges or diaphragms, substantially as de- 
: scribed, and in sections of difterent lengths, for the pur- 
pose of giving to each section the capacity to deliver 
different amounts of grain in a continuous stream at 
each revolution of the driving axle, substantially in the 
I manner described. 2. The combination of the sectional 
I seed wheel A, seed cup B, series of slides E E, partition 
F, and guide C, when arranged substantially as and for 
the purx)ose set forth. 

157,478. P. P. MAST, Springfield, Ohio. Assignor to 
P. P. MAST & CO., same place. Feeding Mecliayxisms 
for Grain Drills. December 8, 1874. Filed May 19, 
1874. 

Within the case, and upon one shaft, are two vertical 
feed wheels, one of which is rigidly secured to the 
shaft, the other being laterally adjustable thereon, to 
Ij increase or diminish the flow of seed sown without 
,! changing the speed of the wheels. Claims. — 1. A force 
i ! feed for grain drills, consisting of two vertically rota- 
! ' ting wheels or disks with a space between them, through 
1 which the grain is fed, said wheels or disks being ar- 
ranged substantially as described, whereby the distance 
or space between them may be increased or diminished 
I at will to vary the rate of feed without changing the 
! speed of the wheels, as set forth. 2. The combination 
of a cup or case A, with two vertically rotating wheels 
or disks mounted side by side therein, substantially as 
described, so that the distance between said wheels or 
I disks may be varied at will to vary the rate of feed. 3. 
I In combination with the cuj) A, the two vertically rota- 
ting feed wheels or disks B and C, one of said feed 
wheels being adjustable laterally, while the other is 
prevented from moving laterally, substantially as de- 
scribed. 

ji 158,152. W. A. VAN BRUNT, Horicon, Wis. Seeders 
I -and Cultivators. December 22, 187 i. Filed December 
11, 1873. 

Claims.— 1. In a combined broadcast seeder and cul- 
tivator, the combination, with the eccentric bar or 
shaft, connected by chains to the drag bar, of the chain, 
weighted leverj crank, fork, and sliding gear wheel, for 
! the simultaneous adjustment of the drag bars and seed- 
ing devices, substantially as specified. 2. The combi- 
nation, with the horizontal plates h^, having the de- 
pending eyes i, of the tubes h^, having corresponding 
eyes, and hinged or hung loosely upon said plates, and 
the brittle pins /, substantially as described. 3. The 
cylinder boxes, having cavities or channels in their 
lower interior surfaces, converging from their upper to 



their lower ends, said cavities or channels terminating 
at the outlet of the boxes below the cylinder, substan- 
tially as described. 4. The combination, with the tog- 
gles O O', arranged above the drag bar C, of the adjust- 
ing screw jj', inserted in the drag bar, and supj)orting 
the toggles in a locked position, substantially as shown 
and described. 5. The collars C^, formed with the 
pointed projections C*, to enter the drag bars in front, 
and the rearwardly projecting plate C%to receive a fas- 
tening bolt, substantially as shown and described. 6. 
The pivoted adjustable hinges, consisting of the plates 
a, having the curved lateral projection a'^ and trans- 
verse slots a^, in combination with the hopper D and 
frame A, substantially as shown, and for the pui-pose 
specified. 7. The combination, with the side casting of 
a seeding machine, having the annular flanges or jour- 
nal box P', of the wheel E, mounted upon a shouldered 
or angular spindle, from which it is detachable without 
removing the latter, and having an inwardly projecting 
hub collar P, fitting the shouldered or angular portion 
of the spindle, and having its bearing in said box P, 
substantially as shown and described. 

7,466. W. A. VAN BRUNT, Horicon, Wis. Seeders 
and Cultivators. No. 158,152. December 22, 1875. 
Reissued June 16, 1877. Filed September 14, 1876. 

Claims. — 1. The combination with the drag-bars C, 
and an eccentrically journaled shaft, from which the 
former are suspended, of the lifting and supporting de- 
vices, consisting essentially of a rigid support and a le- 
ver attached to said shaft, and provided with means 
for engagement with and disengagement from said sup- 
port, substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 2. 
The combination with the eccentrically journaled shaft 
D supporting the drag-bars C, of the chain, weighted 
lever, gear-wheel K, and intermediate connection be- 
tween said lever and wheel, whereby the drag-bars and 
seeding devices maybe adjusted simultaneously, as and 
for the purpose set forth. 3. The combination of the 
tube ¥ and plate h^, said tube being hinged or swung 
upon said plate, and fastened to it in front by a yield- 
ing connection, for the purpose set forth. 4. The cyl- 
inder box having a converging channel or cavity in its 
lower interior surface, in combination with an adjusta- 
ble cylinder, substantially as described. 5. The' com- 
bination with the toggles O O', drag-bars C, and shovel 
standards N, of the pins or screws p', substantially as 
and for the j)urpose set forth. 6. The collars C^ formed 
with the projections C^, to enter the drag-bars in front, 
and the rearwardly projecting plate C% to receive a 
fastening bolt, substantially as shown and described. 
7. The pivoted adjustable hinges, consisting of the 
plates a, having the curved lateral projections and 
transverse slots a^, in combination with the hopper D 
and frame A, substantially as shown, and for the pur- 
pose specified. 8. The combination with the side cast- 
ings, having the annular flanges or journal box P', of 
the wheel E, mounted upon spindle, from which it is 
detachable without removing the latter, and having an 
inwardly projecting bearing fitting the spindle, and 
having its bearings in said box P, substantially as 
shown and described. 9. The combination with the ec- _ 
centrically arranged shaft, for supporting and adjusting 
the drag-bars, of a support located bet ween the ends of 
said shaft, to prevent sagging. 

7,604. W. A. VAN BRUNT, Horicon, Wis. No. 158,- 
152. December 22, 1874. Ecissue No. 7,466. Janu- 
ary 16, 1877. Reissued April 10, 1877. Filed March 
8, 1877. 

Claims. — 1. The combination with the diag-bars C 
and an eccentrically journaled shaft, from which the for- 
mer are suspended, of the lifting and supporting de- 
vices, consisting, essentially, of a rigid support and a 
lever, attached to said slintt, and provided with means 
for engagement with and disengagement from said sup- 
port, substantially as and for the purpose set forth, 2. 
The combination with the eccentrically journaled 
shaft D\ supporting the drag-bars C, of the chain /, 
weighted lever L, gear-wheel K, and intermediate con- 
nections between said lever and wheel, whereby the 
di'ag-bars and seeding devices may be adjusted simul- 
taneously, as and for the purpose set forth, 3, The 
combination of the tube h^ and plate h^, said tube 



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beiug hinged or swung upon said plate, and fastened 
to it in front by a yielding connection, for the purpose 
set forth. 4. The cylinder box having a converging 
channel or cavity in its lower interior surface, in com- 
bination with an adjustable cylinder, substantially as 
described. 5. The combination with the toggles O O', 
drag-bars C, and shovel standards N, of the pins or 
screws j)', substantially as and for the purpose set 
forth. 6. The sockets or collars C^, formed with the 
projections C^, to enter the drag-bars in front, and the 
rearwardly projecting plate C^, to receive a fastening 
bolt, substantially as shown and described. 7. The 
pivoted adjustable hinges, consisting of the plates a, 
having the curved lateral projections and transverse 
slots a^, in combination with the hopper D and frame 
A, substantially as shown, and for the pupose specified. 
8. The combination with the side casting A', having 
the annular flanges or journal box P', of the wheel 
mounted upon a spindle, from which it is detachable, 
without removing the latter, and having an inwardly 
projecting bearing fitting the spindle, and having its 
bearings in said box P', substantially as shown and de- 
scribed. 9. The combination with the eccentrically 
arranged shaft for supjjorting and adjusting the 
drag-bars, of a support located between the ends of 
said shaft, to prevent sagging. 

158,716. JACOB KING, Indianapolis, Ind. Assign- 
or of one-half his right to JOS. K. ENGLISH 
and EWALD OVER, same place. Gi-ain Drills. 
January 12, 1875. Filed April 20, 1874. 
Claim. — The case B, provided with a detachable top 
flange, consisting of the sections C c and C c c, 
adapted to interlock with the top of the case, sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose specified. 

159,210. C. E. PATRIC, Springfield, Ohio. Seed- 
ing Machines. January 26, 1875. Filed Octoher 17, 
1874. 

Claims. — 1. The lifting roller lever, provided with 
the tripper foot, in combination with the latch or pawl, 
arranged and operating substantially as described. 2. 
The eccentric lifting roller arm, in combination with 
the pivoted cam hook, for throwing the distributer 
wheel shaft into and out of action, substantially as and 
for the purpose set forth. 3. The pivoted cam hook 
and link, in combination with the lever, to which the 
intermediate transmitting gear wheel is secured, ar- 
ranged and operating substantially as described. 4. The 
lifting roller, connected with the eccentric arms, in ad- 
vance of their pivotal center, whereby a backward 
thrust is given to the lifting lever in raising the drill 
teeth, substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 5. 
The forked lever, in combination with the changeable 
grass seed hopper, for actuating the grass seed agita- 
tor slide, either in front or rear of the grain box, as de- 
scribed. 6. The stirrers made in staple or stirrup 
form, and combined in pairs with the reciprocating 
agitator slide, as described. 7. The slide S, provided 
with the series of perforations s for discharging the 
grass seed, and with the indicatorperforations, arranged 
outside of the hopper, in the manner and for the purpose 
described. 8. The eccentrically pivoted bars L L', to 
which the drag-bars D are connected in combination 
with the hook braces I and perforated retaining plate V, 
substantially as and for the purpose described. 9. The 
l)ivoted plates I, arranged within the channels of the ver- 
tical distributing wheels, and made adjustable toward 
and away from the flanged periphery of said wheels, for 
varying the size and capacity of the measuring chan- 
nels, as described. 10. The several adjusting plates I, 
arranged within the measuring channels, and con- 
nected with the single rock shaft by means of crank 
arms, as described, whereby their simultaneous adjust- 
ment is effected, as set forth. 

7,875. CHAS. E. PATRIC, Springfield, Ohio. Seed- 
ing Machines. Patent No. 159,210. Bated January 
26, 1875. Reissued September 4, 1877. Filed March 
2, 1877. 

Claims. — 1. The lifting roller lever, provided with 
the tripper foot, in combination with a latch or pawl, 
arranged and operating substantially as described. 2. 
The eccentric lifting roller arm e, in combination with 



the pivoted cam hook g, for throwing the shaft of the 
distributer wheel into or out of action, substantially as 
and for the purpose set forth. 3. The pivoted cam 
hook g and link h\ in combination with the lever to 
which the intermediate transmitting gear wheel Hi is 
secured, arranged and operating substantially as de- 
scribed. 4. The lifting roller E, connected with the 
eccentric arms e e^, in advance of their pivotal center, 
whereby a backward thrust is given to the lifting lever 
in raising the drill teeth, substantially as and for the 
purpose set forth. 5. The forked lever O, in combina- 
tion with the changeable grass seed hoi^per, for actuat- 
ing the slide of the grass seed agitator, either in front 
or rear of the grain box, as described. 6. The stirrers 
r, made in staple or stirrup form, and combined in 
pairs with the reciprocating slide of the agitator, as de- 
scribed. 7. The slide S, provided with the series of 
perforations s for discharging the grass seed, and with 
the indicator perforations arranged outside of the hop- 
per, in the manner and for the purpose described. 
8. The eccentrically pivoted bars L L', to which the 
drag-bars D are connected, in combination with the 
hook braces I and perforated retaining plate V , sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose described. 9. A ver- 
tically revolving feed wheel, having a continuous seed 
channel within its rim, combined with a gate or valve 
located within said seed channel, and adjustable to- 
ward or away from the flanged periphery of said wheel 
for varying the capacity of said seed channel, said 
valve being mounted upon a pivotal axis parallel with , 
the axis of said distributer, for the purpose set forth. 10. 
A vertically revolving feed wheel, having a continuous 
seed channel within its rim, and an adjustable valve or 
gate located within said seed channel, and mounted 
upon a pivotal axis parallel with the axis of said feed 
wheel, combined with a crank arm i, attached to said 
pivot, whereby said gate may be moved for adjustment 
to vary the capacity of said seed channel. 11. A ver- 
tically revolving feed wheel, having a continuous seed 
channel within its rim, combined with a gate or valve I, 
within said seed channel, and moving upon a pivotal 
axis, also within the rim of said wheel, said gate being 
adjustable toward or away from the periphery of said 1 
wheel, to vary the size and capacity of said channel, j 
12. In a seeding machine, a series of seed distributers, | 
each having a vertical revolving feed wheel with a con- ] 
tinuous seed channel within its rim, and within said ! 
seed channel a gate or valve, adjustable in the plane of 
the wheel's rotation upon an axis which is parallel with 
the axis of said wheel, and all the gates or valves of 
said series adapted to be operated by, and combined 
Avith, a single rock shaft, whereby the simultaneous 
adjustment of said valves may be effected. 13. In a , 
seeding macliine, a series of seed distributers, each -| 
having a vertical revolving feed wheel with a continu- 
ous seed channel within its rim, and within said seed : 
channel a gate or valve, adjustable in the plane of the 
wheel's r otation upon an axis which is parallel with 
the axis of said wheel, and all the gates or valves of 
said series adapted to be operated by a single rock 
shaft, combined with an index and dial, to indicate the 
quantity of seed to be discharged according to the ad- 
justment of said valve. , 

161,688. BENJ, KUHNS, Dayton, Ohio. Feed Wheels ' 
for Grain Drills. April 6, 1875. Filed March 9, 
1875. 

Claim. — The within described feed wheel, consisting 
of the hub A and projecting flanges A', the flanges con- ; 
verging toward and diverging from each other from \ 
end to end of the wheel in a zigzag line, substantially , 
as and for the purpose set forth. ^ 

164,635. J. B. BUSHNELL, Fond du Lac, Wis. Seed- " 
mg Machiues. June 22, 1875. Filed May 13, 1875. 
Claims. — 1. In a seeding machine, a combined hori- j 
zontal and vertical force feed, consisting of a cylinder < 
of two different diameters, the larger portion being pro- 
vided with vertical radial flanges or projections upon 
its grain face, and the smaller portion being provided 
with horizontal flanges upon a portion of its exterior 
surface, with recesses between said flanges, substantial- 
ly as and for the purpose set forth. 2. The cylinder D, 
provided with the horizontal flanges E and recesses F, } 



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and adapted to be adjusted longitudinally with the 
driving shaft C, in combination with the annular rim 
or hollow cylinder I, having the radial flanges or pro- 
jections Q and recesses H, substantially as and for the 
purposes set forth. 3. The lower portion of the seed 
cup or case K, having the shoulder R, which converges 
inwardly and laterally from its center or point S to the 
point where the seed is discharged, and also haviug its 
concave interior surface converging from the upper in- 
ner edge downwardly to its longitudinal center, or in line 
with the point S, in combination with the cylinder D 
^nd hollow cylinder I. substantially as and for the pur- 
poses set forth. 4. The dial plate h, secured to the frame 
A parallel with the driving shaft C, and having its up- 
per edge adapted to form a guide for the adjusting arm 
U, in combination with the adjusting arm U, adjust- 
ably secured to the frame A and connected to the 
driving shaft C, substantially as and for the purposes 
set forth. 5. The semicircular dial plate h, provided 
with the finger c and secured to the frame A, parallel 
with the driving shaft C, and having its straight edges 
projecting above the horizontal face of that portion of 
the frame to which it is attached, in combination with 
the adjusting arm U, provided with the slot X, groove 
W,yoke Y, and rib Z, secured to the frame A, connected 
to the driving shaft C, and provided with the lever /, 
■Bubstantially as and for the purposes set forth. 

165,015. EDWIN D. MEAD. Shortsville, N.Y. andn 
Drills. Jvne 29, 1875. Filed November 21, 1874. 

Within and transversely to the concave feed wheel is 
fitted the adjustable semicircular cut-olf, for graduating 
the flow of seed without changiug the speed of the 
wheel. Claim. — The semicircular cut-off C, with its 
lever A, in combination with the concave feed wheel E, 
for regulating the flow of seed, substantially as set 
forth. 

166,678. WALES ALDRICH, Dayton, Ohio. Assignor 
of one-half his right to the DAYTON MACHINE 
COMPANY, same place. Forced Feed Apparatus for 
Grain Drills. August 17, 1875. Filed June 3, 1875. 

Claims. — 1. The herein described feed wheel, whose 
periphery forms a zigzag curved line, and whose sides 
are irregularly shaped inclining recesses, diminishing 
in capacity from the circumference to the center, sub- 
stantially as set forth. 2. The chamber A, constructed 
as described, and provided with the hook &, and guide 
slots c. 3. The receiving spout E, clamped by the bolt 
or rivet g, in combination with the hook h of the cham- 
ber A, for forming the connection between the two 
parts, in the manner and for the purpose specified. 

166,997. JOHN T. LYNAM, Louisville, Ky. ■Grain 
Drills. August 24, 1875. Filed June 5, 1875. 

Passing through the lower part of the hopper is a 
shaft, upon which is keyed one or more wheels having 
projections that are made concave on the front and 
rounded on their rear side. Around the bearing of the 
shaft, on the inner surface of the box, are formed pro- 
i jections, slightly eccentric, for the reception of a curved 
j cut-off, the rear end of which projects rearward and 
I upward, and is attached to a cross bar that moves 
on a graduated arc for adjusting the amount of seed to 
j be sown. Claims. — 1. The combination of the box B, 
the dropping wheels D d', the shoulders h' V, and the 
valve or circular plate E with the seed hopper A, the 
crO{3s bar F, and the pivoted arms G, for controlling and 
! equalizing the feed, substantially as herein shown and 
j described. 2. The combination of the dropping wheels 
I D d', the valve or circular plate E, the cross bar F, and 
the pivoted arms G with the curved and slotted bar H, 
arm J, and the index K, substantially as herein shown 
and described. 

: 169,283. EDMOND MORGAN, Dublin, Ind. Assignor 
to himself and WAYNE AGRICULTURAL COM- 

! PANY, same place. Feeding Mechanisms for Grain 
Drills. October 26, 1875. Filed May 25, 1874. 

j; Claims. — 1. The cylindrical feed wheel having one 



half spirally grooved, as and for the purpose set forth. 
2. The feed wheel or wallower I, constructed with a 
smooth periphery K, and spiral corrugations .J, in com- 
bination with the shaft H, flange r, clutch s, adjusting 
lever S, and clamp U V, as and for the purposes speci- 
fied. 3. The combination of the hub M, disk N n, pin 
0, lugs P P, and shaft H, as specified, for the purpose 
set forth. 

169,561. ANDREW J. MARTIN, Springfield, Ohio. 
Assignor to P. P. MAST & CO., same place. Feed- 
ing Mechanisms for (rrn'ni Drills. November 2, 1875. 
Filed August 19, \S7b. 

Claims. — 1. In combination with a feed cup or case 
and a vertical feed wheel or ring, a gate movable lat- 
erally in a plane parallel with the axis of the wheel, 
substantially as shown and described, for the purpose 
of regulating the rate of feed. 2. In combination with 
the cup A and the ring B, or its equivalent, the hori- 
zontally sliding gate having the sharp edge and the 
inclined outer face, substantially as shown and de- 
scribed. 3. In a feeding device for grain drills, consist- 
ing of a cup or case and a vertical wheel or ring, a 
laterally moving gate, substantially as shown and 
described, adapted to direct one portion of the grain 
out through the side of the cuj), while the other por- 
tion is permitted to continue its course around within 
the same. 

169,813. CHARLES F. JOHNSON, JR., Owego, N. Y. 
Grain Distributers for iSeed Drills. November 9, 1875. 
Filed June 17, 1875. 

The casing is made in two parts for the recei)tion of 
a bowl-shaped seed wheel, having eccentric grooves or 
flutes on its convex surface, for feeding out the seed. 
Claim. — In a seed distributer for grain drills, the com- 
bination of the seed distributing wheel A, with its flut- 
ings e, and a flange a, extending high up into the aux- 
iliary hoxjper g, Avith the casings B C, for forming a 
sux^port for the wheel, and, with said wheel, constitut- 
ing the auxiliary hopper above, and the curb i, and 
terminating in a seed conductor below, as and for the 
purpose described and rejjresented. 

171,907. EDWARD KUHNS, LOGANSPORT, Ind. As- 
signor of one-half his right to BENJAMIN KUHNS, 
Dayton, Ohio. Grain Drills. January 4, 1876. 
Filed July 29, 1875. 

The seed wheel is spirally grooved one-half its length, 
the upper portion being left smooth. Between the 
tire a neck is formed for the reception of an adjustable 
partition plate attached to the sliding door, for regu- 
lating the feed. Claims. — 1. A feed-wheel having one 
portion C, grooved spirally, said grooves extending 
from about the middle of the wheel to one end thereof, 
and the other portion C, being cylindrical, the two 
portions being separated by an annular groove d', as 
and for the purpose set forth. 2. The combination of 
the spirally grooved and smooth cylinder with the 
neck d' and the adjustable partition xdate d, substaur 
tially as and for the jiurpose described. 3. The combi- 
nation of the collar E, cylinder C C\ and sliding door 
D with the adjustable partition d, substantially as and 
for the purpose described. 

173,711. D. STRUNK, Janesville, Wis. Seeding Ma- 
chines. February 15, 1876. Filed December 3, 1875. 

Within the case revolves the seed cylinder, xu'ovided 
with internal sx)iral flanges, forming separate and iude- 
X)endent seed chambers, into which a notched disk fits, 
that is sleeved onto the shaft of the feed cylinder, for 
graduating the amount of seed to be sown. Claims. — 1. 
In a seeding machine, a vertically revolving cylinder, 
having internal spiral flanges, forming independent 
and unconnected sxm'ally shaped seed recexitacles, sub- 
stantially as and for the piu-poses set forth. 2. The 
combination with the vertically revolving cylinder, 
having independent and unconnected sxnrally shaped 
seed receptacles of the adjustable disk, substantially as 
described and shown. 3. The combination, with the 
cylinder B, of the internal spiral flanges, the disk, and 



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the oxDenings G' in the head of the cylinder, substantially 
as described and shown. 4, The combination, with the 
casing- A and cylinder B, of the spiral flanges C and sur- 
face H, substantially as described and shown. 5. In 
combination, the casing A, having oi)euings a and I and 
surface H, the cylinder B, having internal flanges C 
and openings G', and the adjustable disk D, all substan- 
tially as described and shown. 

174,967. G. M. L. McMILLEN. Dayton, Ohio. Grain 
Drills. March 21, 1876. Filed February 5, 1876. 

Spiral feed wheel keyed \\]}on longitudinal shaft ; ad- 
justable cylinder for regulating amount of seed ; ad- 
justable cut-off; forked arm to which the cut-off is at- 
tached, and which rests in a slot in the sleeve attached 
to the seed cylinder. Claims. — 1. The cylinder E, fitting 
upon the feed wheel C, and keyed upon the shaft B, in 
connection with the united slide H and arm F, the lat- 
ter made adjustable upon the shaft G by the set screw 
c, and having its forked end confined in the circumfer- 
ential slot of the sleeve D, as and for the purpose speci- 
fied. 2. The herein described feeding mechanism, con- 
sisting substantially of the chamber A, with its saddle 
piece I, shaft B, feed wheel C, cylinder E, sleeve D, 
slide H, arm F, set screw c, and shaft G, journaled in 
bearings &, attached to the chambers A, the whole as 
and for the purpose specified. 

176,405. EDWIN D. MEAD, Shortsville, N. Y. Seed 
and Fertilizer Sowers. April 18, 1876. Filed August 
14, 1875. 

The casing is made in two parts, for the reception of 
the double feed wheel, made concave on one side and 
flat on the other, and i^rovided with peripheral feeding 
flanges. The exterior of the feed wheels is provided 
with a circle of cogs, by which it receives motion from 
a pinion. Within one portion of the wheel are secured 
notched revolving scraxjers (at different angles) for 
stirring the material to be sown. The levers carrying 
the cut-offs are all attached to one bar, one of which is 
extended up to form an index finger, that traverses a 
graduated dial plate. Claims. — 1. The combination of 
the double feed wheel A, having hollow hub d formed 
therewith, and the casing E E made in two parts, one 
of which is provided with the short journals b and the 
shaft a, all substantially as and for the purposes set 
forth. 2. The combination of the feed wheel A, con- 
structed with feed cavities A^ A ^ and exterior circle of 
cogs, the pinion C and square shaft a, all as and for the 
purposes herein set forth. 3. The rotating scrapers L 
L, in combination with the feed wheel A and casing E, 
as and for the purposes herein set forth. 4. The combi- 
nation, with the series of pivoted cut-offs and crank 
levers, of the connecting bar I and dial plate, one of 
the crank levers being extended to form an index finger, 
substantially as described. 

176,719. JOHN M. WESCOTT, Milton, Ind. Seeding 
Machines. April 25, 1876. Filed September 22, 1875. 

Through the seed cup passes a shaft carrying a longi- 
tudinally ribbed cylinder, one end of which rests in a 
scalloped ring revolving in the case, the opi)Osite end 
having a hub formed on it, to receive a winged sleeve 
for cutting off the flow of seed. Claims. — 1. The com- 
bination of scallox)ed feed wheel C and sleeve E, the 
sleeve E being of smaller diameter than the wheel C, 
to provide for the free access of grain to both the peri- 
phery and ends of the scallops, as set forth. 2. The 
combination of the peripheral seed wheel and th€ sliding 
sleeve E, provided with cut-off' wings e e'at top and bot- 
tom of the seed cup, substantially as and for the purpose 
specified. 3. The combination of revolving peripheral 
feed wheel C and sleeve E, the wheel having a bearing at 
its outer end and at its other end a projecting hub c, resting 
and revolving within the sleeve E, substantially as and 
for the purpose specified. 4. The combination of slid- 
ing shaft D, collar G', jaw arm K, pointer slide L I, and 
scale M, substantially as and for the purpose specified. 
5. The combination of sliding shaft D, collar G, swivel- 
ing jaw arm I, and lever H, operating substantially as 
and for the purpose specified. 6. The combination of 
sliding shaft D, collars G G', indicator K L Z M, swivel- 



ingjawl, and lever H, connected and operating sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose specified. 

176,966. BENJ. KUHNS and CHARLES SCHOLZ, 
Dayton, Ohio. Assignors to the FARMERS' 
FRIEND MANUFACTURING COMPANY, same 
place. Seed Cups for Grain Drills. May 2, 1876. 
Filed December 30, 1875. 

The pivoted interior cup that forms the bottom is 
provided with a feed orifice, and is adjustable, to sow 
seed, of varying sizes and quantities and for the removal 
of the seed wheels. Upon the adjustable part are formed 
lugs for the reception and retention of the delivering 
hose. Claims. — 1. A cuj) for grain drills, consisting of 
an outer and an inner xJortion, the inner part being 
pivoted to the outer oue, as described, and provided 
with a feed aperture and a lip or plate, for preventing 
the detachment therefrom of the grain conductor when 
in use, substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 
2. The combination of the interior cup, having a feed 
orifice and a projecting lip or plate, as described, and 
the conductor for guiding the grain to the hose, sub- 
stantially as set forth. 3. The combination of the swing- 
ing cup and the ijerforated projections C C upon the 
stationary portion A, for adjusting said swinging por- 
tion so as to adapt it for the passage of grains of differ- 
ent sizes, substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 
4. The arrangement of the swinging cup with reference 
to the stationary one, Avhereby it is made to admit of 
the removal of the seed wheels, substantially as set 
forth. 

176,987. EDWARD KUHNS, Logansport, Ind. As- 
signor of one-half his right to BENJAMIN KUHNS, 
Dayton, Ohio. Grain Drills. May 2, 1876. Filed 
December 30, 1875. 

Spirally flanged adjustable feeding cylinder — one end 
revolving in a circular aperture in the side of the case, 
the other end grooved to receive a flange upon one end 
of the segmental feed regulator. Claims. — 1. A seed 
cup for grain drills, one of the vertical plates of which 
is provided with an annular aperture for the reception 
of a rotating collar, and the other with an apertiu^e for 
the segmental passage of the sliding grain regulator,- 
substantially as and for the purpose specified. 2. The 
sliding grain regulator F, having a segmental portion,. 
as described, for the purpose of preventing the grain 
from falling into the same when the delivery orifice is 
diminished, and a projection F^, for contracting the de- 
livery orifice, substantially as set forth. 3. The com- 
bination, in a grain drill, of the feed wheel C, shaft D, 
and a segmental sliding feed regulator passing through 
one of the vertical walls of the seed cup, substantially 
as and for the purpose set forth. 4. The combination, 
in a grain drill, of a cup A, having in one of its ends a 
circular aperture' for the reception of a rotating collar, 
and in the other a segmental aperture for the passage 
of the grain regulator, a feed wheel C, a shaft D, and a 
segmental sliding grain regulator, the parts being ar- 
ranged to operate substantially as and for the purpose 
set forth. 5. The combination, in a grain drill, of a 
grooved feed wheel, a rotating collar adapted to be 
rotated by said wheel by having projections formed 
upon its inner surface to fit the depressions in the 
wheel, a segmen tally formed sliding feed regulator 
working through one of the vertical walls of the seed 
cup, and a seed cup, all constructed substantially as- 
and for the purpose set forth. 

179,420. G. M. L. McMILLEN, Dayton. Ohio. Grain 
Drills. July 4, 1876. Filed February 23, 1876. 

The cylinder and feed wheel are adjustable upon their 
shaft independently of each other, so as to allow vary- 
ing quantities of seed to be deposited from different 
cups. Claim. — The herein described attachment for 
grain drills, consisting substantially of the chamber A,, 
cylinder B, feed wheel C, disk D, saddle-piece F, sleeve 
a, by which the feed wheel is adjustable upon the 
shifting shaft E, for allowing irregular quantities to be 
drilled from certain hoes, substantially in the manner 
and for the purpose specified. 



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181,521. J. B. BUSHNELL, Fond du Lac, Wis. As- 
signor to WHEEL AND SEEDER COMPANY, 
game place. Seeding MacJunes. Anqitst 29, 1876. 
Filed July 25, 1876. 

Claims. — 1. Tlie combination with the intermediate 
gear G, of the pivoted and slotted segmental plate H, 

I upon Tvhich the gear G is mounted, and guide pin or 
pins h" for adjusting the operating mechanism in and 
out of gear with the driving mechanism, suhstantiariy 
as described. 2. The feed case I and discharge spout 
L, cast in one piece, substantially as herein shown and 
described. 3. The combination with the revolving cyl- 
inder J', having flange J'^ and feed case I, of the yoke 
r, for securing the cylinder within said feed case, sub- 
stantially as described. 4. The combination with the 
feed wheel J and feed case haviug groove or channel I 
formed in the lower part thereof, of the gate or stop K, 
arranged below the feed wheel, and adjustable longitud- 
inally therewith, for tilling the space at or near the 
point of discharge and between the tiu'ned part of said 
feed wheel and the bottom of the feed channel, sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose specified. 5. The ad- 
justable ring or nozzle formed into two parts N N', 
having the lugs n and recesses n\ and made liaring at 
their lower ends, substantially as and for the purpose 
specified. 6. The combination with the ring or nozzle 
formed into two parts, and having their lower portions 
made flaring, of a spring for holding their upper por- 

' tions together, in the manner substantially as and for 
the purpose specified. 7. The combination of the hol- 
low sleeve O, having a slot or slots o on its interior sur- 

' face, and the feed shaft F', having a pin or pins o', for 
permitting lateral adjustment to the feed shaft, sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose specified. 8. The 
combination with the dial -plate and pointer secured to 
the side of the hopper, of the screw wheel vertical 
driving shaft p^, having screw-thread 2?, and screw 
wheel pi, screw sleeve O P, and feed shaft F', substan- 

' tially as and for the purpose specified. 9. The combi- 
nation with the longitudinally adjustable feed shaft F^, 
of the revolving dial-plate T and pointer Y, substan- 
tially as and for the purpose specified. 10. The combi- 
nation vrith the revolving nut s and dial-plate T and 
feed shaft F', of the sleeve S, having a spiral screw 
thread or groove s', cut thereon, substantially as and 
for the purpose specified. 11. The end of the hopper or 
grain box C, having a bearing cast thereon for the shaft 

i d, upon which the gear d^ and crank wheel d- are 

'i mounted, substantially as herein shown and described. 

l| 183,321. W. H. NAUMAN, Dayton, Ohio. Grain 
I Drills. Octoher 17, 1876. Filed May 31, 1876. 

Claims. — 1. The longitudinally-shiftable but non-ro- 
1 tatable cylinder G, in conjunction with a fixed seed cup 
i C, and a rotating feed wheel, sul)stantially as herein 
described, and for the purpose stated. 2. The combi- 
nation of cup C, feed wheel E e, rotatable and adjust- 
|| able sleeve F/, the latter being made either in one piece 
or in sections, and longitudinally-shiftable but non- 
rotatable cylinder G, as and for the i^urpose set forth. 

I 3i The combination of cup C, feeding device E e, rotary 
sleeve F//, nou -rotatable cylinder G and adjusting 

li appliances I i L Z, substantially as herein described. 
4. In combination with a series of fixed cups C, feed 
wheels E e. non-rotatabie cylinders G L Z J, and shaft 
D, the bar K, passing through the cups C, to serve as a 
bridge at the top of the same, and for the simultaneous 

II and uniform adjustment of said cylinders, substan- 
1 tially as shown and described. 

183,682. JAMES H. JONES, Eockford, III. Assignor 
to EALPH EMERSON and WM. A. TALCOTT, 
same place. Seeding Machines. October 24, 1876. 
Filed October 7, 1876. 

Claims. — 1. A force-feed consisting of an endless 
chain working transversely through a hopper, substan- 
tially as hereinbefore set forth. 2. The combination, 
substantially as hereinbefore set forth, of a seed box or 
hojjper, an endless feed chain traversing said hopper 
transversely, and a driving wheel, around which the 
chain passes outside the hopper. 3. The combination, 
substantially as hereinbefore set forth, of a seed box or 



I hopper, a driving wheel, and an endless feed chain 
passing through openings both in front and rear of the 
hopper. 4. The combination of a hopper, an endless 
feed chain working through it, and a regulator for ad- 
justing the area of the discharge-opening. 5. The 
combinatiou of a h()])iK'r, an cndh-ss feed chain work- 
ing through an opening therein, a reiiiihiTor ior ad] list- 
ing the area of the discliargi>o[)ening, a rncl;-shalt ou 
wljicli said regulator is mounted, and a ga L',e-cl;i mp in- 
dicating the ]-ate of feed. 6. The comliinarion of a 
; ho^Jper, a driving wheel, a self-a<ljusting gravity ten- 
j sion pulley, and an endless feed chain passing through 
I the hopper. 7. The combination of the hojiper, the 
j driving wheel, the endless feed chain, the tension pul- 
ley, the h.racket and its downwardly and outwardly 
j inclined slots, in which the shaft of the tension pulley 
I has its bearings, whereby both friction and gravity co- . 
j operate in producing tension on the driving chain. 
I 8. The combination of a hopper, an emlless feed chain 
! passing through said hopper in both directions, and an 
archway or passage for the upper portion of the chain. 

9. The open heel receiver, constructed substantially as 
i hereinbefore set forth, with an open top and bottom 
i and with lugs to receive the driving shaft, and adapted 
I to be secured to the side of the hopper beneath the 

1 chain-driving wheel, to receive and afford a view of 
I the seed discharged from the hopper, as set forth. 

10. The combination of the hopj)er, the open heel 
j receiver secured thereto, its lugs, the driving shaft 

mounted in the lugs, the driving wheel mounted on the 
: shaft between the lugs and the endless feed chain. 
! 11. The chain trough or way, constructed, substantially 
I as set forth, with an open middle portion and tubular 
I ends, whereby a free dischaTge is secured, while waste 
; is prevented when the chain is at rest. 12. The combi- 
nation of the hopper-walls, its bottom inclines, and 
j the chain trough, having shoulders against which the 
I inclines abut, and supporting surfaces on which they 
I rest at their lower ends. 13."The combination of the 
I hopper, the chain trough, the feed regulator, the open 
) heel receiver, the driving wheel and the chain. 14. The 
! combination, substantially as hereinbefore set forth, of 
I a hopi^er, a driving wheel, a tension pulley, an endless 
feed chain passing over said wheel and pulley and 
j through the hopper, and an open heel receiver. 15. A 
i seeding machine hopper, constructed substantially as 
hereinbefore set forth, with openings in front and rear 
communicating with a trough, through which a chain 
passes in one direction, and a passage way above it, 
through which the upper portion of the chain passes. 

184,234. AUSTIN C. EVANS, Springfield, Ohio. 
Seed Drills. Xovemler 14, 1876. Filed June 6, 1876. 

Claims. — 1. In combination with hopper o, the hori- 
zontal revolving feed disk a, the discharge orifice and 
the shield c, resting obliq[uely over said discharge ori- 
fice, as and for the pirrposes described. 2. In a seed- 
ing, machine, the combination of agitator d on shaft m 
with feed disk a, having oval surface, as and for the 
: x^urposes described. 

I 186,090. E. KUHNS, LoCxANSPort, Ixd. Assignor of 
' one-half his right to B. KUHNS, Dayton," Ohio. 
j G-rain Drills. January 9, 1877. Filed June 22, 1875. 

j A portion of the seed cup is made adjustable, and is 
I attached to a longitudinal rod having dogs, for grad- 
uating the fjiuantity of seed to be sown. Claims.--1. In 
a seeding apparatus for grain drills, the combination of 
a seed cup having a portion of its case made to move 
horizontally over the discharge aperture for the purpose 
of regulating the amount of grain sown, and a horizon- 
tally'arrairg^d seed wheel, the parrs being constructed 
and arranged as and for the purpo.se specified. 2. The 
combination of a seed cup haviug a portion of its siur- 
face adjustable, the dogs for luovnig the adjustable 
parts, a rod for connecting the series of slitling parts, 
and a handle or stop for nioving the sliding portion of 
the cups, substantially as and for thei^urpose set forth. 

187,455. P. H. CAYANAUGH, Springfield, Ohio. 
Grain or Seed Drills. Fil)ruary 20, 1877. Filed Au- 
gust 18, 1876. 

A male distributing cylinder, with long grooves on 



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its outer siu'face, slides in and out of an inclosing case, 
thus enlarging or reducing the size of tlie seed cups. 
Tliis adjustment is etfected by means of a cam rack 
and keeper, in combination "^itli a tension spring. 
Claim. — In combination with the shaft D, seed cup A, 
distributer sections B and C, and the device for operat- 
ing said shaft, and the female section C by an end 
movement, in the manner specified, the spiral spring 
H, with its retaining cap or button h and screw /, for 
the piu-pose of taking up any lost motion, lessening the 
wear, and closing the distributers in case the locking 
latch for holding them in adjustment should be acci- 
dentally released from its notch in rack e, as herein- 
before set forth. 

188,404. CHAS. E. PATEIC, Sprixgfield, Ohio. 
Distrihtilers for (h-ain Drills. March 13, 1877. Filed 
December 7, 1876. 

One side of the feed wheel casing has a concaA'e con- 
verging channel from beginning to end, and vertical 
walls above and below the channel at its discharge end. 
In the channel is worked an adjustable gage. Claims. 
— 1. The casing plate B^, provided with the converging 
concave channel extending to the outlet opening, and 
having the vertical walls c & above and below said 
channel, at its discharging end, arranged and oxjerating 
as described. 2. The casing plate B\ provided with 
the converging concave channel extending to the outlet 
opening, and having the vertical walls c c' above and 
below said channel, at its discharging end, in combina- 
tion with the adjustable gage cl, arranged and operating 
as described. 3. The combination with the distributer 
wheel casing B^, having the concave converging por- 
tion B- of the measuring channel, as described, of the 
adjustable gage (h adapted to vibrate across said con- 
cave portion of the channel, at its discharging end, 
substantially as and for the i^urpose described. 

188,811. WM. D. MILLER, Sprixgfield, Ohio. Seed 
Planters. March 27, 1877. Filed August 5, 1875. 

The seed wheels are fluted, and consist of a series 
placed u^^on a rotating shaft connected with a cam, in- 
dex finger, scale, and binding rod, for regulating the 
quantity of grain delivered. The delivery channel is 
separated from the hopper or seed box by a bridge, 
with a continually enlarging space to the point of de- 
livery. Claims. — 1. A. seed wheel comx)osed of a coni- 
cal disk C, with tangential flutes c and fluted cylinder 
D, adjustable thereon, provided with a hub, combined 
with a suitable case provided with a hopper, chute, and 
delivery mouth, as described. 2. The shaft G, to which 
are attached the adjustable parts of the several feed 
wheels, and a lever I, loosely attached to the shaft, 
combined with the slotted segmental cam H, secured 
to the frame, as set forth. 3. The lever I, cam H, and 
shaft G, whereby all the seed wheels are adjusted sim- 
ultaneously, combined with the index scale J and 
clamp bar K, as set forth. 4. The conical disk C, pro- 
vided with tangential flutes or grooves c, combined 
with the sliding longitudinally fluted hub D, and the 
case B, constructed "with the reservoir chute h, as de- 
scribed and shown. 5. Combined with a fluted seed 
wheel C, the expanding chute reservoir l), separated 
from the hopper by the dam h, the seed being fed from 
said reservoir by the action of the fluted disk. 

189,333. CHAS. E. PATRIC, Sprixgfield, Ohio. 
^ Chxiin Drills. April 10, 1877. Filed October 30, 
1876. 

The feeding case has spurs for the attachment of the 
removable seed funnel, which is j)rovided with an eye 
on one side, and a slot and spring arm having an eye 
on the other. Within the measuring channel of the 
feeding case, and on the rock-shaft, is secured a gage, 
that is adjusted by segment and pinion, for graduating 
the amount of seed sown. By means of the slotted 
bearing the distributers are independently removable. 
Claims. — 1. The gages f, arranged within the measur- i 
ing channels of the distributing wheels, in combination 
with the rock-shafts / II, M-gments g, and pinions /?, ar- 
ranged and operating sulj.->tantially as described. 2. 
The slotted or open bearing brackets d^, in combina- 



tion with the sliding pinions /), adapting the distribut- 
ers to be independently removed and replaced, as 
described. 3. The distributer- wheel casing D D', pro- 
vided with the spurs q q, in combination with the fun- 
nel M, provided with the eye n and perforated spring j;, 
arranged and operating substantially as described. 

191,487. DANE. STRUCK, Jaxesville, Wis. Assignor 
to HARRIS MANUFACTURIN^G COMPANY, same 
place. Seeding Machines. May 29, 1877. Filed 
March 12, 1877. 

Within the feeding case, at the discharge-opening, 
and on the rigid side of the case, are made corruga- 
tions to retard the discharge of the seed. A plate is 
introduced into the top of the hopper when small "seed 
i is to be planted, and extends over a portion of the 
j seed-wheel to prevent crushing the seed. Claims. — 1. 
j A seed case or cup adapted to receive a revolving feed 
I wheel or cylinder, and constructed with a portion of 
its interior surface corrugated or roughened near the 
discharge-opening, substantially as and for the purpose 
set forth. 2. A revolving feed wheel or cylinder, ad- 
justable laterally to vary the quantity of seed dis- 
charged, in combination with a seed case or cup having 
a section of its interior surface corrugated or roughened, 
substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 3. A re- 
volving feed wheel or cylinder, provided with means for 
varying the capacity of its seed-discharging recep- 
tacles, in combination witli a seed case or cup having 
its discharge-opening elevated somewhat above the 
lowest point of its interior vertical diameter, and con- 
structed with a portion of its internal surface corru- 
gated or roughened, substantially as and for the purpose 
set forth. 4. The seed case or cup, in combination 
with a plate or cover E, adapted to be fitted in the 
throat of the cup, and extend over a part of the smooth 
portion of the feed-wheel, to reduce friction whenever 
desired, substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 
5. The plate or cover E, constructed with a vertical 
flange e, at one side, having a curved extension e', 
fitting down around the cylinder, and covering the 
points at the side of the cup, substantially as and for 
the piu'pose set forth. 

194,307. A. J. ]\LiRTIN, Sprixgfield, Ohio. Assignor 
to P. P. MAST AXD CO.. same place. Peripheral 
Force Feeds for Grain Drills. August 21, 1877. Filed 
October 1, 1875. 

Within the feed cup is mounted a feed wheel, com- 
posed of two vertical flanges, having channels or ribs 
for feeding out the grain. The quantity discharged is 
governed by a gate, the forward end of which is ar- 
ranged to move inward to divide the moving stream, 
allowing a part to be discharged, while the other 
continues its course within the cup past the gate. 
Claims. — 1. A force feed for grain drills, consisting of a 
cup or case, a vertical feed wheel mounted in said cup 
and feeding at the periphery, and a gate having its for- 
ward end arranged to move inward through an open- 
ing in the rear side of the cup. so as to divide the mov- 
ing stream of grain in the cup and direct one portion 
of the same outward through the opening while the 
remaining portion is permitted to continue its course 
within the cup past the gate. 2. The combination, 
substantially as shown and described, of a feed cup or 
case, a vertical feed wheel or ring mounted therein and 
feeding at its periphery, and a movable gate in the 
rear side of the case arranged to divide the stream of 
grain passing under the wheel, and to direct more or 
less of the same outward without retarding or imped- 
ing The course of the remaining portion. 3. In com- 
bination with a feed cup or case B, and a vertical 
wheel A, mounted therein and feeding on the periph- 
ery, a gate or tongue E, having its rear end pivoted 
outside of the cup, and its forward end inserted 
through an opening in the rear side of the case, for the 
purpose of directing more or less of the moving grain 
outward from the" cup. 4. The combination of the 
grooved or channeled wheel, having the large central 
opening, the cup or case B encirclmg and supporting 
the wheel, as shown, and the central driving shaft C, 
provided with the arm D. 5. The gate E, having its 



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end made of the bent or irregular form in cross-section, 
substantially as sliown. 

195,144. ANDREW J. MARTIN, Springfield, Ohio. 
Assignor to P. P. MAST & CO., same place. Grain 
Drills. September 11, 1877. Filed Mat/ 6, 1875. 

Claims. — 1. A feed device for grain drills, consisting of 
an independent moving rim B, in combination with 
lixed or stationary sides, substantially as described. 2. 
The gate J. arranged to operate substantially as de- 
scribed, in combination with the moving rim B and the 
stationary sides, for regulating the feed, as set forth. 
3. A grain feeding device, consisting of a case or cup 
having a delivery opening in its side, a moving rim for 
feeding out the grainindepeiidentlyof a vertical wheel, 
and a device for regulating the quantity of the grain, 
all constructed, combined, and operating substantially 
as set forth. 4. The combination of a series of flanged 
distributing wheels with a series of gates, operating 
between the flanges of said wheels and their shaft or 
hubs, and connected directly to an adjusting rod or 
shaft located outside of the periphery of said wheels, 
substantially as described. 5. The seed gate formed, 
pivoted, and operated substantially as shown and de- 
scribed, whereby the form of the measuring channel 
between said gate and the inner face of the flange of 
the distributing wheel remains substantially the same 
under the various adjustments of the gate, as set forth. 
6. The combination, in a grain drill, of the shaft E, 
arm D, and rim B with the stationary sides F and G, 
substantially as described. 7. The converging seed 
channel, delivering the grain in a direction toward the 
point of the seed gauge or valve, and formed in the arc 
of a circle, of which the pivot of the seed gauge is the 
center, or nearly so, substantially as shown and de- 
scribed. 8. A feed wheel for grain drills having a gate 
or gauge arranged within its channel, so that while a 
portion of the grain is permitted to escape from the 
wheel the remainder is allowed to pass freely around 
with the wheel, whereby it is prevented from being • 
crushed or injured, as set forth. 

195,393. ELWOOD PHILLIPS and THOMAS G. 
DUNBAR, Centre viLLE, Ind. Grain and Seed 
Drills. SqHemler 18, 1877. Filed June 30, 1877. 

In a double feed box is mounted a double feed rol- 
ler, each of which is provided with an adjustable 
case, one adju.stable with the main shaft, and the 
other on a shifter sliding on the main shaft. Claims. 
— 1. The double cups I, constructed to receive 
the double feed rolls J K, in combination with the slid- 
ing sleeve L and the independent sliding sleeve L', sub- 
Btantially as described, and for the purpose set forth. 
2. In a grain and seed drill, a laterally mo\ able shaft 
G, and a laterally movable shifter G', each carrying a 
series of feed roller covers, and independently adjusta- 
ble by separate levers, substantially as and for the pur- 
poses herein set forth. 

195,858. WILLARD A. VANBRUNT and SPENCER 
E. DAYIS, HoRicoN, Wis. Foi-ce Feed -Seeding 
Machines. October 2, 1877 . Filed December 5, 187Q. 

Seed cup and spout cast in one piece. Laterally ad- 
justable seed wheel cast hollow, and working through 
notched ring on outside of seed cup. Yoke or equiva- 
- lent devices for holding wheel in place. Claims. — 1. A 
confining or seed case for a force feed seeding machine, 
cast in one piece, with a delivery spout, substantially 
as and for the purpose described. 2. The combination 
with a confining or seed case and a ribbed or flanged 
force feed wheel, of a notched ring applied and secured 
to one side of said case by an external cap, yoke, or 
equivalent, substantially as described. 3. The combi- 
nation, with the seed case, cast in one piece, and the 
notched disk applied outside the same, of a yoke, cap, 
or equivalent fastening, to hold said ring in place, as 
described. 4. The adjustable seed wheel, cast hollow, 
with a bearing at each end for the shaft, to which it is 
attached. 



196,652. J. .P. FULGHUM, Milton, Ind. Assignor 
of one-half his right to WAYNE AGRICULTL^RAL 
CO., Richmond, Ind. Grain Diills. October 30, 
1877, .Filed March 12, 1877. 

Claims. — 1. A feed cup for seed drills, having on one 
inner side a tubular journal or bearing B" cast on, or 
rigidly attached thereto,' whereon the feed wheel both 
rotates and slides axially as set forth. 2. In combina- 
tion, a feed cup having on one inner side a tubular 
journal or bearing B- cast on, or rigidly attached 
thereto, and on which a feed wheel both rotates and 
slides, and in the other side a ring or disk, through 
which said wheel passes, as set forth. 3. The combina- 
tion of the feed cup, having on one inner side a tubular 
journal or bearing cast on, or rigidly attached thereto, 
and on which the feed wheel both rotates and slides, 
the sliding bar, and brackets, for the purpose of mov- 
ing said wheel on the line of its axis, substantially as 
specified. 

197,085. JAMES S. BOGLE, Springfield, Ohio. 
Grain Drills. November 13. 1877. Filed July 19, 
1877. 

To the longitudinally sliding rod are secured diago- 
nal slotted plates, through which the rear ends of 
the pivoted gauges project for adjusting them, therel)y 
increasing or diminishing the flow of seed. Claims.— 

1. An adjustable pivoted gauge arranged and vi- 
brating within the channel of the distributing wheel, 
in combination vrith a slide reciprocating in a line 
at right angles^ or thereabout, to the path of move- 
ment of the gauge, for adjusting the latter, as de- 
scribed. 2. The sliding rod G, provided Avith the slot- 
ted plates F, in combination with the adjustable gauges 
E, arranged and working within the channels of the 
distributing wheels, as described. 3. The slotted 
plates F, combined v\ith and made adjustable on the 
sliding rod or bar G, for regulating or adjusting the 
throw of the gauges, as described. 4. The pivoted 
gauges E, arranged and made adjustable in the chan- 
nels of the distributing wheels, as described, in combi- 
nation with the slides F, or their equivalent, and ad- 
justing index lever I, substantially as and fer the pur- 
pose set forth. 5. The adjustable gauges E, in combi- 
nation with the annular ledge or templet c', formed on 
the distributing wheel, for effecting the uniform setting 
of the gauges, as described. 

197.320. .JAS. S. BOGLE, Springfield, Ohio. Grain 
Drills. Xovember 20, 1877. Filed May 3, 1875. 

Claims. — 1. A cut-off gage arranged within the 
channel of the distributing wheel, with its swinging 
end facing the moving grain, and adapted to intercept 
all except what passes through the discharge outlet. 

2. The gage with its swinging or adjustable end facing 
the moving grain, in combination with the rotating 
disk of the distributing wheel. 3. The adjustable gage 
E, pivoted in rear of the driving shaft, its forward end 
operating behind a stationary flange on the casing 
plate, substantially as described. 4. The gage E, pro- 
vided with slotted or open ends, whereby it may be at- 
tached to or removed from the rock-shaft F, at will, 
without removing the shaft or displacing any of the re- 
maining g.'iges. 5. The enlarged run or reservoir in the 
seed cup, formed at its discharging end. adjacent to the 
measuring channel, in the arc of a circle, of which the 
pivot of the adjustable gage is the centre, whereby the 
heel of said gage, under its various adjustments, is 
kept flush with the curved ^dge of said seed run, for 
preventing the grain from crowding in the measuring 
channel and passing above the gage, substantially as 
described. 6. The distributer casing provided with 
the opening in the flange e*. to permit the displacement 
of dirt or other obstructing material that may accumu- 
late on the top of the gage. T. The distributer casing 
provided with the open shaft bearing e" for the rock- 
shaft F, permitting the removal or adjustment cf the 
distributers without displacing said shaft. 8. The ad- 
justable gages attached to and operated by a rock shaft, 
in combination with an indicator arm or' lever moving 
in a direction at right angles to the direction of move- 



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meut of the gages. 9. In a seeding machine, the spring 
in combination with the governing arm G and pin- 
ion r, snbstantially as and for the purpose described. 
10. The indicator plate K and spring J, in combination 
with the shaft I, pinion I', governing arm G, and 
spring G'^ for adjusting the gages, arranged and ope- 
rating substantially as described. 11. In a seeding 
machine, the pendent slotted bracket H, provided with 
a bearing for the rock-shaft I, in combination with the 
arm G, arranged and operating as described. 

198,047. ALONZO KUNYAN, Clarke County, Ohio. 
(Mn Drills. Beeemher 11, lb77. Filed March 17, 
1875. 

Claims.— 1. The distributer cup, consisting of the two 
pieces A and B, the latter cut* away at its lower part Ji, 
and provided with a circular notch c, for the reception 
of latch b an-d its segmental lug b', as shown and speci- 
fied. 2. Latch b, pivoted at the rear lower part of side 
pie€e B at the point c, and provided with the jirojecting 
part b', as and for the purpose hereinbefore sf-t forth. 
3. The abutting block a' of part B for confining the 
grain to the channel d', provided with the notch e' for 
the recei)tion of the free end of latch b, substantial- 
ly as and for the purpose set forth. 4. In combination 
with the single Hanged wheel a, with diagonal grooves 
g g running backward on the inside of its flange, the 
abutting block a' of part B, notch c', and the segmental 
projection b' of hitch b and rod or shaft C, to which it 
is connected and operated, substantially as herein set 
forth and described. 5. In a distributer for grain drills, 
an adjustable feed, consisting of the inter-projecting 
part a' of the half-shell B, provided with a semicircular 
notch c', a horizontal latch b, provided with a segment- 
al lug projected into the cavity of grain wheel a, 
having diagonal grooves g g in flange f, combined and 
operated substantially as set forth. 



198,495. ANDREW J. MARTIN, Springfield, Ohio. 
Force Feeds for Grain Brills and Seeders, December 
25, 1877. Filed November 13, 1877. 

Claims. — 1. In a force feed for grain drilling or seed- 
ing machines, a gate or tongue to regulate the discharge, 
connected with and operated by a device,~substautially 
as described, at the centre of the feed wheel, substan- 
tially as shown and described. 2. The combination 
in a force feed of a feeding wheel, a gate or tongue to 
govern the rate of discharge, and an arm or equivalent 
device for controlling said gate, having its axis of mo- 
tion concentric with the axis of the feed wheel. 3. The 
combination of a case or cup B, a feed wheel C, a regu- 
lating gate or tongue G, and a central hub D, connected 
with and arranged to operate the gate or tongue. 4. 
The combination of the divided and peripherally driven 
feed wheel C, the pivoted gate G, and the central hub 
D, in the manner shown and described. 5. In a grain 
drilling or seeding machine, the combination of a force 
feed or feeds, each having a feed regulating gate or 
tongue, and a central arm or equivalent device, sub- 
stantially such as described, for operating the same, 
with a rod or shaft E, to operate said central device, 
and an arm or indicator F, on the end of said shaft, 
substantially as described and showm. 6. In a force 
feed, the combination of a wheel, feeding at its periph- 
ery, and an endless belt or apron acting in conjunction 
therewith, to feed the grain. 7. The combination, sub- 
stantially as shown, of a feed cup or case, a peripheral- 
ly grooved feed wheel, and an endless flexible belt or 
apron, arranged below and in close proximity to the 
wheel, substantially as shown. 8. In a feeding device 
for a grain drill or seeder, an endless apron or belt, 
adapted and arranged to cany a continuous stream of 
grain, having its rear end higher than its middle, as 
shown, to prevent the grain from flowing outward, ex- 
cept as it is carried l)y the motion of the apron. 9. In 
combination with the feed wheel C, the belt or apron, 
arranged to serve the two purposes of operating the 
■wheel and assisting the delivery of the grain. 10. In 
a force feed for grain drills, &c., the combination of a 
feed wheel with an endless belt, to assist the same in 



delivering the grain eveniy and uniformly, substan- 
tially as shown and described. 

200,253. JOSEPH BURROUGHS, Dayton, Ohio. 
Assignor of one-half his right to D. DONSON. 
Feed Wheels for drain DHUs. February 12, 1878. 
Filed September 3, 1877. 

Claims. — 1. A feed wheel for grain drills, having its 
periphery divided into simultaneously adjustable com- 
partments of unchanging width, to vary the feeding 
capacity of the wheel, as set forth. 2. A feed wheel for 
grain drills, consisting of sets of disks «, mounted upon 
a sleeve B, and containing between them adjustable 
segment pieces D, as and for the purpose set forth. 3. 
In a feed wheel for grain drills, having adjustable 
buckets, the sleeve B, shaft C, and collars E, united as 
descril>ed, whereby the segmental pieces D can be 
vibrated through the medium of the arms /i, or equiva- 
lent devices, as set forth. 4. The combination, with the 
disks a and i)ivoted segment pieces D, of the division 
plates d, whereby the grain is prevented from getting 
within the wheel. 5. In a feed wheel for grain drills, 
the segmental bottom pieces D, having segmental slots 
i on their under sides, and pivoted at one end between 
a pair of disks, as and for the purpose set forth. 



201,029. A. J. MARTIN, SPKiX(i'FiELD, Ohio. Assignor 
to P. P. MAST & CO. Force Feeds for Grain Drills. 
March 5, 1878. Filed January 10, 1878. 

Claims. — 1. In a grain drill feed, the combination of 
a feed wheel having a side rim or flange to carry the 
grain, a feed cup or case, and a sliding gate arranged to 
slide radially or tangentially across the seed channel or 
passage, substantially as shown and described. 2. The 
combination of feed wheel C, cup B, and upright gate 
D, having its lower end arranged to slide doAvnward 
into or across the seed channel or throat. 3. The com- 
bination of a feed cup or case, a feed wheel having a 
carrying rim or flange on its side, and n tangentially or 
radially sliding gate having its end arranged to slide 
into and across the throat or channel in the wheel. 4. 
In combination with the feed vrheel having the side 
rim or flange, and the feed cup or case having the cen- 
tral hub, the radially or tangentially sliding gate D, 
having a guide arm g, bearing on the mitside of the cup 
or case, substantially as shown. 6. The sliding gate D, 
having the ar.n g, in combination with the feed cups 
having a stud h on the outside to supjwrt and guide 
said arm. 7. In combination with the feed wheel and 
the cup on grain box or hopper, the radially or tangen- 
tially sliding gate having. its upper end supported upon 
the hopper, and the sliding plate provided with inclined 
slots and connected with the gate, as shown and de- 
scribed. 



201,079. J. F. WINCHELL, Springfield, Ohio. Force 
Feed for Grain Drills. March 5, 1878. Filed January 
10, 1878. 

Claims. — 1. In a force feed for grain drills or seeders, 
a feed-regulating gate hung upon or concentric with 
the axis of the feed w^heel, substantially as shown and 
described. 2. In combination with the cup or case B 
and flanged wheel A^ the swinging feed-regulating gate 
C, mounted w ithin the wheel, with its axis coucenti4c 
with that of the wheel, and arranged to vary the capa- 
city of the grain channel, substantially as shown. 3. 
In a force feed for grain drills, a pivoted feed-regulat- 
ing gate, pivoted upon or arranged to encircle the shaft 
of the feed wheel, substantially as shown and described. 

4. The feed-regulating gate, pivoted upon or around 
the feed wheel shaft, and provided with the rack, in 
combination with the pinion, substantially as shown. 

5. In a force feed, the combination of a feed wheel, a 
feed cup in or against w^hich the wheel is mounted and 
through which the grain is delivered, and a feed-regu- 
lating gate pivoted at a point within the periphery of 
the wheel, and arranged to swing into the grain outlet 
or delivery opening from the outside, so as to diminish 
the size of the outlet, and thereby regulate the discharge 



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of grain, substantially as sliown and described. 6. In 
a force-feeding" mechanisiu, the combination of a feed 
wbeel, a feed-regnlating gate pivoted at a point Avithiu 
the periphery of the wheel, and a feed cup or case, into 
the mouth or delivery opening of which the gate is ar- 
ranged to close, the inner face of the gate and the edge 
of the delivery opening being arranged at an angle to 
each other, so that as the gate swings inward it gradu- 
ally diminishes the size of the outlet, substantially as 
shown and described. 



'201,578. J. M. WESTCOTT and J. L. HALTEMAN, 
MiLTOx, IND. Assignors to the HOOSIER DRILL 
COMPANY. Seeding Machines. March 19, 1878. 
Filed Febniary 9, 1878. 

Claims. — 1. A seed drill having a seed wheel driving 
shaft divided longitudinally, one part being notched 
or recessed at each wheel to fit corresponding projec- 
tions from the interior of the wheel and its accompany- 
ing cut-off sleeve, or either of them, so that a series of 
wheels may be connected to the shaft for longitudinal 
adjustment with the shaft without the use of any other 
fastening than the shaft itself, substantially as and for 
the pui^ose specified. 2. The driving shaft D D', 
divided longitudinally, one half being of greater sec- 
tional area than the other, to provide for the formation 
of notches for the wheels without rendering the area of 
the sections unequal at the weakest point, substan- 
tiallj^ as and for the purpose specified. 



•201,643. JAMES S. BOGLE, Springfield, O. Grain 
Drills. March 26, 1878. Filed October 8, 1877. 

Claims. — 1. In a grain drill, a gage pivoted within 



and to the distributer wheel casing, and operated by 
means of a slotted arm connecting it with a rock shaft 
arranged without the periphery of the feed wheel. 
2. A gage pivoted within and to the casing of the 
distributer wheel at a point above the driving shaft 
bearing, and operated by means of a slotted arm 
and rock shaft, substantially as described. 3. The 
pivoted gage provided with a tapering stud or pin 
engaging with a slotted actuating arm for obviating 
loss of motion between said parts, as described. 4. 
The combination of a series of pivoted gages E and 
adjustable acting arms g, arrangexl and operating 
substantially as described. 5. The rock shaft G, 
provided with the adjustable arms for actuating 
the separately pivoted gages, mounted in open bear- 
ings in the casing plates, in combination with the 
removable hangers or half-boxes h, attached to the 
seed box, substantially as and for the purpose set 
forth. 



203,529. J. B. BIRGE, D. J. WOODARD and G. D. 
ROWELL, Appleton, Wis. Seeding Machines. 
May 14, 1878. Filed March 21, 1878. 

Claims. — 1. The cover m, provided with the vertical 
flange o for holding the cap in position, and having one 
of its corners cut away, so as to make a small opening 
for the downward escape of the seed immediately over 
the top of the cylinder, whereby the machine may 
be used for sowing fine seed broadcast, substantial- 
ly as shown. 2. The combination of the curved stand- 
ard q, having the ratchet teeth formed upon it, with 
the castings t u, one upon each side, operating 
lever s, and spiing pawl r, substantially as speci- 
fied. 




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Grain Drills. 



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Grain Drills. 



Paiemeil ifov. 15, 1870. 



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Grain Drills. 



Patentetl Nov. 15, 1870. 




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Grain Drills. 



No. 109,226. 



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L. WIGHT St 0. G. EWING. 2 Sheets-Sheel 1 

Improvement in Grain Drills. 

Patented Dec. 26. 187). 




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L, WIGHT h 0. G. EWING. 
improvement i.n Grain Drills 
No. 122,299. 



Patented Dec, 26. 187i 




No. U0.961. 



3 SheetE--Shee 

H. F. STiNOE. 
S e e d i n g • M a c h i n 8 s . 

p=j Paiensed July 15, 187 



H. F. STiHOE. 
Seeding-Machines. 



Ne. 140,961 



3 Sheets — Sheet 2. 



Patented July 15, 1873. 





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A. B. FARQUHAR. 
Seeder and Fertilizer Distributors. 

No. 151,964. Patented June 16, 1874, 




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J. C. LEFFEL. 
Grain - Drills. 



Nu. 152,552, 



Patented June 30, 1874. 




No. 154, 875. 



E. LEONARD. 
Grarn-Drlils. 



Patented Sept, S, 1874, 




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2 Sheeis--Sheet 2. 

8. BUTLER. 
Harrow and Planter. 

No. 159,073. - Patented Jan. 26, 1875. 

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J. C. DAMAN. 
grain-Driil. 



No 164,151. 



Patented June 8, i175. 




INVENTOR: 



i. R. SYMMES. 
Seeri-DrHI. 



No. 164,781 



Patented June 22, 1875. 




■Sheet I. 

A. McCLiWTOCK. 
Seed-Driil. 

No. 165,603. PatentedJuly 13, 1875. 




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Sheet 2. 

W. A. McCLINTOCK. 
Seed-Drill. 

No. 165,603. Patente(iJulyl3,1875. 




S. BROWN. 
Combined Drill, Planter and Roller. 

No. 168,714. 

Patented Oct. 11, 1875. 

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C. E. PATRIC & J. S. BOGLE. 
Grain-Drill. 

No. 168,918. Patented Oct. 19, 1875. 



No. 170.241. 
No. 7,434. 



J. C. DAMAN. 
GRAIN-DRILL. 





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SRAIN-DRILL. 

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SEED-PLAKTER. 
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H. GARRETT. 

GRAIN-DRILL. 



No. 175,065. 



Patented March 21, 1876. 




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AM. OHOTQ-LITHO. CC .N. Y.iOSB D S PROCESS.) 



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No, 181.520. 



J. B. BUSHNELL. 
SEEDING-KACHINE. 

Fatenied Aug. 29. 1876. 




S5heeU-Si »«t L 
J. li. SMITH & H. W. C. THOKAS. 

ORAlir-DRILLS. 



Ho. 184,233. 



Patented Sov. 14, 187S. 




No. 184,268. 



2 Steets-Slieet 2. 
M. SMITH & H. W. C. THOMAS. 
5RAIN-DRILLS. 

Patented JTov. 14, 187b. 



J. c. Btrcs. 

GKAIU-CRILLS. 

Patented Nov. 14, 1876. 





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853 



J. C. BAKER. 
GRAIN-DRILL. 



No. 185,407, 



Patented Jan. 23. 1877. 




■Sliest 1. 

N. WHITEHALL. 
COirVEETIBLE SEEDER AND CULTIVATOR. 
No 187 073 Patented Feb. S, 1377. 



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_ INVENTOR 




Sheet 2. 

N. WHITEHALL. 
CONVERTIBLE SEEDER AND CULTIVATOR. 
No. 187, 07J. Patented Feb. S, 1877. 



No. 189,579. 



2 Sheets-Sheet 1 

J. C. BAKER. 

SEEDING-MACHINE. 

Patented April 17, 1S77. 





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854 



No. 189,579. 



2 Sheets-Sheet 2 

J. C. BAKER. 

SEEDIilG-MACHINE. 

Patented April 17, 1377. 




B. KUHNS, C. SCH0L2 & D.- Y. EUHNS. 
SEED-DP.ILL ASE FERTILIZER. 
No. 191,443. Patented H17 29, 1377. 



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J. W. GAMBLE. 
SEED AKL PLASTER S0V7ER. 
ITo. 152,323. Patested Ju^e 2S, 1877 



: Sheets-Shsct 1. 
T. BRENNAN, J. TAYLOE & J. T. LYNAM. 



GRAIN-DRILL 



Ko. 193,575 



Pa-snted Julv 17, 1877. 






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T. SRBNNAN, J. TAYLOR S J. T. LYUAW. 



No 153,075. 



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A. B. GROPF. 
COHBINEE SEEDER A5D CPITTTATOR. 



Kc. 194,757. 



Pitented Aag. 28, 1877. 




By X/is Miarrjeys 



A. B. &P.OFF. 

COMBINED SEELES AND C^7LTI7AT0!l. 



Ko. 194,757. 



Patented Aug. 28, 18?-: 



2 Sneets-Shee! : 

J. S. WALL. 

COMBINED EAKROW, SEED-PLAITTEE, AND ROiLEK. 



>'c. 195,677 






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2 Sheets-Sheet 2. 
J. B. WALL ' - 

COHBIITEI! HARROW, SEED-PLANTEK, AND ROLLER. 



No. 195,677. 



Patented Sept. 25, 1S77. 





U. BALDWIN, I. T. & W. E.-SHCMARD. 
SEEBEP AUD PLANTER 



Fiteciei Oct. 2, 1877 




MVEKTOLc? 



S. J. & G .WEICKEL, 
Corn-Planter and Se-ed-Drill. 



Patented Jan. 8, 1878. 




J, M. SMITH & H. W. C. TKOMAS. 
Grain-Drill. 



No.^Qi>.227 



Patented Feb. 12, 1878. 




AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.(0S3ORN E S TROCeSS. 



857 



Z Sbeets — Sheat 1. 

B. WEBNEE. 
Combined Planter, Land-Eoller, and Fertilizer 
Di-stribater. 
No. 200,590. -P _j&t«nt«cl Feb. 19, 1878. 





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2 81ieeu-8ii6e; . 

R. B. WERNER. 
Combined Planter, Land-Roller, and Fertilizer 
DiBtributer. 



No. 200,590. 



Patented Feb. 19, 1878. 



2 Sheets— Sheet I. 



P. B. DOTY. 
Seed Planter. 



No. 201,508 



Patented March 19, 1878. 





INVENTOR 

ATTORNE.Y 



2 Sheets— Sheet 



P. B. DOTY. 
Seed Planter. 



No. 201,508. 



Patented March 19, 1878. 




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858 



2 Sheet.s — Sheet 1. 

M. Y. DADISMAN. 
Combined Q-rain-Drili .and Pertilizer. 

No. 202,240. Patented April 9, J878. 




W. A. HOaEALL & J. J. VERCKLER. 
Seed-Sower. 



No. 205,090. 



Patented iune !8, 1878. 




M. y. DADISMAN. 
Combined Qrain-Drill and Fertilizei 



No. 202,240. 



Patented April 9, 1878. 

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G-rain-Drill 

iMo. 205,285, Patented June 25, t878. 




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860 





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J. H. BEAN. 
fa'rain-Drill Cleaners. 

No. 156,202. Patented Oct. 27,1874. 










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GRAIN DRILLS. 



1,731. J. GIBBOXS, Adkia-s', Mich. Seed Planters. 
August 25, 1840. 

Claims. — 1. The manner in which I regulate the ca- 
pacity of the cavities made for receiving and conveying 
the seed to be planted, or sown by surrounding the cyl- | 
inder in which said cavities are made by a tubular cas- 
; ing adapted thereto, in the manner de"scribed, so that j 
j giving a partial revolution to said casing the cavities | 
may be enlarged or diminished at pleasure. 2. The i 
manner of constructing and using said machine so that 
by bearing upon the handles at the back part thereof, 
The roller will operate as a fulcrum and the distribution 
of the seed will be arrested. 

J. GIBBOXS, Adriax, Mich. (A. I.) To Patent No. 
1,731. May 4, 1841. (See Fig. 5.) 
Claim. — The manner in which I have formed and 
; combined the planting cylinder and hopper, as set 
^' forth ; a cylinder having' several rows of cavities i 
j aroimd its peripheiw, with a hopper placed above and i 
■j made capable of sliding along substantially as set forth, 
i Also the manner of placing the guide wheel H in front 
and on one side of the machine, so as to allow of its 
being readily tilted to cause the share to make a fur- 
row of greater or less depth as set forth. 

1,999. M. AXD S. PEXXOCK, East Marlborough, 
Pa. arain and Seed Drills. March 12, 1841. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the spur wheels for 
1 1 the purpose of connecting the seed roller Y and hopper 
j ; P to the shaft O. as described. 2. The combination of 
i,j the rectangular staple i n, the beam I, the slide S% the 
! I compound lever L. :M, N, and the hopper frame V W, 
for the purpose of throwing the hoppers in and out of 
operation, when sowing point and other land without 
stopping the horse, as well as for planting seeds that 
require cultivation in rows, and also for raising the i 
drill U, above or allowing it to sink into the ground a 
sufficient distance, in the manner described. 

149. M. .AXD S. PEXXOCK, East Marlborough, Pa. 
Seed Planters. Ecissued Octoder 30, 1849. 

Claims.— 1. The simultaneous throwing into and out 
of operation, by the movement of a lever or other 
mechanical equivalent or device, each seeding cylinder 
ji^ and its ros])ective diill or seed tube, for the purpose of 
|( sowing with any number of hoppers and drills that may 
i} be required in sowing point or other irregular-shaped 
\ f{ land, without stojDping the animals attached to the ma- 
I chine; not intending to limit ourselves to the parti- 
j cular construction herein described and represented in 
i ' the annexed drawings, but to vary these in any way 
i ' that we may deem proper, so that the before described I 
results ar(^effected by means substantially as described, j 
•\2. The arrangement of the spur wheels, for the purpose 
> of connecting the seed rollers Y, and hoppers P, to the 
! shaft 0, as before described, in such manner that they 
1 can be disengaged at pleasure whilst the machine is in 
motion. 

285. MOSES PEXXOCK and SAMUEL PEXXOCK. 
East Marlborough, Pa. Seed Planters. Beissned 
Decf-mher 9, 1854. 

Claim.— The connection of the seed drill with the 
hopper when both are worked or raised and lowered j 
^ independently of the body of the machine, so that both 
|irQay be thrown into and out of operation at the proper 
! time by one and the same movement or mechanical 
means, as above- set forth. 

3,870. W. KILBURXE, of Lawrexce^tlle, axd F. 
'i HAERIS, of Marietta, Pa. Seed Planters. Decem- 
ber 31, 1844. 

Claim. — The combination of a series of cultivator | 
teeth with the adjusting rollers and frame, as herein 
describefl. .-aid teeth being jointed and adjusted, and 
the whole cou.structed and arranged substantially in I 
lithe manner and lor tlie purpose herein set forth. i 



4,833. H. W. SMITH, Paradise, Pa. Wheat Drills. 
Kovemher 4, 1846. 

Claims. — 1. The employment of a cylinder for seeding 
divided into two parts, and directly attached to the 
wheels, in the manner and for the purj)Ose set forth. 2. 
Elevating the teeth in the manner and for the purpose 
specified. 3. Gauging the quantity of grain by means 
of the adjustable concave and wedges, as described. 

5.522. L. MOORE, Bart. Pa. Seed Planters. April 18, 
1848. 

Claims.— 1. The particular combination nnd arrange- 
ment of the levers c, round P, bar C . joui ijal> j). \\\t\x the 
hopper B. frame A, and notched supi)Oits (j for mov- 
ing the hopper and sowing cylinder in the arc of a cir- 
cle, for the purpose herein set forth. 2. The combina- 
tion of the segment slotted box plates F' containing the 
bearings of the cylinder axle with the hoi)pers, arranged 
and operated in the manner and for the purpose above 
set forth. 3. The manner of attaching the tubular 
drills L, to the forked rods or bars K, by means of the 
wood and iron pins q r, and flanges or wings s, as de- 
scribed and for the x^urpose set forth. 4. The combina- 
tion of the chains o. with the tables and bar C of the 
hopper frame, by which the tubes are raised or lowered 
simultaneously with turning the hopper on its axis, as 
described. 

1.393. • (Div. A.) LEWIS MOORE, Ypsilaxti, Mich.; 
formerly of Bart. Pa. Grain Drill. April 18, 1848, 
and extended. Peissned Fehruary '.i, 1863. 

Claims. — 1. The box plates F', employed to adjust a 
seeding cylinder or seeding cylinders in respect to the 
hopper bottom or other suitable part of the machine, 
to regulate the supply of grain, substantially as set 
forth. 2. The combination and arrangement of the 
levers C, bars C P, and journals j;, with the hopper B, 
frame A, and supports g, for moving the hopper and 
sowing cylinders in the arc of a circle, substantially as 
and for the ])urpose set forth. 3. The combination of 
the chains O with the tubes L and barC of the hopper 
frame, by which the tubes are raised or lowered simul- 
taneously with the turning of the hopper on its axis, as 
described. 

1.394. (Div. B.) LEWIS MOORE. Ypsilaxti, Mich. ; 
formerly of Bart, Pa. Grain Drill. Ajyril 18, 1848, 
and extended. Reissued February 3, 1863. 

Claims. — 1. A drill tooth provided with one or more 
flanges near its upper end, by means of which it is both 
pivoted and braced to the drag bar in such a manner 
as to dispense with the use of a separate brace bar or 
its equivalent. 2. Bracing a pivoted drill tooth to its 
drag bar by means of a wooden pin held within or 
against a flange or projection upon the tooth and 
adapted to break in the event of the said tooth striking 
an immoA'able obstacle. 3. Attaching the curved plate 
or nosing L' to the front of the drill tooth by means of 
a dovetail overlapping the top of the said nosing and 
a screw or rivet lower down. 

1.395. (Div. C.) LEWIS MOORE, Ypsllaxti. Mich. ; 
formerly of Bart, Pa. Grtdn Drill. April 18, 1848, 
and extended. Paissucd Feljruary 3, 1863. 

Claim. — The combination of the adjustable per- 
forated gauge plate, with two or more holes or series of 
holes of diherent capacity, when the said gauge plate 
is so arranged as to cut off the flow of seed fr-om one 
capacity of opening and transfer it to another, substan- 
tially ak herein set forth. 

5,655. J. PIERS OX, WiL:ynxGTOX, Del. Seed Planters. 
July 5, 1848. 

Claims. — 1. Constructing the planting rollers in such 
a manner that the recesses within the peripheries can 
be varied in size and form, substantially in the 
manner and for the pni])ose set forth. 2. The com- 
pound manner of connecting the planting tube B with 
the draught bar J, by means of the combination there- 
with of the rods L and X, the spring M. and the bell 
crank K, arranged and operating with each other sub- 
stantially in the manner and for the purpose set forth. 



862 



6,050. J. C. MILLER, Marietta, Pa. Seed FUniers. 
January 23, 1849. 

Claims. — 1. The construction and arrangement of the 
adjustable hopper and grooved roller combined as 
aboTe set forth, and for the purpose designated. 2. The 
centre hind wheel m for guiding and regulating the ap- 
paratus, as herein described. 

6,497. EDWARD STACY, StrasburCx, Pa. Grain Drills. 
June 5, 1849. 

Claim. — Shifting the hoppers back and forward 
with couplings, and levers, substantially as set forth, 
to continue or stop the seeding, in combination with 
the shaker, having movable dies thereiD,for regulating 
the quantity of seed and distributing the same, and 
moved substantially as described. 

6,504. J. D. WILLOUGHBY, Chambeesbueg, Pa. 
Seed Planters. June 5, 1849. 

Claims. — 1. The manner of guiding the machine by 
changing the position of the tongue, substantially in 
the manner herein set forth. 2. The combination, sub- 
stantially as described, of the lever r and link q, with 
the beam K and tooth L, for the purpose of drawing- 
back the point of the tooth at the same time the beam 
is raised, whereby the tooth is easily kept clear of sods, 
roots, and other obstructions, and the danger of its get- 
ting broken diminished. 

91. J. D. WILLOUGHBY, Chambersburg, Pa. (A. I.) 
To Patent Xo. 6,504. Seed Planters. November 20, 
1849. 

Claim. — Hinging the teeth to the frame or beam, and 
bracing them by llexible struts, which possess sufficient 
rigidity to resist all ordinary strains to which the teeth 
are subjected without flexing, but which suddenly 
yield and allow the teeth to turn back when they meet 
with an obstruction which would otherwise break or 
stop the machine, as described and represented. 

6,516. D. DIEHL, Hanover, Pa. Seed Planters. June 
12, 1849. 

Claims. — 1. Theconlbinationof the roller L, springs K, 
and lever M, with the rack N, to which the cultivator 
teeth 6 are afiSxed for regulating the depth of furrowing 
in various kinds of hard or mellow soil, without the 
necessity of altering the position of the transverse 
beams, to which the rear ends of the parallel longitudi- 
nal beams H are connected. 2. The manner of x)revent- 
ing the seed passing from the hopper through the 
channel of the planting cylinder when the cultivator 
teeth are raised from the ground, or whenever it is de- 
sired to stop the planting operation, by means of the 
combination of the transverse rising and falling bar J. 
cams S, bent rods R, sliding bar Q, valve rods P, and 
springs T, with the frame A, as described. 3, The 
placing of the radial in the channels of the planting 
cylinders, in the manner and for the purpose set forth. 

6,536. AARON PALMER, Brockport, N. Y. Grain 
Drills. June 19, 1849. 

Claim. — The manner of connecting the planting tubes 
to the axle and seed box, substantia^lly as herein repre- 
sented and described, by which the'^person following 
after and attending the machine is at all times enabled 
•to witness its operation, and see that each tube de- 
posits its proper quantity of grain or seeds in the 
drills, to wit: making use"^of pairs of parallel inclined 
bars, connected by hinge joints to the tubes and to the 
axle and seed box, Avith a groove formed in the lower 
bar of each pair, for conducting the grain or seeds from 
the seed box into the planting tube to which it is 
jointed. 

6,542. E. MYERS, Uxiox Mills, Md. Seed Planters. 
June 19, 1849. 

Claim. — The combination of the teeth Z, hinged at y, 
on joint pins, with the beams C, and springs x, snh- 
stantially as described, whereby any of the teeth may 
turn aside or rise over stones and" other common ob- 
structions which they may meet ; thus greatly diminish- 
ing the danger of being broken and of throwingthe ma- 
chine out of its track. 



6.743. J. P. ROSS, Lewisburg, Pa. Seed Planters. 
Septeniber 25, 1849. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the carrying wheel 
c and shaft e, substantially as described, by means of 
the spur gear and crown wheel, with a lateral motion 
by which the quantity of seed sown can be exactly re- 
gulated. 2. The adjustable gauge for regulating the 
depth to which the seed shall be sown, and for the 
other ]3urposes named, covering and depressing the 
earth over the seeds. 3. The mode of seem ing the par- 
allel motion of all the teeth laterally by means of the 
diagonal braces, all as herein fully set forth. 

6,750. P. SEYMORE, East Bloomfield, N. Y. Grain 
Drills. September 25, 1849. 
Claim. — The combination of the springs h i at- 
tached to the vibrating bar or plate g, to which the 
anti-friction roller E is affixed, zig-zag plate or wheel J, 
and vibrating bar D, having teeth d on its upper sur- 
face for facilitating the passage of the seed or grain 
through the space betw'een the jjarallel plates C, as 
described. 

6,853. J. W. SHERMAN, Ontario, N. Y. Seed Plant- 
ers. Noveml)er 6, 1849. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the spring catch / 
with the levers d, substantially in the manner and for 
the purpose herein set forth. 2. The combination of 
the devices consisting of the rod connected with the 
short arm of the lever d for opening and closing the 
register </, with the devices for gearing and ungearing 
the seed roller, and raising and depressing the drill 
teeth, as described. 

^,^m. D. CUSTER, Franklin Co., Pa. Grain Drills. 
November 13, 1849. 
Claim. — The controlling of the springs Mby means of 
the ring K, in the manner and for the purpose herein 
set forth. 

6,885. JACOB MUMMA, Hummelstown, Pa. Grain 
Drills. November 20, 1849. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the plane pulleys b, 
mouth pieces, and slide g, operating as above set forth, 
for regulating the discharge of the grain. 2. The 
conical plates at the lower end of the tubes, for dis- 
tributing grain. 

6,976. J. PEIRSON, Wilmington, Del. Seed Planters. 
December 25, 1849. 
Claim. — The peculiar (ionstruction of the short axles 
Y, as described, in combination with the drilling and 
seeding machine, said machine containing an interme- 
diate cog wheel for gearing and ungearing the seed 
roller with the cart or driving wheels ; said machine 
also containing a device for simultaneously elevating 
and dropping all the tubular drills, and likewise con- 
taining separate lifting and suspending hook rods, for 
raising or suspending one or all of the tubular drills at 
the same time. 

6,936. WILLIAM BULLOCK, Philadelphia, Pa. 
Grain Drills. January 8, 1850; antedated October 
29, 1849. 

Claims. — 1. The rollers a, which rollers serve to clear 
the teeth from rubbish and govern the depth of the 
teeth. 2. The spring Z, in combination with the 
sheaves and teeth, by which arrangement the whole or 
a part of the teeth can be held by a spring of the same 
power and range of movement that it would require 
for a single tooth. 3. The movable barU, to which the 
team is attached, in combination with the mode of 
hanging the teeth by means of sheaves or other similar 
device, by which arrangement the teeth, will pass over 
obstructions in which the action of the team in haul- 
ing the drill or cultivator will bring the teeth forward 
to their x^roper places as soon as they pass over the ob- 
structions. 4. The feeding band, substantially in the 
manner and for the j)urpose set forth. 

7,034. DAVID EBERLY, Strasburg, Pa. Gearing 
and Ungearing Seeding Apparatus. January 22, 
18C0. 

Claim. — I do not claim the four double lever cog 



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wheels J, or tlie horizontal level cog wheels as my 
invention, as they have been heretofore used in ma- 

I ehinery and are old devices, but what I do claim as my 
invention and desire to secure by letters patent, are the 

i devices used herein for gearing and ungearing the seed- 
ing ai>paratus, as described. 

7.110. CHAS. A. WAKEFIELD, Essex County, N. 
Y. Seed Planter. Fehniary 19, 1850. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the curtain or apron, 
j with the cylindrical or broadcast regulator. 2. The 
j manner of constructing the regulator, or in other 
j words, the combination of the prism with the side 
I plates or boards, and their adjusting and confining 
mechanism, as set forth. 

7,163. WM. FLORY and GEO. A. GROOVE, Cham- 
BERSBURG, Pa. Cultivating Seed Planter. March 12, 
1850. 

Claim. — The combination of the roller and the harrow 
for crushing and pulverizing the soil, with the cultiva- 
i tor teeth for forming the furrows and depositing the 
seerl ; the roller preceding the harrow, and both pre- 
ceding the cultivator teeth, as herein set forth. 

I 7,241. LEVI HAVERSTICKE, Manor Top, Pa. Con- 
struction of Drill Teeth in Seed Planters. April 2, 
1850. 

Claim.— The spring coupling, constructed and ar- 
[ ranged substantially as set forth. 

7,268. JACOB PEIRSON, Wilmington, Del. Gear- 
ing/or Seed Planters. April 9, 1850. 

Claim.— The employment of the latch plate M, in 
combination with the connecting plate O, carrier P, 
/ and intermediate cog wheel R, for alternately gearing 
I and ungearing the cog wheel S, on the axle of the plant- 
ing cylinder ^vith the cog wheel T, on the hub of the 
driving wheel F, in the manner and for the purpose 
j descril3ed. 

7,294. ANTHOISrY SAXDOE, Mifflintown, Pa. Gear- 
ing/or Seed Planters. Ajpril 16,. 1850. 

Claims.— 1. The sliding frame R, in combination with 
the rod D, for the purpose of raising and depressing 
the drills A A, and also for stoi^ping the feeding, simul- 
taneously, as set forth above. 2. I do not claim the 
simultaneous throwing out of, and into action, the 
feed roller and its respective drills, nor do I claim the 
I slide or shut-off J, as I am aware these both have been 
j done. But what I do claim is operating the shut-off 
' j, and lever I, by means of the arm D, as set forth, for 
the purpose of causing the same to be self-acting, 
either Avhen coming in contact with any obstruction, 
or when desired for sowing pointed or irregular lands. 

7,479. LEWIS MOORE, Ypsilanti, Mich. Seed Plant- 
ers. July 2, 1850. 

.! Claims.— 1. The employment of a reciprocating slid- 
ing gauge plate, when said plate is pro^dded with 
oblique feed openings, in combination with openings in 
j the grating plates of different obliquity and bottom of 
I the hopper, for increasing or diminishing the quantity 
1 of seed to be sown while the machine is in motion, by 
, adjusting the end of the connecting rod m nearer to ov 
j farther from the fulcrum of the vibrating bar p, and 
thus increasing or diminishing the traverse or sliding 
I movement of the gauge plate j. 2. The combination 
I of the hooked connecting rod m, arm I, vibrating plate 
\ p, provided w ith a series of holes (arranged in the arc 
I of a circle scribed from the pivoted end of the rod ?»), 
and undulatory cam s, with the reciprocatory sliding 
gauge plate J, by which the reciprocatory movement of 
the sliding gauge plate is regulated for the purpose of 
increasing or diminishing the feed or sowing of the 
seed. 

224. L. MOORE, Ypsilanti, Mich. Seed Planters. Be- 
issued October 12, 1852. 

Claims. — 1. The employment of a reciprocating gauge 
plate, when provided with feeding apertures, in combi- 
nation with corresponding apertures in the hopper 



bottom, which have their sides oblique to tlie sides of 
the apertures in the said reciprocating X)late, and when 
combined with a device for giving it a variable reci- 
procating motion, for the pu) i>()S( of sowing the seed 
constantly and uniformly, an;! varying the amount at 
pleasure, while the machine is moving, by simjjly 
varying the extent of its rccijjrocating motion, as 
herein described. 2. The pivoted rod m, and the vi- 
bratory lever p, which is x^rovided with ax>ertures 
arranged in the arc of a circle, whose centre is at the 
pivoted end of the rod m, in combination with the 
curved or undulating disk s, and the gauge i)late j, 
substantially as herein described, for the x)urpose f 
imparting to the gauge plate a reciprocating motion, 
which may be varied at x^leasure by the oi)erator, by 
inserting the rod m in one or another of the apertures 
in the lever ^, at different distances from its fulcrum. 

1,336. LEWIS MOORE, Ypsilanti, Mich., formerly 
of Bakt, Pa. Seed Planters. July 2, 1850. Reissued 
Oetoher 12, 1852. Again reissued August 26, 1862. 
Claims, — 1. A seeding slide having apertures with 
sides oblique to the sides of corresi)onding apertures in 
the hopper bottom or plate u, when combined with any 
suitable device to impart a reciprocating motion to the 
said slide, substantially as described. 2. In combina- 
tion Avith a hopper or seed box having a number of ap- 
ertures for the discharge of seed, a perforated seeding 
slide having a reciprocating motion transverse to the 
motion of the machine, and adjustable in extent, for 
the puri)ose of varying the quantity of seed sown. .3. 
The combination of the xierforated vibrating lever p 
and pivoted rod m with a cam and seeding slide J, to 
vary the motion of the said slide, substantially as and 
for the purposes exx)lained. 4. Raising or lowering the 
drill teeth or hoes simultaneously, by means of chains 
a', or their equivalent, attached to the rear edge of a 
flat bar or board X, hinged by its front edge to the 
frame, and provided with a lever y, projecting back- 
ward from it, all substantially as herein shown and de- 
scribed. 5. The combination of the hook or catch h', 
flat bar or board X, and lever y, all constructed, ar- 
ranged, and emjiloyed in the manner and for the pur- 
X)oses set forth. 6. Sux)porting the hopx)er or seed box 
upon the frame of the machine by means of brackets 
l)^ 6^, straddling the beam a~, so as to secui*e the hop- 
X)er in x)osition without fastenings, and permit its ready 
removal. 7. Suspending the seeding slide beneath the 
hopxjer by means of loops iv, x)laced beneath the aper- 
tures h i in the hopper bottom, substantially as and for 
the purposes set forth. 

7,495. SAMUEL PENXOCK and MORTOX PEX- 
XOCK, Kennett Square, Pa. Seeding Apparatus 
of Seed Planters. July 9, 1850. 
Claims. — 1. Constructing the tubular drill tooth with 
a hook shaped arm, in the manner and for the jim-pose 
herein set forth, by which the drill tooth is braced lat- 
erally whilst in ox)eration, and hooked to the axle when 
not in operation, and by which the angle of the drill 
tooth may be changed at pleasiTre, by changing the 
position of the wooden x)in in said arms, and by Avliich- 
the drill tooth may be folded towards the drag l>:iv in 
backing the machine, or turning short round, wliilst the 
drill tooth is in the ground, without breaking the wood- 
en X)in, said wooden pin resting upon the toj) of the 
drag bar, instead of passing through it, as herein fully 
set forth. 2. The spiral or "any other form of spring, in 
such combination with the hopx)er, grate and seeding 
cylinder, or the distributing apparatus, as will make 
the said cylinder and grate and hox)X>er self-adjustant, 
each to each, and to the others in case there should lie 
a want of evenness or uniformity upon the surfai t- of 
the seeding cylinder or distributing apparatus, for the 
purpose and in the manner above set forth. 

7,698. DAVID EBERLY, Strasburg, Pa. Seed Planters. 
October 8, 1850, 

Claims, — 1. The sliding link X, in combination with 
the lever R, the catch S, for working the seeding appa- 
tus by the draught of the team, as set forth. 2. Stop- 
ping the feeding by slackening the bands, and the sim- 
ultaneous elevation of the shovels by the draught of 
the team, substantially as set forth. 



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7,699. G. S. GAEDNEE. Assignor to G. S. GAEDNEE 
and G. EHOE, Charlestowx, Va. Seed Planter, 
October 8, 1850. 

Claim. — The rat ehet-sb aped yertically revolving 
feeding wheels, arranged and operated in the manner 
and for the pnrposes herein set forth. 

7,831. JOHN SIGNEE a^td T. N. SHIPTON, Kisha- 
COQULLLAS Vaxley, Pa. Seed Planters. Deceniber 
10, 1850. 

Claims. — 1. Dividing the drill teeth or depositing 
tnbes into two separate sections G H, and hinging or 
connecting the two sections at their nj)per ends, in 
snch a manner as to permit the longest or rear section 
H, to recede, or turn on its connecting pin a, while the 
npper or short section retains its proper position in re- 
lation to the drag bar and flexible condncting tnbe ; and 
providing the npper or short section G, with two arms 
J J, having notches therein which, when the two sec- 
tions of the drill tooth are closed, becoming co-incident 
with a notch formed in an arm K, projecting from the 
rear or longest section H, into which is inserted a 
wooden pin, which it is intended shall break when the 
rear or longest section of the drill tCeth shall strike 
against a rock or other obstrnctiou, and thns separate 
the sections, and permit the longest section H to re- 
cede and clear itself from the obstruction, whilst the 
flexible conducting tube is held in its proper position 
by an oval loop on the inside of the section G, herein 
fully set forth and represented. 2. Providing the 
clutch plate E with an additional row of teeth /, adja- 
cent to the side beam of the frame, for engaging with a 
tooth T, projecting therefrom, for arresting the motion 
of the seeding rollers simultaneously with unlocking 
the axle from the propelling wheel, and thus stop the 
operation of the machine, as fully set forth. 

7,837. JOSEPH W. FAWKES, Bart, Pa. Seed Planters. 
December 17, 1850. 

Claims. — 1. The peculiar construction of the adjusta- 
ble shovels N, to clear the mouth of any obstruction. 
2. The mode and manner of sowing the grain through 
the slots, as herein described. 

7,877. J. P. EOSS, LE^^^SBCRG, Pa. Seed Planters. 
January 1, 1851. 

Claims. — 1. The pinion working between fixed 
and movable racks, in combination with the elevating 
yoke e and the looj) / on its end, for the purpose of 
raising the teeth from the ground, and .simultaneously 
throwing the feeding apparatus out of gear, substan- 
tially as set forth. 2. The feeding gear, as described, 
in combination with the lever g, and its adjustable ful- 
crum, permitting the pinions to be reversed, by which 
double the number of changes can be made as can be 
done by the same number of ^Jinions on the ordinary 
arrangement. 

7,930. S. AND M. PENNOCK, Ypsilaxti, Pa. Seed 
Planters. February 11, 1851. 

Claims. — 1. The employment of the ring or cylinder 
A, having projections on its periphery, in combination 
with the notched and toothed cylindrical gauge caps C 
D, constructed, arranged and operated substantially in 
the manner herein set forth, for increasing and dimin- 
ishing the size and number of the distributing recep- 
tacles, as represented in Figures 1, 2, 3, 4. 5, and 6. 2. 
The combination of the helical spring I. screw shaft E, 
flanged nut N, and clamp nut H, with the notched and 
toothed cylindrical gauge caps, to which the ends of the 
springs are attached, for turning the gauge cap, in 
order to change the relationship of the teeth or projec- 
tions of one of the caps with the teeth or projections on 
the adjacent cap, for enlarging the distributing recep- 
tacles, as de^criVjed in the foregoing specifications, and 
represented at Fig. 5 in the annexed drawings. 3. The 
combination of the screw shaft E, clutch nut G, clutch 
washer F, and clamp nut H, with the toothed cylinder 
cups C D, for enlarging or diminishing the distributing 
receptacles, as described and reijreseuted in Fig. 6. 4. 
The modifications of the distributing apparatus, in their 
simplified forms, as represented in Figures 14 and 15, 
the several parts being operated in the manner herein 
set forth. 



8,138. M. J. HUNT, Eising Sun, Md. Seed Planters. 
June 3, 1851. 

Claim. — The combination and arrangement of the 
double bolt h with its slotted arms Ti, rock shaft n, with i 
its arms m and and pitman (j, for the double purpose j 
of giving motion to the feeding apijaratus, and also i 
regulating the quantity of seed to be sown, when said i 
pitman is operated by a long crank upon which it 
travels, as herein fully shown and represented. 

213. M. J. HUNT, Eising Sun. Md. Seed Planters. 
No. 8,138. Reissued March 30, 1852. 

- Claims. — 1. In combination with the slotted sliding , 
seed bar F, the stationary lugs bb ou the plate D, and the \ 
concave e e on the cap G G, the whole being arranged 
and constructed as herein described. 2. The combina- 
tion and arrangement of the double bolt /), with its 
slotted arm Jc, rock shaft n, with its arms m and j;, and .j 
pitman g, for the double purpose of giving motion to i 
the feeding apparatus, and also regulating the quantity 
of seed to be sown, when said pitman is operated by a 
long crank upon which it travels, as herein fully shown 
and rejjresented. 

8,209. S. AND M. PENNOCK, Ypsilanti, Pa. Seeding 
Machines. July 8, 1851. 
Claims. — 1. The employment of the oblique, recessed ; 
washer K, in combination with the cylindrical cap I, \ 
provided with inclined wings or projections I", which 
match with the oblique recesses k of the washer K, in 
such a manner that the pressui-e produced thereuj)on 
shall securely hold the cylindrical cap in the required < 
position when adjusted to increase or diminish the size ! 
of the seed receptacles. 2. Scalloping the end of the 
cylindrical cap L^, of the distributing cylinder, and 
using, in connection therewith, clamp screws o o, for < 
holding the cylindrical cap in the required position. 3. \ 
The emj)loym'ent of the pin m-, Fig. 12, or its equivalent, ^ 
when used in connection with a clamp screw o^, and in- 
terior cylindrical cap M-, when properly adjusted, to 
increase or diminish the size of the seed receptacles. 4. 
Providing (me of the journal pins q^, of each depositing 
tube U, with a cog q-, which is made to tit an opening , 
in the arm j, of the drag bar/, when it shall be turned j 
frontward nearly horizontal, for the purpose of detach- 
ing the depositing tube from the drag bar J^ with 
facility, as described and shown in Fig. 18. 5. The em- 
ployment of the trifurcated holding lever L, in combin- 
ation with the drag bar f, and suspended depositing 
tube U, for the purpose of holding the depositing tube 
in its proper position during the ox)eration of forming i 
the drill and depositing the seed, and by which said - 
trifurcated holding lever L may be disengaged from : 
the pin c^, when an obstruction is visible, and allow the - 
depositing tube to turn rearward when it shall have 
been struck, and thus save the pin C" from being broken; 
and this trifirrcated holding lever we claim, or its i 
equivalent. 6. Causing the depositing tube to assume i\ 
its proper position, after it shall have cleared the ob- 
struction, by the action of the long arm i* of the trifur- 
cated holding lever L, upon the cam or projection r of 
the depositing tube ; and this we claim as in the ar- 
rangement herein described and represented. 7. So 
combining a separate, double arm P, with the front- 
ward end of each drag bar/-, that it may be detached 
therefrom, as well as from the ej^es or loops B, of the 
front transverse beam of the frame, as described in the ? 
specification, and shown in the drawings at Figures 16, 
17, and 19. ^ 

8,866. JESSE UEMY, Wilmington, Del. Seed Planters. , 
Jjjril 6, 1852. 

Claims.— 1. The jointed tooth attached to the beam, 
as shown in Fig. 7, in combination with the swiveling 
bifurcated spout to direct the corn, as above specified, 
for ribbed seeding. 2. The combination and arrange- 
ment of the counter 2 with the clutch, as described, so 
that the counting shall stop when the seed is not de- 
livered. 3. The finger register / i, and its appurten- 
ances, as above described, for regulating the quantity 
of seed delivered. 4. In comlinition with the seeding 
apparatus, the pulverizer for gu.ino, etc., constructed 
and arranged as set forth. 



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I 8,879. F. VANDOREN, Adeian, Mich. Seed Planters. 
April 13, 1852. 

Claim, — The hollow reversing tooth, constructed in 
the manner and for the purx^ose set forth. 

9,004. J. P. ROSS, Lewisburg, Pa. Seed Planters. 
June 8, 1852. 

Claims. — 1. The seeding apparatus, constructed sub- 
j stantially in the manner and for the purposes set forth, 
! consisting of the cup i and receivers, the plate d, gate e, 
and their attachments. 2. The mode of putting the 
cups into motion, and stopping them, by shifting the 
pitman as described, on, to, or from the eccentric I, 
by the windlass, in the manner set forth. 3. Raising 
and holding the teeth by the employment of the appar- 
i atus for turning and holding the windlass, consisting 
of a crank and bevel wheels, as described, so that one 
man can easily raise the teeth to any desired height, 
and to a much greater range than can be done conven- 
iently by levers, or similar devices, and attach it in 
that position by the revolving clutch, which meets, 
when at the proper height, with the crank which it 
fastens. 



9,008. B. D. 

Planters. 



SANDERS, 
June 8, 1852. 



Holidy's Cove, Ya. Seed 



Claim. — The construction of the serj^entine driving 
cam E ; the cam being formed of two parts / g, and 
placed on the axle F ; the part / of the cam being- 
fixed firmly to the axle, and the part g, moving freely 
thereon, and secured at the desired point to the axle, 
by the set screw /«, each part of the cam being formed 
of a collar having a zig-zag or serpentine thread, or 
projection, upon it; the friction roller or bulb G, at the 
lower end of the lever D, fitting between the threads 
or projections, which act against it as the cam revolves, 
and give a reciprocating motion to the shove rod C, 
substantially as shown and described, 

9,151. A. KRABER, York Co., Pa. Seed Planters. 
July 27, 1852, 

Claims, — 1. The combination of a series of stationary 
combs, secured to the bottom of the hopper near the 
orifices through which the grain is discharged, with a 
corresponding series of rotating teeth secured to a cyl- 
inder, or roller, that revolves within the hopper, in the 
manner and for the purposes herein set forth. 2, The 
combination of the cross bar Y, and its links and levers, 
with the draught bars of the shares, whereby the whole 
series of shares can, at will, be raised and depressed 
while the machine is in motion, and the weight of the 
whole machine is brought to bear upon any tooth that 
may tend to run out in consequence of meeting with 
hard soil, while, at the same time, an even depth of 
farrow is maintained by the wheels, and the weight of 
the frame taken otf the shares, except when some one 
of them tends to runout, as herein set forth. But I 
make no claim to any arrangement of mechanism for 
holding the teeth or shares in the ground when the 
pressing bar acts upon the teeth through the medium of 
springs. 

9,333, JAMES ROBB, Le^stown, Va. Seed Plant- 
ers. October 12, 1852, 

Claims, — 1, Causing the point of the drill tooth, when 
raised out of the ground, to slope backward, by the ar- 
rangement of the drag-bar attachment, the friction pul- 
ley, and the curve of the upper part of the drill tooth, 
to avoid breaking the tooth, as herein described. 2. 
The combined device of endless screw and curved rack 
and pinion, for producing the result herein specified. 

9,343. E. HART, New Albany, Ind. Seed Planters. 
October 19, 1852, 

Claim. — The rail /?, with the rod or rods g, connecting 
it with the hopper a, the said rods occupying travers- 
ing collars i, with tightening screws k, by means of 
which the relative distances of the axle and the feed 
shaft are adjusted to suit ditferent arrangements of 
gearing, according to the rate of feed desired, 

9,372. F. TOWNSEND, Cambria, N. Y. Seed Plant- 
ers. November 2, 1852. 
Claim, — In combination with the regular and posi- 



tive discharge of seed by means of the ordinary seed 
distributer of seed drills, I claim the supplemental or 
occasional discharge of seed by a supplemental seed 
distributer, put in and out of action at the discretion 
of the operator of the machine, substantially as herein 
set forth. 

9,373. C. S. TREVITT, Ellicottsville, N. Y. Seed 
Planters. November 2, 18.52. 
Claim, — The combination of the perforated register 
plate e, the adjusting screw/, and the springs g g\ ar- 
ranged and operating as described, 

9,399. L, H, DAVIS, S. axd M. PENNOCK, Kenxett 
Square, Chester Co., Pa. Seed Planters. Novemher 
16, 1852. 

Claim. — The employment of the sigmoid or other 
similarly curved or angular receiving and discliarging 
openings g, h, i, in combination with the r(.M i])r()ca1;ing 
slide S, and feeding stubs U, for the purpose sitetitiecl, 
the said reciprocating slide S having angular i)oi]its, 
y, projecting into the aforesaid sigmoid openings, for 
effecting the discharge of the seed from the outlets 
from which the stubs U are receding, while the latter 
are feeding the seed toward the opposite extremities 
or outlets of the openings, during each movement of 
the slide S, by means of the inclined sides of said points 
y, and the movement of the slide. 

9,439. L. W. COLyER, Louis\tllle, Ky. Seed Plant- 
ers. December 7, 1852, 

Claim. — Making the cells in the tops of the grooves, 
made as described, so that they shall carry single 
grains, and combining therewith a cleaner, which ex- 
tends into the groove behind the seed as each cell in 
turn arrives at or over the seeding tube, for the pur- 
pose of carrying around and depositing with certainty 
the seeds or grains singly, substantially as described. 

9,468. HENRY NYCUM, Uniontown, Pa. Seed Plant- 
ers. December 14, 1852. 
Claims, — 1, The construction of the compound grain 
slide e, Fig. 7, as described, by which the amount of 
grain required to be sown is graduated at pleasure, as 
herein fully set forth. 2. The mitre bar E. constructed 
as described, to raise the axjparatus for lifting the drill 
teeth, and throwing the slides out of gear, completely 
out of the way of the operator, thus allowing him to 
get at the drill teeth, for the purpose of clearing them 
of obstructions, with a facility altogether unknown in 
machines constructed with a horizontal bar in the rear. 

9,740. WILLIAM CRESSLER, Shippensburg, Pa. 
Seed Planters. May 17, 1853. 
Claim, — In combination with the adjustable tubes, 
the seeding wheel N, with its llange and partition, for 
adjusting, receiving, and conveying the grain and 
other material to be sown with it, around to the open- 
ing whence it is conveyed to the groimd, 

9,940. JACOB MUMMA, Mount Joy, Pa. Draught 
Apparatus of Seed Planters. August IQ, l^h'i. 

Claim. — The combination of a tongue, having motion 
vertically and laterally, with the directing and support- 
ing wheel, substantially as set forth. 

9,955. PETER HORN, Hagerstown. Md. Seed Plant- 
ers. August 23, 1853. 

Claims. — 1. The spring a, in combination with the pro- 
jection L and arm or lever A, for the purpose of open- 
ing and closing the recess through which the seed pas- 
ses. 2. The arm or lever A, in combination with the 
lever C and fulcrum F, for the purpose of raising or 
lowering the drill tubes and operating the spring a. 

10,881. GEORGE T, ENOCH and DANIEL KISSIN- 
GER, Springfield, Ohio, Seed Planters. May 9, 
1854, 

Claim. — The mode of adjusting the taj)pet wheel L, 
in combination with the peculiar form of the sliding 
bar M, to suit the nicest differences in any desired quan- 
tity of seed to be sown, substantially as described. 



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11,617. WILLIAM EEDICK, Uniontown, Pa. Seed 
Planters. August 29, 1854. 

Claim. — In this macbiue D is the hopper, from which 
the seed is once dropped by means of holes on the peri- 
phery of the axle B, which revolves with the driving 
and carrying- wheel. The falling seed is arrested by the 
spring plate /, which by its elasticity prevents the seed 
from being broken by the valve d when the latter 
closes. Throngh rod h the cams a a open valve d, which 
is closed again by spring e. All these devices are old, 
and the iuvention consists onlyin their arrangement to 
more fully accomplish check row planting, irrespective 
of the irregular motion of the horse. 

11,967. GEOEGE W.LEE, Ercildoj^, Pa. Seed Plant- 
ers. Xovemher 21, 1854. 

Claim. — The scores o o, or their equivalents, at the ex- 
tremities of the holes c c in the disks M, in combination 
with the gradual narrowing of Che holes towards their 
extremities, so as to save the grain from being cut be- 
tween the ends of the hole c and the edges of tlie hole b, 
substantially as described. 

2,863. ADAM R. REESE, Phillipsburg, N. J. As- 
signee of GEORGE W. LEE. Seed Planter. No. 
11,957. November 21, 1854. Reissued February 11. 
1868. 

Claims. — 1. The cast iron ends of the seed box of a 
grain drill, provided with flanges formed thereon, fit- 
ting and supporting the ends of the front and rear 
boards, and with legs or feet for supporting the box on 
the main frame, as described. 2. The scores o o, or their 
equivalent, at the extremities of the holes c, in the disks 
M, in combination with the gradual narrowing of the 
holes toward their extremities, so as to save the grain 
from being cut, substantially as described. 

12,557. DANIEL H. PHILLIPS, Greenville, III. 
Seed Planters. March 20, 1355. 

Claims. — 1. The emx)loyment of a spring lever /, to 
open and close the seed slide, in such a manner that 
while it serves to oi)en the slide, by the direct, action of 
the revolving wheel or roller, as ST)ecified, the same 
lever, by its elasticity, closes the slide after the dis- 
charge has been made, as set forth. 2. Providing both 
ends of the carrying and levelling roller which operates 
the seed slide lever with cogs or projections so arranged 
that by reversing the roller, as described, a slow or 
quicker movement is given to the delivering slide, ac- 
cording to the description of grain to be planted. 

12,973. CHAPIN STREET, Barre Centre, N. Y. 
Grain Brills. May 29, 1855. 
Claims. — 1. The seed distributer ?(, with its seed 
chambers o, and dust boxes o^, in combination with the 
cam wheel r, the spring t, and adjusting screens V and y. 
2. I do not claim the lifting board li, nor the conductors 
_p and q, nor drills r, separately ; but I do claijoi their 
jjeculiar arrangement and connection with the sliding 
cam e, as set forth. 

13.328. PIERPONT SEYMOUR, Bloomfield, N. Y. 
Seed Planters. July 24, 1855. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the movable side of 
the seed box with angular hangings c, sioring b, and in- 
cliued planes or wedges e or their equivalents, for the 
purpose of opening and closing said box, and thus regu- 
lating the quantity of seed or substance to be deliv- 
ered. 2. The slide plate / to prevent the seed from 
clogging, as described. 3. The combination of the an- 
gular levers o, having their fulcrum or inclined stand- 
ards, or its equivalent, with the rods linking them to 
the drill tubes m, in the manner set forth. 

13,781. E. D. CURTIS, Mount Morris, N. Y. Seeding 
Machines. November 13, 1855. 
Claim. — Providing the forked distributing tube with 
a wedge-shaped flap-valve /, arranged in relation to the 
forks as and for operation in the manner as specified. 

14,894. HOSEA WILLARD, Vergennes, Vt. Seeding 
Machines. May 13, 1856. 
Claim. — The rotating cylindrical frames or screens 
J J, in combination with the inclined board or jflate 



K, with pivoted cleats attached for the pirrpose of 
distributing the seed, and the cylinders or rollers G G, 
having teeth c or shares d attached to their peripheries. 

15,210. ABRAHAM FRAYEL, La Porte, Ind. As- 
sigTior to himself and THOMAS D, LEMOX. 
Grain Drills. June 24, 1856. 
Claim.— The combination of tooth F, cutter aud 

lever G, with shoe C, guard D, and tumbler M. 

15,810. B. KUHNS AND M. J. HAINES, Dayton, 
Omo. Seed Planters. Sejjteml}er 30, 1856. 
Claim. —The combination of the cell and pocketed 
roller, with the pocket clearer, actuated by the rota- 
tion of the roller, operating as and for the X)urx30ses set 
forth. 

553. B. KUHNS and M. J. HAINES, Dayton, Ohio. 
Seed Planters. Reissued May 11, 1858. 
Claim. — The pocketed roller, as described, running 
close to the bottom of the cell, in combination with 
the adjustable aperture in said cell bottom, when the 
relation between the width of the pocket and maxi- 
mum size of the aperture is such that the pocket will 
always embrace the aperture, as and for the purposes 
described. 

18,540. OLIVER C. GREEN, Worcester, III. Sevd 
Drills. February 3, 1857. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the oscillating armed 
disks F, concave h, and guideways i, in combina- 
tion Avith the aperture g of the hopper, in the manner 
set forth. 

16,772. L. B. AND H. A MYERS. Assignors to them- 
selves and I. MYERS, Massillon, Ohio. Seed- 
ing Maehinefi. March 3, 1857. 

Claim. — Measuring and distributing grain seeds or 
fertilizers by two or more piston heads d^ d- and one 
rod e, or their equivalents, operating in and out of an 
aperture &, in the manner and for the purpose set 
forth. 

17,581. F. MOEHLMANN, Belleville, III. Ma- 
chines for Sowing Grain in Drills. June IG, 1857. 
Claim. — Having the curved slot F, of the upper sta- 
tionary plate H, in the form of a scroll or letter C, 
and the slot E, of the lower plate I. arranged in such, 
relation to the same that, as the lower plate turns, the 
seeds, in order to escape as they are forced along on a 
curve by spurs G, of the turning plate, shall be com- 
pelled to take a direction towards the axis of the 
plate, and thus be saved from being cracked or broken 
by being compressed between the terminations of the 
upx)er and lower slots, substantially as set forth. 

18,333. W. Y. GILL, Henderson, Ky. Seed Planters. 
October 6, 1857. 
Claim. — The lever F, attached to the bar D, and hav- 
ing the slides e, connected to its end by means of the 
screws /, the lever being operated by means of the 
spring I, and the spring projection jj, on the wheel B^ ; 
the parts being arranged substantially as described, 
for the purpose of distributing or discharging the seed 
from the hoppers, and regulating or graduating the 
amount at each discharge as desired. 

18,959. WM. COGGESHALL, Massillon, and B B. 
WARNER, Wadsworth, Ohio. Seeding Machines. 
December 29, 1857. 
Claim. — The levers U Y, respectively, bearing the re- 
movable and replaceable gear wheels S T, when ar- 
ranged, operated, and combined together, and in com- 
bination with the gear wheels of the seed rollers and 
the driving wheel, substantially in the manner and 
for the purpose specified, disclaiming all other combi- 
nations of levers and gearing not essentially the same 
as set forth. 

18,982. JACOB MUMMA, Harrisburg, Pa. Seed 
Drills. December 29, 1857. 
Claim. — The combination of the broadcasting appar- 
atus for sowing pulverized manures with the seed drills, 
when the former is placed in advance of the latter, the 
whole being arranged and operated in the manner 
set forth. 



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19,020. I. H. CONKLIN, Eockfoed, III. Seeding 
Maclihies. January 5, 1858. 
Claims. — 1. Tlie hoppers j, and the hopper F, when 

arranged with the har B, as shown and used in 
i connection with the bar E, provided with shares as 
; described, so that the seed may, by the same mechan- 
! ism, be distributed from either hopper and soavu 

either in drills or check row, as may be desired. 2. 

The disk c' attached to the wheel A', and provided with 

teeth f7, arranged in connection with the disk b^, for the 
: piirj)ose of operating intermittently the bar B, as sx)eci- 
\ fied. 

] 19,423. G. W. HILDRETH, Lockport, N. Y. Seeding 
j Macliines. February 23, 1858. 

Claim. — The combination and arrangement of the bar 
' 1?, levers L\ horizontal feet 7, and set screw C, with 
the cylindrical seed distribnters Y, the whole being con- 
structed, arranged and operated as set forth. 

19,902. C. F. ANDERSOJs^, Charlestown, N. H. Seed- 
ing Machines. April 13, 1858. 

Claims. — 1. Actuating the seed slides Q R, by means 
of the shaft K, oxDcrated from the wheel P', by the spur 
wheel J, pinion L, beveled or made of double oblique 
fomi on its outer side, the tube or collar % provided with 
the pin o, and the zigzag groove in the shaft K, and the 
spring c', the above x)arts being arranged to ox3erate as 
; and for the piu-pose set forth. 2. The la;tch or catch W, 
\ connected with the slides Q R, and used in connection 
I with the sliding collar M, and the boss or shell o, on 
I shaft K, substantially as and for the pui-pose set forth. 
\ 3. The blade or scraper /^^, attached to the rod e^'^, and 
actuated when desired by means of the spindle z'^^, 
\ shaft d^"^, link c""^ and spring /y^^, substantially as and for 
\ the purpose set forth. 4. Raising and lowering the 
frame E of the machine by means of the eccentrics C, 
j C, attached to the axle A, in connection with the straps 
■ D D, and clutch/, substantially as specified. 

20,357. J. McCAMMON, Dayton, Ohio. Seeding Ma- 
chines. May 25, 1858. 

Claim. — The blades &, attached to the rotating shaft 
D, which is placed within the hopper or seed box A, 
and arranged substantially as set forth, in combination 
with the adjustable slides F, G, H, and concave bottom, 
the whole being arranged to operate as and for the 
purposes set forth. 

20,603. M. C. YOUNGLOVE, Cleveland, Ohio. Seed 
I)riUs. June 15, 1858. 

Claim. — The connected series of compound pocketed 
seed cylinders I, in combination with the sliding sleeve 
journal a and the adjusting screw c, the wbole being- 
arranged and operated substantially as set forth. 

4,307. FREDERICK H. MANNY, Rockford, III. As- 
signee of MOSES C. YOUNGLOVE. Seed Drill 
Xo. 20,603. June 15, 1858. Reissued March 21, 1871. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the rotating cylinder 
shaft, the series of sectional simultaneously adjustable 
cups mounted on said shaft, and the rotating endwise 
moving sleeve in Avhich the shaft revolves and by which 
the cups are adjusted, substantially as hereinbefore set 
forth. 2. The combination of the revolving cylinder 
shaft, the sectional simultaneously adjustable cups, the 
rotating endwise moving sliding sleeve, the adjusting 
screw, retaining wheel, and catch, all these parts being 
oonstracted to operate in combination, substantially as 
herf;inbefore set forth. 

21,034. J. H. THOMAS and P. P. MAST, Spring- 
field, Ohio. Seed Planters. July 27, 1858. 
Claims. — 1. The use of flaring inclined gutter shaped 
arms G' G^ on the shaft, which is arranged in the hop- 
per G, and lift and agitate the grain, in combination 
with the peculiar construction of distributing slide 
described substantially as and for the purpose set 
forth. 2. The emi)loyment of the above wheat hopper 
G, and its attachment as described and shown, in com- 
bination with a grass seed hopper H, and tlie llaring 
seed conductors H', when said grass seed hopper and 
flaring conductors or spreaders H' are arranged behind 



the wheat hopper G, and so located that the back board 
of the wheat hopper shall completely overhang the 
same substantially as set forth. 

3,164. J. H. THOMAS and P. P. MAST, Si'Kf.\(,i iklo, 
Ohio. Seed Planter. No. 21,034. Jah) 27, l^r.c. 
Eetssued October 20, 1868. 
Claim. — 1. The arms G^, mounted upon tlie shaft G'', 
within the hopper G, substantially as and loi tlic pur- 
pose described. 2. The slide G', having tlw oiM iiings ft, 
with the blocks or stoi)s c fitting tlLcrcin, and ;/i i;iii;;('d 
to operate as described. 3. Tin; coiiiljiiuitioii ol' tin; 
slide G^, an.d blocks or stops c, Avith the revolving anas 
G^, all arranged to operate as herein set forth. 

3,210. J. H. THOMAS and P. P. MAST, Springfield, 
Ohio. Seed I'lantrr. No. 21,034. July 27, 1858. 
Pelssued November 24, 1868. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of a grass seed sower 
wii h a grain seeder, in such a manner as to distribute 
the grass seed behind the tubes or hoes of the grain 
seeder, substantially as described. 2. The combina- 
tion of the grain hopper G and the grass seed hopper 
H, when constructed and arranged to operate sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose set forth. 3. The 
combined hoppers G and H, having their ends, at each 
side of the machine, formed of a single plate, substan- 
tially as and for the purposes herein described. 

21,152. T. R. RICHMOND, Masillon, Ohio. Seeding 
Machines. August 10, 1858. 
Claim. — The reciijrocating slides I, operated as shown 
in combination with the caps K, and i)lates, the 
above parts being perforated and arranged substan- 
tially as and for the purpose set forth. 

21,212. A. PRITZ, Dayton, Ohio. Grain Drills. 
August 17, 1858. 
Claims. — 1. The employment of a distributing slide 
E, which has two sets of different characters of dis- 
charge ]3assage8 F F', and a connecting rod H, haA'ing 
two adjusting notches / /, in combination with a set 
screw i, which has a serrated sliding cap k and with a 
slotted actuating lever G, which has a serrated rib m 
on its upper side substantially as set forth. 2. In com- 
bination with the above, the employment of short 
flanged metal tubes K, for securing the flanged gum or 
leather conducting tubes to the drill frame sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose set forth. 

21,595. G. C. BUNSEN and C. ROBERTS, Belle- 
ville, III. Seeding Machines. September 28, 1858. 
Claims. — 1. The emx)loyment or use of the cylinders 
G, iDrovided with the step-like projections j j, between 
circumferential flanges li h, oblique partitions /, and 
zig-zag grooves fc, said cylinders being fitted within a 
cylindrical case F, at the bottom of box I), and having 
reciprocating rotating motion, as and for the ])nrpose 
set forth. 2. The arrangement of the adjnstalile tubes 
K, attached to the arms'j, the rollers r/^, and cutters 
whereby both the cutters and tubes may be adjusted 
as described, and the x^ressure on the cutters graduatt d 
as desired, as also the depth of the fiirrows made by- 
.the cutters. 

21,715. W. 1. WILLITTS, Milton, Ind. Seed Drills. 
October 5, 1858. 
Claim. — The arrangement and combination of the 
corrugated roller A, tlu- adiustable frame receding drill 
plows, the supporting chains and the hooks, all ar- 
ranged and operating as set forth. 

21,807. A. G. BABCOCK, G-\ij: sburgh, III. Seeding 
Machines. October 19, 1858. 
Claim. — The described arrangeniont of the fin-iu roll- 
ers A A, grooved cylinder D, elastic wipers 3. liop}>er 
E, guide "plate H, drags /, and windlass K, when con- 
structed as and for the purpose set forth. 

21,850. M. G.ROOT, Medina, Ohio. Scedine/ Machines. 
October 19, 1858. 
Claim.— The bent arms Q Q. arms P and T. rod O. 

and spring, when tlie^-e seA cral parts are arranged as 
described^ for operating the corn planter and sower 
combined', with the revoh ing harrow as set forth. 



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23,561. JAJVIES FOED, Wabash, Ind. Grain Drills. 
April 12, 1859. 
Claim. — The aiTangement and combination of the seed 
box E, lever N, rod P, slide S, lever M, and tilting frame 
T T^, as and for the j)nrposes shown and described. 

24,001. E. O. BAXTER, FoRESTON, III. Sowing Ma- 
chines. May 17, 1859. 

Claims. — 1. Theclearers formed of the bars i i, placed 
on the seed tnbes F, connected with the bar T, and op- 
erated through the medium of the lever J, or its equiv- 
alent, substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 

2. The frame A, titted to the axle B, as shoAvn in con- 
nection with the cams t t, interposed between the axle 
B, and the frame A, substantially as shown, so as to 
raise the frame A, when desired to throw the seed dis- 
tributing devices out of gear with the driving wheel. 

3. The arrangement of the frame A, lever N, connected 
with frame A hj the rod V, and the upright M, on 
draft pole D, substantially as shown, for the purpose 
of regulating the depth of the furrows as described. 

24,042. CHARLES MESSENGER, Warren, Ohio. 
Seeding Macliines. May 17, 1859. 
This machine is designed for a two-fold purpose, it 
being a seeding machine and a ground roller, which 
roller also takes the place of wheels in ordinary ma- 
chines for sowing grain. The roller A upon which the 
machine is mounted may be used as a ground roller 
separately without the seeding apparatus. Claims. — 1. 
The lever h, arm c, levers e, and spring li, when ar- 
ranged substantially as described, and in combination 
with a combined seeding machine and ground roller. 2. 
The studs E Ei and F F^, rods I T, and shaft J, in 
combination with the cams D Di, substantially as set 
forth, and when used in connection with the seeding- 
machine and ground roller combined. 

24,158. STEPHEN L. STOCKSTILL, Midway, Ohio. 
Seed Planters. May 24, 1859. 

Claim. — The described arrangement of the open 
notches I 1 1, pivot m, drag bar K, and pin the whole 
being constructed in the manner and for the purpose 
set forth. 

24,410. ANDREW SIMMONS, Nora, III. Seeding Ma- 
chines. June 14, 1859. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the boxes T, in relation 
to the agitators C, plates N and O, and in combination 
therewith the hollow drill tooth Y, the several parts 
being so constructed as to form a broadcast seed 
planter and drill. 

24,601. DANIEL FOREMAN, Navarre, Ohio. As- 
signor to himself, G. W. SWERINGEN and JON- 
ATHAN PENOYER, of said Navarre. Seeding Ma- 
chines. June 28, 1859. 
Claim. — The arrangement and combination with the 

interior of the x)eculiarly formed hollow slide E of the 

adjustable plate i, substantially as and for the purposes 

shown and described. 

25,011. W. D. HARRAH and B. S. BALDY'IN, Daven- 
port, Iowa. Seed Planters. August 9, 1859. 
Claims. — 1. The combination and arrangement of 
the j)eculiarly constructed hopper F ff\f^ f^, regulat- 
ing plate G, sliding frame H, slides h"^, pitman h, 
edged leading wheels B, hinged seed tubes I, grooved 
covering wheels C C, foot lever J, caster wheel D, and 
hand lever K, all substantially as and for the ]3urpose 
described. 2. In combination with the hopper F, the 
arrangement of the foot lever J and hinged bar, 
when the latter is so hinged as to throw the points of 
the seed tube I forward in their adjustment, or when the 
foot lever is depressed, substantially as and for the 
purpose described. 

25,031. SAMUEL MO^YRY, Wornelsdorf, Pa. Cul- 
tivators. August 9, 1859. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the axles B^, wheels B, 
stretch bars L, levers H, I, and L^, frames M, wheel C, 
ratchet bar J, and cultivator bar P, the whole being 
constructed as described and set forth. 



25,430. JACOB MAIZE, Woostek, Omo. Seeding 
Machines. Septeniher 13, 1859. 
Claim. — The adjustable cultivators K, provided with 
the arms K% guides M, and the adjustable jointed har- 
row Q, when arranged in relation to each other, as de- 
scribed, and acting conjointly with the seeding appara- 
tus, in the manner and for the purpose set forth. 

26,041. ALLEN N. MERRILL, Bataa^a, III. Seeding 
Machines. November 8, 1859. 
Claims. — 1. The employment or use of a longitudinal 
adjustable shaft H, provided with cylinders J, having 
different sized seed shells in connection with perforated 
bars g, slides i, and plate fc, arranged to operate sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose set forth. 2. The ar- 
rangement and combination of the spout Z, conductors 
K, shoe spouts L, and elevating arms E on shaft D, 
connected to the conductors K, the whole being ar- 
ranged substantially as and for the ]3urpose set forth. 

26,612. WORDEN P. PENN, Belle^tlle, III. Seed 
Drills. December 27, 1859. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the endless chain/ with 
the eccentric bar T, and valve bar t with the valves r, 
thereto attached, for the purpose of closing and open- 
ing the said valves and raising the liukes simultaneous- 
ly, in the manner described. 

26,690. GEORGE B. MARKHAM, Mead's Mills, 
Mich. Seeding Machines. January 3, 1860. 
Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the sleeve E, on the 
axle of the dri^i.ng wheel, with the ratchet wheel e, 
and cams d, or their equivalents, in combination with 
the pawl g, dog i, and pointed rod /, or its equivalent, 
substantially in the manner and for the purpose speci- 
fied. 2. The arrangement of the reversible seat L, with 
two bottoms I l\ substantially as described, in combi- 
nation with the hand lever K, and seed slide J, whereby 
the dropper is enabled to face the rows in whatever di- 
rection the machine may run, and to adjust the seat to 
a convenient position for 0]3erating the lever. 

27,390. JAJklES SELBY, Peoria, III. Seed Drills. 
March 6, 1860. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the shaft B, serrated 
wheel C, slide /, bar F, and cam lever E, when the 
same are used substantially as and for the purpose spe- 
cified. 

27,865. THOMAS LINDSEY, Lincoln, III. Assignor 
to himself and J. H. BEIDLER, of said Lincoln. 
Seeding Macliines. Ajyril 10, 1860. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the notched slide C, 
wheels oblique x>artiti()us I, seed cells k, tubes q p, 
and shares D, as and for the purpose shown and de- 
scribed, 

28,411. MARSHALL S. ROOT, Medina, Ohio. Seed- 
ing Harrows. May 22, 1860. 
Claim. — The special arrangement of adjustable 
jointed frame B, harrows Fig. 1, and seeding machine 
Figs, 2 and 3, Avheu combined and operating in the 
manner, and for the purposes described. 

28,914, JOSEPH SUTTER, New York, N. Y. Seed- 
ing Machines. June 26, 1860. 
Claim, — The arrangement of the arms L, the mould 
boards N, the seed spouts F, the cylinder D, as con- 
structed, and the cylinder G, provided with harrows d, 
when the same are connected together and to the frame 
C, in the manner and for the purpose specified. 

29,071. J. S. GAGE, Dowagiac, Mich. Seeding Ma- 
chines. July 10, 1860. 
Claim. — The combination of the rollers B, with the 
seed boxes D E and coverers J, arranged for joint oper- 
ation, as and for the purpose set forth. 

29,102. EDWIN RITSON, Sanbornton Bridge, N. H. 
Seeding Machines. July 10, 1860. 
Claim. — The combination of castor wheel C, wheels 
g, and the seeding arraugement, with rotary harrow 
and roller B, all arranged relatively with each other to 
effect the objects in the manner set forth. 



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.0,191. WORDEN P. PENN, Belleville, III. Seed- 
ing Machines. July 17, 1880. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the hook and cam 
bracket Q on the bar P, and, with the bracket d on the 

i bar I, to open and close the valves h h, in the manner 
i I eet forth. 

i 

29,752. JAMES ALSOP, Clinton, III. Seeding Ma- 
chines. August 28, 1890. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the Trheels Uwith 
I j the tnbes X and boxes Y, provided with the valves q, 
I ! and actnated through the medium of the arms r, levers 

j /, weighted arm Y, and the pins iv on the wheels TJ, as 
! ! and for the piu^pose set forth. 2. In combination with 

j the wheels U and boxes Y, the cylinder S and hop- 

' per R, when arranged as shown, to admit of the sowing 
\'- of the seed either in -hills, drills, or broadcast, as 

j may be desired. 

' 29,^01. MARTIN H. MANSFIELD, Ashland, Ohio. 
Seeding Machines. August 28, 1860. 

; This invention relates to the especial arrangement of 
\{' the teeth and in making the^ deflectors of some elastic 
Biibstance, for the purpose of scattering the seed broad- 
cast. Claim. — The described special arrangement of 
the teeth and deflectors G, when these latter are com- 

ii posed of an elastic substance and operating substan- 
I tially as set forth. 

30,115. BENJAMIN BARNARD, Fahi^iington, Ohio. 
Seeding Machines. Sejjtcmher 25, 1860. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the plates n h gj, slide 
V, scrapers a^, and bars K L, and rod M, as and for the 
j , pm'pose shown and described. 

30,768. ARNTON SMITH, GiRARD, N. Y. Seed 1) rills, 
Xovemher 27, 1860. 

Claim, — In combination with the seed tubes J J J, 
and ploughs K K K, I claim the arrangement of the 
rolling cutters P P P, and springs 0 0 0, when used in 
I j connection with the sliding bar M, bolt rod U, and ele- 
j vator R, in the manner substantially as and for the 
i j purpose set forth. 

i 

30,832. FANTLEY H. NAYLOR and ARMSTID WARD, 
NiLES Tov\'NSHiP, Ind. Seeding Machines. Decem- 
ler 4, 1860. 

ij Claim. — The arrangement and combination of the 
j above described drill roller and planter ; the whole be- 
ing constructed and operating substantially as set 
I forth. 

31,014. C. EGGELSTON, Beloit, Wis. Seeding Ma- 
chines. January 1, 1861. 

The inner sides of the wheels are provided with an 
I nular cases enclosing the driving gears and pinion by 
' which the seed shafts are caused to rotate. The shafts 
I are made in two i^arts, the inner ends resting on a cen- 
i tral bearing xDartition. The bottom of the hopper be- 
ing semi-cylindrical, is provided with holes made square 
at one end and diamond shax)ed at the other, a sliding 
plate with a series of holes of similar shape, but in a 
reversed position, being j)laced beneath the hopper, 
i Beneath each hopper is a cut-off operated (each one 
! I separately) by hand. The seed and drill spouts are hung 

!' by chains to a barin the rear, so as to be readily adjusted 
1 to drill different depths of furrow, and all the drill spouts 
1 may be raised at once by means of a lever. Claims. — 1. 
I The combination with the spoked driving wheel B, and 
conc.entric spur gear E, of a siuirounding case D, and sled 
ehaft pinion F, the whole arranged and operating as 
! specifled for the i)urpose set forth. 2. In combination 
with the series of spouts C, the series of cut-offs v v', 
and the adjustable diamond slotted bottom Z, and slide 
W, with its hand lever K, and adjustable stop L, the 
whole constructed and operating as described for the 
■ purpose set forth. 3. In combination with the semi- 
cylindrical seed box bottom, the double seed shaft G H, 
Avith two sets of gears and central bearing partition t, 
land separate cut-offs to each seed s^jout, the whole con- 
iKtructed and oxierating as specified for the purposes set 
forth, 4. In combination with the spouts C, attached 
fby removable rods h i, and set in and out as specified. 



the chains g supporting adjustable beam S, and the 
main frame with two beams M ;nid N, one in advance 
of the other, the whole constni' ted and operating as 
described for the x)nrposes set forth. 

31,088. WORDEN P. PENN, Belleville, III. Seed- 
ing Machines. January 8, 1861. 

The cleaning pins are attached between the arms of 
the feeding wheels, and are designed^ by communicat- 
ing a stirring motion to the grain, to tree it from straw. 
A fender, slightly inclined and placed alxn c the wheels, 
prevents clogging. The revolving coulter is attached 
to the drag bar in advance of the flukes, which allows 
them to pass easily through any kind of grotmd. 
Claim. — The joint arrangement of the cleaning pins 
a a a, the feeding wheel E, the fender F, and revolving 
coulter C, in the manner described. 

31,105. J. H. BEAN, Forreston, III. Seed Drills. 
January 15, 1861. 
The invention relates to the method of arranging the 
seed hopj)ers and their connection with rollers, both 
grain and grass seed being sown simultaneously. Y- 
shaped scrapers are arranged at the back of the rollers, 
being curved to corres])ond with the rollers, so as to 
prevent clogging by dirt. Claims. — 1. The arrange- 
ment of the independently pivoted frame A and rollers 
B with the frame E and apparatus F G H J K, tubes / 
and curved bars g, as for the purpose shown and de- 
scribed. 2. In combination with the above I also claim 
the employment of the carved Y-shaped scrapers D 
upon the rollers B, as and for the purpose shown and 
described. 

31,123. GEORGE W^. LEE and ADAM R. REESE, 
Phillipsburg, N. J. Seeding Machines. January 
15, 1861. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the devices, consisting 
of a wave wheel, skeleton plate, draw x)late, provided 
with ai stud, rods and feed bars, substantially as de- 
scribed, when employed with a Lifting board, operating 
in the manner and for the purposes as set forth. 

2,864. ADAM R. REESE, Phillipsburg, N. J. As- 
signee of GEORGE W. LEE and ADA3I R. 
REESE. Seedinq Machines. Xo. 31,123. January 
15, 1861. Reissued February 11, 1868. 
Claims. — 1. The lifter handle that raises the seed 
tubes out of the ground, in combination with mechan- 
ism or device that throws the feed out of gear, before 
the seed tubes are out of the ground, by the one move- 
ment of said lifter handle. 2. In combination with a 
grain drill tube and draw bar, a brace to support the 
tube fastened at its lower end to the tube, and at its ui)per 
end embracing the draw bar, and a wooden pin. which 
holds the upper end in proper position, and Avhich will 
allow the brace to slide back on the bar when the tube 
strikes an obstruction, for the purpose set forth. 3. 
The feed slide of a grain diill made of two bars, the one 
sliding in recesses of the grain stirrups, while the other 
is adjustable in relation thereto, in such manner as to 
maintain the parallelism of said bars, for the purpose 
set forth. 

31,392. T. B. JONES, Earl^tlle, III. Seeding Ma- 
chines. February 12, 1861. 
This invention consists in a device by which a seed 
planter can be made to sow either broadcast or in (bills. 
AYhen the seed is to be sown broadcast, it is delivered 
by the wheel E upon the pivoted platf. which scatters 
it, a plate attached to the top of the lioitper and bent 
under the wheel serving to distribute the seed. proper- 
ly;. When the seed is" to be sown in drills, the plate 
is turned in tlie other direction, and the seed falls into 
tubes, and is delivered behind the shares of the plough. 
Claim. — The employment or use of the pivoted or ad- 
justable plate G in connection with the elastic plates g, 
wheels E, seed box or hopper D', tubes I J. and passages 
e, arranged substantially as and for the pm-pose set 
forth. 

31,536. NELSON FORD. Cambridge, AYis. Seeding 
Machines. February 2C\ 1861. 
Within the hopper is a shaft, provided with a series of 



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short arms, Trorkiug directly over slots in the bottom 
of the hopper. Below the hopper, and on a line with 
each slot, are placed wheels having their peripheries 
grooved circmnferentially. The device is adapted for 
sowing seed broadcast or in drills. Claim. — The com- 
bination of the revolving arms a of shaft G within the 
hopper F, in connection with the slots or openings 1) in 
the bottom of the hoxiper, and the wheels H' below the 
hopper, the wheels being provided with grooved 
peripheries, and all arranged substantially as and for 
the purpose set forth. 

31,700. JOHN COOLEY, Tafton, Wis. Com Plant- 
ers. March 19, 1861. 
The seed cylinder is provided with recesses or cups, 
which drop the seed into boxes beneath the cylinder, 
the bottoms of which are eacli alternately opened and 
closed by valves, so as to drop the seed through guide 
tubes and shoes in hills on the ground. The shoe being 
hinged, is caused to be lifted as soon as the seed has 
been dropped, when the earth is scraped from it, and 
the rollers are made to descend behind each shoe so as to 
press the earth over the seed, the relative motions be- 
ing imparted by means of cam projections acting on 
the recesses of the cylinder, in connection with the 
crank and rock shafts. Claim. — The cam i^rojections M 
and the recesses O of the seed distributing cylinder B, 
in combination with the crank shaft Z U F of the seed 
valves E, the rock shaft G, the hinged pressure rollers 
H', and the levers T S operating the hinged shoes K, 
substantially as and for the purposes set forth. 

32,078. GEOEGE W. NEVILLE, Bath, III. Seed 
Brills. April 16, 1861. 

Claim. — The wheel C and the wheels E, being fixed 
upon shafts, hopper B, conveyors D, and shoes F, the 
whole arranged and operating as set forth. 

32,302. JAMES S. MARSH, Lewlsburg, Pa. Seed 
DriUs. May 14, 1861. 
This invention consists in an arrangement of devices 
for throwing the seeding roller out of gear, and sim- 
ultaneously therewith elevating the drill teeth. Just 
above each distributing i^ortion of the roller, over each 
of the discharge passages of the hojiper, is arranged a 
vertically sliding metallic gate N. The gates are kept 
in place by means of a metallic guide casing and a lever 
plate, which is coupled to the gate by means of a pin 
projecting from the gate and passing through an 
eccentric slot in the lever plate. By turning the lever 
plates the discharge passage may be decreased or 
increased in size. Claims. — 1. The combination of 
the distributing roller F, hinged journal G of the dis- 
tributing roller, sliding bearing plate J, having curved 
slots e e in it, supporting casting K, coupling pius d d, 
pinion H, spur wheel I, lever bar E, with crank shaped 
journal r/ on its end, and drill teeth D, substantially in 
the manner and for the purpose set forth. 2. The 
combination of the crank shaped journal g, slotted 
bearing slide or plate J, and hinged journal" G, in the 
manner and for the purpose described. 3. The combi- 
nation of the revolving cellulor distributing roller E, 
hopper E', sliding seed gate N, slotted lever plate P, and 
guide casting O, in the manner and for the purpose de- 
scribed. 

32,554. EDWAED BADLAM, Ogdexsburg, N. Y. 
Seeding Harrows. June 18, 1861. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the transverse harrow 
M, seed sowers U U, and roller, all receiving their 
motion from roller, and combined and arranged for 
the purposes set forth. 

32,598. JOHN and SA^IUEL FAHENEY, WASHmG- 
TON County, Md. Seed Brills. June 18, 1861. 
Between two bars hinged at their forward ends to the 
frame of the machine and attached to the same diill 
tube is a brace, the forward end of which is attached 
to one of the short levers D, which latter are pivoted at 
their centre to the ends of a second set of levers, which 
in turn are pivoted to the ends of the long lever. The 
braces and drill tubes, being thus united by a series of 
levers, form a flexible connection or lever which will 
aUow any drill to rise or fall independentlv of the 



others. By means of a weighted lever the drill tubes 
are pressed into the ground, each tube being free to 
rise in case of obstruction. Claims. — 1. The set of 
levers D E and G, forming a flexible lever or system 
for the purpose of regulating the pressure upon the 
drill-tubes or openers, substantially as set forth. 2. 
The arrangement of the weighted lever I and the lever 
S, substantially in the manner and for the purposes 
specified. 

32,641. H. A. AND L. B. MYEES, Elmore, Ohio. 
Grain Brills. June 25, 1861. 

Attached to the under side of the floor of the seed 
box is the base of a conical shelf, which, in connection 
with the piston when depressed, forms a pocket into 
which the seed is discharged, from which the seed is in 
turn discharged on the return motion of the justou, by 
which means a uniform and accurate measure is se- 
cured. Claim. — The conical shelf v, with the up and 
down movement of the piston, as and for the jJ^u'pose 
described. 

33,145. W. D. HAEEAH, B. S. BALDWIN, and H. 
P. JONES, Davenport, Iowa. Seed Brills. August 
27, 1861. 

This invention relates to that class of seed sowing 
machines in which a long hoiizontal hopper is used, 
divided into several compartments fordifterent varieties 
of seed, which are planted in rows or diills, and which. - 
seed tubes, stationary and movable, are used to proper- - 
ly distribute in drills the seed falling from the hopper. 
The novelty consists in the arrangement of devices 
named in the claim. Claim. — The arrangement with, 
the box D, slide E, adjustable perforated plates g g, , 
tubes V V V, and adjustable tubes iv w tv, of the pitman \ 
n, crank adjustable pendulous lever s, gear wheels m ' 
f, and shaft C, all as sliown and described, for the pur- fj 
pose set forth. 

33,664. T. E. EICHMOND, Massillon, Ohio. Seeding 
Maeliines. November 5, 1861. 
This invention consists in an arrangement of devices ! 
by which the seed is dropped into the ground, their dis- i 
charge regulated, and when desirable entirely cut off, - 
and at the same time the tubes and teeth raised from 
the ground. Claim. — The arrangement of the slotted 
cam M, pivot A, and adjustable frame N, with the lever 
i j, rod L, slide A;, straps O, tubes P, arms Q, and tubes 
S, all as shown and described. 

34,747. J. E. FINCH and T. W. HENDEESON, Day- 
ton, Ohio. Seeding MacMnes. March 25, 1862. 
Claims. — 1. The employment of the wheels D D, pro- 
vided upon their peripheries with the zigzag or cam 
flange represented, and with the lugs a a, arranged and 
used upon the wheel and the flange, as is fully set forth, 
for the purpose specified. 2. Pivoting the boot H to the 
drag bar G, through the ear at the ujiper front end of 
the said boot by means of the rod J, which carries the 
roller I behind the boot, substantially as and for the 
purjiose set forth. 

34,830. M. T. GLIMSDAL, Madison, Wis. Seeding 
Machines. Ajyril 1, 1882. 
The bottom of the seed box is formed of a series of 
transverse perforated plates and blocks placed alter- 
nately, the upper surface of the blocks inclining down- 
ward each side. Below the bottom of the box is a shaft 
whose journals slide in their bearings, and are provided 
with holes made circumferentially in rows, the holes of 
the several rows differing in size adapted to the kind of 
seed to be i)assed from the hopper. A shaft made ad- 
justable as to height, is provided with wire or rods 
passing over each plate, to agitate the seed and prevent 
clogging. To the back part of the frame is attached a 
draught rod connected by a pin to a draw head at the 
front end of a rectangiar frame which carries a roller 
formed in two parts, for the purpose stated in the claim. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the plates a and blocks 
h, fitted in the seed box H, as shown in connection with 
the rotating shaft M, provided with loose transverse 
rods 71*, and placed Avithin the seed box H, and the ad- 
justable rotating seed distri outing shaft J, provided 
with a series of circumferential rows of holes, 1 2 3, all 



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I arranged for joint operation, as set fortli. 2. Attaching 
;|! the roller E' to the frame A, by means of the draught 
f| rod B', pin o' and draw head C, as shown, for the pur- 
j pose of allowing the roller an adjusting movement in- 
dependent of the frame A, as specified. 

I 34,955. JOHN S. GAGE and P. D. BECKWITH, 
j DowAGiAC, Mich. Seeding Machines. April 15, 1862. 
! Claims. — 1. The lever G, slotted plate O, fulcrum ijin 
j a, pin n, vibrating lever E, connecting rodscZ cV, friction 
arms h h, friction rollers c c', with the cam surface J, 

i and driving wheel B', when combined and arranged, to 
i| operate in the manner and for the purpose set forth. 

! 2. Forming the ends of the hub m of each furrow wheel 
:| of unequal diameter, and having the small end of the 
hub of one wheel fitted to work Avithin a recess in the 
large end of the hub of the adjoining wheel, in combi- 
nation with the axle C, substantially as described for 
the purpose set forth. 

I 35,713. J. D. SMITH, Peoria, III. Seed Planters. 
I June 24, 1862. 

h Claims. — 1. The gauge plate G and lever H arranged 
with the shaft I, provided with the pin h and lever M, 
enbstantially as shown, to operate as and for the pur- 
pose set forth. 2. The set screw K, in connection with 
lever H, gauge plate G, and spring J, for the purpose 

j; of regulating the discharge of the seed, as specified. 3. 

ji Attaching the furrow share bar P to the shaft I by 

Ij j means of the spring O, as and for the purpose set forth. 

iji 36,072. CASTLE CHURCHILL, New Hartford, 
r| Iowa. Seeding Machines. August 5, 1862. 

I ; In this machine the hopper is attached to a frame 
i pivoted or hinged at its rear end to the mainframe, 
and used in combination with toothed bars connected 
at their lower ends by chains to the said hinged frame, 
! 80 that as the hopper and its frame are raised by 
i means of a lever under the driver's control, the teeth 
will also be raised from the ground. Claims. — 1. The 
attaching of the hopper or hoppers to a frame K hung 
or placed loosely on the rod J', in combination with 
the tooth bars I, connected at their lower ends by 
chains d to the frame K, and fitted at their back ends 
loosely on the rod J', whereby the teeth H may be 
j raised from the ground by raising the hopper and 
/ frame K, as described. 2. The combination and ar- 
j rangement of the hopper frame K and tooth bars I, as 
' and for the purpose specified. 

, 36,.554. WILLIAM BALLARD, Homer, N. Y. Grain 
Drills. September 30, 1862. 
Claim. — The manner of attaching the drills upon a 
1 vibrating bar N to the adjustable bar Q, and the peculiar 
\ construction of said bar Q, with elbowed or crooked 
.j ends, and the manner of supporting it by a pivot 
] working in a slot, the whole to be used in combination 
I as above set forth. 

36,966. D. J. POWERS, Madison, Wis. Grain Drills. 
November 18, 1862. 
Claims. — 1. The suspended adjustable foot board F, 
' when arranged substantially as and for the purpose 
j herein specified. 2. The combined application of a 
t, spring and friction surface to sustain the drill teeth M 
M upon their bars H H, firmly and rigidly in operation, 
biit so as to yield with sufficient readiness when they 
;j meet obstructions, substantially as herein specified. 3. 
: The roller G, arranged in combination with the operat- 
j ing gearing of the machine, so that the drill teeth may 
j be raised together by the automatic action of the ma- 
• chine itself in its forward movement without stopping 
: or halting, substantially as herein specified. 4. The 
tj continuous zig-zag seeding apparatus Y Y, adjustable 

ii in width, substantially as and for the purpose herein 
3 set forth. 

: 36,989. JONATHAN SMITH, Tiffin, Ohio. Grain 

Drills. November 
i In this machine the seat frame is suspended from the 
i under side of the main frauie, so that the driver's seat 
■ may be placed low enough to enable him to see and 
: regulate the operation of the furrow openers as well as 
that of the upper j)art of the machine. Extending 



back to the foot board of the driver's seat are the rear 
ends of treadles or levers, to which are attached 
chains extending up over grooved X)ulleys and around 
lever drums, so arranged that tlie whole or part of the 
teeth may be elevated by the driver, for the purpose of 
avoiding obstacles and to facilitate the turniug of the 
machine. Combined with the trciullcs and lever drums 
are ratchet wheels and spring pawls, for the x>urpose of 
regulating the depth of penetration of tlie teeth in the 
ground, and of retaining the teeth at any desired ele- 
vation above the ground. To the under side of the 
seed box are applied slides, so that by moving the con- 
necting or slide bar either to the right or left any de- 
sired number of the discharge holes may be made to 
remain open or closed at will. Claims. — 1. Suspending 
the frame or bars that support the driver's seat from 
the under side of the main frame of the machine, sub- 
stantially as and for the purposes described. 2. The 
treadles or levers arranged as described, when com- 
bined with the separate lever drums for elevating a 
part or all of the teeth, substantially as set forth. 3. 
In combination with the treadles or levers and lever 
drums, the ratchet wheels and spring pawls as and for 
the purpose specified. 4. The slide when constructed 
with the rectangular projections, and the means de- 
scribed for transverse adjustment, for the purposes and 
substantially as set forth. 

37,712. J. H. THOMAS and P. P. Mast, Springfield, 
Ohio. Seeding Machines. February 17, 1863. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the guide m, in connec- 
tion with the drag bars a a, the drill teeth c c, the 
chains d d, and the hinged bar D, provided with the 
cam e, used with the seed slide n, in the manner and for 
the purpose herein specified. 

38,275. THOMAS D. AYLSWORTH, Pine Bend, Da- 
COTAH Co., Minn. Grain Drills. April 28, 1863. 
Claims. — 1. The V-shaped drill teeth H attached to 
the rock shaft G by means of the springs 1 1, in the 
manner and for the purpose set forth. 2. The combi- 
nation of the teeth H, rock shaft G, and lever K, pro- 
vided with the pulley as and for the purposes above 
described. 3. The combination of the teeth H, tubes J, 
and seed rollers D, provided with adjustable cells as 
above set forth. 4. Mounting a seeding machine, pro- 
vided with the teeth H, rock shaft G, and lever K, 
upon rollers A A, in the manner and for the purposes 
above set forth. 

38,495. JAMES P. LONG, Osage, Mitchell Col^nty, 
Iowa. Combined Harrow^ Drill, Grass Seeder, and 
Boiler. May 12, 1863. 
Claim. — The combined machine, supported in front 
on wheels Q, and at the back on the roller R, and pro- 
vided with the adjustable suspended harrow B. adjus- 
table drill frame J K, and seeding apparatus F G H I, 
all arranged and operating as and for the purposes 
herein set forth. 

38,733. MARTIN A. DILLEY, Mendon, St. Joseph 
County, Mich. Grain Drills. June 2, 1863. 
The improvement consists in the manner of raising 
the shares from the ground, which is by means of a 
lever pivoted to a semicircular plate, the vibrating 
lever being attached by chains, working over pulleys, 
to the bar, from which the shares are suspended. 
Claim. — The manner of adjusting, that is to say. rais- 
ing and lowering the teeth K, to wit. by means of the 
bar M having the teeth connected at its ends by chains 
N N, to a bar P, pivoted to a semicircular plate Q. pro- 
vided with holes n ; the bar P having a catch R attach- 
ed to it, and all arranged as and for the purpose herein 
set forth. 

38,840. EDWARD F. RATE. Woodbridge, Cedar 
County, Iowa. Seed Drills. June 9. ISiVS : ante- 
dated January 11, 1862. 
Claims. — 1. Constructing a seed drill with the toothed 
wheels n, operating in the manner described and for 
the purpose specified. 2. Combining The toothed wheels 
n, drills/, cam t, and guides s, substantially in the man- 
ner described, by which the Avheels and the drills may 
be raised from the ground, and the seed cut off by a 
single shifting of the handle. 



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40,096. F. FIELD, Sheboygax Falls, 

Sheboygax CouxTY, Wis. Cultivators. September 
29, 1863. 

When it is required to cliaiige the drill to a cultiva- 
tor tlie shares are attached to the seed tubes of the drill 
hy meaus of loop straps on the back of the share which 
embrace the tube, and are secui'ed in position by screws. 
The gang of shares are lifted by means of a handle attach- 
ed to the bar. from which they are suspended by chains. 
Claims. — 1. A cultivator share, when constructed sub- 
stantially in the manner described, to be attached to the 
ordinary drill tooth. 2. The long handle H, in combi- 
nation with the lifting bar G, substantially as described 
and for the purpose set forth. 

40,435. B. F. SMITH, Uxity, Benton County, Iowa. 
Grain Drills. October 27, 1863. 
A toothed frame is attached at the rear end of the 
tongue, and drags below the seed box, which is attach- 
ed by a draught-bar to the tongue, and is mounted on 
wheels. The seed box is divided by partition plates 
with an opening between them provided with a slide, 
and the seed wheel with cells in its perii^hery rotates 
in the chamber below Ihe partitions, being driven by a 
cam on the shaft. Claims. — 1. The shaft B pro^dded 
with seed cells b. in combination with the slide D, par- 
tition plates I I provided with holes </, and vibrating 
plate G i)rovided with spurs f, and operated through 
the medium of the cam H, all arranged as and for the 
purpose set forth. 2. The combination of the tooth 
frame J, with di'aught-bar M attached, and the draught- 
pole K. when arranged as shown, and apx^lied to the ma- 
chine to ox^erate in the manner as and for the x)^rx)ose 
herein specified. 

40,495. H. B. AND G. A. MYEES, Schoolcraft, Kal- 
amazoo County, ^VIich. G-rain Drills. November 
3, 1863. 

Claims. — 1. The semicircular lever O applied to the 
seed box E, as shown, when said seed box is arranged 
or fitted in the frame C, as and for the x>iiJ-^pose sxjeci- 
fied. 2. The drill teeth I, XDrovided ^^ith dovetails J on 
their ux^per ends, to fit in corresxDonding recesses in the 
back of the bar D, to secure the box J to the seed box 
E, as set forth. 

40,597. PHILO D. BECKWITH, Dowagl^c, Cass 
County, Mich. Grain Drills. Xovember 17, 1363. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the fixed projections 
g g on the stationary x^late or jaw F, in combination 
with the screw bolts m, angular slots 7i h, and the mov- 
able plate or jaw G, substantially as herein described 
and rexireseuted in the drawing, for the x^^u'x^ose set 
forth. 2. The combination of the tubular guards, roll- 
ers, or wheels with extension hubs and the axle, sub- 
stantially as and for the X)urx30ses set forth. 

41,314. CHARLES E. MILLER, Amelia, Ohio. Cul- 
tivator and Seeder. Jannari/ 19, 1864. 
Claims. — 1. The x^ro^-ision of sex^arate clod crushing 
rollers B B , having their middle tiers of "studs J) 
adaxitf d for removal when the imx^lemeut is reqMred 
for tilling young crox^s, as herein exx)lained. 2. The 
device or attachment H H' H", arranged and adax^ted 
as and for the several x^nrposes set forth. 3. In the de- 
scribed combination, the x^air of armed rollers B B', 
provided with removable studs D', clearing teeth E, 
and sotl cutter or rake H, having removable blades H , 
for the x^urx^oses of cultivation, as set forth. 4. The de- 
scribed combination of clod crushers B B', clearing and 
cutting teeth E and H' H", and cle^is O, the whole 
being arranged and adapted to operate either with or 
without a seed depositing apparatus, as set forth. 

42,192. AUGUSTUS HOFFMAX, Half Day, III. 
Grain Drill. April 5, 1864. 

This invention consists in the combination of a 
series of levers with a plate, suxiports, and cam Avheel, 
80 arranged as to admit of the operating mechanism to 
be readily thrown in and out of gear. Claim. — The 
lever Y in combination with x^late q, supxiorts U and 
V, branch lever 0, and wheels R, the whole constructed 
and operated substantially as herein described. 



42,390. T. S. MILLS, Iberia, Ohio. Grain Drill. 
April 19, 1864. 

Claims. — 1. In combination with a seed distributing 
roller b, comx^osed of two x>arts 6' each pi'cvided 
with cavities 7 7', shaft d divided longitudinally in a 
plane or x)lanes coincident or x^arallel with its axis into 
parts of segmental form, one attached to each part of 
j the roller b for moving the same, substantially as here- 
I in described. 2. The vertically adjustable arbor 7i, and 
I bevel gears ff g g', in combination with roller D and 
j seed distributing roller b, constructed and operating as 
1 and for the x^urxDose set forth. 3. The lever disk K, 
j with belts K* K*, in combination with the hinged 
draught x^ole L, rocking roller J. belts G^, and shoes G, 
all constructed and ox)erating in the manner and for 
the x^m'Pose sx^ecified. 4. The combination of the 
j spring bars I, Avith the vertically adjustable shoes G 
and sectional roller D, as and for the x^tirpose de- 
scribed. 

43,721. THOMAS TH0:SL1S, Plattsmouth, Xebraska 
Territory. Combined Seeder and Culiivator. Au- 
gust 2, 1864. 

Claims. — 1. The construction and arrangement of the 
fr-ame and the mode of attaching and detaching the 
several x^arts, so that it is con^'ertible into a corn 
XJlanter and cultivator, a wheat drill and roller, or a 
broadcast sower. 2. The cross bars p p. in the hox^x^er, 
! over the holes in the bottom of the same, in comluna- 
I tion with the holes n n, and the vertical x^ins r r in the 
slide, and the manner of regulating the cxuantity of 
seed to be sown, by changiag the crank screw or pin o, 
in the manner herein described. 3. The vibrating fork 
H. arranged and ox)erating in the manner as and for the 
Xuirpose herein set forth. 4. The mode of attaching 
the draught Y>ole to the machine, so that the depth of 
XJlantiug or drilling in the seed and the x^osition side- 
ways, may be controlled by the driver in his seat. 

44,236. G. A. TITUS, MANTONV^LLE, Min-n. Seeding 
ITacliine. September 13, 1864. 
This invention consists in the combination of a tri- 
angular hox^x^ei" vrith adjustable feed rollers, and in a 
tube of novel construction, for conveying the grain 
i from the hox^x^er to the ground . also in coml)iuatiou with 
j said tube, of a xfiYoted fiin-ow ox^ener, operated by a 
1 sx^riiig, and a concave scattering board. Claims. — 1. 
The feed rollers B, in combination with tbe triangular 
hox^X^er A and ox^enings c, when constructed and over- 
ating as described. 2. The tubes E, av1;cii ctn^tructed 
and operating as described. 3. In comluuation with 
the tubes E, the x)i voted furrow ox^eners /; and spring /. 
4. In combination with the tubes E, the adjustable 
covers/, substantially as shown. 5. The concave scat- 
tering board H, when constructed and ox^erating as 
shown and described. 

44,658. T. LOUIS RAY, Flora, III. Cultivator and 
Seeder. October 11, 1864. 
The xmncix^aJ features of this imx3rovement relate to 
a wheel for guiding the ctiltivator, and to bearing 
wheels for raising the cultivator, so that the teeth may 
Avork to a greater or lesser dex^th, as may be desired. 
Claims.— 1. The axox^h cation to cultivators of the rud- 
der A, for the x^trrx^ose of steering the machine and 
raising the front end of the machine fr'om the ground. 
2. The arrangement of the wheels Q and H, as set forth 
and for the x>urx)Ose sx^ecified. 

i 45,350. THOMAS SHORT. Fairmount, III. Combined 
I Grain Drill and Corn Planter. December 6, 1864. 

Claim. — The swiveled furrowing .shares F and the 
' seeding arrangement B D E, in combination with the 
' covering roller G, whose angular xu^ojectious follow in 
the track of the follower, the whole arranged substan- 
j tially as shown and described. 

I 46,271. WILLIAM SAXTOX, Venice, Mich. Seeding 
I Machine. February 7, 1865. 

\ Claim. — 1 . The pivoted seed distributing plates H. ar- 
! ranged within the seed box D. in comlunariou with the 
\ projections d. on the wheels B B, the sjirings on the 
i adjustable seed box D, all arranged subsrantially as 



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j and for the purpose herein set forth. 2. The covers 

'i J J, attached to the seed box by links K K, in connec- 

j tion with the cord or chain L, substantially as and for 

' the purpose herein described. 

48.117. A. H. WAGXER, Chicago, III. Seed Drill. 
June 6, 1865. 

Claims. — 1. The vibrating feeding tubes H, provided 
; with a partition across the lower end to stir the grain 
I and feed the drilling tubes. 2. In combination with 
,: the vibrating feeding tubes H, the receiving cups E, 
1 with curved inner bottoms to hold the seed until it is 
1 pushed off by the vibrating tubes, substantially as de- 
: scribed. 3. The hook on the lever which raises the 

hnk from the wrist pin simultaneously with the raising 

of the drilling teeth. 

48.432. WAEDEX P. PENN, JACOB GEISS a>sD 
JACOB BEOSDs^S, Belle^^lle, J^jy. Grain Drill. 
June 27, 1865. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement consisting of the slide 
C, fixed xdates d, with check pieces c^, and movable 
;i plates dK in combination with the hopper, all con- 
^ Btructed and arranged in the manner and for the xmr- 
pose described. 2. The construction of the agitating 
i slide with double bevelled projections e' e' and clearing 
[i pins e-, in combination with the divisions a a, vibrat- 
I ing hangers D^, and seed distributing devices shown, 
I ; substantially as and for the purposes set forth. 3. The 
I ■ long cut-off plate d- arranged with the plates d d' and 
1; slide C, and connected with the di'ill teeth by means of 
I : the pivoted vibrating bar E and chains </, and operated 
by a handle, all in the manner and for the purpose de- 
I scribed. 4. The slotted hinge braces li applied to the 
! drill tooth G and its bar H, in the manner and for the 
purpose described. 5. The pendent stand board J, ar- 
ranged substantially as described, upon a seed drill, for 
the purpose set forth. 

2,640. WOEDEN P. PENX, JACOB GEISS, and 
JACOB BEOSIUS, Belleville, III. Grain Drills. 
'] June 27, 1865; antedated December 27, 1864. Ee- 
issued June 4, 1867. 

Claims.— 1. Bracmg the drill toothed to its drag bar 
li by means of a separate brace, in such a manner as to 
allow it to fold forward without breaking the wood pin, 
substantially as set forth. 2. The arrangement con- 
sisting of slides, fixed plates with check pieces and 
movable plates, in combination with the hopper, all 
constructed, an-anged and operating in the manner and 
; for the purposes specified. 3. The construction of agi- 
tating slide with double beveled projections and clean- 
I iDg pins in combmation with the divisions, vibrating 
' hangers, and seed distributing de^i.ces shown, substan- 
: tially as and for the luirposes specified. 4. The long 
I cut-off plate, arranged with the plates, and slide, and 
connected with the diill teeth by means of the piv- 
oted vibrating bar and chains,' and operated by a 
handle, all in the manner and for the purposes speci- 
' fied. 5. The pendent stand board, arranged substan- 
tially as described, ^^pon a seed drill, for the iDurxJoses 
set forth. 

48.433. AY. B. POETEE, Farmer City, Mo. Seed 
j Drill. June 27, 1865. 

Claim. — The combination with the furrow openers G 
' and wheels H, provided with bevelled edges, of the 
rollers D, substantially as and for the purposes herein 
; specified. 

I 48,441. WILLIAM EICE, Concord, III. Wheat Drill. 
^June 27, 1865. 

I Claim. — The combination of the frame A, pivoted 
j frames E E, wheels B G, and furrow cutters H, all con- 
structed and arranged to operate as specified. 

49,204. E. WEIGHT. Assignor to himself and A. C. 
DIBOLL, WiLMiXGTOX, Ohio. Cultivator and 
Planter. August 1, 1865. 
Claims. — 1. The construction and arrangement of the 
under cultivator frames, composed respectively of long 
central beams D D, fixed but adjustable' in posi- 
tion, and of short side pieces or beams E E, hinged and 
movable or adjustable to and from the said central 



beams, substantially as and for the x)iirposes herein 
specified. 2. The governing wheel o, arranged and 
operating substantially as and for the jmrpose herein 
specified. 3. The combination of the governing wheel 
o and the side pieces or beams E E of the under frames, 
through the means of the levers Q Q, connecting bars 
}) p, rods or bars P P, all substantially as herein de- 
scribed. 4. Operating the seed dropx)ing wheels U U 
by the governing wheel O, under the control of the 
diiver, by means of the lever armed rock shaft 8 and 
flexible connecting rods s s and t t, or their equivalents, 
substantially as herein specified. 5. The projecting 
ledge V in the spiral seed separator, substantially as and 
for the purpose herein set forth. 6. The friction jjlate 
r between the brush w' and its fastening wedge, for the 
purpose specified. 7. The construction of the drill 
teeth or shovels, with sockets or mortises fitting over 
their standards, for the x)nrpose specified. 

50,035. ALPHEUS BUGBEE. Assignor to himself 
and AKDEEAY J. FOSTEE, Elkhart, Lvd. Seed 
Planter. September 19, 1865. 
Claims. — 1. The construction and combination of the 
gjturs F with the carriage axle or single shaft B, to 
operate the seeding slide and agitate the grain, as 
herein described. 2. Suspending the teeth C, at their 
back side, to the rear ends of the amis I, as described. 3. 
The arrangement, construction, and combination of the 
plates U with their vibrating bar W, operating in a 
slotted V-shaped hopper S, as herein described, for the 
purpose of sowing grass seeds. 

50,201. B. F. FIELD, Sheboygan Falls, Wis. As- 
signor to himself and E. T. BOND, of same place. 
Seeding Ifachine. September 26, 1865. 

Claims. — 1. Adjusting the runners I, so as to press 
upon the heel or point, as desired, substantially in the 
manner as described. 2 The stirrup L, for the purpose 
of attaching and adjusting the covering roller K, sub- 
stantially as set forth. 3. In combination with the 
seed roller B, the slice C, for the xmrj^ose of xjreventing 
an overflow of seed, substantially as set forth. 4. In 
combination with the seed roller, the spring D, for the 
purpose of x)reventing an overfloAV of seed, substan- 
tially as set forth. 5. The oblique seed cells U U, sub- 
stantially as and for the T)iu-x)ose set forth. 

50,213. JOHN MILLEE, Eusselvllle, Ky. Seed 
Planter. Sejytember 26, 1865. 

Claims. — 1. Surrounding the openings in the grain 
trough wiMi bristles, arranged and operating substan- 
tially in the manner set forth. 2. The combination of 
the feed roller^^i.th the feed tubes and bristled ox)ening, 
for the puj.'X)ose ol sowing broadcast or m drills, sub- 
stantially as described. 3. The combination of the 
harrow, ]3loughs, seed tubes, covering bars, and 
smoothing roller Avith the feed roller and bristled seed 
trough, arranged and ox)erating substantially in the 
manner and for the xmrx^ose described. 

50,914. JOHN DAVIS, Allegheny City, Penn. 
Grain Drill. Xocember 14:, 1835; antedated Xovember 
2, 1865. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the suxix^*^i'^'^ hangers 
q, wheels 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1. used in eonnecTion with the 
rollers A, sheath B, and hopx^t^is /( and /( . the whole 
being constructed, arranged, and operating substan- 
tially as herein described and for the x^trrpose set 
forth. 

50,954. NEAL H. PUECELL, Avon, N. Y. Grain 
Planter. Xovember 14, 1865. 
Claims. — 1. The beam or beams e e with their at- 
tached drill xdouglis and shares and hole or orifice 
for the x>assage of the tube when the said beam is 
adjustable laterally and vertically, substantially in the 
manner set forth. 2. The movable grain box k k\ in com- 
bination with the diaxdn-agms m m. and tubes or x^ipes 
/ I, when constructed and arranged substantially as de- 
scribed. 3. The adjustability of these boxes trans- 
versely to the line of motion of the machine or xdauter, 
in c()nil)iii:i! ion Avitli ilie lateral adjustability of the 
beams t e. as set forth, for the purpose of regulating 
the width of the drills from each other. 



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52,635. JAMES H. ALEXAXDER, administrator of 
tlie estate of THOMAS K. ALEXANDER, Deca- 
tur, III. Seed Planter. Fehruary 13, 1866. 
Claims. — 1. The combiuatiou of the oscillating plate 
A, having foiu^ seed cells in it, with the reciprocating 
plate B, having Uxo delivery holes in it, for the pur- 
pose of alterna'ting the cells with the delivery holes, 
snbstantially as described. 2. In combination with an 
upper oscillating and an under reciprocating x)late, the 
grooves and caui projections on one, and the button 
and stop on the otherj so that four oscillations of the 
upper plate shall produce but two reciprocations of the 
under plate, substantially as and for the purpose de- 
scribed, 3. In combination with a four cell oscillating 
plate, a double spring cut-off, so that each cell shall 
pass twice into the hopper, and twice under the cut- 
off, for each and every dropping operation, substan- 
tially as and for the XDurpose described. 4. In combina- 
tion' with the spring cut-off and turned lip thereon, 
the sloi:)ing out of the tops of the cells as at E, so that 
the excess of j^rotruding grains may be swei)t or 
brushed back without breaking or injuring them, sub- 
stantiaJly as set forth. 

54.219. PETER. SCHMITT and PETER JACOB 
SCHMITT, Waterloo, III. Grain Drill Ajml 
24, 1866. 

The discharge holes are regulated in size without 
emptying the grain box. The draught bars of the shoe 
hangers rest at their forward ends on a transverse bar. 
Claims. — 1. The two perforated plates E E', with levers 
G G' attached, in connection with the wheel H, pro- 
vided with the arm I, regulating or adjusting screw L, 
and the bar J, connected^ with the shoe lifting bar K, 
all arranged to operate in the manner substantially as 
and for the purpose set forth. 2. The attaching of the 
shoe hangers X, to the front part of the frame A, by 
having said hangers notched at their front ends and 
litted on a rod Y, which is secured to the under side of 
the front bar of the frame A, by hooks j, substantially 
as shown and described. 

54,534. A. T. HARRISON, Clinton, III. Grain DriU. 
May 8, 1866. 

Claims. — 1. The revolving agitator, with curved and 
pointed arms in combination with the double inclined 
cylindrical hopper bottom, substantially as and for the 
purposes set forth. 2. The hinged casing of the seeding 
wheel, in combination with said wheel /, as and for the 
purposes described. 3. The combination of the wings 
w with the gox3her h, as and for the xDurposes sx^ecified. 

54,995. ELIJAH YOUNG, Fayetteville, Mo. Seed 
Drill. May 22, 1868. 
The rear extension of the shares forms drills, and the 
firrro wing device is raised by a lever and link. Claims. 
— 1. Extending the mould boards of the x)loughs D out 
behind the other parts of the ploughs, as and for the 
pur]5ose set forth. 2. The rock shaft H, the lever H', 
and links g g', or their equivalents, in combination with 
the beam E' and tubes C', when employed for the pur- 
jjoses herein set foii:h. 

55,707. A. PUTNA^^I, Owego, N. Y. Grain Drill. 
June 19, 1866. 

The bar to which the teeth are attached is capable of 
two longitudinal adjustments ; in one the seed is 
droj)ped behind the shares in the drills made thereby, 
and in the other the seed 'is drox)i)ed broadcast on the 
ground, and the shovels follow to x)lough it in. Claims. 
— 1. The changing of the machine from a grain drill to 
a broadcast sower, and from a broadcast sower to a 
grain drill, by moving or adjusting the tooth bars K 
to the feed box F, as above described, or its equivalent. 
2. Forming the teeth G and H from two different 
shaj^ed x)attenis, which is to incline one forward and 
the other backward alternately, in the manner already 
set forth and described. 

57,068. D. C. BAUGHMAN, Tiffin, Ohio. Ritching 
Horses to Seeding Machines. August 14, 1866. 
Claims. — 1. Pivoting the double-tree A to an inclined 
rod a, which is sux)ported at its upper and lower ends, 



and made adjustable in a direction with its length, 
substantially as described. 2. The adjustable screw 
rod a having the double-tree pivoted to it, and provided 
with adjusting set screws c d, and a lower brace C, 
substantially as described. j 

57,707. GEORGE W. HALL, Augusta, IMich. Com- * 

lined Sower and Drill. SejJtemher 4, 1866. 
Claims. — 1. The xjendent frames M carrying the fur- 
rowing wheels S, and drills N, for the x)urposes substan- 
tially as described. 2. A machine for sowing different 
kinds of grain, when x)rovided with pendent frames 
carrying the furrowing wheels and drill tubes, sub- 
stantially as and for the purposes herein set forth. 3. 
The combination and arrangement of the levers J K U 
and Y connected to the slides in the seed box L, and 
agitator X in the box O with the elbow lever D and i 
I cam c, all for the x)urposes and substantially as herein i 
\ set forth. 4. The ploughs when constructed and ope- ] 
rated as herein shown. ;| 

57,842. A. ARMSTRONG, Gillespie, III. Wheat 
Drill. September 11, 1866. 

Claims. — 1. The lever P and R, together with the j 
X)ost or standard Q, in combination with the pole S, for | 
the purpose of raising the runners from the ground, for J 
^ the purpose and substantially as described. 2. The cams \ 
c and c', in combination with the levers D and D', slides j 
F and H, the cams C, lever D, having a continuous al- ^ 
ternate motion, and the cams C and lever D', having an i 
intermittent motion, all for the x)UTpose and substan- 
tially as set forth. 

57,862. C. C. CARTER, Exeter, III. Grain Drills. 
September 11, 1866. 

i Claims. — 1. The shaft Q with the lever R attached, 'i 
\ in comlunation with the springs P and runners or furrow 'i 
ox3eners O, all arranged to ox^erate substantially as and ] 
for the x>nrx)ose set forth. 2. The sliding or adjustable , 
inclined board K with the seed conveying tubes M at- 
! tached, and arranged in relation with the seed box E , 
! substantially as and for the x>uJ130se specified. 3. The , 
pendants or agitators J, attached to the rock shaft I i 
operated from one of the wheels C, as shown, in combi- ' 
nation with the x^erforated bottom a of the seed box E 
and the perforated slides c G, substantially as and for 
the x^nrxjose set forth. 

58,274. JOHN McDONALD, Hardin, III. Grain Drill, 
I Septemher 25, 1866. 

' Claim. — The indexiendently hinged cutters A, levers 
! G, weights H and tubes J, in combination with the slide 
P, lever M, and pins N, when constructed and arxanged 
substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 

59,077. MATTHIAS S. and J. S. RICKEL. Geneseo, 
III. Wheat Drill. Octoher 23, 1866. 
j Claims. — 1, The hopx3er C, provided with communi- 
I eating apartments b' h' c c', as shown, plates h h' h", in 
' combination with the agitator suitably oxjerated, and 
I provided with the tubes J and J', arranged substantial- 
I ly as described, for the purx)ose sx^ecifiecl. 2. The com- 
I bination of the xjloughs K, swinging bars L, sx^rings M', 
j and cam M, constructed and oxperating substantially as 
! described, for the purx^ose sx^ecified. 

1 59,638. CHARLES W. PATTON, Exeter, III. Wheat 
Drill. Xovemher 13, 1866. 
Claims. — 1. The shaft Y, operated by the foot lever 
Q, to x^ress the sxning P upon the drag bars D, substan- 
tially in the manner set forth. 2. In combination with 
the shaft Y, lever Q, and springs P, the hinged drag 
bars D, teeth M, and cutters U, substantially as set 
forth. 3. The agitator N, when constructed as de- 

; scribed. 4. The slide H', operated by springs P', and a i 

' lever B, in combination with the bottom H, when I 
constructed substantially as and for the purpose set 

! forth. 

j 59,639. WORDEN P. PENN, Belleville, III. Seeding 
j Machine. Xovemher 13, 1866. 

' Claims. — 1. Sustaining the forward end of the chute 
, upon the brace of the tooth, when said brace is ar- [ 
! ranged above the drag bar, substantially as described. 



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ji 2. The combinatioii of the brace with the drag bar and 
! tooth, said brace being located above the di'ag bar and 
; pivoted to it and the upper end of the tooth, substan- 
tially as described. 

6,726. W. P. PEN^^, Belleville, III. Assignor of 
one half interest to H. EEXTCHLER, same place. 
Seeding Machines. Xo. 59,639. Xovemher 13, 1866. 
Reissued Xoi-emler 2, 1875. Filed May 10, 1875. 

i Claims. — 1. The swinging transverse beam P', with 
the bars X thereto attached, in combination with the 
frame A and arms P P, substantially as specified, for the 
i purpose of carrying the forward ends of the bars X, as 
I specitied. 2. The combination of the pivoted arms P 
' P, frame A, and swinging transverse beam P', with the 
! bars X pivoted thereto, substantially as sx)ecilied,for the 
purpose of allowing the hoes to adjust separately, as 
specified. 3. The combination of the swinging trans- 
! verse beam P', with the bars X' pivoted thereto, beam 
i G, lever, and lifting chains, substantially as described, 
for the purpose stated. 

I 61,375. JOHX P. ZELLEE, Bourbon, Ixd. Seed DriU 
S and Culiivaior Comlined. January 22, 1867. 

Claims. — 1. The frame A, constructed as described, 
with the hinges d, loop g g, studs Ji li, loops //, studs 5 
5, and tongue D, in the manner and for the purposes 
herein fully set forth. 2. The wheels B and B', with 
corrugations upon their inner faces and connected to 
the frame by the short axle cog bars P and metal slides, 

L in the manner and for the purposes specified. 3. 
The arrangement of the shaft C with cog seg- 
ments 0 O, which mesh into the cog bars P P, and 
used for elevating or depressing the frame A, in the 
manner set forth. 4. The drag L, with shoe M, and 

: roller, constructed as set forth, and used with the frame 
A, as specified. 5. The arrangement of the detachable 
drilling device G, constructed as specified, and used in 

, combination with the frame as specified. 6. The corn 
cultivator attachment H, when used with the frame A, 
as set forth. 

.! 61,431. D. S. HOLMAX, Coxneautville, Pa. Seed 
Planter. January 22, 1867. 

jj Claims. — 1. The two seed slides H H', i)]aced one 
above the other at the upper part of the tubes G, 
and having springs d bearing against them, in combin- 
ation with the wheels I and projections e, having pins 
f g in. their peripheries, all arranged to operate sub- 
stantially in the manner as and for the purpose set 
forth. 2. The regulating slides J, in combination with 
the seed slides H H', arranged substantially as and for 
the purpose specified. 3. The combination of the me- 
tallic tubes L and covering shares O, all arranged and 
applied so as to be capable of operating and being ad- 
justed substantially as shown and described. 

3,031. D. S. HOLMAX, Conxeautville, Pa. Seed 
Planter. No. 61,431. January 22, 1867. Be'ssued 
July 14, 1868. 

Claims. — 1. The two seed slides H H', placed one 
above the other, at the upper i^art of the tubes G, and 
1 having springs d, bearing against them, in combination 
with the wheels I and i^rojections e, having ^insfg, in 
thefr peripheries, all arranged to operate substantially 
in the manner as and for the purpose set forth. 2. 
The regulating slides J, in combination with the seed 
slides H H', arranged substantially as and for the pur- 
j pose specified. 3. The combination of the metallic 
j tubes L and covering shares O, all arranged and ap- 
E plied so as to be capable of operating and being ad- 
] justed substantially as shown and described. 4. The 
3 seed slides H H', tubes G, springs d, wheels I, projections 
-j e, with the pins/^, in combination with the slides J, 
( metallic tubes L, and the covering shares O, all ar- 
i ranged to operate in the manner substantially as and 
r for the purpose specified. 

61,543. JOHX F. KELLER, Greexcastle, Pa. Seed 
Drill. January 29, 1887. 
The square openings are made in the adjacent edges 
: of two strips which are singly or collectively attached 
'. to the operating lever. The \^egulating plates and the 
edges of the slides are made sharp to prevent clogging. 



By withdrawing one slide from operation the opening 
is diminished but is left s(|iiaic. Claims. — 1. Enlarg- 
ing and diminishing botJi the I' lj^id) and width of the 
feed holes of seed planters, in order to ])rev('nt clogging 
! and secure uniformity of diseliarge, wlietlier slow or 
I fast, substantially as set foitli. 2. I'lje ariangeinent 
j and coml)inaTioi) of two itieeo .M and .M oj' the feed 
I slide, substantially- in the nianner- and I'oi- the purpose 
I described. 3. ^'lie shaip ed-cd i)lates \i, (Fig. 5,) in 
combination with the shar[) ed;^es of the slides M M', 
; substantially as set forth. 4. The use of the half bolt 
(Fig. 7) for locking the strip M to the lever, substan- 
tially as set forth. 

61,545. JOHX F. KELLER, Greexcastle, Pa. Seed 
Planter. January 29, 1867. An improvement on 
his patent of September 26, 1865. 
Claims. — 1. In the arrangement of a flexible boot or 
shovel plow with a lever and spring, placing the ful- 
crum of the lever between the boot . and the sx)ring. sub- 
stantially in the manner and for the ])ur])oses ^et lorth. 
i 2. The vibrating seat I for supporting the viniiiix. in 
I combination with the lever, substantially as set forth, 
j 3. The use of the washer W, or its efpiivklent, in com- 
I bination with the cap S and spring L, substantially as 
described. 4. The above described arrangement of the 
j thumb screw T and guide pin P, for compressing the 
spring, and thus increasing the tension of the same, 
substantially as specified. 

61,689. J. SHATTFCK, Waterloo, X. Y. Seed 
Planter. January 29, 1867. 

Claims. — 1. The rising andfalliiig or adjustable fi-ame 
D, placed within the frame A, and having the hollow 
standard V attached, all arranged to operate substan- 
tially as and for the purpose set forth. 2. The recipro- 
cating slide rod S, operated by the cams T, on the 
wheel C and the spring L^, and provided with the rack 
i g, in combination with the toothed segment E and the 
I seed dropping cylinder Q, all arranged substantially as 
I and for the purpose specified. 3. The iutermittingly 
rotating toothed cylinder M, operated from the wheel 
C through the medium of the gearing, as shown, in 
combination with the hollow standard V attached to 
the adjustable frame D, substantially as and for the 
{ purpose set forth. 4. The sliding rod Y, provided with 
' the roller Z, spring m and arm 7, and placed within the 
hollow standard T, and operated fr-om the sliding rod S 
as shown, in combination with the valves X X, placed 
within the standard, substantially as and for the pur- 
pose specified, 

61,903. S. H. WHEELER axd W. TUTTLE, JR., 
I DowAGiAC, Mich. Grain Drill. February 5, 1837^ 
I Claims. — 1. The arrangement of a divided axle with 
i the seed box discharge spouts E E, and shoes I 1. the 
several parts being constructed in the manner and used 
for the purpose specified. 2. The arraugemeiit of the 
frames F F, provided with the shoes I I. in such a 
manner that the said shoes shall run substantially in 
the relative position to each other herein described for 
the purpose set forth. 3. The arrangement of the chains 
m m with the shoes 1 1, as and for the purpose herein 
specified. 

62,818. ROBERT J. COLVIX. Laxc a^ter, Pa. Com- 
hined Eal'e and Seeder. March 12. 1837. 
Claims. — 1. The manner of attaching- the rake ]Mece J 
and corn planter devices P and Q to the grain drill 
frame, as herein described. 2. The adjustable T'ar 31. 
; to which the hoes are attached, witli tbe shitting see- 
i tioiis Q. by which meaiis the machine, when n>ed. for 
I planting com or raking hay. is clear or iVee of all im- 
j necessary machinery. 3. The construetion of the cyl- 
! inder with its devices U V T. so as to sow grain in dif- 
j ferent quantities, and plant one or more rows, as de- 
j sired. 4. The adjustable feed board or apron H. as 
I combined with the ho])per, by whieh the hopper F can 
i be shifted without obstruction. 5. The using of tfrag 
i bars, in connection with their rear attachments X' X'. as 
cleaners for the rake. 6. The construction of the shift- 
ing axles X X. with their devices Y Z. as arrauged for 
the purpose of widening the di'ill fr-ame B the ;u'oper 
I width for the rake. 7. The shifting rods P P, for the 



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purpose of removing the extra drag bars that should be 
dispensed with -when the machine is operating as a rake 
or corn planter. 8. The combination of the grain drill, 
corn planter, and hay rake, so arranged as to be easily 
and quickly adjusted, as herein described and for the 
purposes set forth. 

63,858. ISAAC H. CHAPPELL, Decatur, III. As- 
signor to himself and JAMES B. MILLISON. 
Planter and Cultivator Comhined. April 16, 1867. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the adjustable lever J 
Avith the beams H, substantially as herein shown and 
described, and for the purpose set forth. 2. The com- 
bination of the bent lever W, and cross bar X, with 
each other, and with the standards T, of the plow S, 
substantially as herein shown and described, and for 
the purpose set forth. 3. Making the seat bar N' ad- 
justable, substantially as herein shown and described, 
and for the purpose set forth. 4. The combination of 
the roller shaft G , armsH' I', shaft J' and arm K', with 
each other, and with the valve bar F', substantially as 
herein shown and described, and for the purpose set 
forth. 

64,274. P. D. BECKWITH, Dowagiac, Mich. Grain 
Drill. April 30, 1867. 

Claim. — The mode herein described of securing or at- 
taching the chain to the bail A by means of the rod or 
hook d, whereby a simxile and permanent attachment 
without weakening the bail is obtained, substantially 
as specified. 

65,195. D. S. FISHER, Cedar Sprixg, Ind. Wlieat 
Drill. May 28, 1867. 

The seed slide is actuated by a rotating cam driven 
from the ground wheel axle, and has about it a rotating 
agitator armed with radial pins. Claim. — The rotating 
shaft B, provided with the pins a, in combination with 
the perforated board C, and the reciprocating slide D, 
operated by the cam H, all arranged substantially in 
the manner as and for the purpose set forth. 

66,904. DAVID D. STEELE, New Brunswick, N. 
J. Assignor to himself and THOMAS E. McDON- 
ALD, same x)lace. ComMned Planter, Harrow and 
Cultivator. July 16, 1867. 
Claims. — 1. The corn dropper and mode of cutting 
off the required amount of grain to be dropped, sub- 
stantially as described. 2. The revolving harrow 
made and oi)erating in combination with the stationary 
harrow, in the manner and for the purpose substantial- 
ly as described. 3. The revolving hoes, set in similar 
manner, to be used in x)lace of the harrow when re- 
quired as a cultivator. 

3,173. PETER P. RUNYON, JOHNSON LETSON, 
GEORGE J. JANE WAY, and T. E. McDONALD, 
New Bruxswick, N. J. Assignees bv mesne as- 
signments of DAVID D. STEELE. ComUned Plant- 
er, Harrow, and Cultivator. No. 66,904. July 16, 1867. 
Reissued Octoher 27, 1868. 
Claims. — 1. The employment, ir combination with the 
main frame and driving wheels, of a rotatory cultivator 
for haiTow). arranged forward of the main axle, and in 
a vibratory frame hung on said axle, substantially as 
described, for the purposes set forth. 2. The employ- 
ment, in combination with the oscillating frame, in 
which the cultivator is hung, of a lever u, and retain- 
ing bar or the equivalents, for depressing the rear end 
of said frame, so arranged that it may be conveniently 
handled by the driver while in liis seat, as described. 
3. The combination of the rod A;, spring n, and vibrato- 
ry valve arm m, with the cam i, the whole arranged to 
operate as and for the purpose set forth. 4. The ad- 
justable slides, and series of slots in tube p, for varying 
the charge of seed to be deposited each time, as aud for 
the purposes set forth. 5. The adaptation to the same 
transverse cultivator shaft g, of different sets of re- 
movable harrows and hoes, as described. 

66,959. JOHN B. GEMMILL, Strawbridge, Pa. Corn 
Planter and Cuano Sower. July 23, 1867. 
Claims. — 1. The hopper C when constructed with the 
two compartments C^ C^, and provided Avith the recip- 



rocating slides E E' and horizontal partition F F^ G G^, 
for the purpose of depositing corn and a fertilizing ma- 
terial simultaneously, substantially as described. 2. 
The springs ,/ applied substantially as described, and 
employed for the piu'pose of ejecting the corn from the 
cells or discharge apertures of the slide E, as set forth. 
3. The combination of the forked lever L, pitman M, 
crank N, shaft O, sliding frame P, gear wheels O^ Q', 
and lever P^, all arranged to operate in the manner and 
for the purpose specified. 

67,152. HENRY ZURBRICK, Elizabethtowx, Ohio. 
Cultivator and Seed Sower. Julii 23, 1867. 
Claims. — 1. The hopper H hinged to the bed piece I, 
the bed piece I hinged to the frame J, and the frame 
J adjustably bolted or hinged to frame A, as and for 
the purpose herein specified. 2. The arrangement of 
the lever L and its connections with the frame J, for 
the purpose of elevating its rear, aud throwing the 
seeding apparatus out of gear, sitbstantially as speci- 
fied. 3. The arrangement of the shanks P with the 
covering device attached to the same and with the ad- 
justable frame J, as and for the purpose sx^ecified. 

68,996. ELIJAH LAKE, Davisburg, Mich. Grain 
Drill. Septemher 17, 1867. 

Claims. — 1. Prov iding the drill teeth L with wings 
P, substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 2. 
The use of a series of rollers C C, in combination with 
the winged drill teeth for packing the earth after the 
wings, substantially as set forth. 3. The arrangement 
of the collar R, upon the shaft B, Avith the Avheel D, 
and lever q, whereby the seed shafts are thrown in and 
out of gear, as and for the purpose set forth. 

72,323. C. E. PATRIC, Macedon, N. Y. Lifting Appa- 
ratus for Grain Drills. Deeemher 17, 1867. 

Claims. — 1. The employment of the racks R and pin- 
ions w, in connection with the hand lever F and shaft 
H, for the pm^joses set forth, whether the lifting chains 
are made to wind upon the shaft or not. 2. The ar- 
rangement of the locking latch D with the shaft H 
Avhen it is also made to act as a support, substantially 
as and for the puri)oses set forth. 3. The arrangement 
of the guards G Avith the racks R, and pinions w, sub- 
stantially in the manner herein shown and described, 
and for the jjurposes set forth. 

3,172. CHARLES E. PATRIC, Macedox, N. Y. Lift- 
inq Apparatus for Grain Drills. Xo. 72,323. De- 
ceml)er 17, 1867. Reissued Octoher 27, 18c 8. 

Claims, — 1. The emi^loyment of the racks R and pin- 
ions tv, in connection with the hand lever F and shaft 
H, for the purposes set forth, whether the lifting chains 
are all made to Aviud upon the shaft or not. 2. The 
arrangement of the locking latch D with the shaft H, 
when it is also made to act as a supxDort, substantially 
as and for the };)nri)oses set forth. 3. The arrangement 
of the guards G Avith the rack R and x^inions w, sub- 
stantially in the manner herein shoAvn and described, 
and for the X3urx30ses set forth. 4. The combination of 
the shaft H with the dcAaces for raising the same, when 
constructed in such a manner that, by turning the 
shaft on its axis, it is caused to rise or fall, for the pur- 
X>ose set forth. 

72,971. HENRY BL^'DEL and JAMES WILLIAMS, 
Dayton, Opiio. Seed Planting Machine. January 
7, 1868. 

Claim. — In combination with the lifting bar D, for 
raising, supporting, or lowering the shoes, the arms or 
or brackets c 1), for forming its hinged connection with 
the main frame, substantially as and for the x^nrposes 
herein described and represented. 

73,365. T. S. MILLS, KENDALLS\aLLE, Ind. Com- 
bined Drill. Poller, and Cultivator. January 14, 
1868. 

Claims. — 1. Constructing the frame of the machine of 
two x'>arts A A, connected by joints, and each part 
X^roAided AA'ith a roller B, when said parrs, thus con- 
structed and arranged, are used in coinhination with a 
seed dropxnng apx)aratus for x^lanting seed either in 
hills or drills. 2. The oxjerating of the toothed Avheels 



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II G from one of the rollers B, tliroiigli the medium of the 
1 gearing J M, pitman I, connected with the bar K, and 
I vrith the crank pnlley H, on one of the shafts F of the 
. wheels G, all arranged substantially as and for the pur- 
! pose set forth. 3. The har O attached centrally and 
longitudinally to the frame at its rear end, and pro^^d- 
ed at its front end with a caster wheel P, in connection 
with the wheel E and strap /, or their equivalents, for 
I raising and lowering the front part of the machine, as 
' get forth. 4. Operating the seed distributing wheels 
U through the medium of the toothed segment W, at 
; the lower end of the bent lever X, and the pinion Y, on 
< one of the shafts F, substantially as and for the purpose 
specitied. 

73,393. SILAS SHIRLEY, Guilfoed, III. Seed Drill 
! and Boiler. January 14, 1863. 

The seed mechanism is actuated by the roller, which 
, forms the earth into ridges, for protection of the seed. 

The relative vertical ]wsition of the x>arts is adjustable, 

to regulate the depth of x)lanting. Claims. — 1. The 
I wheels A}, with attachment A-, in combination with 
I frame A, when arranged as described. 2. The frame o, 
'■■ cutter E, hopper O, drill point 0\ and rods s s', when 

combined and arranged as and for the purpose ex- 
i plained. 3. The roller P, with the V-shaped projection, 
, having a triangular section cut out, as shown, as and 

for the purpose explained. 

i 74,957. ELIJAH WAGONER, Westminster, Md. 
Assignor to himself and G. W. MATHEWS. Eke 
Planter. Fehruary 25, 1868. 

I Claims. — 1. The plows E E when constructed in the 

' form described, and provided with the incline e and 
guards e' e', substantially as and for the purpose set 
forth. 2. Connecting the coverer to the plow by a 
double joint as and for the purpose described. 3. 
The coverer H when constructed in the form described, 

I and provided with the concave-formed edge and. a cor- 
rugated under surface, substantially as and for the pur- 
pose specified. 4. The rod G passing from the plow 
through the arm F, and provided with a screw and 
nut, by which inclination the plow can be adjusted, 
substantially as specified. 5. Constructing the seed 
conductors of the funnel formed sections III, con- 
nected by straj)s i i, substantially as and for the pur- 
pose specified. 6. The combination of the idler N, slide 
0, and roller K, substantially as and for the purpose 
set forth. 7. The markers R R, when attached to the 
machine, and operating substantially as and for the 
pm-poses set forth. . 8. The arrangement herein de-. 
scribed of a hoe or trencher outside of each of the sup- 

I porting wheels. 

li 77,802. JAMES W. DAVIDSON, Mount Auburn, III. 
\ Wheat Brill. May 12, 1868. 

I Claims. — 1. The seat K, when its forward end is sup- 
! ported upon the adjustable cross bar C, carrying the 
I seed tubes by the bars M, all arranged as described for 
i the purpose specified. 2. The adjustable shoes B, when 
provided with short vertical tubes at their rear ends to 
receive the flexible tubes D, said shoes being held in 
place and connected to each other by means of the 
cross bar C secured to the short tubes, all arranged as 
I described for the pui'j)ose specified. 

I 78,666. ASAHEL HAYS, Guy's Mill, Pa. Seed Plant- 
er. June 9, 1868. 

Claims. — 1. The slide P and the droppers I I and H 
I H, when operated as described for the pmposes set 
' forth. 2. The whole seed planter, when constructed as 
described for the purposes set forth. 

78,792. DANIEL L. DICKSON, Durham, III. Grain 
Drill. June 9, 1868. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the shaft F in the box 
J, and provided with a series of wheels with circum- 
ferential gTOOves, in combination with the hinged fluke 
bars O 0, that extend under the hoxjper to the flanged 
roller C, the various parts being constructed and opera- 
ting substantially as specified. 

78,998. DAVID B. PLATT, Madison, Ind. Combined, 
Harrow, Drill, Planter, and Holler. June 16, 1868. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the rollers I with the 



lemovable seed box C, drill shaft E, wheels F, adjusta- 
ble plows li, aixl ri;iiijc A. ( (.ii.-,! iiu-ted. aiTanged, 
and operaliiig snl.st;Mii i;.llv .Ir^cj ilu-d. 2. The com- 
bination of Til.- iciii(.v;il.l.- M-.d Im.x 8, shaft T, planting 
rollers U, j.iiiioii \V. tcMiiicl r.u-k X, and lever Y, with 
the adjustiiMc plow s P, ;,ihI ii ;iii.c A, all constructed, 
arranged, and ()|M i;iriii- >iibsi;i!.tial]v as set forth. 3. 
The combination of the ].i\ (itc(| toijjrne bar M, con- 
necting rod N, pivoted lc\ cr o, |m ] foi iited standards P 
R, and frame A, subsr;iiit iall\ as dcsciibed and for the 
puri^ose specified. 4. The combination of the slides G, 
plates H, removable seed box C, roller E, and wheels 
F, substantially as described. 5. The fiame K, when 
its front and rear cross bars, K' K^, are pro\ ided ^vith 
teeth, in combination with the removable toothed cross 
bar K^, substantially as set forth. 

81,790. GEORGE KING and LYNDHURST T. S^OFE, 
Frederick City, Md. Seeding Machine.' September 
1, 1868. 

Claim.— Hinging the lower section of the seed spouts 
P V to the tubes or spouts R M, as and for the purpose 
specified. 

81,935. LUCIUS M. OLDEN, Pana, III. Seetlinrj Ma- 
chine. September 8, 1868. 

Claims. — 1. The application, to the seed passage of a 
drill tooth, of a feeding device /, or its equivalent, 
substantially as described. ^2. The combination of feed 
wheel y, hinged funnel G^, and a drill tooth, which is 
constructed with a feeding device or their respective 
equivalents, substantially as described. 3. The vibrat- 
ing fi-ame C, carrying colters C^, and suspended by 
means of a lifting chain L, in combination with drill 
teeth, which are suspended from said frame C, by 
means of chains L', substantially as and for the pur- 
poses described. 4. The devices', substantially as de- 
scribed, for disengaging wheels D fi'om their axle D', 
when frame C is lifted, in combination with drill teeth, 
which have feeding devices applied within them, sub- 
stantially as described. 

82,026. CHARLES W. PATTON, Exeter, III. Wheat 
Drill. September 8, 1868. 

Claims. — 1. The hoxjper, divided into compartments 
by the partition D and door D', substantially as and 
for the purpose set forth. 2. In combination with the 
perforated plates E and F, the graduated key G, for 
regulating the amount of grain to be sown, substan- 
tially as set forth. 3. The combination of the lever H, 
shaft H', arms W, and the sliding plate E with projec- 
tion E^, substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 
4. The combination of the sliding plate E, key G, stop 
E^, and springs I, arranged to operate substantially as 
described. 5. In combination with the cutters O, and 
drag bars K, the springs on the rods M. segments N^, 
shaft N, and lever W, and cord N', for raisin'g the cut- 
ters and forcing them into the ground substantially as 
set forth. 6. The combination of the fi'ame, the drag 
bars, the rear frame, and vertical guide rods L, ar- 
ranged substantially as set forth. 

82,853. M. F. LOWTH and THOMAS J. HOW^E, 
OWATONTS'A, Minn. Grain P)rill. October 6, 1868. 

Claims. — 1. The device, consisting essentially of the 
shaft G, pinion H, bearing J, sleeve L, and cylinder M, 
having the grooves m m. when constructed and operat- 
ing together, as described, and in connection with a 
driving shaft F, seed hopper D, and a lever K. for 
moving the shaft back and forth, substantially as de- 
scribed. 2. The combination of the graduated plate N, 
index lever K, and clamp o, for confining the lever at 
any point of the plate when employed in connection 
with the apparatus above described', and for the pur- 
pose set forth. 

83,517. JOHN T. LY^IAN, Jefferson^le, Ind. 
Grain Drill. October 27, 1868. 

Claim. — The combination and arrangement of the 
cutters F, springs E, and the tubes D G. all applied to 
a seed drilling machine, to operate in the manner sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose set forth. 



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85,472. C. E. PATEIC, Mackdox, X. Y. Grain Drill. 
December 29, 1868. 
Claims. — 1. Connecting the lever for throTving tlie 
seed distributer into and out of action vritli the lifting 
roller, which raises the seed tubes in such a manner 
that the said shipping lever shall be acted up)on only 
while the seed tubes are in proi^er x>osition to deliver 
the gTain. 2. In seeding machines, in which the seed 
tubes are lifted by means of a traveling roller or equiva- 
lent, controlling the delivery of the seed through the 
motion of the roller or bar to which the seed tubes are i 
connected. 3. The construction of the device for trans- | 
mitting motion from the driving wheel to the distribu- | 
ter of a grain drill or seeding machine, in such man- : 
ner that a limited or lixed throw of the shipping lever 1 
may be made to throw the distributers into and out of 
action, while provision is also made for varying the 
speed of tif^ distributers relative to that of the driving 
wheel. 4. I do not claim, broadly, a traveling roller 
for raising the seed tubes, such device being embraced | 
in a patent granted to me December 17, 1867 ; but I do 
claim the traveling roller or bar for raising the seed 
tubes out of the ground, when operated by means of 
the chains or cords, for the i)urpose set forth. 5. The 
grain spouts of a grain drill or seeding machine, 
made adjustable in such manner as to deliver the grain 
to the drill teeth arranged in dilferent positions. 6. 
The eccentric rotating bearing, in combination with 
the arm shaft, and shaft for throwing the pinion into 
and out of gear. 

6,274. C. E. PATEIC, Speingfield, Ohio. Grain 
Drills. Xo. 85,472. December 29, 1868. Eeissued 
Fehrnanj 2, 1875. Filed January 9, 1875. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the lever which sup- 
ports the intermediate gear wheel, through which mo- 
tion is communicated to the distributer wheels, with 
the lifting roller, which raises the drill teetli, substan- 
tially as described, whereby the distributer wheels are 
thrown out of action in advance of the raising of the 
drill teeth out of the ground. 2. The combination in 
a seeding machine, of the drill teeth and the devices 
controlling the delivery of the seed with a traveling 
lifting roller, substantially as described. 3. The ship- 
ping arm or lever which supports the intermediate 
gear wheel, made adjustable for permitting a change 
of gears, in combination with the lifting roller, sul)stan- 
tially as described, whereby, under any adjustment of 
speed of the distributers, said distril^uters will be 
thrown out of action when the drill teeth are raised, 
and into action whenever the said teeth are lowered 
into operative position. 4. The traveling roller, in 
combination with a chain or cord, arranged and oper- 
ating substantially as described. 5. The combina- 
tion with a grain drill or seeding machine, of a remov- 
able grass seed hopper, adapted to be applied either in 
front or in rear of the main hopper or grain box, for 
discharging the grass seed in front or in rear thereof, 
as described. 6. A reversible grass seed hoi)per, or one 
adapted to be applied either in front or in rear of the 
main hopper or grain box, in combination with mechan- 
ism for operating the grass seed agitator under either 
arrangement, substantially as described. 7. The com- 
bination, Avith a grain drill or seeding machine, of ad- 
justable grain spouts, constructed substantially as de- 
scribed, and adapted to deliver the grain to the drill 
teeth, arranged either in the same transverse line, or 
each alternate one in rear of the others, as set forth. 
8. The eccentric rotating bearings E, in combination 
with the arm G\ and shaft G-, for throwing the pinion 
E into and out of gear. 

85,958. AEXOLD EUTEXFEANZ, Hammoxdstowx, 
III. .Seed Drill. January 19, 1869 ; antedated De- 
cember 31, 1863. 
Claim. — The seed dropper C\ operating rod c^, lever 
c^ and corrugated cam h, when combined and ar- 
ranged as herein described and set forth. 

87,115. CHAELES EUXDQUIST. Maxkato, Mixx. 
Adjustable Seeder. February 23, 1669. 
Claims. — 1. The shoes X and plates Y, constructed 
substantially as described, and for the purpose set 
forth. 2. The tongue T, device Y, thumb screws AA^, 



and plates s, constructed and arranged substantially as 
described, and when combined with the frame D, E, 

C, and F, substantially as described, and for the pur- 
pose set forth. 

89,385. H. B. DEAN a^d S. A. BAXEE, Ll-dlow- 
TiLLE, X"^. l"". Grain Drill. April 27, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. The broad cup table D, zigzag cups E, 
movable spouts G-, etc., substantially as herein 
shown and described, and for the pui-pose set forth. 
2. So constructing the cups E, suljstantially as herein 
shown and described, as to bring their mouths or upper 
ends into or nearly into a line with each other, as set 
forth. 3. The bracket L, constructed as described, with 
a long and short arm, to receive the bars M, to which 
the beams X of the hoes are connected, substantially 
as described, for the purpose set forth. 4. Swaging, 
grooving, or flanging the spouts G^ G^ etc., near their 
upper ends, so as to form outwardly i^rojecting swages 
or shoulders, substantially as herein shown and de- 
scribed, and for the i^urpose set forth. 

89,606. JOHX H. STEIXGFELLOW, Eichmoxd, \x. 
Seeding Machine. May 4, 1869. 
Claims, — 1. The seed distributing sash E, adjustable, 
bridges seed slides g g^, roller e, adjustable cams /, 
spring S, rolling bar H, and connecting device /;'-, com- 
bined substantially as and for the purpose described. 
2. The combination of the rolling bar H, arm rod 
H', suspension attachment drill teeth J, sliding sash 

E, and connecting device li", substantially as and for 
the purpose dtescribed. 3. The combination of the 
laterally adjustable drag bars D. the laterally adjusta- 
ble hoppers G', and The laterally reciprocating seed dis- 
tributing sash E, all substantially in the manner and 
for the purpose described. 4. The combination of the 
sash E, spring S, tixed block r'. and movable block v, 
all arranged and operated substantially in the manner 
described. 5. The lugs p on the drill tubes J. pins j 
on the drag bars, in combination with the pivoted 
coverers K K', all arranged and operating as described. 

6. The arrangement of the oblique and inclined sup- 
ports a a, upright A^ of the axle tree B', and the seat 
A^, all in the manner and for the purpose described. 

7. The tulnilar drill tooth J, constructed with the wing 
J% and vercical plane-face J^, in combination with the 
blades L and L', substantially as and for the purpose 
described. 

91,925. DAVID EA^ANS, Xewtox, Iow^a. Combined 
Grain Drill, Seed Sower, and Corn Planter. June 29, 
1869. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the hopper C and 
lever C, with the cams and the rods deriving motion 
therefrom, when so arranged that the rods may be 
thrown out of gear by the action of the lever, substan- 
tially as set forth. 2. The combination of the feed bar 

D, sieve E, and trough F', and tubes F, substantially 
as set forth. 3. The combination of the cutters I, tubes 

F, and revolving harrow L, substantially as set forth. 

4. The combination of the double revolWng harrow and 
the bar L", substantially as and for the purpose setfoii;h. 

5. The combination of the parts L, L\ and L% ar- 
ranged to operate substantially as set forth. 

92,160. E. AV. CAMPBELL, Spurgeox, Ixd. JJlieat 
Drill. July 6, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. The adjustable guides E^, in combination 
with coulters D^ and drills c^, or their equivalents, as 
and for the purpose set forth. 2. The above described 
arrangement for elevating the drills, constructed sub- 
stantially of the sliding tongue b\ lever C^, pivot c, 
treadle c^, connecting-rod b, curved rod B^, rod B, with 
arm B^ B^, etc., arranged and operated substantially as 
described. 

92,945. .lOSEPHUS EASTEEDAY, Frederick 
CouxTY, Md., ax-d J. B. CEOAA^ELL, Greex- 
CASTLE, Pa. Grain Drill. July 27, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. The device n, when constructed as and 
for the purpose set forth. 2. The bar G, when fur- 
nished with staple K, in combination Avith device n, 
pulleys m, h, and h', cords j and d, and bar H. the whole 
constructed, arranged, and operating substantially as 
described. 



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d4,6S6. JOHN P. ZELLEE, South Bend, Ixd. 
Forced Feed Gearing in Seed Frills. Septeniber 7, 
1S69. 

Claims. — 1. The seed box O, coustructed as described, 
with its bottom made in sections, each alternate section 
containing a shoe and seed agitator, substautially as 
herein set forth. 2. The arrangement of the seed box 
0, constructed as described, with the movable perfo- 
rated board X, through which the flexible conducting 
tubes pass, and the holes or drills E E. all substantially 
as and for the x)itr2)oses herein set forth. 3. The arrange- 
ment of the seed box O. perforated IjoardX, hoes EE, 
and bar T, when all are constructed as described, 
and jjlaced on an adjustable carriage, substantially as 
and for the ptirposes herein set forth. 

95,789. HEXEY A. GASTOX. Stocktox, Cal. Com- 
hined Seeder and Grain Drill. Octoher 1*2, 
Claims. — 1. The osciUating or rotating shafts, when 
constructed and operated substantially as and for the 
purposes above described. 2. The comb C. combined 
with the divided shaft 3^ 3" fn stich mauuer that the 
teeth of the former may pass centrally througli the 
fingers of the latter, as and for the piu'pose described. 
3. The frame C E D. in combination with the lever /. 
arms .</, head bars S. and flttke levers h. all arranged and 
operating substantially as set forth. 4. The governing 
levers I, and their arms\;/. attached to the head pieces S, 
substantially as and for the purpose above described. 
5= The sharj:) edged fluke/, with its internal projection 
X, and also its foot-like projection /. and its stop A', con- 
structed substantially as above described. 6. The flttke 
/. provided with the foot-hke and slotted j)rojection o, 
angular depression </. and combined with the point P. 
in the manner and for the purpose specitied. 7. A 
grain drill, constructed and operated sttbstantinlly as 
aboTB described. 

96,774. GEOEGE AY. CAEPEXDEE. Butleb, L\d. 
Combined Seed Planter and Ciiltivaior. Xovember lu, 
1869. 

Claims. — 1. The combination, with the seed box. of 
the broadcast sower h. planter ?>'. sliding plate /. swing- 
ing parrition C. toothed segment A" ', toothed wheel, 
with shaft, arnieil with hooks M". all arranged and 
operating siibsrantially as described 2. The com- 
bination of the seedt-r. planter, cotton seed drop})er. and 
cultivator D D, adapted to either seeding, planting, 
covering the grain, or ctiltivating as set forth. 

98,213. OEEIX^ A. AVHEELEE, Doxiphax, Kaxs. 
Seed Frill. Feeemler 21, 1889. 
Claims. — 1. The means employed for elevating or 
lowering the drills, and for throwing in or out of gear 
the seefEng dcAices. consisting of the crank axle B and 
lever X. and. in combination therewith, the quadrant 
0, or its equivalent, sitljstantially as and for the pur- 
pose specified. 2. The arrangement of the slide L. pro- 
vided with the cam shaped opening /. the bottom I. and 
the lever M. substantially as and for the puiiDose 
shown. 

98,936. J. A. HALL. Ealeigh, Ixd. Combined Seeder 
and Cnltivator. January 18. 1870. 
Clain)s. — L The arrangement of the shaft a. wings or 
flanges h h. pulley e. belt d. roller and crank g. sub- 
stantially as shown and described. 2. The combina- 
tion of the furrow plows 11. ciilrix atiu plows J J. bar 
K, lever L. and the dropping niechaniim herein de- 
scribed, all sul »stantially as specified. 

99,536. JOSEPH B. CLEMAXS, Kaxsas, III. Seed 
Drill. February 8, 1870. 
Claims. — 1. Tbe cojubination and arrangement of the 
nmner E. spring F, and seed tube G. substantially as 
shown, aiul for the purpose described. 2. The com- 
binarion and arrangement of the runner E, seed tube G, 
spring E. chains P and J. lifting cross bar O. and lever 
K, substantially as shown and described. 

100.033. MAETIX HAYDEX. Jjo^yxgixc. Mich. Grain 
Drill. Ft'brua^y 22. 1870: antedated February 12, 
1870. 

Claims. — 1. The rock shaft /, having the arms K, X', ■ 



and q, when airaiigerl as set fortb. 2. The slotted ad- 
justable agirarni v I. itli \ ihiaiiug bar G, substantial- 
ly as speciiied. :i. Tht- liiiiged l)ar marked 8, having 
the slotted brackets 10, anu 13, rod 14, lever 15, and 
circular rack 16, when arranged as described. 4. The 
oscillating bar x, having the crotch plate z, guard irons 
//*. draft bars e, rods 4, and stirrups 6, attached as 
shown, for the pur])oses set forth, o. The combination 
and r.rrangement of a grain drill, combining the above 
named parrs with the fiame A, the wheels B,' drive 
wheels s, pinion M. hopx>er D^, seed box D^, vibrating 
bars G and O, curved lever E, post T, spout u, jupe v, 
lever E, pendent arms P and H H, bar W, tongue y, 
sttspension rods 11. springs 12 and 18, and standards C, 
the sharp curved guards, marked 20, all constructed 
and operated substantially as set forth. 

103,382. THOMAS H. SMITH, Clyde, X. Y. Seed 
Planter. May 24, 1870. 

Claims.— 1. The arrangement with the combined seed 
box and plow G H, of the slides X' J, rock lever T, and 
pivot rod .7"-, operating substantially as hereinbefore set 
forth. 2. The brush or scraper, consisting of the tubu- 
lar rubber s. and distending arms u u, coustructed and 
arranged within the seed box G, in the manner herein- 
before set forth. 3. The seed box G, divided into two 
compartments, and arranged with the plow H, and the 
divided ends J j of the slide J, for dropping plaster or 
other hill indicating substance simultaneously with the 
seed, stibstantially as hereinbefore set forth. " 

107,3.59. JOHX GIEE, Siptox, III. Combined Cul- 
tivator and Grain Drill. September 13, 1870. 
Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the frame A B C, 
axles G H, washers a a, bolts d d. and nuts e e, all sub- 
stantially as and for the purposes herein set forth. 2. 
The arrangement of the rod I, with wheel J, ring 
spring d' . lever K, and hook e' . all substantially as and 
for the iDttrposes herein set forth. 3. The arrangement 
of the shoes T T, arms Y Y, straps g g, springs / /, 
shafts W X Z, rod Ti, and lever Y, aU substantially as 
and for the jiurposes herein set forth. 

109.226. LEOPOLD LEHMAXX', Moxee, III. Com- 
bined Agricultural Implement. Xovember 15, 1870. 
C laims. — 1. The permanent frame hereinbefore de- 
scribed, consisting of the axle A, the side bars C. and 
the cross bars D and E, supiDorted by and upon the 
wheels B. substantially as and for the purpose sj)eci- 
fied. 2. In combination with the permanent fi'ame, 
tlie bars F and H. provided with the bars L. shovels M, 
and braces X. >u!israntial]y as shown, and for the pur- 
pose set tnrrh. 3. In combination wirli the bars F and 
H. the crnvs bars G, I, and E, and the blocks Jc, sub- 
stantially as shown, and for the pirrpose sjiecified. 4. 
The means em]^loyed for raising or depressing the cul- 
tivator bars or the corn jDlanting devices, and for trip- 
ping the rake, consisting of the shaft 0 joirrnalled upon 
the axle, and provided with the arms o,the rods Q. the 
lever E. and the detent S, engaging with the notched 
segment T. and operated by means of the hand lever V, 
sitbstantially as and for the purpose shown. 5. Tha 
j seed box C\ constrircted as described, and combined 
with and snqiported by the cross bars D and E, sub- 
stantially kis >liown and set forth. 6. The means em- 
ployed for operating the dropping devices, consisting 
of tbe lever C and connecting hay D ', in combination 
with the foot levers X. the chains Y, and the pulleys y, 
substantially as and for the purpose specified. 

111,675. DAYID B. PLATT, Jeffersoxville, Ixd. 
Combined Grain Drill and Corn Cultivator. February 
7, 1871. 

Claims. — 1. The sliding plates J, provided with the 
saddles e, and adjusted by means/. substantiaUy as and 
for the purposes herein set forth. 2. The wheels H H, 
provided with cup-shaped recesses, and operating in 
combination with the saddles e e on the adjustable slid- 
ing plates J J, substantially as and for the piu'poses 
herein set forth. 3. The agitator I. eonstroeted as 
shown and described, and operating in combination 
with the cup wheels H H. substantially as and for the 
purposes herein set forth. 4. The combination of the 
shoe K, plate h, beam L, wooden pin i, and guide 



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plate j, all constructed and arranged substantially as 
and for the purposes herein set forth. 5. The combina- 
tion of the shoe K, plow M, bail k, and spring I, con- 
structed and arranged substantially as and for the pur- 
poses herein set forth. 6. The arrangement of the bent 
rod 2>: lever r, spring s, and clutch d, substantially as 
shown and described, and for the purposes herein set 
forth. 

111,871. CHARLES R. E AND, Dubuque, Iowa. Com- 
bined Agricultural Implement. February \A, 1871. 
Claim. -The combined implement, consisting of the 
fi ame D,- mounted on wheels centrally and made adjusta- 
ble on its axle, said frame being provided with the 
brackets E, stirrups/^ and 2/^, and bars / and m, for at- 
taching and operating its various attachments, substan- 
tially as described. 

113,205. BENJAMIN W. REMY and NOAH T. 
REMY, Brookville, Ind. Corn Drill. March 28, 
1871. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the axle A, wheels 
B B, metallic frame C, forked blocks D D, with the 
pins a a, all substantially as shown and described. 2. The 
beam I, carrying the furrow plow K and covering plows 
L L, and supported by the pivoted stirrup O, adjust- 
able stirrup H, and rods h b, substantially as and for 
the purposes herein set forth. 3. The lever M, placed on 
the axle A, and provided with the jointed brace N and 
rod /, and connected by the rods b b, with the beam I, 
for the purj)ose of raising the plows out of the ground, 
and also for throwing the drill mechanism out of gear, 
substantially as herein set forth. 4. The combination 
and arrangement of the platform P, carrying the entire 
drill mechanism, and hinged or pivoted at its front end, 
while the rear end is provided with shaft d and pinion 
/, said pinion resting upon the cogwheel R on the axle 
A, substantially as and for the purposes herein set 
forth. 5. The brush i, connected to the end of a 
spring, and susi)ended in the box S, over the slide, and 
operated substantially as set forth. 

115,553. GEORGE W. MILLNER, Charlottetov^^n, 
Prince Edward Island, ^' eed Drill. May 30, 1871. 

Claims. — 1. The adjustable tube D^, in combination 
with the extension tube d and the bar D'^, arranged to 
operate substantially as described, and for the purpose 
set forth. 2. The combination of the frame H with the 
axletree M and adjusting chain S, when the same is 
arranged in connection with the sliding bar D^ so as to 
determine the inclination of the tube D\ substantially 
as described, and for the purpose set forth. 

116,678. EDWARD BRAGGINS, Mount Vernon, Ohio. 
Combined Corn Planter and Cultivator. July 4, 1871. 
Claim. — The arrangement, upon one frame, of the 
seed drill device D G' L, the corn dropper device E G, 
the movable plows I I', and the rake J'/, all substan- 
tially as herein set forth. 

118,621. SOLOMON MARKHAM, Flat Rock, Kan. 
Grain Drill. August 29, 1871. 

Claim. — The combination of the swinging frame D 
with the truck frame A with chain Jc, and raising and 
locking device J and lever h, whereby the operator can 
raise the swinging frame and shut off the flow of seed, 
Bubstantiall}' as and for the purpose set forth. 

119,022. JOHN P. FLOOM, Canton, Ohio. Grain 
Drill. September 19, 1871. 
Claims. — 1. The coveriug tooth o r s, in combination 
with The seed teeth P Q P, the working part s t t u of 
said covering tooth being of the general form shown, 
and being supported directly behind the seed tooth Q 
and close up to the seed teeth P P by a standard sr o 
running back nearly horizontal to a j/oiiit r, in the rear 
of the working part s tt u, and then rising to the tooth 
frame B, substantially as and for the purpose specified. 

2. The lifting lever L provided with the forked end n, 
&jep, and pin lever T, supporting link M provided with 
the slot m and locking link N, in combination with the 
wheel axle D and tooth frame B, the several parts being 
arranged substantially as and for the purpose specified. 

3. The slide plate latch i, in combination with the vibra- 



tor H with upturned end h and frame B, said parts 
being so arranged that the raising of the frame acts 
through the rod W to raise the latch from the upturned 
end h, substantially as and for the purpose specified. 4. 
The within described broadcast device a d c consisting 
of the base d with notched passages e e, valve pieces a, 
and guiding flap c, when used in combination with the 
seed teeth, substantially as and for the purpose speci- 
fied. 

120,354. JACOB W. WEBB, New Athens, Ohio. Com- 
bined Seeder and Cultivator. October 24, 1871. 

Claim. — The wheel-and-axle frame A, three trans- 
verse bars B, notched plates C D, and spur-wheel M', 
combined, constructed, and arranged to receive at dif- 
ferent times the cultivator, drill, and planting mechan- 
ism, in the manner described. 

122,299. LYMAN WIGHT and ORISON G. EWINGS, 
Whitewater Wis. Grain Drill. December 26, 
1871. 

Claims. — 1. The combination, Avith one common frame, 
of the broadcast seeder and cultivator, a grain drill, a 
corn planter, and a corn cultivator, substantially as 
herein shown and described, for the purpose specified. 
2. In combination with the crank-pinion W the pivoted 
bracket X and the spring-arm W, we claim the lever 
F^ and connecting rod I^, substantially as described, for 
the purpose specified. 3. The open-backed tube L\ con- 
structed with an inclosed head, and with its widened 
mouth provided with the diamond shaped pins, arrang- 
ed as described, said tube being hinged to the under 
side of the hopper, substantially as herein shown and 
described. 4. The spring-pivot yoke 0', in combination 
with the tube L^ and the ears n' of the hoj)per, substan- 
tially as described, for the purpose specified. 5. The 
corn xflanter, supported by the frame of the machine 
and the hopper of the seeder and drill, and adapted for 
operation from one of the driving wheels of the seeder 
and drill, substantially as described, for the purpose 
sx^ecified. 6. The corn planter adapted for use in con- 
nection with two of the tubes of the drill by means of 
the bent tubes L'' for the purpose of planting one or two 
rows of corn in drills, substantially as herein shown and 
described. 7. The corn cultivator, mounted upon the 
frame of the seeder, drill, and corn planter, and adapted 
for operation in connection with the drag-teeth, sub- 
stantially as described, for the purpose specified. 8. 
The broadcast seeder, the grain drill, the corn planter, 
and the drag-teeth, all adapted to be thrown in and out 
of operation by the movements of one common lever 
and lifting-bar and their intermediate connections, sub- 
stantially as herein shown and described. 9. The seed 
plate of the corn hopper, operated from one of the driv- 
ing wheels of the drill and seeder by means of the pin- 
ion P'^ and grooved i)ulley J- upon the shaft t'^ the belts 
F^ I^, grooved pulleys G^, and a grooved pulley upon 
the hub of the wheel, substantially as herein shown and 
described. 

140,961. HERMAN F. STINDE, St. Louis, Mo. Seed- 
ing Machine. July 15, 1873. Filed May 6, 1873. 

The furrow openers consist of V-shaped wheels as to 
their peripheries, the two outside ones being fixed to 
the axle and the others independent in their vertical 
motion. The seed box has a positive feed, by means of 
cups upon a shaft in the bottom of the seed box, and 
the seed is conveyed to the ground by means of semi- 
circular tubes, one within the other, to allow vertical 
movement. Claims. — 1. The combination of the frame 
or harness 1 and 2 with the wheels D^ D^ D^ D* D'" and 
loops or staples x fastened to the cross-piece connecting 
the posts A\ in the manner and for the pnrpose herein 
set forth. 2. The combination of the supporting-wheels of 
the machine D and D'' Vv itli the frame A, at the front and 
side of the same, and the vertical arm 2^ and cross-piece 
connecting the posts A^, in the manner and for the pur- 
pose herein set forth. 3. The combination of the metal- 
lic circular feed-pipe g' with the arm a^, colter or tooth a 
with its wings rf^, and tube b, in" the manner and for 
the purpose herein described. 4. The circular metallic 
feed-pipe g, combining with and fitting into the feed- 
pipe g', both formed upon the same arc of a circle, and . 



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t| allowing a free and easy vertical movement of the pipe 
\ g' upon the pipe g, when constructed and arranged in 
j the manner and for the purpose herein described. 5. 
I The combination of the hooks a- with the frame or har- 
I ness 2, colter-arm «\. rod or chain a'^, and bar in the 
i manner and for the purpose herein described. 6. The 
combination and arrangement of the levers C c* with 
the foot-piece c-, the connecting rods d' Avith the 
I curved bars d'% and bar E, in the manner and for the 
' purpose herein described. 7. The combination and 
arrangement of the levers C with rod d^, crank-lever 
; f\ and feed-alide /, in the manner and for the purpose 
' herein described. 8. The feeding-rod li having formed 
uxjon it a series of cylinders or hubs /(', in each of which 
, open spaces h- are formed of varying size, to regulate 
I and control the supply of seed received within such 
[ spaces to be delivered to the seed-pipes g' g, in the man- 
ner herein set forth. 9. The combination, with the 
feed-rod /(, constructed as above set forth, of the bot- 
: torn /2 and the feed-slide or valve / and feed-box B, in 
the manner and for the purpose herein set forth. 10. 
j The within-described method and arrangement by 
;i which the foot-piece is sustained and released by 
■ means of the curved bars e^, treadle e, lever e*, and its 

connecting-rods e^, e'-, and e^. 
' 144.099. SQUIEE D. HOPKINS, MiLFORD, Kax. Sower, 
Planter and Cultivator. October 23, 1873. Filed 
February 27, 1873. 

This is a convertible machine that may be used sim- 
ply as a cultivator, or seeder, or corn planter. There 
are three shares in each gang. The middle one is provid- 
ed with a seed tube, and this can be set forward, so as 
to become an opener, while the other two act as 
coverers. Claims. — 1. The combination of x^low yoke H, 
frame G, plow beams N Jv, and lever I, when arranged 
and operating as shown and described. 2. The combi- 
nation, with each other, of the three plows in 
1 one group, when the middle plow ir, is made movable 
lengthwise between the others, as set forth. 

I! 144,452. SAMUEL HART, Fultox, N. Y. Grain Drill. 
I Xovemler 11, 1873. Filed June 21, 1873. 

The seed box has a supj)lemental chamber, which is 
I occupied by the feed roller. The seed is discharged 
into a spout, the lower end of which is automatically 
closed by a valve, which may be used in planting in 
hills, but wlien thrown out of gear allows the seed to 
fall in drills. Claim. — The combination of hopper A, 
provided with rotary feed tube F, subjacent receptacles 
I, having trough closed by an automatically opening 
I valve I), and the hollow opening plow X, arranged sub- 
i stantially as and for the purpose described. 

! 145,889. DAVID N. MINOR, Charltox, Iowa. Seed 
it Drill. Decemher 23, 1873. Filed June 14, 1873. 

I Claims. — 1. The frame B, C, C, and C", and support- 
j ing frame I, when mounted upon the grooved roller A, 
; in the manner and for the purposes set forth. 2. The 
' frame and the seeding mechanism, when the several 
parts are combined with each other and are mounted 
upon the grooved roller A, in the manner and for the 
purposes set forth. 

I 149,387. JAMES GALLOWAY, Chandler ville, III. 
Seeding Machine. April 7, 1874. Filed February 11, 

The wheel is revolved by contact with the earth, and 
by an axial bolt secured to one-half of the hollow wheel, 
while the other half is removably attached to the bolt, 
j Within the hollow wheel, and passing transversely, is 
I a shaft, on one end of which is secured a toothed wheel, 
j while the other end has an adjustable friction wheel, 
' which gives the shaft a rotary motion. One-half of the 
hollow wheel is formed into a receptacle for seed, hav- 
ing a hole at the top for tilling, and a slit at the bottom 
through which the seed is drawn by the toothed wheel. 
Claims. — 1. The hollow wheel B, constructed as de- 
scribed, in combination with the seed box H. shaft J. 
friction wheel K, toothed wheel J', and bars D D. sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose specified. 2. The 
lever k'. in combination with the friction wheel \\. shaft 
J, seed box H, and hollow wheel B, substantially as and 
I for the purpose specified. 



151,964. ALLEX B. FARQUITAR, Salem, Ohio. 
Seeder (ind Fcitiiizer Distributor. June 16, ld/4. 
Filed March 23. 1874. 

Claims. — I. The arrangement between The frames B 
B', of the revolving cylinder D, witli hitckets G, and 

I the vertically and longitudinally divided hox)per I, the 
cylinder forming one side otth(^ hopper, all substantially 
as and for the purposes herein set frn th. 2. The comln- 
nation of the beam L. forked ;:u;ij (i shovel O, and 
colter P, Avith the lever S. all eonsiructed as and for the 
purposes herein set fV)rth. 3. The arms h, with wheels 
R, in combination with the plow beam L and guard N, 

i substantially as and for the purposes herein set forth, 

; 152.562. JOHN C. LEFFEL, Shi-lbixa, Mo. As- 

i signor of one-half his right to WILLIAM RIDGE. 

I Gs-ain Drill. J"»ue 30, 1874. 28, 1874. 

Claims. — 1. The adjustable slotted gage plates d, 
having their inner ends forked and bent, as shown, in 
combination with the flanges i and toothed wheel E, 
substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 2. The 
slide G, with arms li and coui^lings i' , in combination 
with the pivoted tongue I, cross bar H, and posts k, all 

1 constructed substantially as and for the purposes here- 

: in set forth. 3. The combination, with the tongue I 
and cross bar H, of the perforated arm m, spring J, with 
pin n, rod p, and lever K, substantially as and for the 

I purposes herein set forth. 4. In a seeding machine, the 
combination of the draft tongue and the seed slide, con- 
nected together to enable the slide to be opened and 

j closed by the movements of the frame, substantially as 

j shown and described. 

I 154,875. EZRA LEONARD, Akron, Ohio. Grain 
i Drills. Septeml)er 8, 1814. Filed January IQ, 1^74. 

j Claim. — In a seed sower, the frame a, roller j. and 
! drag beams c, in combination with the guides /. lever e, 
lifting rod d, and ratchet g, substantially as set forth. 

155,420. ASA CANTERBURY, Gibson City, III. 
Seed and Grain Drills. September 29, 1874. Filed 
July 3, 1874. 

Claim. — The combination in a seeder^ with sharp, 
deeply furrowing wheels B, curved spouts D, to drill 
the grain, reversely curved spouts D, to drill the grass 
seed on the nearly filled furrow, and small blunt wheels 
B' that press the^julverized soil to and shallowly over 
the grass seed, all constructed and arranged substantial- 
ly as and for the purpose specified. 

157, 0r2. WILLIAM HENIGST, Columbus, Ohio. 
Grain Drills. Xorember 24, 1874. Filed August 8, 
1874. 

Claim. — The combination, with the tubes D D of an 
ordinary grain drill, and with their lifting bar C, of the 
shovel standards E, having shovels E' on their lower 
ends, and arranged to run deeper than the drill tubes 
and a little in rear of the same, substantially in the 
manner described and shown. 

158,712. JAMES H. HOLLAND, Aurora. Mo. Com- 
bined Land Pollers and Seeding Machines. January 12, 
1875. Filed July 3. 1874. ' " 
To the outside of the roller are removably attached 
skeleton wheels, and secured upon tlie same axle, so 
that when they rotate they carry the axle with theni. 
operating the seeding mechanism. Claim. — Tlie eoni- 
bination of the detachable wheels E and roller D with 
the shaft C and frame A, in the manner set forth. 

i 159,073. BEAUMAN BUTLER. St. Johxsbury Cen- 
tre. Yt. Harrows and Flaiiters. Ja n U(( ry 2'o, lS7o. 
Filed October 31, 1874. 
Claims. — 1. The combination, in a seeder, of thetvcth 
K. openers L. scraper bars M N, and tongue roller O, 
arranged, as shown a:;d described, to bring the land 
into o'ood tilth. 2. A seed harrow, having the teeth K 
L and the reversely oblitjued covering scrapers U, ar- 
ranged as and for the purpose specified. 

134. 1'l. JAMES C DAMAN. Elk Point. Dak. Grain 
Drills. Juiit S. lS7o. Fih d Jiinu iry 25.1S7-i. 
The lever that operates the roller by which the drill 



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teeth are raised is cut away at its front end to fit into a 
notched board secured to the back of the vibrating 
hopper, for throwing the same out of contact with cams 
on the inner surface of one of the bearing wheels, and 
is held by a spring catch. Claim. — The combination 
of the lever W with roller V, beams J, reciprocating 
seed box D, having spring Q, catch block X, and spring- 
catch Y, applied to the frame C, all constructed and 
arranged as shown and described, to operate as speci- 
fied. 

164,781. JOSEPH R. SYMMES, Ha^milton, Ohio. 
Seed Drills. June 22, 1875. Filed Se^Jtemher 30, 1874. 
Claim. — In a grain drill, the combination of the sur- 
face sweeping grain distributers with the ridge forming 
covering plows, substantially as and for the purpose 
herein specified. 

165,603. W. A. McCLINTOCK, Pittsfield, III. Seed 
Drills. July 13, 1875. Filed October 17, 1874. 

Across the frame, and moving in vertical side guides, 
is an adjustable sash operated by a lever, for holding 
the drag bars evenly above the surface, and x)ressing 
the drill teeth into the earth to a uniform depth. 
Claim. — The combination of the hoes F, drag bars G, 
guides I I, sash K, and lever L, substantially as and for 
the purpose specified. 

168,714. SAMUEL BROWN, Lebanon, Mo. ComUned 
Drills, Planters and Boilers. October 11, 1875. Filed 
Novemler 6, 1873. 

Claim. — The hinged seed hopper frame provided with 
drill teeth and carrying seed discharge slides and paral- 
lel operating levers G, and the pivoted cam lever H, 
the main frame and roller journaled therein and pro- 
vided with end cams I) b, all arranged as shown and de- 
scribed, to oj)erate as and for the purpose specified. 

168,918. CHARLES E. PATRIC and J. S BOGLE, 
Springfield, Ohio. Grain Drills. October 19,187b. 
Filed May 18, 1875. 

Claims. — 1. In a seeding machine, the pivoted cover 
plate H, in combination with the removable iDinion 
on the distributor wheel shaft, for protecting said 
pinion and holding it in place on^its shaft, substantially 
as described. 2. The divided cover H /i^,x)artly fixed 
and partly pivoted and movable, for protecting the gear- 
ing and permitting the removal of the pinion on the 
distributor wheel shaft, as described. 3. The ratchet 
bar F, constructed as described, in combination with 
the shipping lever E, for x^ermittiug the change of pin- 
ions aud for holding said lever E at any desired point 
of adjustment, as described. 

170,241. JAMES C. DAMAN, Elk Point, Dak. Grain 
Drills. November 18/5. Filed August 14, 1875. 
The seed is deflected from V-shaped plates to the 
hopper bottom, and thence into drill tubes by inclined 
plates, one of which receives a vibratory movement 
from a rock shaft. Claims. — 1. The division blocks E, 
inclined plates F, and movable plates G, combined with 
rock shaft, pawl, aud ratchet, as aud for the purpose 
set forth. 2. The inclined plates F G H', combined 
with hopper, as and for the purpose specified. 

7,434. JAS. C. DAMAN, Elk Point, Dak. Assignor of 
one-half interest to JESSE B. WATSON. Grain 
Drills, yo. 170,241. November 23, 18/5. Reissued 
December 19, 1876. Filed July 28, 1876. 
Claims. — 1. The division blocks E, inclined plates F, 
and movable plates G, combined with the rock shaft, 
paw-1, and ratchet, as and for the purpose set forth. 2. 
The inclined plates F, movable plates G, and plates H', 
combined with the hopper D, as and for the purposes 
set forth. 3. The adjuvstable rod V, carrying the tubu- 
lar washers W, in combination with the arms v v piv- 
oted to said rod Y at their forward ends, and provided 
with pins at their rear ends, which pass through slots 
in the sliding bar B', substantially as described, and for 
the purpose set forth. 4. The adjustable rod Y, carry- 
ing the tubular washers AY, and having the arms^t? 
pivoted thereto, in combination Avith the sliding bar 
B', hollow standards S, provided with plows T, and 



scattering plates s', and the fl^exible tube, substantially 
as described, and for tbe purx)ose set forth. 

173,380. LYMAN WIGHT and O. G. E WINGS, White- 
water, Wis. Grain Drills. February 8, 1876. 
Filed June 28, 1875. 

Claims. — 1. In a seeding machine having a seed box 
and an auxiliary seed receptacle, we claim the oscillat- 
ing seed discharging instrument, having its operative 
extremities bifurcated, substantially as and for the 
purposes set forth. 2. In a seeding machine, we claim 
the auxiliary bowl B, having the end plates b^, the 
curved bottom the inclined plates m m, and the pas- 
sage for the seed under the plates m and over the edges 
e e, substantially as and for the purposes set forth. 3. 
In a seeding machine, we claim the combination of the 
auxiliary bowl B, having the seed passages under the 
plates m, and up over the edges e e, with the surround- 
ing receiver r, adapted to receive the seed and guide it 
to the end of the drill tubes, substantially as aud for . 
the purposes set forth. 

174,134. JAS. P. HIL YARD AND WM. E. HOHIMER, 
Fall River Township, Greenwood County, 
Kans. Seed. Planters. February 29, 1876. Filed 
August 29, 1873. 

Claim. — The combination, with the discharge spouts 
or tubes and knives or openers, of the covering wheels 
journaled on the crank shaft, and arranged to act sep- 
arate and index^endent of each other, substantially in 
the manner shown and described. 

175,085. HENRY GARRETT, Richmond, Mo. Grain 
Drills. March 21, 1876. Filed July 23, 1875. 

Claims.— 1. The inclined board M, carrying spout N, 
and x^rovided with oval guide plates L surrounding the 
apertures leading to said sx)out8, as and for the x^ur- 
pose set forth. 2. The openers or cutters P, having in- 
turned rear wings to cause the earth from the sides 
of the furrow to fall regularly into the furrow ux) on the 
seed. 3. The combination of spur wheels x and w and 
box F, made movable at one end to disengage the spur 
wheel, for the purx)ose set forth. 4. The combination 
of sx^ur wheels Of aud w, movable seed box F, connecting 
rod 5 and treadle 3, substantially as set forth. 

176,985. BENJ. KUHNS and CHARLES SCHOLZ, 
Dayton, Ohio. Assignors to the FARMERS' 
FRIEND MANUFACTURING COMPANY, same 
place. Seed Cups for Grain Drills. May 2, 1876. 
Filed December 30, 1875. 
Claims. — 1. A seed cup for grain drills, having ux^ou 
it projections C C and a x^i'ojecting lix) or x)late A\ ar- 
ranged substantially as described, whereby it is made 
to engage Avith the conductor, and x>revent the same 
from being detached froin the cup when in use, as set 
forth. 2. The combination and arrangement of the cup 
A, x>rovided with a lix^ or x^late A\ and projections C C, 
with a grain conductor, x^rovided with hooks for attach- 
ing it to sa id cup and a x^rojecting portion for engaging 
the lix) or plate substantially as and for the purpose 
set forth. 

177,389. CHARLES de FEYER, Paris, . France. 
Drills for Sowing and Planting. May 16, 1876. Filed 
August 12, 1875. 

The seed hopx^ers, disks, tubes and openers are all 
laterally adjustable. Claim. — In combination Avith 
the series of laterally adjustable hox^x^ers, the series of 
I rcA^olving disks, the series of discharging tubes I, and 
the series of furrowers, all laterally adjustable, the fur- 
roAvers being also free to be simultaneously raised and 
loAvered, as set forth. 

180,079. FLAVIUS J. UNDERWOOD, North Spring- 
field, Mo. Seed Planters. July 18, 1876. Filed 
February 3, 1876. 

j Claim. — The combination, in a seed sower, of the seed 
boxes D aud E, the intermediate separating screens H 
H', a knocking or shaking mechanism, and the conduct- 
ors G under the box E, whereby the seed is separated 
between two hoppers and carried to the earth through 

I the conductors, substantially as and for the purposes 

1 herein set forth. 



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181,520. J. B. BUSHNELL, Fond du Lac, Wis. As- 
signor to WHEEL AND SEEDER COMPANY, same 
place. Seeding Macliines. August 29, 1876. Filed 
July 24, 1876. 

Claim. — The combination witli the driving gear A and 
gear B, of the intermediate gear C, mounted upon a 
pivoted lever, whereby the weight, or its equivalent, 
and position of said intermediate gear automatically 
keeps it always in mesh with the driving gear when the 
machine is in working position, and which is thrown 
out of gear by the reverse motion of the driving gear, 
in connection with Ihe resistance produced by the 
operating mechanism through the medium of the gear 
wheel communicating motion thereto, substantially as 
described. 

184,268. JOSHUA M. SMITH and H. W. C. THOMAS, 
Springfield, Ohio. Grain Drills. November 14, 
1876. Filed Fehriiary 26, 1876. 

At the delivery orifice of each seed cup is arranged a 
valve, and the series thus formed are all simultaneously 
operated by a rod and connecting links, and in this way 
the discharge of seed is regulated throughout the series 
from a single point. The grass seed box has a pair of 
reciprocating agitators, which are operated by a crank 
upon the seed wheel shaft, by means of a bell crank and 
connecting rods. Claims. — 1. The series of pivoted 
valves arranged over the discharge outlets to the seed 
runs of the distributer shells or casings, and operating 
substantially as described. 2. The series of pivoted 
valves f^, arranged over the discharge outlets of the 
distributer wheel casing, in combination Avith the rock 
shaft g, with its series of crank arms and actuating 
lever g' substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 
3. The hollow stud axle a, in combination with the 
drive wheel B, central shaft b, distributer wheel shaft 
c, and clutch b' c^, arranged as described. 4. The shaft 
on which the distributing wheels are mounted, pro- 
vided with the crank arm, in combination with the re- 
versibly reciprocating grass, seed slides, and the con- 
necting rods, arranged and operating substantially as 
described. 

I' 184,331. JAMES C. BUCK, Dayton, Ohio. Assignor 
to BENJAMIN KUHNS, same place. Grain Drills. 
November 14, 1876. Filed September 26, 1876. 
Upon the pivoted lever, running from front to rear of 
the frame, is mounted the cone gear, into which en- 
gages the adjustable driving wheel, for imparting an 
i increased or diminished rate of speed to the feeding 
! shaft through the cone. The front end of the lever 
j carries a ratchet wheel, that engages with a sector. To 
this lever is pivoted a second or lock lever, that engages 
with and locks the ratchet to prevent displacement of 
the driving wheel. The rear end of the lever is acted 
upon, to relieve it from the ratchet, by the swinging 
arm carrying the drill teeth. Claims. — 1. The combina- 
tion of the ratchet L, lever G, and arm H, arranged with 
reference to each other substantially as shown and de- 
scribed, whereby the movement of the arm is made to 
release the ratchet from the wheel, and to change the 
position of the lever, for the purpose set forth. 2. 
j In a machine for drilling or distributing grain, the 
combination of the ratchet L, the lever U, cone gears 
I D, ratchet wheel K, sector 1, driving wheel C. and arm 
H, or their equivalents, when arranged to operate as 
and for the purpose set forth. 3. The combination of 
the lever G, the ratchet L, cone gears D. and gear wheel 
F, the parts being arranged to operate substantially as 
and for the purpose set forth. 

186,407. J. C. BAKER, Mechanicsburg, Ohio. Grain 
Drills. January 23, 1877. Filed November 8, 1876. 

Claims.— 1. The combination, with the main frame 
of a grain drill, pivoted so as to be adjustable in a ver- 
tical plane, of spring pressed hoes, the latter operated 
by the rear bell crank lever, intermediate connecting 
link, and rear presser bar, substantially as described. 
2. In a grain drill, the combination of drag bars C and 
spring bar E, provided with springs H and arm G, with 
the pitman L, bell crank lever K, and lifting bar M, 
substantially as and for the purpose described. 



187,073. N. WHITEHALL, Newton, Ind. Converti- 
ble Seeder and Cultivator. February 6, 1877. Filed 
April 18, 1876. 

Claims. — 1. The frame consisting of the draft pole C, 
cross bars D D', diagonal bars F F', adjustable bars G 
G and E, axle A, and wheels F, ]'>, constructed and ar- 
ranged as described, so as to be con\ ertible into a seed 
drill, corn planter, oi- < <»rii cultivator, substantially as 
and for the pui [)()scs spccilied. 2. The block L, slot- 
ted disk L', plate M, follow ers m, imd rod M', operating 
in combination with the wheel B, for imparting an os- 
cillating motion to the agitator, substantially as and 
for the purpose specified. 

189,679. JOHN C. BAKER, Mechanicsburg, Ohio. 
Seedin(j Machines. April 17, 1877. Filed April 5, 
1875. ■ 

Claims. — 1. In a seeding machine, the combination of 
bent wood frame A, constructed Avith the straight 
front bar, as shown and described, and a series of drag 
bars F, having their forward ends attached to said 
front bar. 2. In combination with the hoes of a grain 
drill, a series of clearers G, suspended on a transverse 
shaft, and arranged to operate in the manner described. 
3. In combination with the arms I, the bar or shaft H, 
pendent arms G, lever arm J, and eccentric K, con- 
structed and operating as shown and described. 4. In 
combination with the arms K' connected by the shaft 
L, having the links M mounted thereon, and connected 
to the drag bars, the hand lever O, mounted on the 
main axle, and connected by the sleeve N to one of the 
arms K', as shown. 5. In combination Avith the arms 
K', connected with the drag bars, and operated by the 
hand lever O, the arm I, provided with the jnu and 
having the clearer arm shaft attached thereto, as 
shoAvn, so that the movement of the lever to raise the 
hoes Avill also raise the clearer arms. 6. In combina- 
tion Avith the hand lever O for raising the hoes, pro- 
vided with the locking dog i, the pivoted rack bar or 
arm P, carrying one of the feed operating pinions, and 
having one end passed through the lever, as shown, 
so that the hoes and feeding deAdces may be thrown 
into and out of action simultaneously by the driA'er 
with one hand Avhile on the machine. 7. In combina- 
tion Avith the driving shaft Q, the feed roll bearing 
loosely at one end on the shaft, and supported at the 
opposite end by the surrounding case or cup, as shown. 
8. In combination Avith the shaft and the journaled 
feed roll mounted loosely thereon, the loose fastening 
pin k, secured in place by the cup or case encircling the 
journal, as shown and described. 9. In combination 
with the feed regulating slide t, haA ing its end pro- 
vided with the oblique slot I, the upright hand lever 
U, mounted on the end of the hopper, with its loAver 
end in the slot I, as shown. 

191.443. BENJ. KUHNS, C. SCHOLZ and D. Y. 
KUHNS, Dayton, Ohio. Said SCHOLZ and D. 
Y. KUHNS assignors to said BENJ. KUHNS. Seed 
Drill and Fertilizer. May 29, 1877. Filed December 
12, 1876. 

Claims.— 1. In a machine for distributing grain and 
fertilizers, the lever P, having in it a slot or equivalent 
means for allowing of the changing of its pivotal point, 
and arranged to have a horizontal movement imparted 
to it throughout all of its ])avts. and a movement 
through the arc of a circle at its ends, substantially in 
the manner and for the purpose set forth. 2. The com- 
bin.'^tion of the driAing-wheel 1. pinion H, lever P, and 
lever R, the parts being arranged to operate substan- 
tially as and for the purpose specified. 3. The oombi- 
natiou of the driving-Avlieel 1. pinion H, the lever P, 
haAing both a horizontal and partially rotary move- 
ment, and the crank-shaft S. having an eccentric in its 
ai-m, substantially as and for The purpose set forth. 

192,328. JAS. W. GAMBLE. Ayl:^ier. Ontario. Can. 
Assignor of one-half his right to GEO. W. RIFE 
and JONATHAN WHITE, same place. Seed and 
Plaster Sowers. June 26. 1877. Filed February 23. 
1876. 

Claim.— The combination of the seed box B, having 



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cletacbable slide C, with the drill attachment, consist- 
ing of l>ox G having fixed tubes H, hing^ed drag bars A-', 
an'cl drill tubes /v, substantially as and for the purpose 
herein shown and specified. 

193,075. T. BRENNAN and J. TAYLOR, Louisville, 
AND J. T. LYNAM, Jefferson County, Ky. Grain 
DriUs. July 17, 1877. Filed January 29, 1877. 
Claims. — 1. The furrow oj^eners A, having the tubu- 
lar extensions A', the V-shaped ends, and the sharp- 
edued colters a, constructed as shown, in combination 
with flat straight lifting or operating and supporting 
springs B, and tongues fc, substantially as described. 2. 
The combination of the furrow openers A, straight flat 
springs B, hinged bar C, rod E, link F, lever H, and 
toothed rack J, all constructed and arranged substan- 
tially as described. 

194,757. ADAM B. GROFF, Bareville, Pa. Comhinecl 
Seeder and Cultivator. August 28, 1877. Filed July 
5, 1877. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the series of detach- 
able and vertically oscillating shields or protectors with 
the series of cultivator teeth, and the frame supporting 
both, and the lifting mechanism, by means of which the 
whole can be raised up by the operator at will, substan- 
tially as described. 2. The combination of the rigid 
cross bar, the adjustable lifting bar, the adjustable 
screw rods, and the drag bar hooks, constituting the 
frame for rigidly securing tbe seeding boots and culti- 
vator teeth at a uniform and proper distance apart, and 
for lifting the shields, substantially as described. 3. 
The detachable cross bar, in combination with the 
pivoted rods and the shields, substantially as described. 

195,677. JOHN B. \A"ALL, Carthage, Mo. Combined 
Harrow, Seed Flanier, and Boiler. September 25, 
1877. Filed February 20, 1877. 

Claims.— i. The combination of the cutters M, harrow 
frame R. drills X, and roller h, substantially as set 
forth. 2. The frames R, hinged to the axle N, and pro- 
vided with the beams V, in combination with the forks 
W. drills X, and roller h, substantially as set forth. 

195,742. URIAH BALDWIN, ISAAC T. SHUMARD, | 
AND WILLIAM K. SHUMARD, Stewartson, III. 
Seeder and Planter. October 2, 1877. Filed June 18, 
1877. I 

Claims. — 1. The roller H, connected with upper front 
end of plow C by springs G, in combination with rods 
E, pivoted below the springs to plows, and having hook 
ends that pass through rigid eyes e', as and for the pur- 
pose specified. 2. The combination of the series of i 
wheels T, made with V-shaped rims, and the wheels or | 
rollers U, made with concave faces, with the shaft V, 
the frame A, and the plows C, substantially as herein , 
Bhown and described. 3. The wheel D', having pins j 
E' of unequal length attached to its side, and the arm 
F', and the spring r/', attached to the dropping slide G', 
iu combination with the shaft of the swiveled feed 
screw R, the hopper K, and the dropping slide G', sub- 
Bfantially as herein shown and described. 4. The com- \ 
biuatiou'^of the curved coulters F with the plows C and 
the arms D attached to said plows, substantially as 
herein shown and described. 

199,127. S. J. AND C. WEICKEL, Lacled, Mo. Corn 
Planter and Seed Drill. January 8, 1878. Filed 
September 10, 1877. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the fluke G, provided 
with the socket e, the bent adjustable connecting rod 
I, and the adjustable pronged shovel H, as and for the 
purposes herein set forth. 2. The spouts P, provided 
with side ears or flanges, and sliding in guides or ways ' 
under the drill box, as herein set forth. | 

200,227. J. M. SMITH and H. W. C. THOMAS, Spring- ! 
field, Ohio. Grain Drills. February 12, 1878. j 
Filed June o, 1877. j 
Claims. — 1. In a grain drill, two bars or sets of bars 
G G', to which the drag bars are attached, pivoted in 
the frame of the machine, whereby they may be swung j 
by a lever or equivalent device to change the hoes from 1 



a straight to a V-shaped or diagonal rank, or vice versa, 
as set forth. 2. The pivotal connecting pieces or sta- 
ples a, pivoted to the bars G G', as set forth, whereby 
the parallelism of both is maintained, substantially in 
the manner and for the i^urpose specified. 3. The ar- 
rangement and combination, with the feed wheel K, of 
the inclined segmental cut-oft' m upon the rock shaft 
L, whereby the discharge channel is composed of two 
distributing surfaces, and can be regulated at will, 
substantially |i8 and for the purpose set forth. 4. The 
combination, with the seed cup and feed wheel of a 
grain drill, of a sectional shaft, united by couplings, 
whereby one or more cups may be disconnected and re- 
moved without disturbing the whole set, substantially 
in the manner specified. 5. The sleeve coupling herein 
described, consisting of the hinged sections with a 
fluted bore, and clamped upon the shaft by a set 
screw c, in the manner and for the purpose specified. 
6. The combination, with the driving shaft of a grain 
drill, provided with suitable connecting gearing, of the 
reciprocating distributing trough T, hung under the 
discharge orifices of the seed cups, in the manner and 
for the purpose specified. 7. The herein described 
spring hoe, composed of the drag bar /, pivoted arm I, 
bars k, and spring n, the parts being connected and 
united to the hoe, substantially as and for the purpose 
specified. 

200,500. ROMEO B. WERNER, St. Joseph, Mo. Com- 
bined Planter, Land Boiler, and Fertilizer Distributer. 
February 19, 1878. Filed December 22, 1877. 

Claims. — 1. The combination, with frame A and the 
roller B journaled therein and having tappets c, of the 
converging swing levers D^ D-, the connecting rods </ 
<j', the valves//', and the hoppers d, having openings e 
and dropper sxDOuts e', substantially as specified. 2. In 
combination with the levers D' D'-^ of a seed dropping 
device and their actuating mechanism, a fertilizer re- 
ceptacle having the stemmed valves I I', the levers E, 
having slots i i', the rods F, adapted to be engaged with 
and disengaged from the said levers on the bail p', and 
arms Ic, whereby seed alone may be ]3l anted or dropped 
into a hill along with a fertilizer, substantially as speci- 
fied. 3. In combination with the roller a', having cogs 
c, the swing levers D^ D^, simultaneously actuated 
thereby, the endwise-movable fulcrum rods h li^ and 
their front-connecting plate 7*^, having an oft"set h^, the 
vibrating lever H, having a spur engaging said offset, 
the arm r, and the transverse supporting rod s, the con- 
necting rods J, and the flexible shank m m^ of the 
shovels D, substantially as specified. 

201,508. P. B. DOTY, Conneaut, Ohio. Seed Planters. 
March 19, 1878. Filed February 4, 1878. 

Claims. — 1. In a seed planter, a revolving cylinder in 
combination with hopper E, the roughened cylinder v, 
shaft tv, and the feeding cylinder, all constructed and 
arranged as and for the purpose set forth. 2 In a corn 
planter, the feed cylinder having cavities x, with in- 
clined bottoms z and runs y, in combination with the 
roughened cut-oft" v, and spout K, substantially as 
described. 3. The combination of the conductor J with 
tube K and the adjustable plow L, having tubular 
shank secured by a clamp Ji, substantially as set forth. 

202,240. M. V. DADISMAN, Luray, Va. Combined 
Grain Drill and Fertilizer. April 9, 1878. Filed 
February 1, 1878. 
Claims. -1. The combination, with the pivoted 
trough bottom fc and rod j for the grain feed, of the 
inclined forks i, continuous bar h, slide bars g, and con- 
nected levers /, substantially as shown and described. 
2. The combination, with the draft bars n n and the 
tubes L, of the spring bar o, made continuous through- 
out the length ofsaid draft bars, and arranged to ful- 
crum or bear upon the connecting bolt z' ofsaid draft 
bars, as shown and described. 3. The tube-lifting bar 
P, pivoted upon cranks, and having one of its cranks 
extended through and bent upon the opposite side of its 
bearing, in combiiuition with the swinging arm G and 
Its gear wheels, to secure the simultaneous lifting of 
the tubes and disconnection of the dri\ing devices, 
substantially as described. 4. The vertically pivoted 
clevis-shajjed frame R, having rack teeth, combined 



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vrith. the independent tootlied head and rigid lever 
located iu said frame, the chain r, and lifting bar P, 
substantially as and for the purpose described. 5. The 
feeding devices for the fertilizer, consisting of the 
shaker bar W, having bent stirrers v for supporting the 
bar and forming fast-motioned stirrers for the throats, | 
and a longitudinal rake B' arranged in the hopper and j 
having a slow motion, all combined with each other 
and with the mechanism for driving the same, substan- | 
tiallv as described. 6. The combination, with the 
continuous gauge-bar C and gauge-slides d', for regu- | 
lating the amount of the fertilizer, of the means for 
operating the same, consisting of the connected levers 
1' and the slide-bars c', attachecl to said gauge-bar, sub- [ 
stantially as shown and described. 7. The land mea- I 
surer, combined with and o^ierated by the rock-arm y | 
of the slow-motioned rake, for the puri»ose described. 
8. The worm X on the feed-wheel shaft, combined with 
the wheel Y having segmental pinion, the yoke-bar Z, 
the rock-arm ]j, the vertical rock-shaft .z, rake-support- i 
ing rack-arm a', and rake B', substantially as shown 
and described. 

205,090. W. A. HOEEALL axd J. J. YEECKLEE, 
Chico. Cal. Seed Soivers. June 18, 1878. Filed 
Ajivil 6, 1878. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the seed box C, 
vibrating bar D, and vertically operating cut-off bar F, 
witb gauges I I. as and for the purposes set forth. 2. 
The combination of the cut-off bar F, guides E, links e, 
levers G G, with overlapping plates /, and the cam- 
lever H. with stirrup h, all substantially as and for the 
purposes set forth. 3. The combination of the cut-off 
bar F, arm L, gear wheel shaft with crank ¥ and 
pitman vibrating bar D, and the gear wheel &, all 
operating in the manner described and for the purposes 
set forth. 4. The springs 0 and regulating screws E, 
1q combination with the vibrating bar D, for the pur- 
poses set forth. 5. The combination with the seed 
sower of the hinged bail M, cultivators N, clip m, bolta 
11 n', and nut j;, substantially as and for the purposes 
set forth. 

205,285. EDWIN" D. MEAD, Shortsville, X.T. Grain 
Drills. June 25, 1878. Filed April 18, 1878. 

Claims. — 1. The cam Mock F, applied to the draw- 
bar and operating in combination with the separately 
pivoted hoe or tootb, substantially as and for the pur- 
pose described. 2. The combination, with the draw-bar 
and the drill-tooth or hoe pivoted thereto, of the cam 
block F, sliding bar I, and spring substantially as 
and for the purpose set forth. 3. The sliding rod or bar 
I, provided with the friction rollers i i', in combination 
with the cam block F and pivoted hoe or tooth E, sub- 
j stantially as and for the purpose described. 4. The 
' pivoted diill teeth or hoes, locked or held in working 
I relation to the draw-bars by springs, in combination 
; with devices controlled by the attendant on the 
machine, for tripping said hoes or teeth at will, for 
adapting them to pass over obstructions, or for freeing 
them from clogging matter, substantially as described. 
5. Devices for holding the xii^oted hoes in working 
position, substantially as described, in combination 
with the connecting rods n and means for operating the 
I same, controlled by the attendant, whereby the hoes 
■ can be tripped at will, as described. 6. The sliding 
rods or bars I, or their ecpiivalent, for locking the hoes 
I or teeth in working position, in combination with the 
\ connecting rods n and the collars / Z% or a roller on a 
i shaft K, or their equivalent, adapting said hoes to be 
] tripped by the tractive power of the machine, as de- 
; scribed. 7. The shaft K, provided vrith the clutch hub 
- or hubs K', and sliding collars or roller for tripping the 
drill teeth, in combination witb the spurs l"^ and earns 
• 0, or their equivalent, for releasing the collars or roller, 
' as described. i 



GRAIN DRILL CLEANERS. 



17,144. E. EMMEET, Fraxklix Grove, III. Seed 
Drills. April 28, 1857. 
Claim. — The arrangement and combination of the 



wheels E, with the extension pieces d, in the manner 
and for the purposes substantially as described. 

18,690. P. M. GUNDLACH, Belleville, III. Seed 
Drills. Xovember 24, 1857. 
Claims. — 1. The arrangement consisting of a variable, 
vibrating slotted slide E h, vertical adjustable plate F, 
with a series of overhanging guards ee, and downward 
projecting gauge spurs d d, and perforated hopper D a, 
for united operation as and for the purposes set forth. 2. 
The arrangement of a series of radial arms H H in 
spiral lines directly upon the pro))elling axle C, and of 
said axle and arms behind tlj( -fi-d tubes, and in such 
relation to the same, that tlie arms pass successively 
between the lower extremities of the tubes, as and for 
the purposes set forth. 

19,010. H. F. BAKEE, Cextreville, Ixd. Seed 
Planters. January 5, 1858. 

Claims. — The arrangement of hook pointed edged 
blades, or other suitable cleaners, in such relation to 
the x)oints of the drill teeth to one another on the shaft, 
that in the revolution of the shaft they alternately 
come on opposite sides of teeth, and pass down slightly 
below the T)oints of the same, substantially as and for 
the purx^ose set forth. 

19,317. C. B. BEOAYX, Alton, III. >S'eef?X»riZ?.s. March 
16, 1858. 

Claims. — 1. The employment of vertical vibrating, 
serrated blades G, in combination with the slitted 
flange or serrated drill teeth F, substantially as and for 
the purpose set forth. 2. The combination of the seed 
distributor O, and cleaning blades G, and i)ropelling 
axle C, by means of a double acting rock shaft I, three 
connecting rods Ji J j, two elbow levers c i, a crank 
shaft Tc, and transverse slide P, and two spurwheels L 
M, substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 

21,316. O. H. S. BEUMFIELD, Cextrevllle, Ixd. 
Seed Drills. August 31, 1858. 

Claim. — The teeth a attached to the rod G, and placed 
between drill teeth I, when said rod is operated by the 
pitman F, and cranks E, so that the teeth a vrill have 
the reciprocating and rising and falling movement com- 
municated to them as set forth. 

42,113. U. H. SHOCKLEY, Litchfield, III. Grain 
Drill. March 29, 1864 ; antedated March 23, 1864. 

This invention consists in the arrangement of a 
rotary front wheel and pole with frame and seat in such 
a manner that the driver can have full control over the 
machine for the purpose of guiding, steering, and turn- 
ing the same as required. A clearer is also arranged 
in such a manner as to keep the drill teeth free from 
dirt, weeds, and trasb as the machine is drawn along. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the rotary front wheel E, 
and pole, with the frame A, clearer K, and seat D, 
in the manner herein shown and described. 

83,334. LUCAS STADLEE, Bowex, III. Comhined 
Seeder and Cultivator. October 20, 1868. 

Eevolving knives serve to cut into small fragments 
the stalks, roots, etc., that may be in their path. 
Claims. — 1. The knives G, constructed and operating 
substantially as and for purposes set forth. 2. Com- 
bining in one machine the knives G, the seed sowing 
box D, the sod breakers F, cultivator plows K, and har- 
row O, substantially as specified. 3. A seed sowing, 
cultivating, and harrowing machine, having seed box 
D, cylinder E, cranks a a, pitmen h h, cranks d. sod 
breakers F, knives G, roller H, pins n', ploAvs K, lever 
L, and harrow O, constructed and arranged substan- 
tially as specified. 

156, 202. JACOB H. BEAX, Macox, III. Grain Drill 
Cleaners. October 27, 1874. Filed Ajn il 21, 1873. 

Claim. — The movable frames C, with hooks or teeth 
d, in combination with the crank shaft E, pulleys J and 
K, chains or ropes O, and di-ill tubes B< substantially as 
and for the x^urpose set forth. 



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HinkleyB. F 888 953 

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Pease J. 'A 887 953 

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Randolph P. F 889 953 

Sterling W. G 887 953 

Smith J. L 887 953 

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Atkins Geo 891 954 

Arey R 901 956 

Bullock Wm 889 953 

BarnhartA. J 890 953 

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BiaienJ. H 892 954 

Bruen J. H 892 954 

BatchellerH. F 893 954 

BatchellerH. F 894 954 

BurchardJ. A 895 955 

Bradley Thos 896 955 

Bergstresser E. L 897 955 

Borneman A 903 957 

BarrF. A 903 957 

CruraeJ. W 898 956 

Caldwell R. W 899 956 

Denny S.L 891 954 

Davis H. V 896 955 

Doddridge L. M.. Reitenour H. 

and Swhier J. B 897 955 

Dyson J 898 955 

DyerH.... 899 9.56 

Elbertson J 897 955 

Fem^-ick R. W. and Boeklen R 890 953 

FreyJ 893 954 

Fairehild H. C 893 954 

Fairchild H. C 894 954 

Ferguson S. T 904 957 

Gortner H 900 9.56 

Gortner H 901 956 

Gilmore O. C 902 957 

Hopkins E 891 954 

Hammon H. B 891 954 

Howell D. H 895 954 

Harper C. A. and Partridge J.N. 896 955 

Haven E.W 898 955 

Hickman H 898 955 

Hawkins F. A 900 956 

Huntley A. D 901 956 

Hoag A 904 957 

Jackman J 902 956 

Ketchum Charles 892 954 

Koeller H and Uecke W 896 955 

Klinglesmith J. F 897 955 

Kent A. C 900 956 

Kent A. C 903 957 

Porter H. G 899 956 

Phelps A. M. and Dyer F 903 957 

Richards L. H 900 956 

Robinson G. W 901 956 

Shores S. Z S94 954 

Sears E 902 956 

ShepardW 1302 1323 

Thomson Joseph S92 954 

Tyler 3. E. and Tattershall R. . 895 954 

Van Doren F 893 954 

Van Doren F 902 956 

Wynkoop F. G 890 954 

West H. B. and Kellogg C. A. . . 894 954 

Webster D. P 899 956 

YorkR. M 895 955 



Hand Reciprocating. 

AmesD. S 929 963 

Arnev J. H 94S 96S 

Abbott A. 0 950 968 

Borden C. B., B.S. and McLean 

A. R 906 957 

Boeklin R 908 958 

Boekhn R 909 958 

Broughton J 910 959 

Brown Z. B 915 959 

Bower B 915 959 

Briggs S. P 915 959 

Billings 0 920 961 

Billings 0 928 962 

BurdickM. S 928 962 

BroyD 930 963 



Drawings. Text. 



Burson Geo 931 963 

Burson Geo 934 964 

Burson Geo 935 964 

Buren A. B 938 965 

BroyD 941 966 

Beers J 944 967 

Babcock S. P 945 967 

Babcock S. P 947 967 

Babcock S. P 949 968 

Crane Thos 910 958 

Carroll Jas 911 9.59 

CoppinD. G 912 9.59 

Chappell J. \V 916 960 

CaseM 917 960 

Cochran J. D 920 960 

Cleveland R.L 922 961 

CrumI 923 961 

Cotton C. W. and Staples E. L. 926 962 

Coleman J. W 940 965 

Croyl. S 942 966 

CarrJ. T 943 966 

Cleland J. W 944 966 

Cottle M 949 968 

Dana C. H 905 957 

DaserL 905 957 

DanaC.H 906 958 

Decker J 910 958 

Douglass W 916 960 

Dean F 918 960 

Davis H.V 919 960 

Daggett Wm 928 963 

Davis ACL 933 964 

Davis J. S 941 966 

DotyG. W 943 966 

Davis S. B 946 967 

Downing J 947 967 

DyerF 947 967 

Fairbanks J. B 912 959 

Fretz Samuel 916 960 

Fessler H. and Betz 1. E 925 962 

Green P. B. and Kennedy E. A. 908 958 

Green P. B 910 958 

Garee William M 914 9.59 

Garee William M 914 959 

Green C. L 919 960 

Guild S 919 960 

Gilbert W 921 961 

Gregg H. P 929 963 

Hughes D. W 907 9.58 

Haines J 911 959 

Hughes D. W 911 959 

HasslerJ. J.S 911 9.59 

Hartwell S. E 913 959 

Hammon H.B 914 9.59 

Humphreys D 921 961 

Hayv.'orth L. 0 932 963 

HansonJ. F. and Callaway J.E. 933 964 

Harrison J. M 935 964 

HickokW 937 965 

Hughes D.W 944 967 

HubbellT. J 945 967 

HintzA.J 947 968 

IlUing C 942 966 

Jenks William 907 958 

Jones J. H 908 95S 

Jones C.N 917 960 

Jones J. H 925 962 

Jones S.W 930 963 

Jeff coat J 931 963 

Jones J. H 934 964 

Kimball E. W 912 9.59 

Kellogg C. A ■ 918 960 

Killin R. P 926 0(i2 

Kellogg C. A 930 963 

KeelerLA 934 964 

Koeller H. and Uecke W 936 9i;.5 

KempW. C 942 966 

Kent A. C 949 968 

Lambert R 919 960 

LaddA 922 961 

Large A. T 922 961 

Latimer J. H 923 961 

LewmanW. C 92:^ 961 

Large A. T 925 962 

Lipe C. E 927 962 

LawsonJ. S 928 963 

Latimer J. H 936 965 

Lage H 936 965 

LeffellJ. C 943 966 

Lambert G 946 967 

Malone S 904 957 

(R.) 904 957 

Morse E 905 9.57 

MartrattC 909 95^ 

McConaughey T. B,,,, 914 959 



Drawings. Text. 



Morris J 918 960 

McKanna D 920 961 

McConaughey T. B 923 961 

Maxell H.. 924 962 

Morris J. H. and Harrison T. B, 930 963 

Moore A 932 9f;4 

McCollumP 935 9(>i 

McGinnisJ 938 965 

McCormickW. H ' 941 966 

M(jore G. W. and Argerbright 

W. M 946 967 

McCollumP 9.50 968 

Nevison Thos., Jr 929 963 

Nevison J 931 963 

Nitkev J 939 965 

NoelM. P 945 967 

Nitkey J 946 967 

Orton M. S 918 960 

Ogborn H. and Kendrick T. T. 944 967 

Preston F. B 915 959 

Pelham W. S 932 964 

PeekG. H 935 964 

Preston F. B 949 968 

RandaU S. G. and Jones J. H.. 906 958 

Randalls. G 907 958 

Randall S. G 908 958 

Randalls. G 909 958 

Reed H. and Pennewell W. P. . 921 961 

Reeds J. M 924 961 

Robertson B. F 926 962 

Russell McC. and Burdick A. G. 927 962 

Ruf L 937 965 

RootM. C 940 965 

Rogers E , 940 966 

Riebe J 942 966 

Reynolds J. R 948 968 

Sanford G 904 957 

Stoddard 0 906 958 

StickneyA 907 958 

Sherman N. C. and Mason J. . . 909 958 

Smiths. S 917 960 

Safford N 922 961 

Soggs H 924 962 

Seymour J. B 927 962 

Stroud W. D 933 964 

SouleP 934 964 

Staples E. L 936 964 

Snyder W 937 965 

Smith A. D 93S 965 

StultzS. S 938 965 

SeelvD. B 939 965 

Staley A 943 966 

Stoll J. R 945 967 

Seelye W. E 948 96S 

Shew J 950 968 

Tarbox L. B 933 9t>4 

Talmage J. 0 937 965 

TalmageJ. O 940 965 

Tracy J. D. and Piatt J. F 941 966 

TerriUJ. C 950 968 

Udell C. G 913 659 

Tan Vleck J. P 925 962 

Tan Doren F 931 963 

Wakefield C. A 905 957 

AVoodruff Sam'l 912 9.59 

West J. W 913 959 

Wasterbarg S. J 913 959 

Wallis J. M. and W. C 916 960 

Wolcott C. n 917 960 

Wakefield C A 920 961 

Wells 31. D.. E. C. and A 921 961 

Weaver L 924 961 

Williams A 926 962 

Weaver L 927 962 

Wible T. H 929 96:3 

Williams A. J 932 963 

Windle G 939 965 

Wafer J 94S 06S 

Wright J. and McNary G 1302 ia23 



Hand Rotating. 

Brings S. P 951 969 

Burchard J. A 9.52 969 

Fairchild H. C 9:-2 969 

GarsideJ. E 952 969 

Luce CO 951 969 

Maeomber J. T 952 969 

Nemmers M. P 95:3 969 

Palmer X. A 95:3 969 

Roberts F. H 951 969 

Turner E. S 95:3 969 

Tavlor J. K 953 969' 

Whelch Rodney 951 969 



887 




AM. PriOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.iOSBO RX £ r. oRCCESS. 



888 




AM. PHOTO-LtTHO. CO.N.Y.fOSBORNES PROCESS. 



889 



J. SAWYEfl. 
HaBd Potato-Plaole r$. 

Ni>. 158.742. Patented Jan. 12, 1875 





a 



No. 173,455. 



P. F. RANDOLPH. 
S22D-S0WZR. 

Pitta'.ed ret. 15. 137S. 




P. F. RANLOLPH. 
DSOPPEES ?0R FSETILIZSaS. 
Ns 182,385. Pstecied £?pt. 19. 187S. 

















1 \ 







PHOTQ-LITHO. CO.N.Y :S5Ci?,NES PROCESS i 



890 




AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. YiOSBORNES PROCESS.) 




AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y..0SB3RN £ S PRCCEi: 



892 




lUu u u u ud 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.fOSBQRNES PROCESS.) 



893 




AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.vOSBDRNeS PROCESS ■ 



I 



895 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.lOSBORXES PRCCESi.; 



896 





Jo. (?^/70. 



'fa 






VA- \ ,1 






i ^W///^^ 





iY/THCSSeS: 





If.Afjeiler S Wfec^e s Seed Planter 

^^^^^ ^kiW£D 

^••^ FEB 11 1868 





Li J 














AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N,Y.(0S«50RNES PROCESS.) 



897 



E L Bergslresser. 
Seeding MldcJimenl to Hoes. 





l¥/Tf^CSS£S: 




M^jid 7/mler. 



J Z 



trn/VtSSES: 




7 



J 





Jfiinesjes, 



Ini/cnio/-, 



AM. PHOTO-tlTHO. CO.N. Y.iOSSO P,?; E S PROCE:SS i 



898 




AM.PHOTO-LITMO. CO. 



l.N.Y.(CSBORNeS PROCESS.) 



899 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO. 



I.N.Y.(OSBgRNES PROCESS.) 



900 



A. C. KENT. 
Improvement in Hand Corn Planters. 

No, 125,306. Patented April 2, 1872. 




1)' 



0 OM,f* 



H. GORTNER. 
Improvement in Corn-Planters 
No. 132,824. 



Patented Nov. 5, 1872. 




Witnesses. 



laventor: 



F. A. HAWKINS. 
Hand'Corn-Planters 

No. 134,884. Patenied Jan, 14, 1873. 



L. H. RICHARDS. 
Hand Corn-Planters. 

No. 135,489. Patented Feb. 4, 1873. 





TnveTitor. 

tAju^witr. 



^li'itacsscB: 



^nvrator 



AM.PHOTO-UITHO. CQ.N. Y.(0SBORN E S PROCESS.) 



901 



R. AREY. 
H a n d - P I a n t e r s . 

No, 136,688. Patented March )1, 1873 





H. GORTNFR. 
Hand C o r n - P I a n t e rs . 

No. 138,392. Patented April ?9, 1873. 




No. 155,5)9. 



A. 0. HUNTLEY. 
Hand Seed-Planters. 

Patented Sept, 29, 1874. 



G. W. ROBINSON. 
Hand Cor n - P I a n ters . 

No. 158,129. P»tenled Dec. 22, 187-^. 





AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.fOSBORNE S PROCESS.) 



902 



J. JACKMAN. 
Corn- Dropper. 



No 161,685. 



PaUnied April 6, '875. 





2menior: 



F. VAN OOREN. 
Corn-Planter. 



No. 162.779, 



Palentp-o May 4, 1875- 




E. SEARS. 
Bean and Pumpkin-Seed Dropper. 

No. 166,638. Patented Aug. 10, 1875. 



0. C. SiLMORE. 
Hsnd Corn-Planter. 



No. 168,389. 



PaienUd Oct. 5, t875. 




^^^^^^^ ^o^^fCaji^ 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.<0SBDR\E'S PRCCZSS.) 




AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.(0SBORNES PROCESS.) 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO. 



.N,Y.(?S30RNES PROCESS ) 



906 




AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. YJOSBORNES PROCESS.) 



907 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.IOSBGRNES PROCESS 



908 




AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO. 



I.N.Y.mSBORNES PROCESS.) 



909 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.IOSBORNES PROCESS.. 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y/nSBOSXCW procESS.) 



9n 



C4 







AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.iOSBORNE'S PROCESS.) 



912 




AM. PHOTQ-LITHO. CO. 



.N.YJOSBORNE'S PROCESS.) 




:. co.fj.x-;ss3?.xes pr; 



914 




A'/l.PHOTO-LlTHO. CO.N.YJOSBORNeS PROCESS 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.(0SBORNES PROCESS. 



916 




AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO . N. YJ-OS BO RN ES PROCESS) 



917 



Jfancsses: 





JVi^i esses, 



J&^/yjhy^/r 



yy^/yjb'/yz- 






y. 



AM.PHOTQ-LITHO. CO.N.Y.fOSBORNE'S PROCESS.) 



918 






7fan(f feeder 









/ 






T--', C 








IN 







Tfitrcesses: 



AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.(0SB0RNES PROCESS.) 



919 




I/ir-oen-tor 



iy Ai t {Z^^n^ 




err 






AM PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.IOSBORNES PROCESS.,' 



920 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.(OSBORNES PROCESS.) 



921 




922 









hi! 








ll 
















i 











1 


! j 


1 - i 
j, { 









AM.PHOTQ-LITHO. CO.N.Y.(0S80RNES PROCISS.) 



923 





AM. PHOTO-LI THO. CO.N. Y.ICSBORNES PROCESS ! 



924 







































1 






TT tthesse s. 



J hvenh or: 



MTN£SSES, 




a^/sy^ ^^^^^^^ 



kM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.(0SBORN E S PROCES 




AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.OS P. - ^ \ t S PROCESS.) 



926 



M/idFMer. 




-/nventcr 











It ^ . 















MiJid Flantr. 






^ffest. 



nyentors. 



AM.PHOTQ-LITHO. CO.N. Y.IOSBORN E S PROCESS) 



927 




/itYSNTOft: 



W/rA/ssscs.- 




^ ML 






AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.YjOSBORNES PROCESS ' 



928 



0. wrings. 



Corn Pla^iler. 

Jfs Pa ien fe d Dec. 3, /86 7 




'° \ J 





£0 



Jf.S.BuraicK. 

Seed- Planter. 

JT^ 7/ 9 7^ FcL ten led JJec. JO, /66 7. 




■ J.S.LdJfson. 
Hand Com-Plcmler. 



Com -Pld-nler. 



J)r^76360 




Fa. liexi l&d J^^r. /0Je68. 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.(0SBOR\E'S PROCESS) 



929 



Corn -FlcinleT, 




^15 



Corn -PIa.nter 




Jfevison Jr. 
Hoe Seed-Jjropper. 

761 36' Tcil&nl&d^^r. 3l'/868 




r K/Tiile. 
Corn -Fl^'nter^ 
rf' 76181 Pd^enIedMar3/m6 







iM. PHOTO-L.JTHO. CO.M.Y.10S3J 



930 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO. 



I.N.Y.OSBORNES PROCESS.) 



931 



J. NEVISON. 
Com Planter. 



Patented Dee. 1, 1868. 














re 





Witness &s: 






AM. PHOTO-LIThO. CO.N.Y.mSBORNES PROCESS 



932 








//eire/ilo/: 




AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CC.N. Y.iOSBOP.XE 3 PROCESS) 




AM. PH.OTQ-LITHO. CO.N. Y.IOSBORN E S PROCESS-i 



935 




AM. PHOTO-LITHO. C0.N.Y.I3S8ORNC S PROCESS.) 



936 





/men to 



HENRiCK LAGE. . 
Improvement in Hand Corn-Planters.. 



No. 127,1 



Patented June 11, 1872. 



H. KOELLER k W. UECKE. 
rmprovement in Corn-Planters. 



•iG-:^-.. 




No. 129,144. 



.Patented Jui> 16, 1872. 



s c s 



S S C 6' 



— INIVEIN'^OR,- 




AVlPHOTO-LITHO. C0.t<.Y.(:S30RNES ?RCC££S.| 



937 



L. RUF. 

Improvement in Corn- Planters. 

No. 129,595. Patented Juiy 16. 1872 




J. 0, TALMAGE. 
Improvement in Corn-Planters, 
No. 129.619. Patented July 16, 1872, 





W, SNYDER. 

Improvement in Combined Hoe and Seed-Dropper. 

No. 130,757, Patented Aug, 20, 1872. 




W. HICKOK, 
Improvement in Corn-Planters, 

No, 131,756. Patented Oct. 1, 1872. 





c 


a. 


















Inventor: 



AP/1.PHDT0-1.1TH0. CO. 



.N.Y.IOSBCRNES PROCESS.) 



938 



J. McGlNNIS. 
C c r II - P I a n 1 6 r s . 



No. 133,789,, 



Patented Dec. 1 0, 1872. 




X 



iEPiiatSSisj 



A. B. BUREN. 
Corn-Planters. 



No. 13 4.3.'=) 6. 






A. D. SMITH. 
Corn-Planters. 



No. 134,942. 



Patented Jan. 14, 1873. 




No. 135,294. 



S. S. STULTS. 
H a n d - P I a n t e r s . 

Patciled Jan. 28, 1873. 




AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CQ.N. Y.(0SBOR^{E■S PROCESS) 



939 



No. 136.294. 



G. WINDLE. 
Hand-Planters. 



Patented Feb. 25. 1873. 




0. B. SEELY. 
H a n d - P I a n 1 9 r s 



No. 137,246. 



Patented March 25, 1873. 




Witness : 



/ihi^ viC /3. 




J. NITKEY. 
Corn-Planters. 



No. f37,563. 



2 Sheets-'Sheel 1. 



Patented April 3, 1873. 



J. NITKEY. 
Corn-Planters. 



No. 137,563. 



2 Sheets-'Sheet 2. 



Patented April 8, 18 73. 






FiCf.Z- Inventor: 



AM. PHO rO-LITHO. CO.t.|.Y.(0SB0RNES PROCESS, ! 



940 



J. W. COLEMAN. 
Hand C o r n • P I a n t a rs . 

No. 140.186, Patented June 24, 1873. 





In ventor. 



J. 0. TALMA6E. 
Hand Corn-Planters. 

No. 144,485. Patented Nov n, 1873. 




^ Inventor 



M. C. RO.OT. 
Hand Corn-Planters. 

No. 144,566. Patented Nov. II, 1873. 




E. ROGERS. 
Hand Corn-Planters. 

No. 144,701. Patented Nov. 18, 1873. 




Anonwys."^ 



AIVI.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.tJ. Y.(0SBORNE S PROCESS.) 



941 



J, D. TRACY & J. F. PLATT. 
Hand C o r n - PI a n t e r s . 

No. 145 698. Paiented Dec. t6, 1873. 




















1 ^ ' 


-E 


A' 



a [=ZZg) 



WITNESSES / 



INVENTORS 
ATTORNEYS. 



J. S. DAVIS. 
Corn-Planters. 



No. 145,728. 



Patented Dec. 23, 1873. 

* 




D. BROY. 
Hand-Planters. 



No. 146,510. 



w. H. Mccormick. 

Corn-Plajsters. 



Patented Jan. 2l/, 1874. 



No. 146,929. 



Patented ian. 27, 1874. 




WiTNCSSCa 



1 

3 



Inventor. 




7)fMesses 



AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.WSEORNES PROCESS.) 



942 



W. C. KEMP. 
Hand Corn-Pianters. 

No. 147,231. Patented Feb. 3, 1874. 




J. RiEBE. 
Hand Corn-Planters. 

No. 148.899. Paiented Marcli 24, 1874. 




Anomsys.^ 



I. S. CORY. 
Hand C o r n- P I a n t e r s. 

No. 150 294. Patented April 28, 1874. 




C. ILLING. 
Hand Corn-Planters. 

No. 151,595. Patented June 2, 1874. 




T'iq. Z. 




WITXES-SES. 




INTES TOK , 



AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.(0SB0RNES PROCESS.) 



943 



G; W. nOTY. 
Corn Planters and Spades. 

No i52 471. Patented June 30, 1874. 




i. C. LEFFEL. 
Hand C o rn - P I a n t e r s . 

No. 152,5 63, Patented June 3 0, 18 74. 




WlTNETSSCS. 



fir 




, Inventor. 



A. STALEY. 
Corn-Planter. 



No. 159,618 



Patented |Fe.h. 9, 1875. 



J, T. CARR. 
Seed-Planter. 




No. 161.66-4. 



Patented April 6, 1875. 




1^ 1 iA-.-w 



AM.PHOT0-LI7HO. CO.N. Y.(OSBORM:'S PROCESS-)' 




AY. OHOTO-LITHO, CO.N.XIOSBORMES PROCESS- 



945 



T. J. HUBBELL. 

HAKE SEEE-PLANTER. 



No. 170,825. 




Patented Dec. 7, 1875. 




No. 171.841. 



M. P. NCZL. 
HAKD CORK-PLANTER. 

Patented Jan. 4, 1876. 




WfTNESSES: 



S. p. BABCOCK. 

CORK-PLAHTER. 



No. 172,359. 



Tif). 3. 



Patented Jan. IS. 1876. 



J. R. STOLL. 
COKBIHES CORN AND PUMPKIN-SEED PLANTER. 
No, 174,023, Patented Feb. 22, 1S7( 





AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.IOSBORNES PROCESS.) 



946 



S. B. DA7IS. 
SEED LF.OPPER. 



K:. 175,573. 



T— ^^^^ 



Fatented April 4, ISTe. 





No. 17S.155 



G. LAMBERT. 

CORH-PIANTER. 




No. 178,550. 



J. NIT2EY. 

HAND COHir-PLAHTER. 

Patented June 13, 1376. 



a. W. UOORE & W. U. AE&ERBRiaET. 
COES-PLAITER. 
No. 180,051. Pitented July 13. 1876. 





AM.PHOTQ-LITHO. CO.N. Y.IOSBORNE S PROCESS.) 



947 



J. DOWNING. 



No. 181,825. 



Patsated Sept. 5, 1S7S. 




lMVEI<rTDR; 

Attqhktey. 



F. DYER. 

HAND CORIT PLANTER. 

Palettcd Oct. 3, 18TS. 




No. 183,527. 



S. P. BABCOCZ. 

EANS PLANTER. 

Patented Oct. 24, 1876. 



A. J. HINT2. 
CORN-PLANTER. 



187.011. 



Patented Feb. 6, 





AtVl. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.tUSBU.HNtS fKOC£.i.i.) 



, 948 



J. R. REYNOLDS. . J- H. AENEY. 




W. E SEELYE. J. WAFEJl. 

EAKD CORN-PLANTEH. • SEED-PLASTER. 

No. 189,142. Patented April 3, 1877. No, 189,404. Pateatsd April 10, 1877. 




AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.WSBORNt S PROCESS.) 



949 



No. 191,882. 



F. B. PRESTON. 
HAND SEED-PLANTER. 

Patented June 12, 187' 



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S. p. BABCOCK. 
EAK3-PIA1TTEP.. 



No. 193,590. 



Patented July 31, 1377 




M. COTTLE. 

HAKE COEH-PLAlfTERS. 



A. C. KE?<T. 
Corn-Planters. 



No. 195,350. 



Patented Sept. 13. 1377. 





Patented Oct. ]6, 1877. 



FIG. 2. 




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Inventor 



AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.(0SB0RNES PROCESS.) 



950 



A, 0. ABBOTT. 
Corn-Planter. 



No. 196,616 



Patented Oct. ad's??. 




J. C. TEfiEILL. 
Combined Plant-Setter and Seed-Planter 
No. 196,840. 



Patented Nov. 6, 1877. 



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BY u^X-i-'i-wwf^ 
ATTOBHirrS, 



P. McCOLLUM. 
Hand Corn-Planter. 

No. 197,045. Patented Nov. 13. 1877. 



J. SHEW. 
Hand Corn-Planter. 

No. 202,593. Patented April 16. 1878. 





AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.(0SBORNE'S PROCESS.) 



951 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.iOSBORNES PROCESS.) 




AM.PHO-ro-LITHO. CO .N. Y.IOSBORN es PROCESS.) 





AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.wSSOP-NES PROCESS.; 



953 



HAND. 



9,731. JULIUS A. PEASE, New York City. Seed- 
ing Hoes. May 17, 1853. 

1 Claim. — The coinbiuation and arrangement of a 
! double bladed hoe ^^■ith seed box and drop, for the pur- 
pose of planting separate kernels of corn at equal dis- 
tances apart. 

10,525. W. G. STERLING, Beldgeport, Conn. Plant- 
ing Hoes. February 14, 1854. 
j Claim. — The connection of the cylinder C with tubu- 
lar handle B, lever E, aud slide H, in the manner de- 
scribed, or any equivale^at thereto. 

58,993. OBED DANN, Janesville, Wis. Hand Seed 
Sower. October 23, 1866. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the box A and slide 
E, when constructed, arranged, and used substantially 
! as and for the purpose set forth. 2. The combination of 
' the box A, cap B, and handle C, when constructed, ar- 
ranged, aud used substantially^ as and for the purpose 
set forth. 3. The combination of the box A, slide E, 
cap B, and handle C, when constructed, arranged, and 
used substantially as and for the x^urpose set forth. 

103,936. JAMES L. SMITH, PembertoxV, N. J. Corn 
Dropper. June 7, 1870. 
Claim. — The improved corn di'opper, herein described, 
consisting of the tube A, bell-mouth B, cylinder D, con- 
ical connection H, spreader E, handle and seed cup, all 
constructed and arranged substantially as specified. 

106,216. ORSON W. SMITH, Flint, Mich. Appara- 
tus for Carrying Crrain, Piaster, etc., for Sowing. 
August 9, 1870. 

Claim. — The herein described arrangement of the 
bag A, belts C and D, and hoop B, as herein construct- 
ed and combined. 

1 1 108,262. BENJAMIN F. HINKLEY, Baltimore, Md. 
: Guano Distributor and Seed Sower. October 11, 1870. 
j Claims. — 1. The combination of a receptacle A, of any 
" suitable form, and a reciprocating piston C, provided 
with barbs or jags c, by which the fertilizer or seed is 
1 driven out at the aperture, as specified and set forth in 
the specification. 2. The piston C, with its barbs or 
jags c, and a button D, or its equivalent, which sud- 
denly arrests the motion of the piston, so as to give an 
I , expulsive action which tends to clear the piston, sub- 
j stantially as described. 3. A shiftable nozzle B, admit- 
I ting of the adaptation of sponts with apertures of varying 
' sizes, in combination with the recex^tacle A and the ])is- 
!: ton C, substantially as and for the i3urpose described. 

1 1 128,384. JOSHUA GIBBS, Canton, Ohio. Potato 
Dropper. June 25, 1872. 
Claim. — A hand potato or seed dropper, consisting of 
a conveying tube provided with a handle at its upper 
end, and having a gauge rod arranged at its lower end, 
the general arrangement of the parts, and the manner 
I of operating the dropper being substantially as is here- 
' in specified. 

133,709. SAMUEL G. JONES, Philadelphia, Pa. 
Hand Corn Planter. December 10, 1872. 
Claim. — The tube B having orifice b', and rods 1, 2, 
, and 3 secured thereon, in combination with the hoe 
blade C, the whole being arranged so as to operate sub- 
stantially as described. 

1158,742. J. SAWYER, Tremont, III. Hand Potato 
Planter. January 12, 1875. Filed May 23, 1874. 
Claim. - A hand potato planter having the holder A, 
provided with tube C C, made in two sections, and 
, jointed at the bottom of said holder, as and for the pur- 
! pose described. 

173,495. PETER F. RANDOLPH, Liberty Corner, 
N. J. Assignor to JAS. D. VAN DEVERE, same 
place. Seed Sower. February 15, 1876. Filed Sep- 
tember 25, 1875. 
The lower end of the hopper is formed into an opener 



I for making furrows. Passing through the hopper, and 
extending back to the handle for operation with the 
finger, is a rod, to which the agitator is attached for 
stirring the seed. Claims.— 1. The combination of a 
hopper having a discharge opening, substantially as de- 
scribed, an agitator e, and a finger lever, substantially 
as and for the purpose descril)ed. 2. The iuq)lement 
described, having the hopper A, earth opener B, agita- 
tor c, and finger lever C, as described. 

182,385. PETER F. RANDOLPH, Liberty Corner, 
N. J. Drop2)ers for Fertilizers. September 19, 1876. 
Filed March 14, 1876. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of a plunger or valve 
stem, having an upper and lower valve and a barrel or 
cylinder open at both ends, with a hopi)er attached to 
one end of the barrel, as desci ilied. 2. In combination 
with the plunger, the upper aud lower valves, and the 
means for adjusting them, substantially as described. 
3. In combination Avith the plunger and cylinder, the 
conical valve, substantially as described. 4. In combi- 
nation with the plunger, the rubber ball and stop bar 
for arresting its movement, as described. 5. The com- 
bination of the bag and connecting chute with the 
yjlunger and vibrating hopper. 6. In a dropper for fer- 
tilizers, the combination of a barrel or cylinder open at 
both ends, a plunger provided Avith measuring valves 
and a flexible hopper adapted to vibrate as described. 
7. In a dropper for fertilizers, the combination of a bar- 
rel or cylinder open at both ends, a plunger provided 
with measuring valves, and a stop to arrest the motion 
of the plunger, as described. 8. In a dropperfor fertil- 
izers, the combination of a fixed portion adapted to rest 
upon the earth, having a barrel or cylinder open at both 
ends, a vibrating plunger having measuring valves, and 
a flexible hopper vibrating with the plunger, as de- 
scribed. 



HAND OSCILLATING. 



9,381. WM. BULLOCK, Phlladelphia, Pa. Hand 
Seed Planters. November 2, 1852. 
Claims.— 1. A seed planter, having a tube or tubes, 
b\ which, in operating the planter, is or are closed when 
placed in the ground, and so arranged that it or they 
can be opened while in the ground, for the purpose of 
letting the seed out. 2. The arrangement of two or 
more tubes, ¥ and b, in such a manner that the operator 
can place the seeds in a hill at sped tied distances apart. 
3. The feeders k, having a sloping cavity at the outer 
ends, and being so arranged that, as the seeds are car- 
ried up. they will slide out aud ]iass into the tubes. 4. 
The arrangement of the feeders l\ and jaws e and d, or 
valves of the tubes b\ in connec tion with the handle by 
which the machine is carried, so that the feeders and 
jaws, or valves, can be operated by the same hand vrith 
which the machine is carried. 

12,465. ANDREW J. BARNHART, Schoolcraft, 
Mich. Seed Planters. February 27, 1855. 
Claim.— The combination of the discs a a b, movable 
cylinder D and piston C. the above parts being enclosed, 
or working within a eylinder or case A, and arranged 
substantia'lly as shown aud for the purpose set forth. 

13,387. R. AY. FENWICK and R. BOCKLEN, Brook- 
lyn, N. Y. Corn Planter. August 7, 1855. 
Claim. — The combination and arrangement as shown, 
of the swinging seed slide D, valve H, and tube K, for 
the purpose set forth. 

13,419. ANDREW J. BARNHART, Schoolcraft, 
Mich. Corn Planters. A ugutit 18bb. 
Claim.— Operating the box D, and plunger, by means 
of the rods i J, attached to an oscillating arm h. which 
is placed on the shaft of the tlistributiug roUer C, 
whereby the box and plunger are made to move simul- 
taneously in ojiposite directions, as set forth. 



954 



13,694. F. G. WYNKOOP. Assignor to H. L. EDSON, 
Corning, N. Y. Seed Planters. October 16, 1855. 
Claim. — The coiistruction and arrangement of the 
spades C C, with tube L, when attached to and operated 
upon by the slide G, for the purposes above set forth. 

14,767. EDWAED HOPKINS, Cincinnati, Ohio. 
Maud Seed Planters. April 29, 1856. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the rod 6 and spring 7, 
combined witb the catch-block 11 and sliding plate 12, 
for operating the semicircular cylinder 3 and lid 9. 

15,035. SAMUEL L. DENNEY, Pennington ville, 
Pa. Hand Corn Planters. June 3, 1856. 
Claim. — The combination of the planting cylinder C, 
the i)istou a a, and the funnel F. 

15,114. GEORGE ATKINS, Philadelphia, Pa. Hand 
Corn Planters. June 17, 1856. 
Claim. — Attaching the plate E, by a hinge or joint, to 
the lower part of the box A, the ])late E having a curved 
plate G attached to its inner side, which plate is pro- 
vided with a hole g, and works over the curved portion 
a of tbe plate D, which is attached to the lower end of 
the box A ; the straight portion h of the plate D being- 
fitted and working between plates c c, atfcaclied to the 
plate E, substantially as herein shown and described, 
so that the distributing device may be operated by 
merely throwing forward tbe box A. 

15,696. HERMAN B. HAMMON, Bristolville, Ohio. 
Hand Corn Planters. September 9, 1856. 

Claim. — The emplojnnent of an hexagonal or many 
sided revolving wheel E, having off-sets a* a* a* a* a* 
applied in connection witb the plunger and seed tube, 
substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 

16,409. JOSEPH THOMPSON, Durhamville, N. Y. 
Seed Planters. January 13, 1857. 

Claim. — The spring plate Y, or its equivalent, so con- 
structed and arranged as to hold the earth down firmly 
.while the punches V, and the tubes S, are drawn out of 
tbe eartb, substantially as described. 

16,677. J. H. BRUEN, Penn Yan, N. Y. Hand Seed 
Planters. February 24, 1857. 

Claims. — 1. The tbin broad extremity F, or its equiv- 
alent, at the lower end of the rod B, acting as a cam 
to open the blades, by giving said rod a partial turn 
with the hand, substantially as specified. 2. In combi- 
nation with the above, the arrangement of the seed dis- 
tributor G, on the rod B, whereby the seed is made to 
drop simultaneously, and only with tbe opening of tbe 
blades as described. 3. The star or coral-shaped at- 
tachment I, of the rod B, operating as described, so as 
to insure the regular action of tbe seed distributor. 

17,260. J. H. BRUEN, Penn Yan, N. Y. Seed Plant- 
ers. May 12, 1857. 
Claim. — The tube K, in combination witb the bar H, 
and disk distributor E, arranged and operating in tbe 
manner and for the purpose set forth. 

17,305. CHARLES KETCHUM, Pent^ Yan, N. Y. As.- 
signor to C. G. JUDD, same place. Seed Planters. 
May 12, 1857. 
Claims. — 1. The blades B, in combination witb the 
bolts K, in the manner and for tbe purpose set forth. 2. 
The adjustable cylinder G, in combination with the 
band R, and sack 0, in the manner and for tbe purpose 
specified. 

19,540. H. F. BATC HELLER, Sterling, III. Hand 
Corn Planters. March 9, 1858. 
Claim. — The combination of the pressure slide D, and 
seed distributing roller B, arranged as shown, and 
placed relatively witb tbe seed box A, so as to operate 
substantially as and for tbe purpose set forth. 

19,839. JAJSIES FREY, Battle ' Creek, Mich. Seed- 
ing Machines. April 6, 1858. 
Claim. — The device for using a screw with double 
thread, tbread coarse and fine alternately, in tbe bottom 
of the seed hopper, in combination with the oscillating 



hand lever, and the eccentric pivot, to force tbe seed 
through the holes in the perforated bottom of said seed 
hopper, by means of the comi)Ound oscillating motion 
of the screw. 

21,127. H. C. FAIRCHILD, Brooklyn, Pa. Seed 
Planters. August 10, 18b8. 
Claims. — 1. The rotating or semi-rotating seed box A, 
provided with the cylindrical case B, fitted within the 
case C, in connection with the plunger E, connected 
with and operated by the movement of the case B, as 
shown. 2. The plunger case D, attached to case C, and 
the seed distributing device formed of tbe perforated 
bottom d, /, of the cases B, C, and the cut-off I, the 
whole being arranged for joint action, substantially as 
and for the purpose set forth. 

27,172. FRANCIS VAN DOREN, Adrl^^n, Mich. 
Hand Seed Planters. February 14, 1860. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement of a secondary hopi^er 
A at the front side and near the bottom of the planter 
for the seed which is brought from the main hopper by 
a roller connected to the plunger to fall into and thus 
be in sight of the operator until it is forced in the 
ground, substantially as and for the purposes set forth. 
2. The arrangement H i j for operating the device G, 
which scrapes the dirt off" the discharge end of the 
planter, substantially as and for the purposes set forth. 

28,567. H. C. FAIRCHILD, Brooklyn, Pa. Seed Plant- 
ers. June 5, 1860. 

Claim. — The partition F introduced into the cylinder 

A, for separating the seed, in combination with the 
plates G G^ and G^, the plate G being provided with 
projecting lugs i, forming a channel for droi^ping the 
pumx)kin seed as the plate is semi-rotated, the whole 
being arranged and operating simultaneously with the 
plunger C, as and for the purposes set forth. 

32,725. S. Z. SHORES, Tow^anda, Pa. Hand Corn 
Planters. July 2, 1861. 

Claim. — The combination of vibrating tongue C, as 
described, ^"ith the rocking seed dropping portion G, 
arm h, rod i, arranged in the relation to swell g, of side 

B, and operating in harmony with the tongue C, as de- 
scribed and shown. 

40,233. H. F. BATCHELLER, Sterling, Whiteside 
County, III. Corn Planters. October 13, 1863. 

Claims. — 1. The strip F attached to the plunger and 
connected with the roller B by the straps G G', substan- 
tially as and for the purpose set forth. 2. The rod J 
attached to the plunger D, when used in combination 
mth the roller B, as and for the purpose specified. 

40,299. H. B. WEST and C. A. KELLOGG, Elyria, 
Lorain County, Ohio. Hand Corn Planters. Oc- 
tober 13, 1863. 

Claim. — None of the individual parts, but the combi- 
nation of the seeding cylinder a, having tbe cell D in 
but one instead of several divisions, lever/ and rod g, 
with the seed dividing and distributing device C H, 
when the whole are constructed and arranged to oper- 
ate in the manner and for the purpose herein set forth. 

52,171. D. H. HOWELL, Int)Ependence, Iowa. 
Hand Corn Planter. January 23, 1866. 
Claim. — The reverse cranks d d on the shafts E E, 
provided respectively with the cups G, and handle F, 
and arranged substantially as shown, with the box B, 
having the seed conveying tubes A A attached, to oper- 
ate in the manner as and for the purpose set forth. 

53,752. SALMON E. TYLER and RICHARD TATTER- 
SHALL, Beloit, Wis. Assignors to themselves 
and JACKSON SIMONS, Anoka, Minn. Hand 
Corn Planter. April 3, 1866', antedated February 17, 
1866. 

Claim. — The reciprocating head, rotating in the 
grooves, the adjustable recessed cylinder, graduating 
the grooves, in connection with the set screw when 
constructed substantially as herein set forth and de- 
scribed. 



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55,612. JOHN A. BURCHARD, Beloit, Wis. Hoe and 
Corn Planter Combined. June 19, 1866. 

Claim. — The rod D', hoe C, spring E, and roller B, in 
combination ^th the stirrer I, gauge plate K, and cyl- 
inder A, as and for the purpose set forth. 

59,703. ROBERT M. YORK, Schoolcraft, Mich. 
Corn Planter. November 13, 1866. 
Claims. — 1. The rods G G, applied to the seed boxes 
I A A, in combination with the cylinders F, straps e H, 
! and springs J, all arranged to operate substantially in 
! the manner as and for the purpose set forth. 2. The 
I disks or bottoms li, in the holes or seed cells g, in the 

cylinders F, arranged in connection with the springs J 
1 and straps K, substantially as and for the purpose sx^eci- 
i IGled. 3. The straps M, applied to the bars I, when used 
j In combination with the cylinders F and rods G, sub- 
i stantially as and for the i)urpose set forth. 

63,173. HERMON V. DAYIS, Amherst, N. H. As- 
signor to CHARLES RICHARDSON, same place. 
Seed Drill. August 27, 1867. 

Claim. — The sev^eral parts marked a b cfg n k, when 
1 ,1 the several parts are connected, arranged, aiid operated 
] as si)ecified. 

69,170. THOMAS BRADLEY, Preble, N. Y. Hand 
Seeder. September 24, 1867. 

Claim. — The arrangement with the hoe of the roller 
C, with the cavities c c, operated by the cord g, in con- 
junction with the elastic spring D, to receive the seeds 
from the box B through the boles a a, in the plank piece 

1 j A, and discharge them through the holes b b, substan- 

|J tially as described. 

69,207. C. A. HARPER and JOHN A. PARTRIDGE, 
Rahway, N. j. Seed Dropper. September 24, 1867. 

Claims. — 1. The case A, when constructed with an 
internal cylinder B, and a curved spout C, acting in 
combination with the oscillating wheel D, to deposit 
the grain in the hill, substantially as set forth. 2. The 
iji oscillating wheel D, when constructed with a plurality 
j' of chambers D^ D^, and so arranged that either chamber 
may be used substantially as set forth. 3. In combina- 
tion with the wheel D, having a plurality of chambers, 
the adjustable spring H, eyes F and F', and rods I and 
I', substantially as set forth. 

74,383. HERMANN KOELLER Am) WILHELM 
UECKE, Camp Point, III. Hand Seed Planter. 
February 11, 1868. 
Claims. — 1. The oscillating disk E, when provided 
with two or more holes g h, of different diameters, and 
when adjustable on the plate B, having the drop hole 
o, 80 that any desired hole of the disk may be employed 
for measuring and conveying the charge of grain to the 
drop hole, substantially as and for the purpose herein 
shown and described. 2. The oscillating disk E, when 
provided with two or more holes g h, of different diam- 
eters, in combination with the shaft C and cranks c c, 
hooked rods///, and oscillating levers D D, all made and 
operating substantially as and for the purpose herein 
shown and described, and in combination with the 
shovels G G, made as set forth. 

75,843, EDWIN L. BERGSTRESSER, Hublersburg, 
Pa. Seeding AttaeJiment to Hoes. March 24, 1868. 
Claims. — 1. The adjustable vibrating disk: E, applied 
' to and used in connection with the hoe, substantially 
[ as described. 2. The stationary disks B B', or their 
I equivalent, and vibrating i^erforated disk E, arranged 
and operating substantially as described. 3. The disks 
B B' and E, hopper C, and seed tube G, in combination 
with the hoe A A', arranged and operating as de- 
scribed. 

77,807. JOHN ELBERTSON, Kirkville, Mo. Corn 
Planter. May 12, 1868. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the rack e, gear e', 
plate i, and roller C having one flat edge, substantially 
as and for the purposes set forth. 2. In combination 
with the parts above referred to, the slide D and tube 



A, when all said parts are constructed and arranged so 
as to operate together in the manjier and for the pur- 
pose set forth. 

80,746. JOHN F. KLINGLESMITH, Hardin County, 
Ky. Hand Cm-n Planter. August 4, 
Claim. — A rocking cylinder F, and seed receptacles S 
therein, placed in the bottom of the hopper E, over a 
delivery tube in a divided sliaft A A', when combined 
by means of a crank G, and pivoted connecting link H, 
with a slotted guide plate B, secured in the lower sec- 
tion A' of said shaft A A', the whole being coiistructcd, 
arranged, and made to ojjerate substantially in the 
manner and for the purpose herein set forth. 

89,742. LOYAL M. DODDRIDGE, HENRY REIT- 
ENOUR, and JACOB B. SWHIER, New Mount 
Pleasant, Ind. Corn Dropper. May 4, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the cylinder B, crank 
G, seed box A, and delivery passage C, substantially as 
shown and described. 2. The combination of the seed 
scatterer b, spring c, spring plate E, and plate or frame 
D, substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 3. 
The combination of the spring plate E, spring o, and 
frame or plate D, substantially as and for the purpose 
set forth. 4. The arrangement of the spring plate E, 
spring c, bell crank G, rods H and F, with reference to 
cylinder B, for the purpose of moving the same, sub- 
stantially as shown and described. 

93,690. JEPTHA DYSON, Philadelphia, Pa. Hand 
Seed Planter. August 17, 1869 ; antedated August 4, 
1869. 

Claims. — 1. Covering plates D'^, applied to the sheath 
D, beneath a flange or guard plate D\ said sheath being 
constructed with a perforated bottom plate E, to re- 
ceive through it the pistons or j)luugers b on the main 
body of the implement, substantially as described. 2. 
Sheath D, applied upon the lower end of a tubular 
stock A, and constructed to operate substantially as de- 
scribed, in combination with a rod C, a spirally flanged 
drum C, and oscillating distributing plate F, the latter 
being applied to the bottom of the hopper, substantial- 
ly as described. 3. Fitting the oscillating plate F 
within a fixed ring S, upon a perforated bottom plate 
g, in combination with holding down bridge t, ap- 
plied within the hopjier, substantially as described. 4. 
The combination of oscillating distributor F and spiral 
ly flanged drum C, with a spring bridge t, which latter 
serves to hold said distributor down in place, and also 
as a cut-oif or striker, and pieces H H, applied within 
the hopper B, and operated substantially as described. 
5. The barrel J, interposed between the l)ridges t and A-, 
and containing a spring /, applied so as to operate upon 
the rod C, substantially as described. 6. Beveled over- 
hanging fillers/', applied to distributor F, subs[anTial- 
ly as described. 7. Division plates a, applied in a 
chamber at the base of the hopper B, in combinatiou 
with distributing plate F, substantially as described. 
8. The perforated foot plate E, ribbed on its upper side, 
and made with a downward flaring cavity in the centre- 
of its bottom side, substantially as described. 

95,683. E. W. HAVEN, Brandon, Yt. Hand Corn 
Planter. October 12, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. The gauge a and screw Iv.in eouibiuation 
with the slide valve A, substantially as ^liovvn. 2. The 
arrangement and combination of the lever C, slide 
valves A and B, springs Dand E. gauge a. tube H, hop- 
per h, and levers G L, substantially as aud for the pur- 
poses set forth. 

102,818. HENRY HICKMAN, Omaha. Nebraska. 
Hand Corn Planter. May 10, 1870. 
Claims. — 1. The adjustable knife C. construoted as 
described, in combinatiou with the haudlo. seed V>ox, 
and dropping device of a hand corn planter, snbsrau- 
tially as herein shown aud described, and for the pur- 
pose set forth. 2. The combination of the pivoted ful- 
crum-frame J with the handle and knife of a hand corn 
planter, substantially as herein shown aud described, 
and for the purpose set forth. 3. The combination of 
the dropping wheel or cylinder G and crank I with the 



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pivoted fulcrum-frame J, conductor spout H, and re- 
cess F of the seed box B,. substantially as herein shown 
and described, and for the purpose set forth. 4. The 
combination of the brush L, adjustable vertically and 
laterally with the seed bos B, recess F, and dropping 
wheel or cylinder G, substantially as herein shown and 
described, and for the x)urpose set forth. 

106,034. JONATHAN W. CEUME, Troy, Mo. Corn 
Flanier. August % 1870. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the pins A and cleats 
B B, substantially as and for the purpose hereinbefore 
set forth. 2. The combination of the wheel C, crank 
D, and bar E, substantially as and for the purpose 
hereinbefore set forth. 

106,568. HUGH DYER, Fort Scott, Kansas. Hand 
Corn Planter, August 23, 1870. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the oscillating disk 
E and adjustable gauges F, arranged between the disks 
C D, as and for the x)urpose described. 2. The combi- 
nation of disk E with screw J and spirally channeled 
shaft G, as and for the purpose described. 

106,751. D. P. WEBSTER, Boston, Mass. Rand 
Planter. August 23, 1870. 
Claims. — 1. The reciprocating disk K, when combined 
and operating Avith the cover N, substantially as de- 
scribed. 2. The regulating cover or side substantially 
as and for the purpose described. 3. The reciprocating 
disk K, cover N, combined, and operating in connection 
with the cords or wires R and S, and spring J, sub- 
stantially as herein set forth. 4. Providing the feeding- 
tube or box with an agitator, substantially as and for 
the purpose described. 

109,584. MAJOR ROBERT WILSON CALDWELL, 
Jackson, Ohio. Com Dropper. November 29, 1870. 
Claim. — The combination of the valve G and case F 
of the sjirings L or O, substantially as specified. 

109,936. HENRY G. PORTER, Hopkinton, Iowa. 
Corn Planters. December 6, 1870. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the cylinder A, bung B, 
brush &, cap C, slide D, guide d, and spring E, substan- 
tially as shown and specitied, and for the purpose set 
forth. 

125,306. ARTHUR C. KENT, Janesville, Wis. Hand 
Corn Planter. April 2, 1872. 

Claims. — 1. The conical stud or agitator M, secured 
upon and combined with the droi^per H, substantially 
as and for the purpose specified. 2. The hereinbefore 
described corn plariter, in which the agitator M is com- 
bined with the dropper H, the operating rod I, and the 
brush G, substantially as and for the purpose shown. 

132,824. HENRY GORTNER, Frazeysburg, Ohio. 
Corn Planter. November 5, 1872. 

Claim. — In a hand corn planter the pivoted triangular 
dropper B with its upper circle beveled on one side, and 
provided with the adjustable gage E, substantially as 
specified. 

134,884. FRANK A. HAWKINS, Noblesville, Ind. 
Hand Corn Pla)der. January 14, 1873. 
An oblong box ; lower end smaller than the upper. 
In it a plunger, worked by hand, reciprocates vertically, 
effecting the revolution of the seed cup disk by a strap 
Ijassed round the drum of its spindle, having both ends 
attached to the jiluuger. The latter, at each down 
stroke, opens a spring valve at the bottom and forces 
out the seed. Claim. — The plunger B, operating against 
the inner side and one corner of the case A, and provid- 
ed with the recesses KO, stops e f7, and strap I, in combi- 
nation with the drum H and feed wheel J having stop 
wires e e, all constructed and operated in the manner 
and for the purpose set forth. 

135,489. L. H. RICHARDS, Rising Sun, Md. Hand 
Corn Planters. .February 4, 1873. 

Claim, — The slide E F, combined with bar B, wheel 



C, hopper A, and stirrer G, as and for the purpose de- 
scribed. 

136,688. RICHARD AREY, Rock Falls, III. As- 
signor to ALBERT M. PHELPS and FAYETTE 
DYER. Hand Planter. 2TarcJi 11, 1873. 

Forming the front of an oblong box is a vertical 
plunger, having pivoted to its back a segmental piece 
with a seed cup on it, which deposits its contents into 
a cup on the outer face of a side of the box. The seed 
on the rise of the plunger is free to drop through the 
jaws at the bottom to the ground. Claim. — The quad- 
rantal shajied slide C provided with opening e and ex- 
tension li, and secured to the pivoted plate D, in combi- 
nation with a seed box A, substantially as set forth. 

138,392. HENRY GORTNER, Nashport, Ohio. Hand 
Corn Planter. April 29, 1873. Filed October 19, 1872. 
Claim. — As an improvement on my patent dated No- 
vember 5, 1872, the pivoted angular seed slide described, 
having the legD, the slotted adjustable Z-shaped gage 
G, and the segmental piece F, constructed and arranged 
substantially as specitied. 

155,519. ABIEL D. HUNTLEY, Holt^ton, Me. As- 
signor to W. H. H. ESTY. same place. Hand Seed 
Planters. September 29, 1874. Filed June 13, 1874. 
Claim. — The combination with the seed box A and 
hollow shank B, of the roller D, having seed recess a, 
with adjustable slide b, band /, slide E, and spring h, 
all constructed substantially as and for the purposes 
herein set forth. 

158,129. GEO. W. ROBINSON, Bennington Centre, 
Vt. Hand Corn Planters. December 22, 1874. Filed 
December 16, 1874. 
To the under side of the hoe handle, and in rear of 
the blade, is attached the seed cylinder, having the 
contracted outlet, through which the seed falls into 
the tumbler, having bearing on arms attached to each 
side of the outlet. An oscillating motion is imparted 
to the tumbler by means of the pull cord and retract- 
ing spring. The dropping capacity of the tumbler is 
varied by the adjustable bottom. Claim. — The combi- 
nation of a hopper a, having the contracted end b and 
outlet e, with the oscillating tumbler e, situated in 
front of the contracted end of the hopper, and pro- 
vided with a pocket li, and plain surface g, all adapted 
for use upon an ordinary hoe, as described. 

161,685. JOS. JACKMAN, Richmond, Ohio. Corn 
Droppers. April 6, 1875. Filed March 5, 1875. 

Claims. — 1. The combination, with the shaft g g"^ and 
seed cylinder f, of the spring /, cord 7?, and pulley /i^, 
as and for the purpose specified. 2. The combination, 
with the box b and seed cylinder e, of the wire spout c 
and shaft g g^ g-, for the purposes set forth. 

162,779. F. VAN DOREN, Adrian, Mich. Corn Plant- 
ers. May 4, 1875. Filed February 11, 1875. 
Claims. — 1. The reversible spring plate H, provided 
with the central notched block d, in combination with 
the planter A, shoe B, and rod e, as and for the pur- 
poses herein set forth. 2. The reversible cut-off con- 
sisting of the bar I, blocks h h at the ends thereof, and 
the rubber pieces i i fastened to the blocks by central 
screws, substantially as and for the purposes herein set 
forth. 

166,638. EPHRAIM SEARS, Kimbolton, Ohio. Bean 
and Pumpkin Seed Droppers. August 10, 1875. Filed 
June 18, 1875. 
Claims. — 1. In a seed dropi^er, the combination of the 
disks D D', pivoted centrally one on top of the other, 
and provided with the apertures e e', respectively, and 
operated simultaneously in opposite directions, sub- 
stantially as and for the purposes herein set forth. 2. 
The combination of the case A, bottom B, with spout 
C, pivoted disks D D', having apertures e d , and the 
segmental block E, provided with the flexible cut-oft' 
^, substantially as and for the purposes herein set 
forth. 



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168,389. ORPHEUS C. GILMORE, Janesville, Wis. 
Hand Corn Planters. October 5, 1875. Filed June 
17, 1875. 

Claim. — The connecting rods E E, in combination 
^vil"ll the rods / / and cylinder C, for the puri)ose of 
operating the cylinder C, substantially as described, 
and for the purposes set forth. 

173,020. ARTHUR C. KENT, Janesville, Wis. Corn 
Planters. Feh-iiary 1, 1876. Filed October 18, 1875. 

Claims. — 1. As an improvement upon the hand corn 
planter for which Letters Patent have heretofore been 
granted to me, the combination of the cylindrical hoji- 
per provided with an elongated aperture, the detach- 
able handle, the reciprocating plunger, and the re- 
movable oscillating dropper, all relatively arranged 
as described. 2. I also claim the detachable handle, 
the recii^rocating plunger, tbe cylindrical hopj)er pro- 
vided with an elongated aperture, the removable os- 
cillating disk, the x^late 4, and the rod 3, which holds 
said plate, all combined and relatively arranged as de- 
scribed. 

177,195. A. BORNEMAN, Lancaster, Ohio. Corn 
Planters. May 9, 1876. Filed February 18, 1876. 

Claims. — 1. The combination, in a hand planter, of 
the roller E, crank-arm d, link d', and valve lever D, all 
arranged and operating as described. 2. The compcD- 
sating-loop or U-shaped spring /, applied to the staif 
or frame A, and operating in combination with the 
valve lever D, substantially as and for the x)urpose de- 
scribed. 

183,624. FRANCIS A. BARR, Hester, Mo. Corn 
Planters. October 24, 1876. Filed April 12, 1876. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the pivoted legs A 
A', having hopper C, with the central pin E, having 
slides D G, and arm K. operated by rod L, substantially 
in the manner and for the juirpose herein shown and 
specified. 2. In a hand corn planter, the combination 
of slides G V. clearers M, and coiled spring T, substan- 
tially as and for the purpose herein shown and spe- 
cified. 

184,422. A. M. PHELPS and F. DYER, Rock Falls, 
III. Corn Planters. November 14, 1876. Filed 
September 30, 1876. 

Claims. — 1. The pivoted board A^ and stationary 
board A% arranged within the box A, in combination 
with the half-roller I and its journals e e, substantially 
as and for the purposes herein set forth. 2. The piv- 
oted board A^, with roller I, crank K, plunger P,with lugs 
n n, and the joumals e e, substantially as and for the 
purpose set forth. 

196,078. SAM. T. FERGUSON, Minneapolis, Minn. 
Assignor to the MONITOR PLOW WORKS, same 
place. Hand Corn Planters. October IQ, 1S77 . Filed 
June 15, 1877. 

I Claims. — 1. In a hand corn planter, the inclined drop- 
j per plate F and converging seed chamber, in combihation 
I with the half-support h and operating slide B G, sub- 
stantially as described. 2. The combination and ar- 
I rangcment of the beveled metal nose C, having the 
guides b b', made in one piece therewith, and the spring 
face-plate c, substantially as hereinl>efore described. 3. 
The combination and arrangement of the spring face- 
plate c and the bevel-edged door D, in the manner and 
for the purpose hereinbefore explained. 

204,574. ALBERT HOAG, Grand Isle, Vt. Hand 
Corn and Bean Planter. June 4, 1878. Filed May 4, 
1878. 

Claim. — The combination, with the seed chamber D', 
provided with the dished bottom plate g, having an 
opening i therein, of the valve supporting ijlate g', ar- 
ranged below the said plate g, the oscillating valve D, 
fitting snugly between said plates, and having a stem /, 
and the plunger C, having the oblique slot e, substan- 
tially as specified. 



HAND RECIPROCATING. 



9,037. G. SANFORD, Ellenville, N. Y. Hand Plant- 
ers. June 15, 1852. 

Claim. — The method of conveying seed from the seed 
box A, and depositing it in the furrow or hill, substan- 
tially as herein shown and described, viz. : by having 
the rods D, attached in any proj)er manner to a stalf C, 
said staif and rods passing vertically through the bot- 
tom of the seed box, the ui)per part of the rods having 
cups b attached to them by elastic joints, the cups hav- 
ing spurs d projecting from them, which cant or turn 
over the cups when the stafi^' and rods are raised, and 
throw the seed into the tops of the tubes, when they 
catch under the projections e, the lower ends of the rods 
forcing out the seed from the tubes when the stafi'is de- 
pressed, and the spring c retaining it when the staff is 
raised. 



Planter. January 3, 1854. 

Claim. — The gist of the invention consists in the con- 
strtiction of a planter valve K, made reversible from 
end to end, so that the same valve piece can do different 
kinds of work by reversing it, for the purpose of vary- 
ing the quanity of seed planted. 

315. S. MALONE, Tremont, III. Corn Planters. 
Reissued July 10, 1855. 

Claim. -^Tlie x)eculiar construction of the hoiizontal 
slide, made reversible from end to end, for the jiurpose 
of varying the quantity of seed planted, in the manner 
set forth and specified. 

11,395. CHARLES A. WAKEFIELD, Plainfield, 
Mass. Seed Planter. July 25, 1854. 

Clfiims. — 1. This j)lanter consists of a seed chamber 
A, having a seed valve B in its bottom, said valve being 
(by means of slot g and jjin / ) moved by the plunger 
A,*which, in its descent, carries before it the seed from 
passage D, and by a lip prevents the seed from escaping 
from the end of said plunger, as seen at G, whilst the 
obliquity of the plunger prevents the seed from escap- 
ing at the side opposite said lip. 2. The handle E is 
placed oblique, to facilitate the oblique working of the 
plunger ; rhe seed is thus closely imbedded in the soil, 
and the oblique hole is readily closed by the falling 
earth as the implement is withdrawn. 

11.641. CHARLES H. DANA, West Lebanon, N. H. 
Seed Planters. Septeniber 5, 1854. 

Claims. — 1. The planter, employed and operating as 
described. 2. The triangular measuring cavity com- 
bined, arranged, and operating as described. 

11.642. LOUIS DASER, Washington, D. C. Seed 
Planters. September 5, 1854, 

Claim. — The seeder 6, cut /, and slot e, in combina- 
tion with the drill a a. the dared hole c, spring g. and 
cylinder A, substantially in the manner and for the pur- 
poses set forth. 

12,554. EBENEZER MORSE, Mohgantown, Va. 
Seed Planters. March 20, 1855. 

Claims. — 1. The scrapers J J, the cam n. and sliding 
back-board B, as arranged, combined, and operating 
conjointly with the seed box A. for the purpo5>e of de- 
positing seed in hills, coverinu' it Avirb earth, and press- 
ing the'earth upon the seed. '2. The oseilhiting motion 
of the horizontal handle roiuiei red to the front, and 
back part of the seed box. hy a liinged joint at each end 
of the handle, substantially in the numner described. 

12,618. CHESTER B. and BENJ. S. BORDEN, and 
A. R. McLEAN. West Dresden, N. Y. Seed Plant- 
ers. April 3, 1855. 

Claims. — 1. Attaching to the handle of an ordinary 



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hoe a chamber or box B. which contains the corn or 
seed to be planted, said chamber or box being provided 
witli a slide D, having a slot or recess h, in its lower 
end, which slot or recess may be increased or dimin- 
ished in size by adjusting the small slide E. 2. The 
slide D being arranged as shown, so as to be operated 
by the linger of the "operator, and the spiral spring H 
for the purpose of dei)ositing the seed or corn in the 
holes or furrows in the earth made by the hoe, as shown 
and described. 

12,995. C. H. DANA, West Lebanon, N. H. Seed Plant- 
ers. June o, 1855. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the hinged vibratory 
mouthed piece j) s s, at the lower end of the staff B, 
with tlie projecting portion of the front slide h of the 
seed box, and with the incision plate / descending 
therefrom, in such a manner that a downward sliding 
movement of the said staff upon the seed box, will close 
the said moutb piece upon the incision plate, and form 
an incising planting receptacle for depositing the seeds 
in the ground ; and an upward sliding movement of 
the said staff upon the seed box will force open the said 
mouth piece, and leave the seeds in the extreme bottom 
of the incision formed by the said planting receptacle, 
substantially as set forth. 2. The arrangement by which 
I positively insure the opening of the mouth j)iece 2)ss, 
of the planting receptacle, at each ui^ ward movement 
of the handle B, viz. : by means of the projecting por- 
tion / of the plate i, which is secured to the seed box, or 
its equivalent, operating sabstantially as set forth. 

13,151. OREN STODDAED, Busti, N. Y. Corn Plant- 
ers. June 26, 1855. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the follower or plunger 
C, dropping or sliding plates d and agitators or distri- 
butors formed by the levers D D', x)rovided with cross 
arms i and rods j, the parts being operated as shown. 
13,401. S. G. EANDALL and J. H. JONES, Rockton, 
III. Seed Planters. August 7, 1855. 

Claim. — The use of the sheath B,and a tongue C, filling 
it, so combined with a lever D, and forcing handle G, 
that by means thereof or their equivalents, the sheath 
and tongue may be struck into the ground as one solid 
piece, after which the tongue may be raised, leaving 
the sheath in the earth as a lining, until the seed is de- 
posited through the lining substantially as described. 

13,820. D. W. HUGHES, New London, Mo. Hand Seed 

Planters. November 20, 1855. 
Claim. — The seed boxC, and perforated slide D,when 
attached to the blades A A A', connected by a joint a, 
arranged substantially as shown and specified. 
14,003. A. STICK:NEY, Concord, N. H. Seed Planters. 

December 25, 1855. 

Claim. — In a seed planter having a wedge-shaped 
planting receptacle, whose hinged side is closed by the 
action of a spring, combining the plunger of said 
planter to any suitable portion of the seed box, by 
means of a spring of sufficient thickness, to prevent 
said x^lunger iu operating the planter from sliding down- 
wards on the seed box, and opening the planting recep- 
tacle, l)efore said receptacle has penetrated to the de- 
sired depth into the ground, to deposit the seed con- 
tained in it, substantially as set forth. 

14,504. WM. JENKS, Alexandria, Va. Hand Corn 
Planters. March 25, 1856. 
Claim. — The bolsters E and distributers F, in combi- 
nation with point C, when arranged and ox)erated for 
the purpose herein specified. 

14,776. SILAS G. RANDALL, Rockford, III. Corn 
Planters. April 29, 1856. 

Claim. — The combining with the seed tube E a cut- 
off valve r, for closing or opening said tube, as the case 
may be ; said valve moving edgewise against the soil 
when the passage is opened to allow the grains to pass 
into the ground, and operated from a lever B, substan- 
tially in the manner and for the purpose set forth. 
14,801. REINHOLD BOCKLEN, Jersey City, N. J. 
Corn Planters. May 6, 1856. 

Claim. — The employment of one or more covering 



X:>lates E E, applied in connection with the seed box or 
tube and plunger, and operating to lift a quantity of 
earth and deposit it over the corn which has been 
planted. 

15,101. PLYMON B. GREEN ant) EDWARD A. KEN- 
NEDY, Waukegan, III. Seed Planters. June 10, 
1856. 

Claim. — The seed slide h, in combination with the 
foot A, side springs h, and catch ets /, arranged and 
operating in the manner and for the purposes set foii:h. 

15,194. SILAS G. RANDALL, Rockeord, III. Hand 
Seeding Machines. June 24:, 18o6. 
Claim. — In combination vnth the reciprocating mo- 
tion of the seed slide E, the locking and unlocking of 
it at each planting operation, so that the tongue shall 
be firmly held against the resistance of the earth in 
forcing it and the sheath therein. 

15,610. J. HERYA JONES, Rockton, III. Hand 
Seed Planters. August 26, 1856. 
Claim. — The use of a hinge or joint B B, or its equiva- 
lent, for connecting two single hand planters at their 
tops for the purpose of following them like a pair of 
compasses to contract and expand in their operation, as 
set forth. 

15,616. CORNELIUS MARTRATT, Albany, N. Y. 
Hand Corn Planters. August 26, 1856. 
Claim. — The combination of the staff A C, collar g, 
and spade A B, ^vith reservoir a ah I), the whole being- 
arranged and operated in the manner and for the pur- 
pose described. 

16,314. N. C. SHERMAN AND J. MASON, Hazle Tree, 
Wis. Seed Planters. December 23, 1856. 
We disclaim the wedge shaped jaws, to be opened 
after having been thrust into the ground, thus forming 
a pocket or cavity into which the seed may fall. De- 
vices of this kind are old, and an example is seen in 
Hughes' patent, November, 1855. Claim. — The double 
plunger E, having bars F G, operating and combined 
with the seed box A and jaws B C, in the manner sub- 
stantially as set forth. 

16,592. R. BOEKLEN, Jersey City, N. J. Seed Plant- 
ers. February 10, 1857. 
Claim. — The distributor D, having chamber 1, and 
recesses g, and worked between the compartments b and 
c, by means of the link E, and slide C, in combination 
with the cut-off E' and plate F', the whole arranged 
and operating substantially in the manner and for the 
purpose set forth. 

16,610. S. G. RANDALL, Rockford, III. Seed Plant- 
ers. February 10, 1857. 
Claim. — In combination with the shoe or spade, com- 
posed of the pieces E /, the spreading bars H, arranged 
and operating in the manner and for the purpose sub- 
stantially as set forth. 

17.080. THOS. CRANE, Fort Atkinson, Wis. Hand 
Seed Planters. Ajjril 21, 1857. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the pivoted and 
spring actuated block a, with the grooved and perforat- 
ed sliding slat h, substantially as set forth. 2. The 
combination of spring r?, with the grooved and perfo- 
rated sliding slat b, in such a manner that the inclined 
aperture n, in the back of the planter will operate said 
spring, as set forth. 

17.081. JOHN DECKER, Sparta, N. J. Hand Seed 
Planters. April 21, 1857. 

Claim.— The slides b b fitted iu the box B, and placed 
relatively with the hoppers A A', as shown, and the 
plate or cleaner /, attached to the block (?, when the 
above parts are combined and arranged so as to operate 
conjointly, as shown, for the purpose specified. 

17,089. P. B. GREEN, Chicago, III. Hand Seed 
Planters. April 21, 1857. 

Claim. — The combination of slide B, catch C, and 
stop E, constructed and arranged to hold the plunger 
stationary, until the point K enters the earth to a cer- 
tain depth, substantially as described. 



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17,258. J. BROUGHTON, New York, N. Y. Corn 
Flanters. May 12, 1857. 
Claim. — The distributing device formed of the block 
A, having the opening a made longitudinally through 
it, to receive the plunger B, having the recess H made 
in it, the block being provided with the chamber P, 
slide D, and tube E, when said distributing device or 
i jits equivalent is used in combination with the flexible 
js pi tube or sack J, and the whole arranged to operate as 
! and for the purpose set forth. 

18,145. JOEL HAINES, West Middlebury, Ohio. 

|;i Hand Seed riauters. September 8, 1857. 

\ Claim. — The opening W, through the standard or its 
• equivalent so arranged as to form a bar or scraper, sub- 
stantially as described, to clear the earth or wet earth 
j from the plunger as it is pushed down and delivers it 
'iout through the oi^ening AY, as described, whether the 
i upper edge of the scraper is curved or otherwise. 

^ 1 18,148. D. W. HUGHES, New London, Mo. Corn 
Planters. Septemler 8, 1857. 

'i Claim. — Comiecting the two implements together by 
1 I means of the plates li, and bars m, and pendent bar J J , 
^' I arranged as shown and described. 

^ 1 18,802. JAMES CARROLL, Laporte, Ohio. Seed 

r J Planters. Beccmher 8, 1857. 
(i Claim. — The employment of the handle B, furnished 
ijwith a discharge passage, in combination with a slide 

' \f, which has a hand trigger n, and with the peculiar 

' , conducting tube A, which is furnished with shares a a, 
; substantially as set forth. 

, 1 18,846. J. J. S. HASSLER, Ripley, Va. Corn Plant- 
' I ers. December 15, 1857. 

I i Claim. — The detachable sliding, perforated gauge- 
valve blocks or seed-escapers / /, with the alternately 
actuating and reacting pressure springs i i, the adjust- 
<': able graduating tapering throat blocks C C, together 

, i ' and in combination with the hopper and striding equi- 

I i distant legs and spouts, arranged and operated as de- 

. jjj scribed and set forth. 

i' 19,329. J. B. FAIRBANK, Leon, N. Y. Hand Corn 
Planters. Fehrnary 9, 1858. 
Claims. — 1. The adjustable measuring cups B, with a 
: movable bottom operated by the upward motion of the 
ji, cups relatively to the other parts as spccitied. 2. The 
j ^ thrust S, and slide V, or their equivalents, when used 
'j for giving the side i)ressm'e to the corn in the manner 
' described. 

19,833. D. G. COPPIN, Cincinnati, Ohio. Hand Corn 
Planters. April 6, 1858. 
Claim. — The combination and arrangement of the 
I concave i>late l; lever Ji, and seed rod/, arranged with 
!i the pipes d and g, and spring J, all constructed and op- 
j' erated as represented and set forth. 

! 20,014. SAUL WOODRUFF, Sparta, N. J. Seed Plant- 

I ing Plows. 4pn? 20, 1858. 
Claim. — The box B, provided with the valve C, and 

' plunger D, attached to the hoe and used in connection 

II with the sack or receptacle G, placed on the operator 
' and communicating with the box B, by means of the 
, flexible tube F, the whole being arranged substantially 
j as and for the piu-pose set forth. 

' 21,137. E. AY. KIMBALL, Ottawa, III. Seed Planters. 
'August 10, 1858. 

I Claim. — The slide B, placed within the box or case 
)' A, perforated at D, and provided with the endless band 

C, and the seed cup d, attached in connection with the 

elastic or yielding plate e, and rest plates or guide /, 
, placed at the lower end of the box or case. It being 
.understood that I do not claim separately any of the 

parts, but the whole combined and arranged as and for 

the purpose set forth. 

23,919. SAMUEL E. HARTWELL, New York, N. Y. 
Corn Planters. May 10, 1859. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the slide d, shoe c, and 
I hoe i, connecting and acting in the manner and for the 
' I i, purposes substantially as specified. 



24.594. CALVIN G. UDELL, Morris, III. Corn 
Planters. June 28, 1859. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangemeiit of the grain box A, 
tubes B B, connecting bars E E, and legs I I, the whole 
being constructed and operated substantially in tiio 
manner set forth. 2. In combination with the above, 
I claim the measure L L, marking rod M, and guide K, 
the whole being constructed and operated substantially 
in the manner and for the i)U) pose set forth. 

24,683. J. W. WEST, Hillsboro', Ohio. Corn PlanU 
ers. July 5, 1859. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the cords o and n, witli 
the pulleys i and j, working in arms h h, for operating 
the slotted plunger I and seeding bar g, the whole 
operated together and in the manner and for the pur- 
pose substantially as set forth. 

25.595. S. J. WASTERBARG, Altona, III. Seed 
Planters. September 27, 1859. 

Claim.— The arrangement of the block A provided 
with chambers C and chambers B, with the rods D, 
shaft a, handle F, hopper H, spring I, slides E, and 
spring G, substantially in the manner and for the pur- 
pose set forth. 

27,358. WM. M. GAREE, Granville, Ohio. Coi-n 
Planters. March 6, 1860. 

Claim.— The arrangement of the flauch C, seed slide 
or charger w, plate n, brush block e, chamber/^, uj)- 
rights 1, 2, 3, lid jj, and jaws b b, as and for the purpose, 
described. 

27,365. HEMAN B. HAI^IMON, Bristolville, Ohio. 
Hand Corn Flanters. March 6, 1860. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the seed box A, sliding 
front B, back C, lid D, mouthj)iece E, handles F and G, 
gauge e, set screw n, clasps rt^ a- a^ a^, the crooked 
finger 9, branch 7, pins X X, the flaring mouth/, chan- 
nel t, measuring cavity i, brush r, for joint operation, 
as described, lor the purpose siiecified. 

27,644. THOMAS B. McCONAUGHEY. Newark, Del. 
Seed Flanters. Mareli 27, 1860. 

Claim. — The slide/, provided with the opening g, and 
the seed box A, with the partition I, arranged relatively 
with the slide and its oxDening g, as shoAvn, in connec- 
tion with the opening d, in the end piece a- of tbe seed 
box, and the projection or scatterer c thereon, and tbe 
strip m on the seed box, all arranged for joint opera- 
tion, stibstautially as set forth. 

30,308. WILLIAM M. GAREE, Cox, Ohio. Seeding 
Machines. October 9, 1860. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the spring B, jaws D E, 
and board C, with the slide F. box A. guard plate/ and 
brush h, all as described and for the purposes set forth. 

30,526. ZERAH B. BROWN, Simsbury, Ct. Seeding 
Hoes. October 30, 1860. 
Claim. — The seed box d, hoe Lniidlc ' \ .m l seed slide 
e, the latter being provided with tl;c ;;.ljii-r;il)le plate/ 
and spring I', and arratiged at right . augk-s to said box~ 
and handle for operation conjointly, in the manner and 
for the purpose described. 

30,713. BENJAMIN BOWER, Millersburg, Ohio. 
Corn Planters. XovemJ)er 27, 1860, 
Claim. — The vessel A, in combination with the slide 
F, levers M and R, and connecting rods I and P. or their 
equivalents, when these several parts are constructed, 
arranged and operated as and for the piu'pose set forth. 

! 31,579. F. B. PRESTON, Fai-ette, :\[o. Assignor to 
j himself and W. H. STAPLETON, of said Fayette. 
I Corn Planters. February 26, 1861. 
I Claim. — The combination of the three handles d h t, 
I with the slide 1>. tube A, and hopper B, one of the 
I handles, h, being attached, the slide and the other two 
being attached to plate c. as and for the purpose set 
forth. 

32,178. S. P. BKIGGS, Saratoga Sprlxos, N. Y. Hand 
Corn Planters. April 30, 1861. 
Claim. — The attachment to hand corn or seed plant- 



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ers of a tube, in connection with the plunger, substan- 
tially in the manner and for the purposes set forth in 
my specification. 

32,937. WILLIAM DOUGLASS, Westport, Mo. 
Hand Corn Flanters. July 30, 1861. 
Claim. — The forked distributing tubes formed of 
blades A B, and a tlexible material f/, as described, in 
combination with the double discharging seed slide (j 
and box G, all arranged and operating in the manner 
set forth. 

3-2,975. J. W. CHAPPELL, Loomisville, Mich. 
Hand Corn Planters. August 6, 1861. 
Claim. — The combination of the rods d, box or hop- 
per A, provided with a bottom rt-^, having inclined seed 
passages e and retaining bars m, the slide E, lever F, 
and handle D, all arranged for joint operation substan- 
tially as and for the purpose set forth. 

36,646. SAMUEL FRETZ, Buckeye, Ohio. Hand 
Seed Dropping Derice. Octoher 14, 1862. 
Claim. — The combination of the slide C, lever D, 
seed slide E, and spring F, all arranged and ai)plied to 
the box A provided with the cut off a', to operate as and 
for the purpose herein set forth. 

36,815. J. M. and W. C. WALLIS, Milton, Iowa. 
Hand Corn Planters. October 28, 1862. 
Claims. — 1. The plunger D provided with the recesses 
g m, in combination with tlie partitions E provided with 
the cut-off brush A', and the elastic jdates F B, and fixed 
plate fZ, all arranged relatively witii each other and 
within the box A, to operate as and for the purpose 
herein set forth. 2. Also, the stop G attached to the 
plunger I), and provided with the spring o, when ar- 
ranged relatively with the side c of the box A, and used 
in combination with the elastic plates F B, inclined 
partitions E, brush I', and fixed plate d, as and for the 
purpose set forth. 

39,548. MYRON CASE, Kasoag, N. Y. Hand Corn 
Planters. August 18, 1863. 

Claim. — The combination of the slide i provided with 
the inclined seed aperture j, passing entirely through 
it^ the recess n, the back piece c below the seed reser- 
voirs, the plates / B, partition h, and gum elastic cut- 
off A', placed within and attached to the seed box A, 
the whole being constructed and arranged as and for 
the purposes specified. 

40,107. CHARLES N. JONES, Galway, Saratoga 
County, N. Y. FJanting Hoe. Septemher 29, 1863. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the foot E' at the lower 
end of the seed slide E, when the latter works in a box 
C secured to the handle of a hoe A, in the manner and 
for the purpose shown and described. 

43,139. SOLOMON S. SMITH, North Fairfield, 
Ohio. Hand Corn Planter. June 14, 1864. 
Claim. — The x^lunger D, brush C, recesses B F and G, 
spring plate I, nose E, handles K and N, spring O, and 
stop O', when these several parts are arranged and op- 
erating substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 

44,032. CHARLES H. WOLCOTT, Randolph, N. Y. 
Hoe and Seed I'lanter. August 30, 1864. 
Claim. — The seed distributing device, comi)osed of 
the box C, slide E, and tube D, when used in connec- 
tion with the plate G, and all combined with a hoe to 
operate in the manner substantially as and for the pur- 
pose herein set forth. 

46,928. M. S. ORTON, Galesburg, Ind. Hand Corn 
Planter. March 21, 1865. 
Claims.— 1. The perforated ])late B, operated substan- 
tially as shown, in combination with the perforated 
bottom 1) of case A, and seed spouts E, arranged to 
open and close tlirouoh the movement of the plate B, 
substantially as and for the purjjose set forth. 2. The 
arms m applied to the pin 1 of plate B when used in 
combination with the spouts E, and all arranged to 
operate in the manner substantially as and for the pur- 
pose specified. 



48,197. JACOB MORRIS, Auburn, Mo. Hand Corn 
Planter. June 13, 1865. 
Claim. — The employment or use of the rod or bar H, 
when used in connection with the two side plates A A', 
pivoted together and provided with j)lates I I, and also 
provided respectively with the hopjier E, and the slide 
F, substantially as and for the purpose herein set 
forth. 

48,528. FRANK DEAN, Beloit, Wis. Corn Planter. 
July 4, 1865. 

Claim. — The slide A, in combination with the roller 
F, cone E, and ring H, arranged and operating sub- 
stantially as described. 

48.562. CLEMENT 11. KELLOGG, Elyria, Ohio. 
Hand Corn Planter. July 4, 1865. 

Claim. — The seed distributer A having apertures 
c c c converging from opposite directions, upward and 
diagonally to one common i)oint of intersection, and 
thence upward perpendicularly to the upper surface of 
the block, in combination with sliding stop D and seed- 
ing slide B, the whole being arranged in the manner 
substantially as described, and for the purpose of in- 
serting the seed in two or more places in the soil. 

50,657. H. V. DAVIS. Assignor to DANIEL S. PER- 
KINS, Amherst, N. H. Seed Planters. Octoher 24, 
1865. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the spindle e, handle 
d, the rods g c, the stud h, and the arm h, applied to the 
cliarger and the lid, wherel)y both charger and lid may 
be operated simultaneon.sly by turning the handle as 
specified. 2. The arrangement and combination of the 
auxiliary mouth or hopper W with the hand seed plant- 
er constructed substantially as described and for the 
purpose set forth. 

51,825. CALVIN L. GREEN, Johnson's Creek, N. Y. 
Hand Corn Planter. January 2, 1866. 
Claims. — 1. The employment or use of the jointed 
handle C and D in hand corn planters in combination 
with the delivery slide B. 2. The adjustable locking 
clamp E, constructed, arranged and operating substan- 
tially in the manner and for the purpose shown and de- 
scribed. 3. The combination of the seed box A with 
the jointed hoe handle in hand planters, for the purpose 
set forth. 

52.563. SPENCER GUILD, Milfohd, N. H. Seeder and 
Fertilizer. February 13, 1866. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of a manure or fertili- 
zer distributer with a hand seeding machine, substan- 
tially as described. 2. The plate or coverer H applied 
to a hand seeding machine, either Avith or without the 
manure distributer, to operate in the manner substan- 
tially as set forth. 3. The levers E and D for operat- 
ing the slides B, one or more, and plate F, substantially 
as described. 4. The combination of the levers E D, 
slides B, one or more, plate F, and the cover or plate H, 
all connected and arranged to operate in the manner 
substantially as and for the purpose specified. 
53,838. RICHARD LAMBERT, Cortland Village, N 
Y. Hand Corn Planter. April 10, 1866. 

Claims. — 1. In combination with the slide G, and rod 
F, the adjustable block H, substantially as and for the 
purpose set forth. 2. The arrangement of the case B 
with the double bottom M M', tbe slide G, rod F, and 
spiral springs I I, substantially as described. 
54,507. J. D. COCHRAN, Milford, N. H. Corn Plant- 
er. May 8, 1866. 

Claims. — 1. The strips A A', with the slide F attached 
and provided with the plates B B, pivoted together as 
shown, in combination with the hopper D, provided 
with the partition E, the slide and partition being pro- 
vided with holes, and all arranged to operate substan- 
tially as set forth. 2. The manure or supplemental 
hopper H, applied to the strip A, in combination with 
the seed hopper D and slide F, substantially as and for 
the purpose specified. 3. The plates J J, in combina- 
tion with the plates B B, arranged to o])erate in con- 
nection therewith, substantially as and for the purpose 
set forth. 



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54,^9^. OfeSON BILLINGS, Lagrange, Ohio. As- 
signor to himself, RUSSEL H. PENFIELD and 
HOMER PENFIELD, Elyria, Ohio. Hand Corn 
Planter. May 22, 1866. 

: Claims. — 1. The angularly shaped rubber spring, 
t having the two upper surfaces plain and the lower sur- 
face convex, and having the inner end cut at right 
angles to its axis, and the outer end cut at such an 
l i angle that, when adjusted and the handle of the ma- 
} chine is extended, that it just corresponds to said 
; j angle, thus obtaining an equal pressure on all parts, as 
; described and set forth. 2. The spreader D, inclined 
i apron E, and seeding slide F, in combination with the 
i inserters, for the purpose of delivering said seed to 
' said inserters in a uniformly divided state, in the man- 
ner described and set forth. 

i J, 

i 55,399. CHARLES A. WAKEFIELD, Pittsfield, 
Mass. Hand Corn Planter. June 5, 1866. 
Claims. — 1. The inside scraper a, applied to the rear 
surface of the plunger, in combination with the scraper 
b, applied to the front surface thereof, substantially as 
j herein set forth for the purpose specified. 2. The side 
I scrapers c and d, applied to the plunger, substantially 
' as herein set forth for the purpose specified. 3. The 
oblique tongue or feather e, working in the notch / of 
the slide g, to operate the said slide, substantially as 
herein set forth for the purpose specified. 4. The zig- 
: zag deflectors n in the feather e operating the slide g, 
] substantially as herein set forth and for the purpose 
I specified. 

I 55,517. DAVID McKANNA, Madison, Wis. Hand 
I Corn Planter. June 12, 1866. 

' Claims. — 1. Operating the seed slide D, by means of 
the inclined rod b, when placed at one end of the slide, 

I as shown and described. 2. The combination of the 
stationary bar B, having the groove H therein, the bar 
C, provided with the slot and the inclined rod h and 

i slide D, all arranged and operating as set forth. 

' 55,850. WILLIAM GILBERT, Bardstown, Ky. Hand 
Corn Planter. June 26, 1866. 
Claim. — The hand seed planter, constructed, ar- 
ranged, and operating substantially in the manner de- 
j scribed for the purpose set forth. 

I 56,053. D. HUMPHREYS, Oskaloosa, Iowa. Hand 
' Corn Planter. July 3, 1866. 

j Claim. — The arrangement in a hand corn planter of 
i the compound slide H I, having the described slotted 
wings J j, and K k, openings b' and i i', and rod h', in 
i combination with the stud / on the plunger F and the 
I openings b b' in the floor B, as set forth. 

j 57,259. HENRY REED and WILLIAM P. PENNE- 
i WELL, MiDDLETOWN, Mo. Assiguors to them- 
selves and WALTER CALDWELL, same place. 
Corn Planter. August 14, 1866. 
Claim. — The short iron teeth or wires x, when at- 
tached to the pieces A A', for the purpose of scattering 
I' the seed. 

57,604. M. D., E. C. and A. WELLS, Morgantown, 
West Va. Seed Distributor. August 28, 1866. 
Claim. — The box A, constructed as described, the 
shaft B, provided with the slot «, or its equivalent, 
■ block b, strip d, and flanges S S, the whole constructed, 
I arranged, and operating substantially as herein set 
j forth. 

i 57,734. ALEXANDER LADD, St. Lawrence, N. Y. 
Corn Planter. September 4, 1866. 
Claims. — 1. The slide B, provided with a hole in 
combination with the box A and the hole /, in the bot- 
tom c thereof, when said parts are arranged as shown 
and described, to admit of the dispensing with the or- 
dinary strike or cut-ott" for depriving the hole e of 
superfluous corn or seed, as set forth. 2. In combina- 
tion with the box A and slide B, arranged as shown, 
the false bottom E, having its lower end beveled or 

I chamfered at its under side, substantially as and for 
the purpose specified. 



57,868. R. L. CLEVELAND, Durand, III. Hand Corn 
Planter. September 11, 1866. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the lid L, with the 
box A, and brush head N, substantially as set forth. 
2. The slide o, in combination with the chamber D, and 
stationary bottom C, and brush G, as and for the pur- 
pose set forth. 

58,486. NELSON SAFFORD, Pleasant Valley, Vt. 
Hand Planter. October 2, 1866. 

Claims. — 1. The elastic bands b, one or more, fitted in 
the tube or hole E of a seed dropping slide for the pur- 
pose of varying the capacity of the same, substantially 
as and for the purpose set forth. 2. The scatterers, 
constructed as shown, or in any equivalent way, when 
applied to a hoe seed planter, substantially as and for 
the purpose specified. 

60,019. A. T. LARGE, Tomah, Wis. Hand Seed Plant- 
ers. November 27, 1866; antedated November 17, 1866. 
Claim. — The tubes B, provided with the valves C C 
arranged with the levers D G and spring H, and applied 
to the handle of a hoe to operate in the manner substan- 
tially as and for the purpose herein set forth. 

60,200. JOHN H. LATIMER, Crystal Lake, III. 
Hand Seed Planter. December 4, 1866. 

Claims. — 1. A seed planter provided with one or two 
chambers B C and a chamber L, provided with a hinged 
bottom G, and a spring S,"or its equivalent, arranged 
with a slide D, provided with one or more seed cavities 
m c, operating substantially in the manner and for the 
purposes specified. 2. In combination with the above, 
the arrangement of the gauges d /, and the point e, as 
and for the purposes specified. 3. Providing the cham- 
ber L with the hinged bottom G and a spring S, sub- 
stantially as and for the purposes set forth. 

60,218. THOMAS B. McCONAUGHEY, Newark, Del. 
Corn Planter. December 4, 1866. 

This is an improvement on his patent of March 27, 
1860. Claim. — The slide or part D of the corn planter 
prouided with an oblique opening F, with a recess e 
above it for the purpose of stirring or agitating the 
seed and insuring the filling of F, as set forth, when 
this is combined with the attachment of the said slide 
to the part A, by means of the band E, and the motions 
of said slide are limited by the stojis b and c, as de- 
scribed. 

60,483. I. CRUM, Port Union, Ohio. Corn Planters. 
December 18, 1866. 
An outer case forms a bottom to the seed cavity in 
the slide when it is presented to the receptacle for fill- 
ing. Claim. — In combination with a hoe, or its equiva- 
lent, having tube a and aperture e, the distributing 
plate g, constructed and operating as above described 
and set forth. 

61,076. WILLIAM C. LEWMAN, I^-sas, Ohio. Hand 
Corn Planter. January 8, 1867. 
The two outer blades are pivoted at the bottom, and 
are connected to the middle blade by three flexible parti- 
tions, so as to form four seed passages, and allow of a 
lateral movement in the outer blades. This movement 
of the blades works hoppers on the seed slide, and 
opens and closes the dibble points. Claim. — A hand 
corn planter, which is composed of the blades A B and 
C of the flexible partition or walls F G and H, and the 
four seed slides b b and c c, which slide in the seed 
boxes D and E, all made and operating substantially as 
and for the purpose herein shown and described. 

61,490. LEWIS WEAVER, Canton, Ohio. Hand 
Corn Planter. January 22, 1867. 
Claim, — The bar L, in connection with the valve 
standard C and opening N, substantially in the manner 
and for the purpose specified. 

62,067. JOHN M. REEDS, Millwood To^nt^ship, Mo. 
Corn Planter. February 12, 1867. 
Claim. — The steel spring marked A on the drawing, 
and roller and double gearing, also above described, 
in combination with the hand corn planter, as speci- 
fied. 



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62,280. HENRY MAXELL, Canton, Ohio. Assign- 
or to himself and L. LONGAB AUGH . Corn Planter. 
February 19, 1867. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the box A, sack c, hooks 
B B, seed slide D, as constructed and provided with its 
gauge, spring and rod H, when the several parts are 
combined and used as and for the purpose specified. 

62,376. HENRY SOGGS, Columbus, Pa. ComUned 
Corn Planter and Hoe. February 26, 1867. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the seeding devices E 
J K and M in the hollow handle of the hoe, with the 
hopper and seeder at the end of the handle, when 
arranged and combined as herein described and for the 
purposes set forth. 

62,380. JOHN P. VAN VLECK, Rock County, Wis. 
Hand Corn Planter. February 26, 1867. 

Claims. — 1. Curved seed bar H, in combination with 
the hopper E, when both are constructed and operated 
substantially as and for the purposes described. 2. A 
general arrangement of the parts A B E F C D H and 
G, when the whole are constructed, combined and 
operated substantially as and for the purpose de- 
scribed. 

62.642. A. T. LARGE, Chicago, III. Seed Dropping 
Attachment for Hoes. March 5, 1867. 

Claim. — The seed box B, with the box C attached, 
and provided respectively with the openings h d, in 
combination with the slide D placed within the box C, 
provided with the opening c, and oj)erated by the spring 
and lever G, all arranged and applied to the handle of 
a hoe, substantially as shown and described. 

63.643. J. HERVA JONES, Rockford, III. Hand 
Seed Planter. April 9, 1867. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of two single hand 
seed planters for joint operation by means of the fulcrum 
link or cross bar, and the adjustable hinge, arranged 
and operating as described. 2. The combination of the 
thrusting handles with the slotted hinge and adjusting 
screws, when constructed and arranged as described. 
3. The hinges, constructed of two leaves, each the coun- 
terpart of the other, and united by interlocking the 
hooks and eyes, for the purpose of dispensing with a 
pivot pin, and of securing economy of construction, as 
set forth. 

64,755. HENRY FESSLER and ISAAC E. BETZ, 
Canton, Ohio. Combined Hoe and Hand Planter. 
May 14, 1867. 

Claim. — The cylinder E, as constructed and used in 
combination with the plug C, with its set screw and 
seed recess, and handle D and A, as and for the pur- 
pose specified. 

65,278. BENJAMIN F. ROBERTSON, Cap au Gms, 
Mo. Corn Planter. May 28, 1867. 
Claim. — The employment of the partition D for the 
purpose of dividing and scattering the seed, substan- 
tially as described and set forth. 

65,578. ROBERT B. KILLIN, Canton, Ohio. Corn 
Dropper. June 11, 1867, 

Claims. — 1. The separator J, attached to the valve 
standard B, in the manner and for the jjurpose herein 
specified. 2. The spring M, attached to the valve stan- 
dard of this or any other seeding machine, substantially 
in the manner and for the purpose herein set forth, 3. 
The mode of construction of the valve standard B, the 
rod X being made of wrought iron and the part Y of 
cast iron, substantially in the manner and for the pur- 
pose herein specified. 

66,196, AUGUSTUS WILLIAMS, Sebec, Me. Plant- 
ing Hoe. June 25, 1867. 

Claim,— A planting hoe, composed of the parts herein 
shown and described, when combined and arranged 
to operate substantially as and for the purposes set 
forth. 



68,607. CHARLES W. COTTON and ECMOI^D L 
STAPLES, Cincinnati, Ohio. Corn Dropping At' 
tachment to Hoes. September 10, 1867. 

Claims. — 1. A seeding attachment to a hoe, consisting 
of the sliding receptacle or hopper B, pocket D', and 
brush H, substantially as described and represented. 
2, The combination of the hoe A, receptacle or hopper 
B, tube D, brush H, pocket D', adjustable gauge I, and 
spring L, all arranged and operating in the manner and 
for the purpose specified, 

68,760, CHARLES E, LIFE, Fort Plain, N, Y, Corn 
Dropper. September 10, 1867. 
Claim. — The strap H and roller I, in combination 
with the handle F and seed slide B, all being arranged 
and ajjplied to a box or seed receptacle A, provided 
with a cut-ofi" brush D, or its equivalents, to operate in 
the manner substantially as and for the purpose set 
forth, 

69,130, JOHN B, SEYMOUR, Pittsburg, Pa, Seed 
Planter. September 24, 1867 ; antedated September 7, 
1867, 

Claim, — A seed planter, consisting of the boxes A and 
B, plunger a, rod b, spring g, and cut-off d, all made and 
operating substantially as herein shown and described. 

69,876. LEWIS WEAVER, Canton, Ohio, Corn 
Dropper. October 15, 1867. 
Claims, — 1. The piece /, having flanges e e thereon, 
attached to the box E, in the manner and for the pur- 
pose specified. 2. The spring d, having the lip p there- 
on, and attached to the hopper B, in the manner and 
for the purpose specified. 3. The valve K, having the 
hole X therein, and the lower parts a and b arranged in 
the manner and for the purpose specified. 

70,747. McCULLUM RUSSELL and ALFRED G. 
BURDICK, Mill Rock, Iowa. Hand Corn Planter. 
November 12, 1867. 

Claims. — 1. The plunger E provided with a pocket e, 
regulating slide J, and metallic end K, in combina- 
tion with the opening in the bottom J) of the seed 
chamber, brush d and springs or scrapers B B, C C, sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose set forth. 2. The cell 
or pocket e, in combinatiop with the regulating slide J 
and brush d, substantially as and for the purpose de- 
scribed. 3. The combination and arrangement of the 
stop I, strap H, pin h', button L, and plunger E, sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose specified. 

71,572. ORSON BILLINGS, Lagrange, Ohio, As- 
signor to himself, RUSSELL H. PENFIELD and 
HOMER PENFIELD. Corn Planter. December 3, 
1867; antedated November 29, 1867. 

Claim. — The blade A, with its flanges a, in combina- 
tion with blade B, having flanges / and spring D, sub- 
stantially as described and set forth. 

71,972. MATTHEW S. BURDICK, Milton, Wis, As- 
signor to himself and JOHN M. MAY, Seed Planter. 
December 10, 1867. 

Claims. — 1. Thumb screw I, in combination with part 
H and seed cup bar D, when constructed, connected to- 
gether, and used substantially as and for the purposes 
described. 2. Seed cup bar E or its equivalent, when 
combined with seed cup bar D in the same planting 
machine, so that corn and pumpkin seed and other flat 
seeds, as squash and melon seeds, may be planted at 
one operation, substantially as described. 3. Spring O 
or its equivalent, attached to and combined with seed 
cup bar E, substantially as and for the purposes de- 
scribed. 4. Jaws or points F and G, provided with par- 
titions h and h, for the purpose of dividing the seed, 
when used in combination with parts A and A', B and 
D and N, substantially as described. 5. A general ar- 
rangement and combination of legs or bars A and A', 
hoppers B and C, seed cup bars D and E, covering N, 
and jaws F and G, when constructed, connected to- 
gether, and used substantially as and for the purposes 
described. 



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i I 74,231. JAMES S. LAWSON, Disco, Mich. Hand Corn 
1 1 Planter. February 11, 1868. 

Claim. — A combination of all the principal parts 
above described, essentially and for the purposes set 
j j forth, constituting an entire machine. 

75,380. WILLIAM DAGGETT, 4th, Cordova, III. 
Corn Planter. March 10, 1868. 
Claims. — 1. The gauge a^ for regulating the size 
I of the cavity a^ in the plungerE of a hand corn planter, 
j substantially as described. 2. The corn planter con- 
I structed as described, and consisting of the boxA, hav- 
I ing partitions D d, spring plate a, scraper d', plunger 

E, having cavity a^, gauge a"^, and pin a\ all construct- 
ed, arranged and operating as set forth. 

75,749. HENRY P. GREGG, Cincinnati, Ohio. Corn 
Planter. March 24, 1868. 

Claims. — 1. The manner of adjusting the cups c and 
d in their depth by reversing them, for the purpose de- 
i scribed. 2. The narrow chnte or ante-chamber h, for 
the purpose of pre-arranging the grains before entering 
1 1 the cup, as specified. 3. The combination of a mova- 
i ble reversible measuring cup, with a stationary tube, 
I when attached to a hoe, for the purpose herein set 
! forth. 
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75,825. D. S. AMES, Laclede, Mo. Assignor to him- 
self and JOHN F. PERSHING, same place. Corn 
Planter. March 24, 1868. 
J Claim. — The legs A A', and the hopper C, when com- 
! bined with the dropping slide D, and otherwise ar- 
ranged as herein described and set forth. 

I 76,235. THOMAS NEVISON, JR., Morgan, Ohio. Roe 

j Seed Dropper. March 'SI, 1868. 

Claim. — The sack I, chamber D, attached to the hoe 
handle A, in combination with the sleeve E, gauge 
block F, brush G, and spring /, substantially as and for 
the purpose set forth. 

76,282. THOMAS H. WIBLE, Quincy, III. Corn 
Planter. March 31, 1868. 

The seed is dropped from the seed slide into the dis- 
! tributing pipe which diverges in four branches, each 
leading to a planting jaw ; the jaws are so connected 
together as to open simultaneously and are intended to 
deposit each one of four seeds separately. Claim. — A 
hand planter, constructed and arranged substantially 
in the manner described, so as to deposit four grains of 
corn or other seed in one hill, each in a separate hole, 
and at fixed distances from each other, by one positive 
motion, as herein specified. 

a 76,709. DANIEL BROY, Canton, Mo. Hand Corn Plant- 
f er. April 14, 1868. 

Claims. — 1. The combination and arrangement of the 
; forked bars or boards A and B, plates C and D, channels 
H, slide F, cap or block G, and seed box E, with each 
other, substantially as herein shown and described, and 
for the purpose set forth. 2. Forming the upper 
edge of the partition I, that separates the channels H 
from each other, sharp or wedge-shaped, substantially 
as herein shown and described, and for the purpose set 
forth. 

y 82,531. SAM'L W. JONES, Bluffton, Ind. Corn 
|f Planter. September 29, 1868. 

Claim. — The slide C, fitted in the seed box or hopper 
D, and passing through the staff" A, in combination with 
j the bent lever E, connected with the slide C, the lever 
I B, and the lower spring or elastic part / of the spout 

F, all arranged to operate substantially as and for the 
purpose herein shown and described. 

84,426. C. A. KELLOGG, Elyria, Ohio. Corn Plan ter. 
November 24, 1868. 
Claims. — 1. The slide L, and spring M, as arranged 
in combination with the lever D, for the purpose set 
forth. 2. The lug E, as arranged in combination with 
the chutes I, F and G, and operated in the manner 
m and for the purpose described, 



84,435. JOHN H. MORRIS and THOMAS B. HAR- 
RISON, Maquoketa, Iowa. Hand Corn Planter. 
November 24, 1868 ; antedated November 18, 1868. 
Claims. — 1. The seed box A, of sheet metal, cast box 
B, blocks C C", springs E E, plunger D, in combina- 
tion with the chamber or mortise H, regulating slide R, 
and brushes T T, constructed, arranged, and operating 
as and for the purpose set forth. 2. The seed box A, in 
combination with the opening and glass sliding door 
X, the strap L, screws M and N, and plunger D, con- 
structed, arranged and operating as described. 3. The 
combination of the stop block O, plunger D, blocks 
C C", and seed box A, constructed substantially as and 
for the purpose specified. 

84,571. JAMES NEVISON, Morgan, Ohio. Corn 
Dropper. December 1, 1868. 
Claim. — The case A, slide C, springs G, as arranged 
in combination with the sack or bag I, as and for the 
purpose specified. 

84,594. FRANCIS VAN DOREN, Adrian, Mich. Corn 
Planter. December 1, 1868. 
Claim. — The recessed shuttle E, in combination with 
the adjustable slide a, seed chamber C, and plunger A, 
all constructed in the manner substantially as set forth 
and described. 

87,414. JOHN JEFFCOAT, Onawa, Iowa. Hand 
Seed Planter. March 2, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. The combination, in a hand seed planter, 
of the box A, slide E, box F, plate C, slide H, and 
spring D, all arranged and operating substantially as 
herein shown and described. 2. The hand seed planter, 
consisting of the box A, plate C, spring D, seed slide H, 
slide E, box F, plunger M, spring J, and plate L, all 
arranged substantially as herein shown and described, 
with or without the combination with the spring I and 
lug €. 

88,607. GEORGE BURSON, East Palestine, Ohio. 
Hand Corn Planter. April 6, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. The metal strip or partition M, placed 
immediately beneath the opening a', at the bottom of 
the hopper, for the purpose of relieving the slide H 
from the weight of the grain, substantially as shown 
and described. 2. In combination with said strip M, 
the gate N, constructed and arranged to operate sub- 
stantially as shown, and for the i)urpose set forth. 3. 
The slide H, with the canities, and the horizontal 
partition F, with the vertical partition G, and passages 
K and L L, by means of which an equal quantity of 
grain is caused to pass into each of the chutes, at every 
operation of the device, substantially as herein speci- 
fied, and I hereby disclaim all parts of the aforesaid 
device, except those enumerated in the above claim. 

89,722. A. J. WILLIAMS, Barnesville, Ga. Pea 
Dropper. May 4, 1869. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the handle G, arm F. 
elbow lever E, and slide D, with the box A and blocks 
B C, operating as herein described, for the purpose 
specified. 

90,169. L. O. HA WORTH, New Cumberland, Ind. 
Hand Corn Planter. May 18, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. The dropping plate D, spiral plate G, and 
slotted stud H, in combination with the seed box C, 
table or plate F, frame A, and plunger B, substantially 
as herein shown and described, and for the pm-pose set 
forth. 2. An improved corn planter, formed by the 
combination of the frame A, plunger B, seed box C. 
dropping plate D r?', brush c, table F, spiral plate G, hop- 
per E, plate I, and spring plate K, with each other, said 
parts being constructed, arranged, and operating sub- 
stantially as herein shown and described, and for the 
purpose set forth. 3. Constructing The dropping plate 
D in such a way that it may be held up against The 
bottom of the seed box C, with an elastic j)ressure, to 
facilitate the discharge of any stray kernels that may 
find their way between the said plate and seed box, 
substantially as herein shown and described. 



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92,632. ALBERT MORE, Moresviixe, N. Y. Hand 
Seed Planter. July 13, 1869. 

Claims.— 1. The construction of the double cham- 
bered seed rod, or slide D, substantially as and for the 
purpose set forth. 2. The combination and arrange- 
ment of the seed boxes A^ and A-, and the "double 
chambered slide D, substantially as and for the pur- 
pose set forth. 3. The combination of the plunger E, 
lips and C'^ of the drill C, and elastic band, or 
spring &, substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 
4. The aiTangement of the partitions a^ and a^, with 
reference to the inclined bottoms of the seed boxes and 
the double chambered slide D, substantially as shown 
and described. 5. The arrangement of the scraper 
with reference to the double chambered slide D, sub- 
stantially as and for the pur]30se ^et forth. 6. The 
combination and arrangement of the seed boxes A^ and 
A", double chambered slide D, and spout B, substan- 
tially as and for the purpose set forth. 

94,910. W. S. PELHA^I, Kirk™le, Iowa, mmd 
Corn Planter . Septemher 14, 1869. 
Claim. — The combination and arrangement of seed 
slide C, scatterer E, and flexible partition F, substan- 
tially as and for the purpose set forth. 

102.611. WILLIAM D. STROUD, OSHKOSH, Wis. Hand 
Corn Planter. May 3, 1870. 

Claim. — The combination of the receiver e, sliding 
Talve 1), spring 1, brush m, guide bar r, upright a, and 
perpendicular bar g, arranged relatively one to the 
other, substantially as described, for the purpose here- 
inbefore specified. 

102,618. LEVI B. TARBOX, Colliersville, N. Y. 
Corn Planter. May 3, 1870. 
Claim. — The double hand corn planter, herein de- 
scribed, consisting of two adjustable single hand corn 
planters A, provided with brushes n n, discharging 
tubes C, and plungers e, operated by the slotted levers 
m m. having adjustable handles t, and connected by the 
yoke-bar E, having the perforations s s, when construct- 
ed, arranged, and operated substantially as and for 
the purposes herein specified. 

103,1.53. AUGUSTUS C. L. DAVIS, St. Louis, Mo. 
Hand Corn Planter. May 17, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. The slide or plunger, consisting of the 
board B, secured together by means of the block C, and 
provided with the divided ends V and openings or cav- 
ities F, in combination with the distributing block D, 
substantially as shown and for the purpose specified. 2. 
The distributing block D, provided with the channels 
d' and springs H, in combination with the block E and 
the hereinbefore described j)l^i^iiger, substantially as 
and for the purpose set forth.. 3. The hereinbefore de- 
scribed device, consisting of the box A, the plunger B 
C, V, and F, the distributing blocks D and E, and the 
springs H, all constructed and arranged to operate sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose sx^ecified. 

103,454. JOHX F. HAXSON axd JOHN E. CALLA- 
WAY, Barnesyille, Ga. Seed Dropper. Maii 24, 
1870. 

Claim. — The shove-board A, seed case B, seed tube B', 
sliding bars C, and valves h V , combined and arranged 
as and for the purpose described. 

105,-578. ISAAC A. KEELER, Middleville, Mich. 
Corn Planter. July 19, 1870. 
Claim. — The hand com planter herein described, hav- 
ing recesses g o and r, plunger A, sliding bar h, valve n, 
rod 8, and springs v and P, constructed and arranged to 
operate substantially as specified. 

107,0.56. .J. HERVA JONES, Rockford, III. Seeding 
Machine. September 6, 1870, 

Claims. — 1. The metal cut-ofi", working loosely in the 
seeding tube, and held in place by the static pressure 
of the grain contained therein, substantially as herein- 
before set forth. 2, The cut-oft; constructed with a lip 
to receive the downward pressure of the grain, and a 
flange to receive the lateral pressure of the grain, sub- 
stantially as hereinbefore set forth. 3. The cut-off, con- 



j structed with lugs, which move in slots or guides in the 
I tube, and on which the cut-off swings, substantially as 
I hereinbefore set forth. 4. The combination of the cut- 
off" and slide, these parts being constructed for joint 
operation, substantially as hereinbefore set forth. 

107,302. PETER SOULE, Wixdsor, N. Y. Corn 
Planter. September 13, 1870. 
Claims. — 1. In a corn planter, the conical or rounded 
head O, substantially as and for the purpose specified. 
2. In combination with the bristles r, arranged as de- 
scribed, the traversing cylinder K, operated by means 
of the rod A, and by the spring S, substantially as and 
for the purpose set forth. 3. In combination with the 
cylinder K, the disk z on the rod A, for forming an ad- 
justable cup to receive the seed, substantially as de- 
scribed. 4. The arrangement of the plungers P, open- 
ings u, and rounded head O, constructed and arranged 
to operate substantially as described. 

107.594. GEORGE BURSON, East Palestine, Ohio. 
Hand Corn Planter. September 20, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. The lever A', the side pieces C, and the 
back E, when constructed and arranged as shown, so 
as to form a hopjier D, and a casing for the dropping 
defaces, substantially as and for the purpose specified. 
2. The construction and arrangement of the dropping 
devices, consisting of the blocks F and N, the strips G 
and K, the slide H, provided with the cavities 7?, and 
the cross bar, substantially as shown and for the 
purpose set forth. 

107.595. GEORGE BURSON, East Palestlne, Ohio. 
Hand Corn Planter. Sejjtember 20, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. The hopper C, constructed as shown, and 
arranged with reference to the lever B and the drop- 
ping devices, substantially as and for the purpose 
specified. 2. The valve or slide box. formed of and 
within the blocks F and F', and consisting of the ledge 
/, the projections / and /", substantially as and for the 
purpose set forth. 3. The valve or slide G, provided 
with the slot H and the beveled cavities g g' and h, sub- 
stantially as shown and for the purpose described. 4. 
The arrangement of the bills, by means of which their 
contiguous faces are caused to move in opposite direc- 
tions, when the planter is operated, as is hereinbefore 
set forth. 

109,437. PETER McCOLLUM, Fayette, Mo. Hand 
Corn Planter. Xovember 22, 1870; antedated No- 
vember 17, 1870. 
Claim. — The combination of the channeled board A, 
two or" more spouts or prongs E, two or more plungers 
D, plunger board F, dropping holes K, adjustable 
tongued plate L M, stationary plate N, and seed box I, 
divided into two or more compartments by the parti- 
tions O, with each other, said parts being constructed 
and operating substantially as herein shown and de- 
scribed and for the purpose set forth. 

109,543. GEORGE H. PEEK, East Hamburg, N. Y. 
Corn Planter, ^ovember 22, 1870. 

Claims.— 1. The wheel F, provided with handle H, 
and arranged to operate the plungers k, substantially 
as set forth. 2. The slotted levers /?, in combination 
with wheel F and plungers k, substantially as de- 
scribed. 3. The combination of seed box A, con- 
structed as described, and provided with upright 
guides e in combination with wheel F, slotted levers Ji, 
and plungers Jc, all arranged as specified. 
111,202. JAMES M. HARRISON, Spai^tanburg, Ixd. 
Hand Corn Planter. January 24, 1871. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the levers A and D 
with the slide E, having the spring plate g applied 
thereto, and the guard plate c, all arranged to operate 
as described. 2. The detainer plate, or lip k, arranged 
between the levers A and D, near their lower end, as 
described, for the retention of the charge of grain, as 
set forth. 

111,883. EDMUND L. STAPLES, Chillicothe, Ohio. 
Corn Dropping Attacliment for Hoes. February 14, 
1871. 

Claim. — As an improvement on the patent of Cotton 



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. and Staples, Xo. 68.607, the holes K in the seed pocket 
' H, and the projection j on the spring J, as and for the 
purpose set forth. 

12-2,1-21. JOHN H. LATIMER, Crystal Lake, III. 
Hand Planter. December 26, 1871. 
Claim. — In combination w ith the plunger D and slide 
I. the pivoted lever K and toggle link J to operate said 
slide by the movement of said plunger, as set forth. 

I 127,696. HENEICK LAGE, Omaha City, Neb. Hand 

1 Corn Planter. June 11, 1872. 

j Claim. — The handle O, serving the double purpose of 

j handle and lever in operating the blade I, valve K, and 

I blade H, substantially as shown and described. 

129,144. HEEMANN KOELLEE axd WILLIAM 
UECKE, Camp Point, III. Corn Planter. July 
16, 1872. 

Pivoting both ends of the seed cup bar, in connection 
with the seed box or hopper, so that it will conform 
and adjust itself to the bottom of the hopper without 
!• strain or wear. Claim. — The seed cup bar H, construct- 
ed as described, and hinged or pivoted beneath the hop- 
per E by stirrup G, in the manner and for the purpose 
set forth. 

129,595. LOEENZ EUF, Eock Falls, III. Corn 
i Planter. July 16, 1872. 

f| Claims. — 1. The perforated throat plate B B', dia- 
phragm C, slides D D', provided with the studs //, 
double crank E, brackets F, and lever G, all constructed 
and arranged with relation to the casing A, and operated 
i by the slide bars I, substantially as described, for the 
I purposes specified. 2. The adjustable self-clearing 
throat plate B B' and spring d, substantially as shown 
and set forth. 

129,619. JACOB 0. TALMAGE, Cardington, Ohio. 
Corn Planter. July 16, 1872. 
Claim. — The divider E', when rigidly attached to the 
part B and extending through the part A, combined 
with the slide D', hopper C, and divisions F H,substan- 
'ii tially as and for the purpose set forth. 

130,757. WATSON SNYDEE, Ypsila^jti, Mich. Com- 
bined Hoe and Seed Dropper. August 20, 1872. 

I . Claim. — The arrangement of the operating rod D, 
^ spring F, slide H, and delivery chamber E with the 
hollow handle B, when the parts are constructed to oper- 
j ate substantially as and for the purposes set forth. 

\ 131,756. WILLIAM HICKOK, Pharisburg, Ohio. 
' Corn Planter. October 1, lr<72. 

Claim. — A hand planter in which the seed slide is 
• provided -with two or more x>ockets for the purpose of 
ji scattering the grain substantially as set forth. 

133,789. JOSHUA McGINNIS, Frazeysburg, Ohio. 
Assignor to himself and E. L. LEMEEET, same 
place. Corn Planter. December 10, 1872. 

Claims. — 1. The dropper slide support H, arranged 
upon a subjacent spring I, as described, for the purpose 

I of always holding ditferent thicknesses of dropper slide 
up to bottom of seed box. 2. A seed dropper slide 
G, having the recess g- arranged in rear of measuring 
recess g\ as described, for the purpose of affording an 

,i escape of seed that get under the brush F, and are by 

II it carried back to said recess g"^. 

134,356. ALVAN B. BUEEN, Trenton, Mo. Corn 
Planter. December 31, 1872. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the two spouts or 
chutes m m', formed by the legs A D and A' D', and op- 
erated together upon the pivots I' A- by means of the rod 
. n, substantially as shown and described, and for the 
purposes set forth. 2. The arrangement of the shifting 
coupling and pin 1, in combination with the pivots A- A-, 
tenon r, and legs A D and D' A', substantially as de- 
scribed and shown, and for the purposes indicated. 3. 
The rod n and key pin p, in combination with the slot 
0, pivots Jc k, and legs, substantially as shown and de- 
I scribed, and for the purposes set forth. 4, The hinged 



box U, in combination with the beveled top of the 
leg D', operated by the side piece A and rod n. 5. 
The channels / / and spades g g', constructed as de- 
scribed and shown, and for the purposes set forth. 6. 
The arrangement of a corn planter with the seed hop- 
per placed between the side pieces A A', and supported 
upon the leg D, in combination with the hinged box IJ, 
the chutes 7n m', the rod n, and shifting coupling. 

134,942. ALGEENON D. SMITH, Cincinnati, Ohio. 
Corn Planter. January 14, 1873. 
Claim. — A new article of manufacture, the compressi- 
ble and elastic stop D fZ F or F' G, for attachment to a 
hand corn planter, as set forth. 

1.35,294. SIDNEY S. STULTS, Cedar Bluffs, Neb. 
Hand Planter. January 28, 1873. 

Claim. — The combination of the foot G, lever J', 
spring H, and staff A, with the jaws A' B' pivoted to- 
gether at K, as shown and described. 

136,294. GABEIEL WINDLE, New Cambria, Mo. 
Assignor of one-half his right to NOEMAN N. 
DAVIS, same place. Hand Planter. February 25, 
1873. 

Claims. — 1. The end b' of the short hinged board B, 
arranged to move beneath the feeding slide E, and 
having the curved handle H h attached thereto below 
the feeding slide E, as described, to obtain the advan- 
tages stated. 2. The short hinged side board B b', in 
combination with the curved handle H and stops G 
and A', as and for the purpose described. 

137,246. DAVID B. SEELEY, Sterling, III. Hand 
Planter. March 25, 1873. 
Claims. — 1. The plunger G with its seed openings, in 
combination with the spring clapper D, as and for the 
purposes set forth. 2. The spring scraper I, struck up 
from the foot or nozzle B B, and used in combination 
with the plunger, as and for the purpose specified. 

137,563. JOHN NITKEY, Minneapolis. Minx. Corn 
Planter. April 8, 1873. Filed September 16, 1872. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the sliding hollow 
shaft B having chute /', pivoted slotted arm E ', pro- 
jecting pin e', fiy cam F, connecting rod G, link E", 
sliding hopper E, and reciprocating pusher E' with the 
arm G" and metal plate r/^, constructed to operate sub- 
stantially in the manner and for the purpose described. 
2. The combination of the sliding hollow shaft B, cam 
block C having projecting points c and c', and arm C' 
with projecting points c", and pivoted at c"', with the 
cover D, constructed and operating substantially in the 
manner described. 3. The three sided cup a' with in- 
clined bottom, in combination with a reciprocating 
hopper and hollow shaft, substantially in the manner 
described. 

140,186. JOHNSON W. COLEMAN, Bridgeville. 

Mich. Hand Corn Planter. June 24, 1873. Filed 

February 27, 1873. 
Claim. — The combination of the body A with hopper 
B, foot G, and spring plate J. the seed slide D, bar E, 
canvas H, and plunger K. with angular arm E, all con- 
structed and arranged substantially as and for the pur- 
poses herein set forth. 

144,485. JACOB O. TALMAGE. Cardln'gton, Ohio. 
Hand Corn Planter. Xoremhcr 11, 1873. Filed Oc- 
tober 8, 1873. 

A glass plate is idaced above the seed slide, outside 
the seed box, so that the operator can see whether tlie 
seed is carried out to the dropper. A perforated air 
hole is set in the side of the seed box. Claim. — In a 
hand corn planter, the seed slide C, having its regulat- 
ing plate /■ and stop j). the scraper m. the glass plate F,. 
division H, and ventihitor L. in combination with the 
handle boards A A and seed box B, all arranged and 
operated substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 

144,568. MILES C. EOOT, Janesville, Wis. Hand 
Corn Planter. Xovembcr 11, 1873. Filed Juli/ 15, 
1873. 

Claims. — 1. In combination with the operating rod I. 
the seed slide E, and casing A, the hinged locking bar 



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L, as and for the purposes described. 2. The casing A 
and supplemental casing F, the slide E having gage e', 
the bent operating rod I, and hinged locking bar L, 
when combined and arranged as and for the purpose 
set forth. 3. The coA er or door M, provided with the 
flanges ;n, and combined with the opening A' of the 
casing A, substantially as and for the purpose speci- 
fied. 

144,701. ELI ROGERS, Rochester, Ixd. Hand Com 
Planter. November 18, 1873. Filed Jane 21, 1873. 
The pivoted jaw of the planter is held closed by a 
spring, and is opened hy means of a cam-shaped hook, 
which engages with a crank actuated, through a con- 
necting rod, by a hand lever pivoted to the handle. The 
cap, having the jaws, is removably held to the lower end 
of the idanter by spring catches. Claims. — 1. The cam 
hook P on tlie plate O, and the crankshaft Q, combined, 
as described, with the hand mechanism, as and for the 
purpose described. 2. The springs M M, combined with 
cap L, to hold the latter detachably in position on the 
body of the planter, as specified. 

145,698. JOHN D. TRACY and JAMES F. PLATT, 
Sterling, III. Hand Corn Planter. December 16, 
1873. Filed July 19, 1873. 

Claims. — 1. The scatterer D', arranged as described, in 
combination with the pivoted dropper E D and a plun- 
ger G, having a seed cell in it as set forth. 2. The 
double inclined channel b b h at the bottom of the seed 
box A, combined with the brush c and the seed cell e, 
formed as described. 

145,728. JEROME S. DAVIS, Ithaca, N, Y. Corn 
Planter. December 33, 1873. Filed September 12, 
1873. 

Claim. — In a corn planter, the combination, with the 
arms or handles a a', seed slide g, and recessed points 
c' a", of a guide or bridle k, for limiting the spread of 
the handles, substantially as shown and described. 

146,510. DANIEL BROY, Canton, Mo. Hand Planter. 
January 20, 1874. Filed August 5, 1873. 

The metal seeding slide receives a wooden slide or 
striy), which is i)ierced to make a seed cup. The strip 
may be reversed for planting large seed. Claim. — The 
combination of the metal seeding slide e, having dove- 
tailed sides, opening 5, and slotted plate v, with seed 
cup 3, constructed and arranged to operate substantial- 
ly as shown and described. 

146,929. WILLIAM H. McCORMICK, Muncie, Ind. 
Assignor of two-thirds his right to ARTHUR P. 
PATTERSON and CHARLES P. SAMPLE, same 
place. Corn Planter. January 27, 187 PVed Jan- 
uary 16, 1874. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the sliding seed box 
A a, stock B C, pivoted jaw D,and rod E E', substantial- 
ly as and for the purpose specified. 2. The combina- 
tion of the sliding seed box A a, seed slide F, and rod E 
E', piA^oted to the stock, substantially as and for the 
purpose set forth. 3. The combination of the slid- 
ing seed box A a, stock B C, movable jaw D, rod E E', 
and seed slide F, substantially as and for the purpose 
specified. 

147,231. WILLIAM C. KEMP, Palmyra, Mo. Hand 
Corn Planter. February 3, 1874. Filed April 4, 1873. 

Claims. — 1. The combination, in a hand corn planter, 
of the sliding seed pocket A', plates or bars E B, hav- 
ing a fixed and movable blade at their lower ends and 
the vibrating leaf Q, with diverging grooves J J, open- 
ing directly into the passage J', the said passage being 
directly connected with the seed pocket A', all con- 
structed and arranged substantially as described, for the 
purpose specified. 2, The combination of the plates B E, 
leaf G, bar A, and connecting piece G', all constructed 
and operating substantially as described, 3. The slid- 
ing bar A, provided with the seed pocket A*, in com- 
bination with the vibrating button E', having a prong 
F, and grooved cross piece B', as and for the purpose 
set forth. 



148,899. JAMES RIEBE, Cedar Lake, Ind. Hand 
Corn Planter. March 2i,l87i. Filed September 1^, 
1873. 

Claims. — 1. The feed plate F, having slide H on one 
side, bent near its lower end to pass through a slot of 
the feed plate, and then down onto the other side of 
said plate, to enable the feed to be graduated in the 
manner described. 2. The combination, with a pair of 
seeders inclined toward each other, of the feed plates 
and plungers F L, jointed together as described, to ena- 
ble the plate F to be brought within suitable distances 
for being conveniently manipulated. 

150,294. ISAAC S. CORY, Dalton, Ind. Hand Corn 
Planter. April 28, 1874. Filed February 9, 1874. 
Claims. — 1. The arrangement, in a hand corn planter, 
of the detent and slide, operating lever F /, stop or 
shoulder H, and trigger I. 2. The oblique reversible seed 
slides B b' b" and diaphragm C, having the reversibly 
oblique pockets b and c, as and for the objects set 
forth. 

151,595. CHARLES ILLING, Jefferson, Wis. Hand 
Corn Planter. June 2, 1874. Filed April 20, 1874. 
Claims. — 1. The seed slide G, constructed as describ- 
ed, and provided with the pivoted seed cup H, operated 
as and for the purpose set forth. 2. The combination of 
the box D, slide G, pivoted cup H, rod F, and spring a, 
with the box C on the hoe handle, the cut-off in the 
box, and the operating collar E, all constructed and 
used substantially as set forth. 

152,471. GEORGE W. DOTY, Lancaster, Ohio. Corn 
Planter and Spade. June 30, 1874. Filed April 28, 
1874. 

Claim. — The combination of the seed box A and spring 
I with the adjustable dropper slide C and regulating pins 
or screws D D and wire E, constructed, as described, to 
be easily removed from off the handle G and spout F, 
thereby converting the implement into a spade, suita- 
ble for light work, the whole being constructed and ar- 
ranged to operate in the manner and for the purpose 
specified. 

152,563. JOHN C. LEFFEL, Shelbina, Mo. Assignor 
of one-half his right to SETH V. LEFFEL. Hand 
Corn Planter. June 30, 1874. Filed March 30, 1874. 

Claims. — 1. In a hand corn planter, the pronged 
punch /, inserted through the board B, in combination 
with the slide G, the parts being combined to operate as 
set forth. 2. A hand corn planter composed of the boards 
B D, box A, slide G having the rollers e upon its end, 
punch/, and cut-offs j? m, the parts being combined for 
operation substantially as shown and described. 3. 
The combination of the cut-off h with spring m, the 
wire n, and the half cut-off p, all arranged within the 
l)ox A, substantially as and for the purposes herein 
set forth. 

159,618. ABRAM STALE Y, Martin, Mich. Assignor 
to himself and J. L. STALEY, same place. Corn 
Planters. February 9, 1875. Filed December 12, 1874. 

Claim. — The combination of the spring I, slides G H, 
and leg F with the seed holder A C, as shown and de- 
scribed so that the spring and slides will all be simul- 
taneously ox)erated by the same leg, while the slides, 
together with the leg, will all be simultaneously retrac- 
ted by the same spring. 

161,664. JAMES T. CARR, Milo, Me. Seed Planters. 
April 6, 1875. Filed March 5, 1875. 
Claim. — The improved hand seed planter described, 
consisting of the plate L, provided with the coverers M, 
the bifurcated plunger E, having feet G and handle J, 
the slotted hoppers H within the casings a, and the 
slide C, having the openings P, the whole being con- 
structed and arranged to operate substantially as and 
for the purpose specified. 

161,932. JOHN W. CLELAND, Nevada, Mo". Hand 
Corn Planters. April 13, 1875. Filed February 20, 
1875. 

Claim, — As an improvement in band planters, tho 



[ ; pivoted handle I combined with a grooved fixed handle 
1 i H, cut away at the rear, and a cord J, passing under 

' 1 1 the pulley K, as shown and described, to enable the 
I planter to be manipulated with one hand. 

■ 162,493. HARRISON OGBORN, Richmond, INd., and 

T. T. KENDRICK, NeW York, N. Y. Hand Corn 
Planters. April 27, 1875. Filed Aiiril 13,1875. 

Claims. — 1. Two or more hand corn planters, adjus- 
: tably secured to a handle and arranged to plant two or 

■ ; I more hills of corn in a single row at one and the same 
1 i time, substantially as described. 2. The curved lateral 

spring a, located within the grain tube of a corn planter, 
and dividing it into an upper and lower chamber, in com- 
1 bination with a plunger F, having a seed cup N, substan- 
I tially as and for the purposes set forth. 3. The curved 
j lateral springs a h, secured one above the other, within 
! i , the grain tube of a corn planter, in combination with the 
i plunger F, having the seed cup N, substantially as and 
j for the purposes set forth. 4. In a hand corn planter, 
|i the hinged hopper I, provided with the inner up^jer 
|i flaring edges, in combination with the vertical indent- 
ations J, substantially as and for the purposes set 
' j forth. 

il 163,967. J. BEERS, Greenville, Ohio. Hand Corn 
Planter. June I, 1875. Filed March 13, 1875. 
Seed box made in two compartments. Vertical slide 
j forced up by rocking foot attached to the bottom. An- 
gular pivoted plate is opened and closed by a block on 
\ the slide, which strikes in its ascent the inner end of 
; the angle plate. Slide retracted by spring at the top. 

Claim. — The notched seed slide D, acted on by a spring, 
i and having guard G, block K, and foot L, in combina- 
^ tion with the pivoted plate H, carrying jaw P", and the 
seed box, having corresponding jaw P, and the cham- 
i hers B C, separated by diaphragm F, all arranged as 
' shown and described, to operate as specified. 

167,251. D. W. HUGHES, St. Lous, Mo. Hand Plant- 
ers. August 31, 1875. Filed January 30, 1875. 
Claim. — In a com planter, the combination, with the 
hinged blades A A' and the sliding dropper c, of the 
flexible conical seed conduit D, substantially as speci- 
fied. 

I 170,865. THOMAS J. HUBBELL, Napa City, Cal. 
Assignor of one-half his right to GEORGE W. 
CORNWELL, same place. Hand Seed Planters. 
December 7, 1875. Filed April 27, 1875. 
1 The seed slide is moved forward by a handle, the 
! lower end of which is made wedge-shaped, for working- 
through a slot, and is retracted by a spring-arm. To 
the handle is attached one end of a rod, the other end 
jj of which is made into a sliding plate, that moves verti- 

I cally in ways, for retaining a charge of dropped seed 
j until the plate is retracted by the upward movement of 
|j the handle. Claim. — The plunger D, with its wedge- 

! shaped end K, and having the handle O of the sliding 
plate attached to it, in combination with the seed box 
A and conducting tube B, having the slotted partition 
e, slotted slides //and drop-opening, all combined and 

I I arranged to operate substantially as and for the purpose 
jj described. 

l' 171,841. MILTON POLLOCK NOEL, St. Cloud, 
Minn. Hand Corn Planters. January 4, 1876. Filed 
October 16, 1875. 
I Claims. — 1. The combination, with pivoted handle or 
barT, of the loop K, arranged as and for the purpose 
set forth. 2. The combination, with plates A B, of bars 
I J, loop K, handle L, and spring M, all arranged and 
operating as and for the j>urpose specified. 

172,369. S. P. BABCOCK, Adrian, Mich. Corn Plant- 
ers. January 18, 1876. Filed August 6, 1875. 
Claims. — 1. The combination, with the vertically- 
moving plunger, of the diagonal seed cavity and the 
cut-away portion above such seed cavity, substantially 
as described and shown. 2. The combination, with the 
. vertically-moving plunger B, of the diagonal seed cavity 
j) h, cut-away portion m, and block A', substantially as 
' f described, 3. The combination, with the supporting 
i bar A^ and plunger of the diagonal seed cavity h, 



cut»away portion m, seed hopper C, and cup p, substan- 
tially as described and .shown. 4. In combination, the 
8upi)orting bar A, the plunger B, secured to said sup- 
porting bar by the slot b and screw the hopper C, 
having sides g' and block A', the seed cavity cut- 
away portion m, and cup p, the several parts being con^ 
structed and arranged to operate substantially as de^ 
scribed and shown. 

174,023. JACOB R. STOLE, Newton, N. J. Corn- 
bined Corn and Pumpkin Seed Planters. Pebruary 22, 
1876. Filed Jan na I y 6, 1876. 
Claim. — The combination of the . hinged sides A A, 
receptacles B B, and slides A' A', arranged near oppo- 
site sides of the implement, as and for the purpose set 
forth. 

175,673. SAMUEL B. DAVIS, Hamburg, Iowa. Seed 
Droppers. April 4, 1876. Filed January 18, 1876. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the box A, with hori- 
zontal bottom a, slide C, with recess x and slide b, 
flanged plate d and spring e, substantially as and for 
the purposes herein set forth. 2. The combination of 
the chamber E with mouth G, and the pivoted side G' 
with spring h, as and for the purposes herein set forth. 

178,166. GEO. LAMBERT, Hill Grove, Ohio. Corn 
Planters. May 30, 1876. Fded April 8, 1876. 
By depressing the planter the foot is brought in con- 
tact with the ground, forcing the arms up, thereby re- 
leasing the trigger, and allowing the plunger to de- 
scend. Claim. — The pivoted arm L, with foot a, con- 
necting rod 6, and trigger P, in combination with the 
handle or operating part of a corn planter, as and for 
the purpose set forth. 

178,550. JOHN NITKEY, Minneapolis, Minn. Hand 
Corn Planters. June 13, 1876. Filed November 8, 
1875. 

The loosely moving plunger is secured to the stand- 
ard by bands. The standard is provided at the top 
w^itli an adjustable seed cup, which receives seed from 
the hopper secured to the plunger, as the plunger is 
elevated, and discharges it as it is depressed. Claim. — 
The combination, in a hand corn planter, of the mova- 
ble hopper A, measure F F', hollow standard C, having 
stop K, plunger D, having opening L, and spring E, the 
several parts constructed and arranged to operate in 
the manner herein shown and described. 

180,051. GEO. W. MOORE and WILLIAM M. ARGER- 
BRIGHT, Greenville, Ohio. Corn Planters. July 
18, 1876. Filed June 3, 1876. 
Claim. — In a hand corn planter, the combination of 
the staff A, bow spring F, pivoted arm E, provided 
with the loop e, slide D, jaw H, having flanges li h, and 
pivoted flaring jaw I, substantially as described, and 
for the purpose set forth. 

181,825. JASON DOWNING, New Madison, Ohio. 
Hand Corn Planters. September 5, 1876. Filed April 
20, 1876. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the curved rod «, sur- 
rounded by a spiral spring b, with the staff A and lever 
G, substantially as shown and described. 2. The ad- 
justable slide I, provided with a loop w, which receives 
the pin y of the feed bar H, substantially in the manner 
and for the purposes set forth. 

182,751. F. DYER. Rock Falls, III. Hand Corn Plant- 
ers. October 3, 1876. Filed February 14, 1876. 
Claim. — The part A, provided with the block G and 
the passage m, in combination with the slide D, part A , 
and flexible loop h, and pin / all substantially as and 
for the purpose specified. 

183,527. S. P. BABCOCK, Adrian, Mich. Hand Plant- 
ers. October 24, 1876. Filed January 7, 1876. 
The slotted plunger moves in vertical side guides. 
To the back of the hopper is attached a metal cut-off', 
the lower end of which is bent, and projects within 
through an opening in the back, and the quantity of 
seed sown is graduated by an adjusting screw. Claims. 
— 1. The combination, with the metal hopper B^ of the 



slotted plunger and the guides h covering the exposed 
parts of the said plunger throughout the hopper, sub- 
stantially as described and shown. 2. The combination, 
with the slotted plunger C and measuring cup E, cut 
back on its filling side, of the cut-off spring D/, con- 
structed and arranged substantially as described and 
shown, 3. The combination, with the hopper B, of the 
slotted standard A, slotted i^lunger C, slotted plate A', 
and spring D, constructed and arranged substantially 
as described and shown. 

187,011. A. J. HINTZ, Lemont, III. Corn Planters. 
February 6, 1877. Filed December 30, 1876. 

Claim. — An improved hand corn planter, formed by 
the combination of the spout B, made with a backward 
curve or offset, the pivoted plate C, provided with the 
arm or lever I, the curved arm D, provided with the 
dropping hole d', and the adjustable slide G, the bottom 
E, provided with the arm e, and the s^jriDg H, with 
each other, and with the body A, substantially as herein 
shown and described. 

187,174. J. E. REYNOLDS, Essex, Vt. Assignor of 
one-half his right to G. C. LEWIS, Washington, 
D. C. Seed Planter Attachments for Soes. February 
6, 1877. Filed Octoher 3, 1876. 

Claim. — The combination of the carrier bar E, the 
adjustable stop e at one end, the stop g at the other 
end, the slotted slide F, the set screw, the nut I, the 
rectangular box C, the exterior spring K, and the seed 
box A, having the opening D, the whole being con- 
structed and arranged to operate substantially as de- 
scribed. 

187,581. JOHN H. ARNEY, Lancaster, Ohio. Hand 
Corn Planters. February 20, 1877. Filed December 

9, 1876. 

Claim. — The vertically sliding spring bar C, provided 
wdth the pocket plate G, in combination with the hop- 
per B, brush H, compartment F, having bottom recess 
i, and seed tube J, substantially as and for the purpose 
set forth. 

189,142. WM. E. SEELYE, Anoka, Minn. Rand Corn 
Planters. April 3, 1877. Filed February 17, 1877. 
The seed slide is reciprocated by an inclined rod se- 
cured to the plunger. Claim. — The combination of the 
bar I, the bolts K, and the block or blocks L, with the 
plunger H, the handle J, and the slotted back of the 
planter, substantially as herein shown and described. 

189,404. J. WAFER, Etna, N. Y. Seed Planters. Amil 

10, 1877. Filed March 28, 1877. 

Claims. — 1. In a combined corn and pumpkin seed 
planter, the iron slide D', having the projecting nib H, 
arranged substantially as described and for the purpose 
specified. 2. In a corn and pumpkin seed planter, ar- 
ranged with sides A, seed boxes C C, and slides D D', 
the nib H, in combination with the grooved bottom, all 
constructed and arranged substantially as described 
and for the purpose set forth. 

191,882. FRANCIS B. PRESTON, Fayette, Mo. 
Hand Seed Planters. June 12, 1877. Filed April 2, 
1877. 

Claims. — 1. The combination, with plates M N, of 
spring O, hinged plate P, and plate F, forming the rear 
side of the passage, as and for the purpose specified. 2, 
The plate M, provided with a toe, as and for the pur- 
pose described. 

193,590. S. P. BABCOCK, Adrian, Mich. Hand 
Planters. July 31, 1877. Filed Mdi'ch 15, 1877. 
On the stop-block is adjustably secured a metal block, 
for graduating the depth of penetration. The remov- 
able scraper-plate is held in position by spring-arms. 
The plunger is tapered at its lower end to render it self- 
cleaning. Within the hopper, above the discharge 
orifice, is removably secured an inverted hood, to ^jre- 
vent crowding of the com. The handle of the plunger 
is secured to it by a flanged sleeve, the base flange of 
which is let into the face of the standard. Claims. — 1. 
In a hand corn planter, the combination, with the 
standard A, of the stop-block F, having the seed i>ass- 
age k and the metal box F' adjustably secured to the 



said stop-block, constructed and arranged substantially 
as described and shown. 2. The combination, with the 
hopper, of the removable scraper plate G, having the 
saddle ?, the long wire spring h, and hooks i' 1, con- 
structed and arranged substantially as described and 
shown. 3. In a hand planter, substantially as describ- 
ed, the plunger, having a tapered foot C, as and for the 
purpose set forth. 4. The hood or guard A-, in combina- 
tion with the hopper of the hand planter, substantially 
as and for the jiurpose set forth. 5. The flanged sleeve 
or washer c, in combination with the handle-bolt, stand 
ard, and X3luuger of a hand planter, as and for the pur- 
pose set forth. 

195,350. MELYIN COTTLE, Richmond, Kan. Hand 
Corn Planters. Septtmber 18, 1877. Filed August 4, 
1877. 

Claims. — 1. A seed box D, attached to the lever A by 
means of the arm a, projecting from the bottom of the 
box, and the hooks at the upper end, substantially as 
described. 2. In a seed planter, a slide D', connected 
to and operated by the lever A' by means of the spring 
wire rod E, which is capable of being unhooked from 
the slide and lever, as and for the purpose set forth. 3. 
The metal cut-ott' G, with spring G^, in combination 
with the curved guard H, box D, and slide D', substan- 
tially as and for the purposes set forth. 4. The com- 
bination of the slide D', the bowed spring E, with hook- 
shaped ends, and the lever A', substantially as and for 
the purposes set forth. 

196,121. ARTHUR C. KENT, Janesville, Wis. Corn 
Planters. October 16, 1877. Filed August 11, 1877. 
Claim. — The combination of the metallic slide, secur- 
ed to one of the sides D, of the planter, and provided 
wdth projecting shoulders d, and the corn box, pro- 
vided with corresponding shoulders e, as and for the 
purpose described. 

196,616. A. O. ABBOTT, Adrian, Mich. Corn Plant- 
ers. October 30, 1877. Filed October 6, 1877. 
Claims.— 1. A hand corn planter constructed with a 
yielding jaw, forming a sight cup from which the seed 
is forced into the gTOund. 2. The plunger P, provided 
with a spring plate A, attachied adjustably thereto at 
one end and free at the other, and constructed substan- 
tially as shown, to form a variable measuring cup and a 
feeding cup therefor. 3. The combination of the hop- 
per H, the plunger P, carrying the adjustable spring 
plate A and the open top yielding jaw J, located on the 
side next the operator, and serving as a sight cup, as 
set forth. 

196,840. JOSHUA C. TERRILL, Owensborough, Ky. 
Combined Plant Setter and Seed Planter. Novem- 
ber 6, 1877. Filed August 11, 1877. 
Claim.— The combination of the box and bolts B C, 
the hopper J, and the dropping slide I with the base 
plate A, the oscillating rod F, and the operating mechan- 
ism of the machine, substantially as herein shown and 
described. 

197,045. PETER McCOLLUM, Fayette, Mo. Hand 
Corn Planters. Novetnler 13, 1877. Filed August 
24, 1877. 

Claims. — 1. In a hand corn planter the combination, 
with the main board A and seed box C, of the pivoted 
foot piece G, and the spring H, pivoted to said foot 
piece, so as to be turned aside, and having its free end 
resting on the seed box, so as to slide thereon, as and 
for the object stated. 2. The combination of the out- 
wardly projecting plate I, having stop lugs, and the 
pivoted and sliding spring H with thepivoted foot piece 
G, main board A, and seed box C, as and for the purpose 
set forth. 3. The seed box C, having slotted side lugs, 
and the bolts c\ in combination with the main board A 
and plunger B, for adjusting the seed box to regulate 
the friction of the plunger, as herein set forth. 
202,593. J. SHEW, Baltimore County, Md. Hand 
Corn Planters. April 16, 1878. Filed March 14, 1878. 

Claims.— 1. The combination of the frame a, rigid 
handle b, movable handle e, rods / (7, levers bail i, 
lever J, slide and flat spring ?, substantially as shown. 
2. The combination of the lever j, connecting rod 0, 
valve p, rod q, and valve r, with an operating mechan- 
ism, substantially as describedt 



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17.362. SILAS P. BRIGGS, Saratoga Springs, N. Y. 
Hand Seed Planters. May 26, 1857. 
Claim. — The set or fastner I, in combination with 
the plunger, arranged and operated substantially in 
the manner and for the purpose set forth. 

18,344. C. O. LUCE, Brai^don, Yt. Seed Planfers. 
OdGbei' 6, 1857. 
Claim. — The rotating shafts B, provided "with the 
radial plates «, and tlie adjustable or sliding cylinders 
C, in combination with the elastic or spring cut-offs (7, 
the above parts being combined and arranged specifi- 
cally as and for the purpose set forth. 

33,410. RODNEY WELCH, Worth, III. Corn Plant- 
ers. October 1, 1861. 
Claim. — The combination of a shifting handle, fur- 
nished with a recess as described, and a receptacle with 
a conical bottom, arranged in the manner and for the 
purpose specified. 

41,784. FRANCIS H. ROBERTS, Wilmington. Ind. 
Hand Planter. March 1, 1864; antedated February 
21, 1864. 

This invention consists in attaching to the plunger 
two adjustable cushioned stops of India rubber or 
other elastic material for the purpose of preventing the 
concussion at the end of the upward and downward 
strokes. The stops may be so adjusted as to cause the 
pistons to plant the seed more or less deep as may be 
desired. Claim. — Combining with the seeding devices 
the adjustable elastic stops M M', substantially as de- 
scribed. 

70,541. H. C. FAIRCHILD, Brooklyn, Pa. Seed 
Planter. Xovemher 5, 1867. 
Claims. — 1. The slide D, operated from the outside 
by the screw «, and the arm c, substantially as de- 
scribed. 2. The hole d through the cylinder, substan- 
tially as and for the purposes herein set forth. 

82,918. JOHN A. BURCHARD, Beloit, Wis. Corn 
Planter. October 13, 1868. 
Claims. — 1. Broadly, the employment of the dropping 
device D, when constructed and arranged substantially 
as herein described and set forth, and used for the pur- 
pose of enabling the operator to know by ocular de- 
monstration whether the machine is dropping the seed 
with certainty and accuracy. 2. In combination with 
the device D, the pawl K and stop latches g and 1, 
when used for the purpose herein set forth. 3. The 
combination and arrangement of the several parts of 
the planter herein described, when used for the pur- 
pose set forth. 

101,480. J. T. MACOMBER, Grand Isle, Yt. Hand 
Seed Planter. April 5, 1870. 
Claim. — An improved hand seed planting machine, 
formed by the combination of the base frame A, guide 
board or flange B, hopper C, dropping wheel D d', con- 
ductor and drilling spout E, coverer F, shaft G, and 
wheel H, with each other, said parts being constructed, 
arranged and operating substantially as herein shown 
and described and for the purpose set forth. 



134,986. JOHN E. GARSIDE, Hennepin, III. Hand 
Seeder. January 21, 1873. 
Claim. — In a seed sower, consisting of a revolving 
cylinder A, with closed ends, the combination of the 
fixed partitions 2' 3', intermediate perforated partitions 
5 6 7, sliding doors e, perforations a, fixed ribbed col- 
lars E fZ E d, circular flanged bearings C C, board B 
having the pulley of winch k arranged so that the 
band will pass around the cylinder, substantially as 
set forth. 

144,919. MICHAEL P. NEMMERS, St. Donatus, 
Iowa. Ha^id Corn Planter. November 25, 1873. 
Filed May 24, 1873. 

Claims. — 1. The combination, with the recessed plate 
7, arranged beneath the disk H, of the lever M, work- 
ing through the slot m' of the hopper, as shown and 
described. 2. The combination, with the disk H, pro- 
vided with the teeth g and perforations /, of the pro- 
jection F, the cam projection E, and spring 6, as shown 
and described. 

158,545. EDWARD S. TURNER, Hester, Mo. Hand 
Corn Planters. January 5, 1875. Filed October 
15, 1874. 

Claim. — In a hand corn planter the rotary dropper 
B, actuated by the spring lever D, and provided with 
chambers to receive the corn, in combination with the 
hollow block C, cut-ofts c c, plate e, and sui)port block 
F, as constructed and arranged with the hopper 6, sub- 
stantially in the manner and for the purpose as set 
forth. 

193,129. N. A. PALMER, Wagram, Ohio. Hand Corn 
Planters. July 27, 1877. Filed June 4, 1877. 

Claim. — In a hand corn planter, constructed sub- 
stantially as described, the pivoted legs A B, the latter 
shorter than the former, and having upward projecting 
bent straps C C, between which the hopper D and feed 
wheel C are arranged, the latter operating by spring 
catch F, substantially as described for the i^urpose 
herein shown and specified. 

195,465. J. K. TAYLOR, Ro:\ieo, Mich. Hand Plant- 
ers. September 25, 1877. Filed August 9, 1877, 

Claims. — 1. In a hand corn planter, the combination 
of the corn box v and pumpkin seed box h, secured to 
its side, both boxes being secured to one arm of the 
planter, and devices for moving the dropping plate c 
and the slide i being fastened to the other, substan- 
tially as shown. 2. The combination of a corn box v, 
a pumpkin seed box h, a revolving seed plate c, a seed 
slide i. and a mechanism for constantly revolving the 
seed plate and intermittingly operating the slide, sub- 
stantially as described. 3. The combination of the re- 
volving feed plate c, the projections 1 upon its top. the 
slide i for the pumpkin seed box h, a spring hook e. for 
revolving the feed piate, and a push rod n, for forcing 
the pumpkin seed slide backward, substantially as spe- 
cified. 4. In a hand com planter, a pumpkin seed 
box Ji, secured to the side of the corn box v, and hav- 
ing its slide i operated so as to deposit pumpkin seed 
in every third, fourth, or fifth hill of corn, substan- 
tially as described. 



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Land Markers. 

Drawings. Text. 

: Armstrong G 973 992 

iAnderson J. H 931 993 

'Angspiirger J 935 994 

iAngspurger J 936 994 

lAngspnrger J 937 94 

jAldridge^V. V 937 994 

-Anderson J. M.. Higgins I. and 

; Banner a. W 938 995 

Burnham J 974 991 

IBrownE. C 975 991 

Bower W. L 975 992 

Barto E 976 992 

Beam J. H 977 992 

iBeardenJ 978 992 

Brassfield A. G 980 992 

'iBettsG. W 932 993 

jBunisC. M 990 995 

ICroseG.G 971 991 

'Canterbury J. M 974 991 

ICatevO. H 978 992 

ICorbitt J. T 9T8 992 

jCuff J 981 993 

I Cooke A. and Cress D. W 932 993 

i Dickie M. and Cowan E. P 976 992 

I'Dolenty W 938 994 

Ensign E. R 974 991 

'EardlyJ. W 976 992 



Drawings. Text. 

Everitt Wm i.iO.'] Vi-i4 

Freeman D. A ',r,:i ]:ti4 

Fisher S.D 979 992 

Goltry Wm : 971 991 

Gray J. V 9H1 9i)3 

Graves G. W 9HH 994 

Haight G. C 983 993 

Hammell N. C 989 995 

Hoghton C M 990 995 

Harner D. S 1303 1323 

Johnson G. M 972 991 

Jotter P 981 993 

Kendall F. B 980 992 

Kirkwood T. B 986 994 

Kendall F. B 986 994 

Kimball S. P 1302 1323 

Lionberger S. P 977 992 

McQuaid P 972 991 

Morris C 973 991 

McKinley W. R... 975 991 

Martin G. W., Parish W. G. and 

Petrie J. A 980 993 

Moore A. G 984 993 

Mangett J. B 988 995 

Megginson R 989 995 

Olin J. P 974 991 

O ■ Gorman P 983 993 

Potts W. W 971 991 

PImiibJ 972 991 



Drawings. Text. 

Phelp.sW. E 975 'J'Jl 

Phillips S 9H-3 im 

Preston J. and Tennis C. W. . . . 9'S7 994 

Petlcy S, J 990 995 

Riggs W. S 971 991 

Roberts J 977 992 

Rutledge W. H 982 993 

Rynerson J. H 983 993 

Rider W. H 985 994 

Spragne G 97:i 991 

Sawyer E 979 992 

Suiiili A. (' 979 992 

Sheers D. J 9HU 993 

Starliper V\'. M 9H4 993 

Stanley W.K 9K4 993 

Senter W. F 985 m 

Spear C. W 986 994 

Starliper W. 31 987 994 

Sharp H. C. and W. T 989 995 

Spehnan R 1:303 I:i21 

Tucker G. W 976 992 

Thomas J. B 979 992 

Throckmoton M. A 9'i-l 993 

Thompson J. W 1303 132:^ 

Wilson J. I 972 991 

Warwick W. 11 973 991 

Woland S. J 977 992 

Warrington C H 1304 1324 

Zimmerman M 989 995 




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G. W. MARTIN, W. G, PARRiSH & j. A. PETRIE. 
Ground Marker and .f^urrower. 

No. 119,628. P?.tenled Oct. 5, 1871. 

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D.'VID J SHEERS. 
Corn-Marker. 





Patented Nov. 14. f«71. 






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JOSEPH V, GRAY, 
Improvement in Land Markers. 

No. 123,4 74. Patented Feb. 6, 1872, 




J. H. ANDERSON. 
Imp.ovement in Land-Warljters. 

No. 131.045. Patented Sep, 3, i8 72. 




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P. JOTTER, 
Furrowing Mac hi 



J. GUFF. 
Land Markers. 



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Corn- Row Markers. 

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Corn- Row Markers. 

No. 139 546. Patented June 3, 1873. 




G. W. BETTS. 
Land- Markers. 



No. 141.913. 



Patentee August 19, 1873. 



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W. H. RUTLEDGE 
F u r r 0 w i n g • M a c h i n e s . 

No. 142,283. Patented August 26, 1873. 






Attorneys, 



AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.tOStlORNES PROCESS.) 



983 



J. H. RYNERSON. 
Corn Ground-Markers. 

No. 144,146. Patented Oct. 28, 1873, 





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G. C. HAIGHT. 
L a n d • M a r k e r s . 



No. 148,449. 



Patented March 10. 1874 




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p. O'GORMAN. 
Corn-Markers. 



S. PHILLIPS. 
Land- Markers. 



No. 152,003. 



Patented June 16, 1874. 



No. 153,372. 



Patented July 21, 1874. 





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984 



W. M. STARLiPER. 
Corn-Row Marker. 

No. 162,963. . PatentedMay 4,1875. 




A.G. MOORE. 
Corn-Row Marker. 



No. 163,510. 



Patented Ma> 18, 1875. 




W. E. STANLEY. 
Row-Gage for Plows. 

No. 163,701. Patented May 25, 1875. 



M. A. THROCKMOTON. 
Corn-.Marker. 



No 164,234 



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W. H. RIDER. 
Corn-Marker. 



No. 166,939. 



Patented Aug. 24, 1875. 




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W. F. SENTER. 
Corn-Marker. 



No. 167.275. 



2 Sheets-. Sheet 1. 



Palenlud Aug. 31, 18 75. 




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W. F. SENTER. 
Corn-Marker. 



No. 167.275. 



2 Sheets--Sheet 2. 



Patented Aug. 31. 1875. 



J. AUGSPUR6ER. 
L a n d - M a r k e r . 

No. 168,598. Patented Oct. 11,1875. 



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T. B. KIRKWOOD. 
Corn- Marker. 



Patented Oct, 26, 18 7 3. 




55o. 175,555. 



p. B. KENDALL. 

OOnr-MAEHEP.. 

Patented April 4, 1876 






C. W. SPEAR. 

MAREERS FOa CORN PLANTERS. 
Y^<^ 293 Patented Maj 9, 1875. 



J. AUGSPURGER 
LAND-ICAREERS. 



No. 177,915- 




Patented Kay 30, 1876. 



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J. AUaSPUHGER. 
LAND-MARKERS. 

Patented May 30. 18?£ 





J. PRESTON & C. W.- TENNIS. 
PLOWS FOR LATIKO OFF LAND FOR TOEAOCO. 
179,728. Patented July U. 1875. 




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W. M. STARLIPER. 
CORN OR LAND MARKER, 
to. 179,879. Patented July 18. 1373, 



W. V. ALDRIUaE. 
HARKING ATTACHMENTS FOR LAND R0LLER5. 
Nc. 181,300. Patented Aug. 22, ISI 




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988 



W. LOLENTY. 
COMBINED CORN-MARKER AND C07EEER. 



N: 181.922 



Piteated Sept. 5. 1376. 




N:. 184..359. 



a. W. GRAVES. 

CORN-KAREER. 

Paisatei Nov. 14. 18'78. 



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J. B. liAKGETT. 
CULTIVATOR AND MARSER. 
No. 184,398. Patented Hsv. 14, 1S7S. 




J. U. ANDEHSON, I. HISGINS %. G. W. BANNER. 

TRIPLE FURROWERS. 
185,658. Patented Dee. 26, 1878. 




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AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.IOSBORN £ S PRUCEaS.I 




0. M, BUENS. 
Oorn-Piow and Marker. 

No. 202,935. Paiented April 30, t878. 




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LAND MARKERS. 



33,478. GEORGE G. CROSE, Schoolcraft, Mich. 
Device for Marl ing Corn Furrows. Octoher 15, 1861. 
Claim. — The arrangement with the runners a a, and 
ties &, of the hinged planks CCD' D', and runners E E 
(J g, as shown and described, so that two, three, four, 
five, or six furrows may be made as desired, all as set 
forth. 

44,659. W. S. RIGGS, HiGHTSTOWX, X. J. Furrowing De- 
vice. October 11, 1864. 

Claim. — The adjustable shares E, when constructed 
with the mould boards c c, curved outward at the 
upper and rear ends of the shanks a, which are secured 
iu the rear ends of the runners A A, by pins 1), to form 
a new and improved furrowing device, for the purpose 
specified. 

45.174. W. W. POTTS, RusmaLLE, III. Marling 
Ground for Planting. Xovemher 22, 1864. 
Claims. — 1. The long and short axles A A', in combina- 
tion with the wheels F, provided with bevelled rims h, 
all arranged substantially as and for the purpose de- 
scribed. 2. The connecting of the axles A A' by means 
(»f the two parallel reaches B B, extending beyond the 
front axle A, to form hounds to receive the draught 
pole C, in connection with the brace rods D D, all ar- 
ranged as shown, to form a simple, economical, 
and durable framing for a device for the lourpose set 
forth. 

48,551. WILLIAM GOLTRY, La Graxge, Iowa. Field 
Marker for Planting. July 4, 1865. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of two or more run- 
ners or markers A A with each other, and with 
the connecting bars B andC, by means of iDivot pin c c, 
substantially in the manner and for the purpose herein 
set forth. 2. In combination with the pivoted markers 
A A, and connecting levers B C, the lever pivoted to 
the bar B, and oj)erating substantially as herein de- 
scribed. 

51,725. GALLATIX M. JOHNSOX, Decorah, Iowa. 
Machine for Markinq Ground for Planting. December 
26, 1865. 

Claim. — A machine for the purpose of marking land 
with two independent adjustable axles, arranged and 
operated substantially as described. 

52,482. JOHX I. WILSOX, Abixgdox, III. Furrowing 
Machine. February 6, 1866. 
Claim. — A furrowing or marking device composed of a 
plurality of wheels placed on an axle and arranged with 
a draught pole and driver's seat, substantially as here- 
in shown and described. 

52,593. JOSEPH PLUMB, Clarks^-elle, N. J. Fur- 
rowing Device for Corn Planting. February 13, 1866. 
Claim. — The marking sled with the mould boards or 
shares attached to the runners, substantially as de- 
scribed and represented. 

56,970. PRESTOX McQUAID, Wexoxa, III. Machine 
for Marking Ground for Planting. August 7, 1866. 
Claim. -The frame A with the draught pole B at- 
tached, and having two marking wheels C C fitted 
within it on axles working in fixed bearings, in com- 
bination with the adjustable or rising and falling- 
wheels D fitted within the frame A, and connected with 
the driver's seat F, substantially in the manner as and 
for the purpose herein set forth. 

58,923. AVM. H. AVARWICK, Duxlea-^;, Ohio. Fur- 
rowing Corn Ground. October 16, 1866. 
Claims. — 1. In combination with the vertical plates 
or jjieces, or runners, the slide guards /, for limiting 
the depths of the furrows as recited. 2. In combina- 
tion with said pieces or runners, the fender plates /, 
constructed and operating substantially as described. 



63,551. . CHARLES MORRIS, Stocktox Towxshep, 
X. J. Assignor to himself, GEORGE RICHARDS, 
and STAXLEY C. HYLTOX, Philadelphia, Pa. 
Marking Attachment for Plows. April 2, 1867. 

Claim. — The combination and arrangement of the 
plow beam A, with the clamp B H, the jointed and re- 
versible bar D K, and the chain M, operating substan- 
tially as described. 

65,443. GEORGE SPRAGUE, Spring Hill, Kax. 
Machine for Markiiig Corn Ground. June 4, 1867. 

t Claims. — 1. The hinged side wings E E, with wheels 
B' B', on their outer ends, combined with the truck 
frame A, with wheels B B, and levers a a, arranged and 
operating substantially as and for the x>urpose de- 
scribed. 2. The guide rod d, on the tongue D, and the 

! measuring line e, in combination with the truck frame 

i A, emploj-ed as herein described. 

68,297. DAVID A. . FREEMAN, Belleville, Mich. 
Corn Marker for Planting. August 27, 1867. 
Claim. — The combination and arrangement of the 
axle A, provided with joints B B, the frame C, the seat 
D, the wheels E E E E, collars a a a, etc., and the .set 
screws g g g, etc., and the beveled lugs H H H, etc., all 
arranged substantially as described for the purpose de- 
signed. 

68,424. E. R. EXSIGX, East Hartford, Coxx. Land 
Markers. September 3, 1867. 
Claim. — The combination of the blade B with the 
beam A, the handles H H, and the wheel W. substan- 
tially as specified, the whole forming a machine for 
making holes for planting as s^jecified. 

70,953. JOHX BURXHAM, La Salle, III. Assignor 
to himself and DAVID L. HOUGH, same place. 
Marker for Planting Corn. Xovember 19, 1867. 
Claim. — A two-wheel marker, which is constructed so 
as to ox)erate substantially in the manner herein de- 
scribed. 

74,302. JOHX M. CAXTERBURY, Mexico, Mo. Field 
Marker. February 11, 1868. 
Claim. — The cast-metal wheel B, having a sharp bev- 
elled perimeter, with square shoulders upon each side, 
when adjusted upon the sjaindle a, by means of the set 
screw b j)assing through the hub of said wheel, as herein 
shown and described. 

75,190. J. P. OLIX, Westfield, Ohio. Corn Marker, 
etc. March 3, 1868. 
Claim.— The arms E, braced and hinged to the frame 
A, and markers B', in combination with the frame A' 
and adjustable markers B, substantially as and for the 
pur]30se set forth. 

75,288. WILLIAM R. McKIXLEY, Lucas Couxty, 
Iowa. Machine for Marking Ground for Planting. 
March 10, 1668. 

Claim. — The frame c c, wheels a a a a, rods ffff, 
all combined, constructed, and arranged as shown and 
described. 

75,851. ELIJAH C. BROWX. Crawfordsville. Ixd. 
Guide for Corn and >'ecd Planters. March 24, 1868. 
The marker staff is hinged to the tongue, and has 
vertical cross pins which mark out two lines for subse- 
quent rows or drills. It may be rhi own over upon either 
side for this purpose. Claim. — The index and guide 
staJf, hereiubt'fore described, when the same is con- 
structed in manner and form in its several parts, and 
used for the piu-pose and in the way, substantially as 
set forth. 

78,997. W. E. PHELPS, Elmwood, III. Corn Marker. 
June 16, 1868. 

Claim. — The frame A, provided wirh the two wheels 
C C, one at each end. in combination with the bar D, 
connected to the rear of frame A by a joint c. and pro- 
Aided with a wheel E. all constructed and arranged 
substantially in the manner as and for the purpose "set 
forth. 



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82,282. WESLEY L. BOWER, Joliet, 111. Land 
Marl-er. Septemher 22, 1868. 
Claim. — Tlie combination of the swing seat m and 
upright frame i with the hinged frame c, all arranged 
and operating as and for the purposes set forth. 

83,612. JAMES W. EARDLY, Grand Rapids, Mich. 
Corn MarJcer. Novemler 3, 1868. 

Claims. — 1. The adjustable hinged bars A A, in com- 
bination with the arms a a a a and slotted arms h h, ar- 
ranged and operated substantially in the manner shoAvn 
and described, for the purpose set forth. 2. The man- 
ner of adjusting the marker a, Fig. 2, substantially as 
and for the purpose described. 

83,905. ELIAS BARTO, Tiffin, 0. Machine for Mark- 
ing and Covering Corn. JSfovemher 10, 1868. 

Claim. — The reversible and adjustable arms C C, pro- 
vided on one side with blocks I) and shovel E, and on 
the other with cross bar L, on which are the adjusta- 
ble blocks M M and spades N N, all constructed and 
operating substantially as and for the purposes herein 
set forth. 

87,552. MORRIS DICKLE and E. P. COWAN, Ottum- 
WA, Iowa. Machine for Marking Com Ground, with 
Bake Attacliment. March 9, 1869. 
Claim. — The construction of a series of runners A A, 
forming a sled, having movable shovels B B on each 
runner in front, and rake cleaners J J, bracing the sled 
lengthwise, with a movable and adjustable rake C, in 
the rear, when arranged and ox)erated as herein de- 
scribed, and for the purposes set forth. 

88,234. GEORGE W. TUCKER, Eugene, III. Corn 
Marker. March 23, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. The within described gauge, consisting of 
the bar F, marker /, and brace G, secured to and in 
combination with the held marker, and operated by 
means of the lever H, substantially as and for the pur- 
pose shown. 2. The combined field marker and gauge, 
consisting of the axle A, frame B B, pole C, marking 
wheels D D D, bar F, marker /, brace G, and lever H, 
all constructed and arranged to operate substantially 
as described, and for the purpose set forth. 3. In com- 
bination with the gauge, as described, the reversible 
lever H, by means of which said gauge is raised or low- 
ered, substantially as herein specified. 

89,008. JACOB H. BEAM, Woodside, III. Corn 
Marker. April 20, l86c*. 

Claims. — 1. A corn marker, constructed with the 
frame work A, tongue B, revolving jointed axle C, 
markers F, standards E, stirrups D , uprights G, braces 
H H, scraper arm L, scrapers M, and treadle N, all ar- 
ranged substantially in the manner herein described, 
and for the purposes set forth. 2. The arrangement 
and combination of the uprights G G, braces H H, and 
metal collar and band I, substantially in the manner 
herein described, and for the purposes set forth. 

90,277. SILAS P. LIONBERGER, St. Mary's Town- 
ship, III. Ground Marker. Mau 18, 1869. 
Claim. — The marking machine, consisting of the frame 
A, having the shaft B, with the stationary roller D, and 
the loose rollers C, all constructed and arranged sub- 
stantially as described, 

90,908. SOLOMON J. WOLAND, Lincoln, III. Corn 
Marker. June 1, 1869. 
Claim. — A corn mariner having wheels B and H, bol- 
ster C, sectional and pivoted axle E, pins, and curved 
reach D, constructed, arranged, and operating substan- 
tially as specified, 

"94,032. JOHN ROBERTS, Greenfield, Ind. Corn 
Row Marker. August 24, 1869. 

Claim. — The combined arrangement of the frame B C 
K N, asletree A, wheels E E, driver's seat F, shovels or 
markers H, rods or links I, bar J, treadle or lever L, 
and pivoted handles M, substantially as herein set forth, 
for the purpose specified. 



94,185, OLIVER H. CATEY, Williamsburgh, Ind. 
Marker for Corn Ground. August 31, 1869. 
Claim. — The adjustable wings I^ I^, etc., in combina- 
tion with the runners A B, etc., when the ditferent 
parts are constructed and operated substantially as 
herein shown and described. 

94,698. JOSEPH BEARDEN, Bath, III. Corn Marker. 
September 14, 1 869. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the central wheel E, 
pivoted upon the frame D, and adjustable vertically by 
means of the standard /, the lever F, and the chain (7, 
and secured in an elevated position by the hook a, in 
combination with the arrangement of the wheels B, the 
axle A, the hounds C, and the driver's seat, when con- 
structed and operating as aforesaid. 

95,067. GEORGE ARMSTRONG, Elmira, III. Marker 
for Seeding Machines. September 21, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. A marker pole A, which is provided on 
one end with a compound pivot joint, and on the oppo- 
site or free end with a marking runner, substantially 
as described. 2. The rod C, applied to the reversible 
marking runner B, and provided with a draught ring 

D, substantially as described. 3. The reversible or 
curved marking runner B, so constructed and applied, 
as herein set forth, as to admit of its being drawn by 
either one of its ends. 

98,350. JAMES T. CORBITT, Des Moines, Iowa. 
Corn Marker. December 28, 1869. 

Claim. — The frames 2 2 and 4 4, when hinged as de- 
scribed, and provided with marking wheels 1 1 1, in 
combination with the seat 8 and supporting roller 10, 
all arranged and operating as specified. 

105,865. JESSE B. THOMAS, Centreville, Ind. 
Corn Marker. July 26, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the rod or bar C, the 
arm or lever D, and shovel or marker D', substantially 
as and for the purpose set forth. 2. The swinging arm 

E, in combination with the frame of the machine, when 
its outer end is provided with a marker which is capa- 
ble of moving in both a horizontal and a vertical direc- 
tion, so as to i^ass obstructions, substantially as and for 
the purpose set forth. 

106,042. STEPHEN D. FISHER, Normal, III. Seed 
Marker. August 2, 1870. 

Claim.^ — The combination of the wheels A A, axle B, 
beam D, axles E E, wheels G G, levers H H, segments I 
I, tongue J, and chains K K, all constructed and ar- 
ranged to operate substantially as and for the purposes 
herein set forth. 

107,294, ELI SAWYER, Madison, Iowa. Marking At- 
tachment to Corn Planter. September 13, 1870. 

Claim. — The combination, with the frame of the corn 
planting machine, of the oscillating arms C, markers 
H, and hand levers F, when the stocks are pivoted to 
the arms, and all arranged substantially as sijecified . 

108,644.— ARTHUR C. SMITH, Joyner's Depot, N. C. : 
Land Marker for Corn Planting. October 25, 1870. 

Claim. — An improved marker, formed by the com- 
bination of the standard E, pivoted bar F, adjustable 
marker bar G H I, adjustable supporting brace J K L, 
and adjustable arms with each other, substantially ais 
herein shown and described, to adapt it for attachment 
to a plow beam, as and for the purpose set forth. 

116,838. FRANCIS B. KENDALL, Monmouth, III. 
Corn Ground Marker. July 11, 1871. 

Claim. — The wheels C C C" pivoted to the frame A 
A' A" by bolts c c' c", constructed and operated in the 
manner substantially as and for the purpose specified. 

118,584. AUSTIN G. BRASSFIELD, Henry, III. Corn 
' Marker. August 29, 1871. 
Claim. — The axle B, and laterally moving reach C 
with its rib / and sj^ring g, in combination with the 
axle A, and platform D provided with notch or recess 
e, substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 



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119,628. GEORGE W. MARTIN, WILLIAM G. PAR- 
RISH, AXD JAMES A. PETRIE, Elizabeth, N. J. 
Ground MarTcer and Farrower. October 3, 1871. 
Claim. — The beams of the three furrowing plows, 
combined as described, with the same rigid and end 
•slotted bar M, and the rod L to which they are j)ivoted, 
for the purpose of enabling the two end beams to be 
adjusted toward or from the central one, and all to be 
lifted together. 

121,012. DAVID J. SHEERS, Belmont, Wis. Corn 
Planter. November 14, 1871; antedated November 1, 
1871. 

Claim. — The corn marker herein shown and described, 
operating in the manner and for the uses and purposes 
as set forth. 

123,474. JOSEPH V. GRAY, Washington, Ind. Land 
Alarler. February 6, 1872, 

Claims. — 1, The combination of the runners A and B 
B, markers C C, with wings D D, and hinged bars E E, 
all constructed and arranged substantially as and for 
the purposes herein set forth. 2. In combination, with 
the above, the standard E', rods G G, tongue H, and 
rods 1 1, all substantially as and for the pur]30ses here- 
in set forth. 

131,045. JAS. H. ANDERSON, Hillsborough, Ohio. 
Assignor of one-half of his right to JOHN LEWIS, 
same place. Land Marker. September 3, 1872. 
Claim.— A field marker, consisting of the wheels B B 
and D D upon axles A and C, connected by means of 
the parts ab c c', in combination with the levers F and 

G, the whole constructed and to operate substantially 
^8 hereinbefore set forth. 

133,537. PETER JOTTER, Monroe, Ohio. Furrow- 
ing Machine. December 3, 1872. 
Claim. — The central hinged frame C C with its seat 
D and furrowei- B', in combination with frame-piece A 
and the outer furrowers B, arranged substantially as 
and for the purposes specified. 

135,695. JOHN CUFF, Emery, Ohio. Land MarUr. 
February 11, 1873. 

Claim. — The arms D D, pivoted at one end to the 
axle B of marking wheels, and at the other to an axle 
E, provided with small wheels F F and lever G, arrang- 
ed as described. 

139,546. ADOLPHUS COOKE and DAVID W. CROSS, 
Brooklandville, Md. Corn Bow Marker. June 
3, 1873. Filed April 21, 1873. 
Claims.— 1. In a row marker which has its outer 
marking devices arranged to operate in the track of the 
wheels, the interior marker or markers, which are ar- 
ranged to operate at row space distance from the 
wheels, and the exterior markers, which are arranged to 
alternately operate simultaneously with the interior 
markers, and in the track of the wheels, in combination 
with a lifting bar, which is common to all the markers, 
substantially as described, and for the purposes speci- 
fied. 2. The combination, on the main frame and axle 
of a row marlcer, of the several markers with the slid- 
ing frame, the lifting bar, and its operative lever, sub- 
stantially as described. 3. The retaining bolt d ar- 
ranged to engage with and retain a marker in an ele- 
vated position, in combination with the spade lifting 
device, as and for the purposes specified. 

141,913. GEORGE W. BETTS, Shadeville, Ohio. 
Land Marker. August 19, 1873. Filed June 7, 187'3. 

Claim. — The combination, with the lever frame F F 

H, the treadle I K, and plow beams D, connected with 
the former by barsE, of the sliding bar O, working be- 

' tweeu uprights P, and the vertical jDivoted lever M, as 
' shown and described. 

142,283. WILLIAM H, RUTLEDGE, Hamilton, Ohio. 
Furrowing Machine. August 26, 1873. Filed June 
17, 1873. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of grooved blocks J J 
I with the tilting seat E and hinged plow frames BCD, 
' substantially as and for the purpose specified. 2. The 



combination of the slotted and notched hounds b b, with 
yoke h and seat E, substantially as described, for the 
purpose specified. 3. In combination with the tilting 
seat E and hinged frames B C D, the hinged adjustable 
brace I and cord m, substantially as described for the 
purpose sx^ecified. 

144,146. JAMES H. RYNERSON, Clayton, Int)Iana. 
Corn Ground Marker. October 28, 1873. Filed June 
28, 1^73. 

Claims. — 1. In a corn field marker, the detachable 
and adjustable guide or auxiliary marker H, substan- 
tially as specified and for the purpose mentioned. 2. 
The marking plow K and auxiliary marker H, united 
together by a bolt, in combination with the pivoted 
and slotted standard G, side braces E, and brace rods P, 
substantially as specified. 

148,449. GEORGE C. HAIGHT, Newark, Wis. Land 
Marker. March 10, 1874. Filed September 8, 1873. 
A beam similar to a plow-beam is suspended between 
two bearing-wheels. The beam has a cross-head at- 
tached to its rear end. A long arm is i)ivoted to the 
beam and can be thrown over to the right or left, and 
resting in supports at the outer ends of the cross-head. 
The end of the arm carries the markers. Claim. — The 
combination of the middle bar B with beam L, the piv- 
oted side-bars B' B', stops a a, and metal shod feet H H, 
all substantially as and for the purposes herein set 
forth. 

152,003. PATRICK O'GORMAN, Jerseyville, III. 
Corn Marker. June 16, 1874. Filed January 22, 
1874. 

Claim. — In a corn marker, the bar B, x)iYoted as de- 
scribed, and adapted, by means of the extension /, for 
oj)eration by the foot of the driver, as set forth. 

153,372. S. PHILLIPS, Quincy, III. Land Markers. 
July 21, 1874. Filed June 6, 1874. 
Claim. — The guide for marking land, composed of the 
jointed shaft B, provided with the check bar D, pin e, 
and marker F, arranged and operated substantially as 
and for the uses and purposes set forth. 

162,963. WILLIAM M. STARLIPER, Henry, III. 
Corn Bow Markers. May 4, 1875. Filed February 
13, 1875. 

Claim.— The frame A, having double bars & & to re- 
ceive the marking wheels a a, in combination with the 
converging bars D D, in'ovided with platform C, and 
arranged to receive the marking wheel a', the said bars 
D D being joined by a bar m, provided with an eye or 
staple d, having spring-stems to receive the gage-bar 

E, constructed and arranged to operate substantially 
as shown and set forth. 

163,510. A. G. MOORE, Uniontow^n, Pa. Corn Bow 
Marker. May 18, 1875. Filed March 6, 1875. 
Claim. — In a land marker the inclined teeth D, con- 
structed with round front edges a, flaring wings c c 
and flat bottom, substantially as shown and specified. 

163,701. WM. EDWIN STANLEY, Montezuma. Ga. 
Bow Gar/es for Flows. May 25, 1875. Filed Febru- 
ary 27, 1875. 

Claims. — 1. The marker socket F, pivoted to its sup- 
porting shaft E', and having a weighted cord connected 
to it, substantially as specified. 2. The marker socket 

F, connected to a reversing shaft E', having a reversing 
and supporting fork L, combined with it. in the manner 
described. 3. The combination of the notched hollow 
reversing shaft E', x^ivoted marking socket F, and 
weighted cord J, substaiitiallv as specified. 4. The 
combination of the guide posts D with the supporting 
posts E, reversing shaft E . marking socket F, and fork 
L, substantially as herein described. 

164,234. MILES A. THROCKMOTON, Anderson- 
viLLE, O. Corn Markers. June $,1875. Filed April 
24, 1875. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the adjustable bars 
D, the bottom x>lates d\ and the slotted cross head or 
L-plates d- with the frames ABB, substantially as 



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herein shown and described. 2. The combination of 
the marking plows F and the V-faced wheels Gwith 
the adjustable bars D (P, and with the frames ABB, 
substantially as herein shown and described. 3. The 
detachable extension frame J K L, provided with the 
cross bar O, the double pointed plow Q, and the wheel 
P, in combination with the frames A B C, the adjustable 
bars D d-, the plows F, and the wheels G, substantially 
as herein shown and described. 

166,939. WM. H. EIDER, Plum Hollow, Iowa. As- 
signor to himself, L. SHIRLEY and A. D. KING, 
same place. Corn Markers. August 2^,1875. Filed 
April 13, 1875. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the two bars A A, sep- 
arated from each other, and the wheel frame, consisting 
of the curved bars E E, provided with T-irons G G and 
flanges, the cross bar H, and nuts h h, whereby the 
wheels' are capable of being moved inward or outward 
on the bars A A, all constructed substantially as and 
for the purposes herein set forth. 2. In combination 
with the bars A A, the laterally adjustable wheels I, 
and the shaft t with treadle N, the plow M, connected 
to the straps s s and to the bar H, and laterally adjust- 
able, in conjunction with the wheel I, all substantially 
as set forth. 3. The combination, with the circle J, of 
the x^ivoted bar K, with vertical arms L L, the friction 
rollers m m, latch 7;, wheel I', and springs n n, all sub- 
stantially as and for the purposes herein set forth. 4. 
The combination, with the swiveled wheel I' and latch 
J), of the plow M', connected and pivoted straps s' s', loop 
IV, rods V V, and foot treadle N', all substantially as and 
for the purposes herein set forth. 

167,275. WM. F. SENTER, Marshall, Mo. Corn 
Markers. August 31, 1875. Filed Axnil 17, 1875. 
Claim. — The vertically moving frame F, pivoted to 
the sled A, and carrying marking wheels, in combination 
with the axle D, having tappets e, oscillating bar E, 
having arras//, and the sliding bar G, substantially as 
described, and for the purpose set forth. 

168,598. J. AUGSPURGER, Trentox, O. Land Mark- 
ers. Octoher 11, 1875. Filed June 14, 1875. 
Claim. — The combination of the frame A, provided 
with the furrowers E E, the auxiliary frame D, provided 
with the furrower I, and pivoted by the bolt K to turn 
horizontally on the frame A, and held in the proper posi- 
tion thereon by a catch a, and the tongue C, attached to 
the frame D, substantially as and for the purpose herein 
specified. 

169,177. T. B. KIRKWOOD, Bentonville, Ind. Corn 
Markers. Octoher 26, 1875. Filed August 21, 1875. 
Claims. — 1. The branched cutters D, turned up, as 
shown, to form standards, in combination with slotted 
shovels D' and board A, as and for the purj)ose set 
forth. 2. The combination, with pivoted frame A B, 
having cutters D, of the upright E, the pivoted pole F, 
the guide-braces G, and the boards F', having cutters 
F , as and for the purpose specified. 

175,565. F. B. KENDALL, Moxmouth, III. Corn 
Marker. April 4, 1876. Filed February 1, 1876. 

Claim. — The long axle A, with wheels B, and short 
axle C, with wheels D, in combination with the seat F, 
pivoted tongue H, and bar I, the seat projecting in rear 
of the axle C, for the purj^ose of raising the long axle 
and wheels al)Ove the ground, substantially as and for 
the jmrpose specified, 

177.293. CHARLES W. SPEAR^ Braddyville, Iowa. 
Markers for Corn I'lanters. May 9, 1876. Filed 
March 8, 1876. 

Claims. — 1. The dually extended bar D, having mark- 
ing devices on its ends, and pivoted to the draught- 
pole C, so as to ox)erate as a double-tree, substantially 
as set forth. 2. In a laud marker, the combiuation of 
the draught-pole C with the pivoted bar D, having the 
single-trees f7, and extended hinged ends provided with 
marking devices, substantially as and for the purpose 
set forth. 



177.915. J. AUGSPURGER, Trenton, Ohio. Land: 
Markers. May 30, 1876. Filed January 27, 1876. 

Claim. — In a land marking machine, the arrangement 
and combination of the runners E F F, hinged tongue 
A, and perforated guides S, with the frame, for the pur-^ 
pose specified. 

177.916. J. AUGSPURGER, Trenton, Ohio. Land 
Markers. May 30, 1876. Filed January 27, 1876. 

Claim. — In a land marking machine, the combination 
of the fixed runners E F upon the main frame, with 
vertically-adj ustable runner G, hinged tongue H, lever 
I, and uprights D, arranged as and for the purpose de- 
scribed. 

179,728. J. PRESTON and C. ^Y. TENNIS, Millford, 
Ky. Flows for Laying off Land for Tobacco. Julif 
11, 1876. Filed May 9, 1876. 
Claims. — 1. The Avheel I, having diamond-shaped 
blocks J attached to its face, in combination with the 
beam or frame A, and the plow B C, substantially as 
herein shown and described. 2. The combination of 
the guide-arms E, the sliding band F, and adjusting- 
lever G, with the beam or frame A, and the plow B C, 
substantially as herein shown and described. 

179,879. WILLIAM M. STARLIPER, Henry, III. 
Corn or Land Markers. July 18, 1876. Filed March 
8, 1876. 

Claims. — 1. The pivoted marking-frame D D, its recess 
e, and slot g, substantially as and for the purposes de- 
scribed. 2. The horizontal slot g in the rear of the 
frame A, for the retention of the swinging or pivoted 
trailing marking frame D D, substantially as and for 
the purposes described. 

181,300. WM. V. ALDRIDGE, Lebanon, Iowa. As- 
signor of one-half his right to JAMES W. BROWN, 
same place. Marking Attachments for Land Boilers. 
August 22, 1876. Filed May 11, 1876. 
Claim. — The rock shaft a, crank &, and hand lever c, 
and pitman d, forming the independent mechanism of 
marker No. 1, and the corresponding parts a" V c" d", 
forming the independent marker No. 2, and the hand 
lever/, connecting rod g, and pivoted marker No. 3, ail 
arranged and combined with the land roller A B, hav- 
ing the central platform C and seat D, substantially as 
and for the purposes shown and described. 

181,922. W. DOLENTY, Independence, Iowa. Com- 
Mned Corn Marker and Coverer. September 5, 1876. 
Filed March 21, 1876. 
Claims. — 1. The combination, with a long, narrow 
runner bed A, provided with runners B, of a supple- 
mental top frame C, carrying extensible markers, con- 
sisting of parallel rods D, arranged in bed grooves, and 
provided with coil spring markers F at their ends, 
whereby they may be extended and drawn in in the 
direction of their length, substantially as herein set 
forth. 2. The combination of the marker rods D, pro- 
vided with arms c at their inner ends, with the top 
plate E, prov^ided with the slots e, notches (7, and springs 
/, whereby the markers may be turned in their bed 
grooves, extended and held in marking positions, sub- 
stantially as herein set forth. 3. The combination of 
the marker rods D, provided with arms c at their inner 
ends, with holding notched arms g at the ends of the 
grooved top plate E, whereby the marker arms c may 
be turned to bring and secure their spriug markers in 
elevated positions when not in use, substantially as 
herein set forth. 4. The grooved bed C for the marker 
rods D, in combination with the top plate E, having 
slots e coincident with the bed grooves, and provided 
with interlocking and holding appliances, to either 
maintain the markers in their working positions or 
when drawn in out of use. 

184,369. GEO. W. GRAVES, Villisca, Iowa. As- 
signor to himself and A. P. WEST, same place. 
Corn Markers. November 14, 1876. Filed Sex^tember 
16, 1876. 

Claim. — The frame g, locking lexer D, sliding seat k, 
pivoted standard E, axles A B, wheels a b, and tongue 
e, substantially as herein shown and described. 



995 



184,398. J. B. MANGETT, Kirby, Ohio. Cultivators 
and Markers. November 14, 1876. Filed August 19, 
1876. 

Claims. — 1. The combiuatiou of levers T T with 
chains or cords t t, pulley S, and marker arms P P, sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose set forth. 2. The 
combination of an adjusting- lever and vertically ad- 
justing marker arm with a diagonally operating chain 
or cord, and guide eyes or loops R' R', substantially as 
and for the purpose set forth. 

185,658. J. M. ANDERSON, I. HIGGINS and G. W. 
BANNER, Homer, Ind. Triple Farrowers. De- 
cember 26, 1876. Filed July 11, 1876. 
Claims. — 1. The combination, with guard of sup- 
port /t, provided with the brace extension i, substan- 
tially as and for the purpose specified. 2. The combi- 
nation of the iron g, plate /i, brace i, and frame A, as 
shown and described. 

185,942. R. MEGGINSON, New Castle, Del. Seed 
Markers. January 2, 1877. Filed April 29, 1876. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the pivoted bars G, 
carrying the plow beams, and having weights K, with 
the arm P and devices, substantially as described, by 
which the said bars can be raised during the operation 
of the machine, as set forth. 2, The combination of 
the bars G and their weights with the plow standards 
H and their bars I, as and for the purpose set forth. 
3. The bearing g, constructed substantially as de- 
scribed, and having ears, to which the bar G is pivoted, 
in combination with the bar embraced on opposite 
sides by the lugs t t of the said bearing, all as set 
forth. 

188,624. N. C. HAMMELL, Brown Township, Miami 
Co., Ohio. Furrowinq out Corn Ground. March 
20, 1877. Filed May 20, 1876. 
Claim. — In combination with the furrowing shoes A, 
the slotted teeth C, provided with guides k, and ad- 
justably secured to the rear ends of said runners by 
bolts a, substantially as described and for the purpose 
set forth. 

189,008. M. ZIMMERMAN, Mohican Township, Ash- 
land Co., Ohio. Corn Markers. March 27, 1877. 
Filed February 3, 1877. 

Claims. — 1. In a corn row marker, a pair of endwise 
shifting gage bars hinged together at their inner ends, 
in combination with a rotating spool and cords run- 
ning therefrom to the outer ends of said gage bars, 
substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 2, The 



combination of cross bar F, having guides M m, with 
gage bars L' L, shifting cords N N', doubly grooved 
spool O, and crank shaft P, substantially as and for the 
purpose set forth. 3. The combination of bracing cord 
I, guides h h on whiffletrees H H, gage bars L L', and 
shifting apparatus, substantially as and for the purpose 
set forth. 4. The combination of laterally adjustable 
transporting wheels D D with bars L L', having j)er- 
forations 7/ I' and limiting j)in8 R R, grooved spool O, 
and shifting cords N N', substantially as and for the 
purpose set forth. 

192,534. HENRY C. SHARP and WM. T. SHARP, 
Stanton Co., Neb. Corn Markers. June 26, 1877. 
Filed January 29, 1877. 
Claim. — The wings d d, having runners e e on their 
outer ends, hinged to the main frame a a, having up- 
rights j j, in combination with the levers h i, and a 
cord secured to the lever i, and thence passing over 
pulleys in the uprights j j, and secured to the wings d 
d, for elevating said wings, substantially as shown and 
described. 

194,459. S. J. PEFLEY, Ladoga, Ind. Land Markers 
for Planting Corn. August 21, 1877. Filed July 7, 
1877. 

Claim. — The hollow cast shoe H, having inclined 
sharp toe d and top bars h h, in combination with the 
inclined block G', constructed as and for the purposes 
herein set forth. 

198,514. CHARLES M. HOGHTON, Delavan, III. 
Markers for Corn Planters. December 25, 1877. Filed 
May 20, 1876. 

Claim. — The marker for corn planters, consisting of 
the standard E and upright F, forming a slot to receive 
the sliding marker rod A, provided with inclined run- 
ners B B and hooked pins C C, to suspend and adjust 
said rod from the vertically adjustable pin G, substan- 
tially as shown and set forth. 

202,985. CHARLES M. BURNS, Hamler, Ohio. Corn 
Plow and Marker. April 30, 1878. Filed March 18, 
1878. 

Claims. — 1. In a corn marker, the axle a, bent for- 
ward at its center, so that the corn marking wheel / 
will be in a line with the other two wheels, substan- 
tially as shown. 2. The combination of the axle a, 
bent forward at its center to receive the wheel 7, in 
combination with the bar g, raised upward at its cen- 
ter just over the top of the curved part of the axle a, 
and secured to the axle, so as to form a part thereof, 
substantially as described. 



I liT ID E 22: . 



Pivoted Seed Cups. 



Draw 

Amos D. W 

Bamhill J 

Henkle C W 

Myers D. C 

Rockwell T. B. and R. N 

Rand J 

Stowell B. T. and Marcellus A . . 

Sale J. H 

Smith W- C 

, Wilder S. C 

! Willey W. C 

Williams B. and Colin M 



ings. 

998 
997 
998 
997 
997 
999 
997 
999 
999 
998 
99S 
999 



Text. 
1029 
1029 
1029 
1029 
1029 
1080 
1029 
1030 
1030 
1029 
1029 
1030 



Potato Planters. 

Anderson A 1000 1030 

Aspinwall L. A 1006 1031 

Aspiuwall L. A 1007 1032 

Bundy G. J 1000 1030 

CrocoJ 1003 1030 

Croco J 1003 1031 

Couteau L. A 1008 1032 

CousensW 1008 1032 

Davis T. J 1304 1324 

Field B. F 1002 1030 

Farmer H 1004 1031 

Hawley E. E 1001 1030 

Holcomb L. J 1003 1030 

Hoffman C. F 1004 1031 

Krehbril J 1006 1031 

Kent H. J 1006 1033 

" (R) 1006 1032 

Kent H.J 1009 1032 

3rcWhorter F. S 1002 1030 

3Iewborn L. J 1008 1032 

Pelletreau J. W 1001 1030 

Peterson C. J. C 1005 1031 

Phelps J. R 1008 1032 

Ray G 1003 1031 

Robb J. S. and Allison S. P. . . . 1005 1031 

Stoddard J. C 1002 1030 

Scudder J. P 1004 1031 

Sherwood KB 1004 1031 



Drawings. Text. 

Svendsen C 1007 1032 

Spickler J. M 1009 1033 

Tajdor A. J 1005 1031 

VanWieL 1005 1031 

W^ardL. F 1000 1030 

Wainright H. & Williams S. T. 1001 1030 

Walker J. C 1006 1032 

W^arstell F. W 1007 1032 

Whitman W. H 1009 1032 

Vvhite Z. J lOOy 1033 



Potato Planters, Walking. 

Albertson J. R 1011 1033 

Aspinwall L. A 1012 1033 

Aspinwall L. A 1013 1034 

Bendix J. E. and Deitsch M... 1014 1034 

Clement John C 1013 1034 

Davis T. J. and Hemiogway, 

J., Jr 1016 1035 

Godfrey S. T 1014 1034 

Hutchinson S 1010 1033 

Herbert Theo 1014 1034 

Kersey G. ^Y. and J. J 1011 1033 

Knowlton G 1015 1034 

Morgan Chas 1010 1033 

Moore John 1010 1033 

Marcus Tobias 1012 1033 

Mills John C 1015 1034 

Kevins Wm 1012 1033 

Payne A. E 1016 1034 

RandelA 1010 1033 

Strong S. H • 1011 1033 

Spencer S. L 1013 1034 

Saunders Benj 1G15 1034 

True Jos. L 1013 1034 

True Jos. L 1014 1034 

True Jos. L 1016 1035 

Whyte Thos. B 1011 1033 

Webster A 1012 1033 

Zane G. H 1016 1035 

Zane G. H. and Kennedy S. A. , 1017 1035 



Plungers, 

Drawings. Text 

Aldrich C. C 1019 1035 

Adams J, N 1023 1036 

Beebe U 1017 1035 

Beemer L 1018 1035 

Brown J. A 1020 1035 

Bingham L. F. and Pierce N. O. 1020 1036 

ChesneyE. E 1023 1036 

Cronk (\ H 1027 1033 

Davis S. B 1026 1037 

Elverud J 1026 1037 

Freese J. A 1022 1036 

Foster C 1023 1036 

Foster C 102.3 1036 

Green J. D 1024 1036 

Hinkley P 1019 1035 

Kavanaugh M. J. and Gregg M. 1025 1037 

Kanouse A. M 1026 1037 

Lewis N. A 1019 1035 

Lyon E. L 1020 1035 

Lee J 1021 ]03t 

Moore E 1018 1035 

McMillan J. B 1020 1036 

McCormick W. H 1024 1037 

Matthews J 1025 1037 

Perkins S. M lOlS 1035 

Pepper W. T 1019 1035 

Porter B 1025 1037 

Parsons J. M 1025 1037 

RittenWouse T. L. and Lewis 

J. V 1027 1038 

Sprague W 1017 1035 

Stinson W lOlS 1035 

Stowell B. F 1021 1036 

Schroeder W. F 1022 1036 

Streeter A 1022 1036 

Study L 1024 1036 

Shepherd G. W 1026 1037 

Smith A. D 1028 10:38 

Thiessen C. W 1024 1037 

Terry T 1028 ms 

Timmersman H 1028 1038 

Whitaker C 1021 1036 

Waffle C. L 1022 1036 

Waterson S. K 1027 1038 

Wilhams E. P 1028 1038 

Yost G. W^ N 1021 1036 



997 








invf liters 



AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO. 



I.N.Y.(QSBORNES PROCESS.) 



998 




AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.IOSBORHES PROCESS.) 



999 



B. WILLIAMS & M. COHN. 
Corn-Planters. 

No. 150,645. Patented May 5. 1874. 




J. H. SAL£. 

SEED-DHILL 



lo. 187,913. 



Patented Feb. 27, 1877. 




J. RAND. 
CORIT-PLAHTER. 



W. C, SMITH, 
Seed-Planter. 



Ifo. 190, S 



Patentsd Hay 15, 1377. 

6U 



No. 203,951. 



Patented May 2f. 1878. 





AM. PHOTO-UITHO. CO. 



I.N.Y.iOSBORNES PROCESS.) 




AM.f MOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.lOSBORNE'B PROCESS.) 




AM.PHOTa-LITHO. CO.H. Y-iSSBORNES PRnCESS i 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.H.t.(0SBORNES PROCESS.; 



1003 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO. 



I.N.Y.iOSBORNtS PROCESS. 



1004 




7808 ti esMMie^ 



PATENTED 

JAN 7 1868 




esses. 





AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.(0SBORNe S PROCESS.) 



1005 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO. 



.N.Y.tOSBORNeS PROCESS.^ 



1006 




AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.IOSBORNES PROCESS.) 



1007 



X Clocks Gs>^vwu.«^a ^VtL>vUv 



No. 119,6 



Patented Oct. iQ, 1871. 




\Vt\xvtssts. , . . 



F. W. WORSTELL. 
Potato- Plan fers. 



No, !40.178, 



Paienied J jne 24, 1373. 




witnesses: 



^nventor: 



C. SVENDSEN. 
Potato-Planiers. 



No. 140,965 




2 Sheets — Sheet 



Patented July 15, 1873. 



2 Sheets — Sheet 2 

C. SVENDSEN. 
Potato-Planters. 

No. 140,965, Patented Jvly 15, 1873. 



JriVGnlctr. 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.IOSBORNES PROCESS.) 



1008 



L. i. r^EWBORN. 
Potato-Cutters and Planters. 

No. 143 707. Patented Oct. 14, 1873. 




[(I wangles: 

i 



Anonieys. 



L. A. COUTEAU. 
Potato-Planters. 



No, 149,278. 



Patented March 31, 1874. 





J. R. PHELPS. 
Potato-Planters. 



No. 146,401, 



No. 149,642. 



Patented Jan, 13. 1874, 





Anorneys.^^^ 



W. COUSENS. 
Potato- Planters. 



Patented April 14, 1874, 





a. 



AM.PHOTO-l.ITHO. CO.N, Y.(0SBORNE S PROCESS.) 



1009 



H. J. KENT. 
Potato-Planters. 



No. 154. 180, 



Patented Aug, 18, 1874. 




r / 



W. M. WHITMAN. 
Potato aad Seed- PI a n t e r. 

No. 163,711. Pslen;,d May 25, 1875. 




WITNESS 



2. J. WHITE. 

POTATO CTTTTER AHD DROPPER AND CORN-PLAHTER. 
No. 192,316. Pstentei June 19, IS77. 



J. M, 3PICKLER. 
Potato-Drill and Planter, 







/ftt/te-tT<Fe>s.- 



ATTORNEYS. 



AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO..N.Y.(0SBORNES PROCESS.) 



1010 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. YJOSBO RN E S PROCESS ) 



1011 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.iOSBORNE S PROCESS.^ 



1012 




AM. PHOTq-LITHO. CO.N.Y.mSBORNE S PROCESS.) 



1013 



y.j-:Jriie, 

Fctaia PI::::fer 








'0^ 



AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.^I.Y.(0SBORNES PROCESS.) 




AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.(OSBORNE S PROCESS.) 



1016 



A. £. PAYNE, 
improvement in Potato Planters 
No. 121.95 7. 
Titf. 1. 



PatenUd Dec, !9, 1871, 





5 



-7 



H 




JOSEPH L. TRUE, 
improvement in Potato Planters. 

No. 125.705. Patented April 16, 187?. 




T. J. DAVIS & J. HEMINGWAY, Jr. 
Potato Planters and Cultivators. 

No 153,546 ; Patented July 28, 1874. 



G. K. ZANE. 
Potato-Dropper. 



No. 168,702. 






WITNESSES- 



^ INVENTD-R^ 




^ntwntor; 



AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.(0S8ORNE^ PROCESS.) 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.(0SBORNES PROCESS-i 



1019 




AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.M.Y.OSBORNES PROCESS.) 



1020 




I 1 




M'l^'im offeree. 
Com /far/fei: 





^/?/77 /7yy//f/: 





AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.YIOSBORNES PROCESS.) 



1021 





AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.(OSBOKN ES PROCESS.) 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. QO.N. Y.OSBOP.N E S PROCESS ) 



1023 




AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.OSBORNES PROCE! 



1025 




Vdn esses. 





JEREMIAH MATTHEWS. 
Improvement in Corn Planters. 

No 121 116 / Patented Nov. 21, 1871. 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.iOSBORNE S PROCESS.) 



1026 



S. B. DAVIS. 
Corn-Pianters. 



No. 156, 545. 



Patented Nov, 3, 1874. 




No. 158/410. 



J. ELVERUD 
Corn-Pianters. 



Patented Jan. 5, 1875. 




No. 165,765. 



G. W. SHEPHERD. 
Corn-Planters. 



A. M. KANOUSE. 
Seed-Planter. 



No. 168,259. 



Patented Sept. 28, 1875. 



Patented July 20, 1875. 




(UuvvOA^ I^i.(fwvu.> 6»,Gvwi<|, 




JJfVBXTOR 



AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.t<. Y.(0SBORNE S PROCESS.) 



1027 



T. L. RiTTENHOUSE & J. V. LEWIS. 
Corn- Planter. 



No. 169,041, 



Patented Oct, 19, 18 75. 




S. E. WATERSON. 
CORS-fLAKTEH. 



No. 176.821 



Patented Miy 2, 1876. 




WITNCSSES. 



INVCNTDR. 



Sheel 2. 

T. L. RITTENHOUSE & J. V. LEWIS. 
Corn- Planter. 



No. 169,041, 



PaleTited Oct. 19, 18 75. 



Kg, 5, 




AITDRNEY 



C. H. CROKZ. ■ 

SEES-FLAKTER. 



No. 177.379. 



Patented Kiy 16, 1876. 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.iOSBORNE S PROCESS) 



1028 



So. 182.235. 



A. D. SMITH. 

CORN-PLANTEH. 



Patented Sept. 12, 1875. 




3. 184,195. 



E. P. WILLIAMS. 

CORN-PLANTER. 

Patented Kev. 7, 1876. 




tttiintor 



T. TERRY. 
Sulky Corn-Planter and Grain-Driil. 

No. 196,954. Patented Nov 6, 1877. 



3 Sbeets— Sheet 1 

H.TIMMERSMANN, 
Corn-Planter. 
No. 200,415. Patented Feb. 19. 1878. 




WlitnfESIB: 



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Ik/ 












AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.(OSBORNE S PROCESS.) 



1029 



8 Sheets— Sheet 2 



H.TIMMERSMANN 
Gcrn-PIanter. 
No. 200,415, Patented Feb. 19, 1878. 















J 




3 Steets-Sheet 3 

H.TIMMEESilAN}^'. 
Corn-Elanter. 
No. 200,415. Patented Feb. 19, 1878. 




WLtihes's'es': 



^ Inuerttoi-: 



PIVOTED SEED CUPS. 



8,116. J. BARNHILL, Circleville, Ohio. Corn 
Flcmiers. Jlaij 27, 1851. 

Claim.— The conical cups attached to segmental rods, 
extending from levers working on a horizontal shaft, 
raised and lowered by the eccentrics and rods, substan- 
tially as described, operating in the manner and for 
tlie purpose herein fully set forth. 
8,877. B. T. STOWELL and A. MARCELLUS, Wad- 
dam's Gro%t:, III. Com Planters. April 13, 185'2c 

Claims. — 1. The application of the dibbles ? 7, con- 
structed and arranged as described, to the peripheries 
of the wheel, and operating in the manner herein set 
forth. 2. The peculiar arrangement for feeding the 
seed to the hills, consisting substantially of the pistons 
//, and tabes e e, regulated by the coiled springs e 8, 
and bars g g, and operating as herein set forth. 

28,684. D. C. MYERS, Riciimoxdale, Ohio. Corn 
Planters. June 12, 1860. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the hopper 4, dipping 
cups 5, 5, hopper 6, foot valve 9, connecting rods and 
crank by which it is connected to the trip shaft 26, 
tripping pins 2S. and connecting rods 16 and 17, opera- 
ting the dripping cups ; the whole being constructed 
and operating substantially as described for the pur- 
poses set forth. 

33,038. T. B. AND R. X. ROCK\yELL, Batavia, III. 
Seed Planters. August V.i, 1861. 
Claims. — 1. The semicircular or curved bars L L at- 
tached to the shafts K K, and operated from the recip- 
rocating slide H, in connection with the hoppers I J, 
all arranged for joiut operation substantially as and 
for the x^urpose set forth. 2. Placing the reciprocating, 
partially rotating drum F, provided with the s-piral 
groove a, for operating the slide H, in an adjustabla 
frame F', for the purpose of rendering the slide H 
operative or inoperative, as may be desired. 



44,845. DAMEL W. AMOS, Bedford, Penk. Corn 
Planter. Xovemocr 1, 1864. 
Claim. — The combination of the indented driving 
wheel, the gearing, the reciprocating feeding mechan- 
i ism, and the cut-off with the seed tubes, substantially 
j in the manner described, for the purpose of feeding the 
i corn grain by grain, and securing an accurate register 
I between the planting and covering devices, as set 
forth. 

63,047. CURRANT W. HENKLE, Washington C. H.. 
Ohio. Corn Planter. March 19, 1867. 

Claims. — 1. The curved arm J, operated through the 
medium of the loaded arm L and lever F, in combina- 
tion with the hopper H, provided with the tube 7^, and 
the spout I, all arranged to operate in the manner sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose sot forth. 2. The 
valve D in the opening a in the plow C, when arranged 
to operate in connection with the curved arm J, sub- 
stantially in the manner as and for the purpose speci- 
fied. 

75,613. SYLYANUS C. WILDER, Sardinia. Omo. 
Seed Planter. March 17. 1868. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the curved bar or 
stem S, lever T, spring C, connecting ^ars I'^, rock 
j shaft and arms Y v', double jointed connecting rod 
• W, rock shaft and arms X x-, and treadle bar Y. with 
! each other, and with the seed boxes O auO slotted 
I beam A, substantially as herein shown and described 
j and for the purpose set forth. 2. The combination of 
i the lever Z, sliding bar A', and slide post or rest B', 
I with each other and with the treadle bar Y, substan- 
i tially as herein showu and described, .and for the pur- 
pose set forth. 

126,001. W-. C. WILLEY. Limerick, III. As.«4ignor to 
i himself and J. H. ELLIS, same place. Seed Drop- 
I per. April 23, 1372. 

\ Claim. — The vibrating lever M, bar L, arms H, 
coupled bars F G, chamber B, and valved rod K. all 



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constructed and arranged as described, in combination 
with chambers A A, as and for the purpose set forth. 
150,645. B. WILLIAMS axd M. COHN, Jefferson, 
Tex. Said COHN assignor of his riglit to WALDE 
SALOMONSKY, same place. Corn Planters. May 
5, 1874. Filed March 3, 1874. 

Claims, — 1. The combination of a pivoted rising and 
descending charger or cup d, with an inclosing sleeve, 
tnbe-seat i, for the charge d^ a charger-carrying stem c, 
and the hopper, substantially as and for the purpose 
described. 2. The combination, with the inclosing 
charger, tube-seat ?, and the jointed stem c J, which 
carries the charge d, of a spring k, carried by the jointed 
stem c, to support and operate the said tube i, simulta- 
neously with the charger, substantially as described. . 3. 
The combination of the charger d and tube-seat car- 
rying jointed rods e J, with the slotted guide-standards 
F, the spring I', and the crank-wheels G, substantially 
as and for the purpose described. 

187,913. J. H. SALE, Boydsville, Ky. Seed Drills. 
Felruary 27, 1877. Filed June 1, 1876. 
Claim. — The combination with the seed box having 
apertures in its bottom, near its front side, the wheels 
B, and rigidly attached shaft G, having cranks a, of the 
feed rods b i, having cups in their upper ends, and ar- 
ranged with their lower ends pivoted to the cranks, and 
their upper ends loosely moving in the apertures in the 
bottom of the seed box, substantially as and for the 
purpose described. 

190,900. J. RAND, Red Banks, Miss. Corn Planters. 
May 15, 1877. Filed Felruary 29, 1876. 

Claim. — In a corn planter, the combination of a seed 
box E, constructed with two compartments partially 
separated by a double-inclined partition /, and with an 
inclined back a having seed dropping cavities d d 
through the same, two inclined alternately-reciproca- 
ting plungers 1 1, constructed with backwardly-inclin- 
ed seed holding tops or concavities li h, and a con- 
veyer H, all arranged , and operating substantially as 
and for the purpose herein specified. 

203,951. WILLIAM C. SMITH, Jacksox, Texx. Seed 
Planters. May 21, 1878. Filed February 28, 1878. 

Claim. — The combination, in a seeder, with the hop- 
p*^.r F, of the slides G, having opposite countersunk 
holes on both sideSj arranged as and for the purpose 
specified. 



POTATO PLANTERS. 



12,152. A. ANDERSON, Markham, Caxada. Seed 
Planters. January 2, 1855. 
Claim. — The peculiar construction of my seed planter 
by which the apertures / /, are made to perform the 
double function of carying a graduated amount of seed 
to the discharge spout, and also of receiving the teeth 
of the wheel O, by which motion is communicated to 
the endless apron, as set forth. 

17,827. G. J. BUNDY, Ltxdox, Yt. Potato Planter. 
July 21, 18G7. 

Claim. — The combination of the two movable gates a 
and L,with the slider, the seed and fertilizer hoppers, and 
their discharge holes or chambers, the whole being ar- 
ranged as set forth. 

18,716. L. F. WARD, Marathox, N. Y. Seed Planters. 
November 24, 1857. 

Claims. — 1. The covering scrapers g q, in combination 
with the pressing rollers z z, when constructed and op- 
erated as described. 2. In combination with the fur- 
rowing teeth e e, arranged to traverse perpendicularly 
the bar g', standard h, springs m m, and locking latch k, 
for raising, lowering and holding the furrowing teeth in 
the required position as described. 3. The arrange- 
ment of the traverse rod N, links o o, and springs L L, 
for the purpose of operating the slides J J, as described, 
19,054, H. WAINRIGHT axd S, T. WILLIAMS, Farm- 
IXGDALE, N. J. Potato Planters. January 5, 1858. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of a tripping fork H, 



■ with a reciprocating trough I, so that the fork will, by 
a uniform movement, alternately take a potato from the 

\ trough and deposit it in the drill tube, as specified. 2. 

: The arrangement of the inclined reciprocating troughs 
1 1, with revolved winged rollers i i, operating as de- 

: scribed, in combination with the hopper L, provided 
with removable bottoms m m, whereby the potatoes are 
supplied as fast as required to the troughs, as specified. 

] 3. The wedge like projections h h, in combination with 
the reciprocating trough, in the manner and for the 

: purpose set forth. 

, 19,294. E. E. HAWLEY, New Havex, Coxx. Potato 
1 Planters. February 9, 1858. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the planting wheel E, 
with the knife or cutting blade G, to eftect the purpose 
; named, as set forth. 2. The combination of the plant- 
; ing wheels E E', with the hopper F, when arranged in 
j relation to each other in the manner set forth. 

' 19,869. J. W. PELLETRAU, East Moriches, N. Y. 
I Machines for Planting Potatoes. April 6, 1858. 
' Claim. — The general arrangement of the hopper K, 
: automatic drojiping apparatus, consisting of the spouts 

I, clappers m, wheel n, and blocks 9 9, in connection with 
I the opening, and covering plows, substantially as speci- 
! fied, whereby the potatoes, or pieces of potatoes, being 
I fed into the machine by hand are not injured, and all 
! the advantages of hand planting are attained without 

the laborious work connected therewith, as si^ecified. 

20,001. F. S. McWORTHER, Smyrxa, Del. Potato 
j Planters. April 20, 1858, 

I Claim. — The employment of a transverse hopper I, 
I having an inclined bottom, and arranged on one side of 
! the endless chain conveyor C, in combination with a 
! longitudinal guide and retaining box G H, which has 
its rear portion inclined, and its front porrion hori- 
zontal, and a brush K, which brushes off any surplus 
pieces of potatoes which may collect in the cells or 
chambers of the endless convevor, substantially as set 
forth. 

24,065. J. C. STODDARD, Worcester, :NL\ss. Potato 
Planters. May 17, 1859. 
Claims — 1. The combiuation of the compound camK, 
hooked lever I, and sliding cross head o. with cutter p 
attached, the whole arranged and operating substan- 
tially as and for the purpose shown and described. 2. 
Arranging the plough shares L, and covering shares 
M, on parallel rock shafts, so that a lateral and verti- 
cal adjustment can be given to the same, substantially 
as set forth. 

50,202. B. F. FIELD. Assignor to himself and E. T. 
BOND, Sheboygax Falls, Wis. Combined Potato 
Planter, Seeder and Cultivator. September 26, 1865. 
Claims. — 1, The combination and arrangement of the 
feed wheel I, shoot K, and cultivator teeth E E E, sul)- 
stantially as shown and described, and for the purpose 
set forth. 2. The combination and arrangement in a 
seeding machine of the pulleys B and P, and the set 
screw R, for the purpose of regulating the tension of 
the belt, substantially as set forth. 3. The compound 
drag bar, formed of the two parts d d. Fig. 5, connected 
by the slotte'd plate M, substantially as and for the pur- 
pose set forth, 4. The stop H, arranged and operated 
as described, and for th-e' purijose set forth. 

55,657. LYMAN J. HOLCO^SIB, Nuxda, III. Potato 
Planter. June 19, 1866. 
A device on the wheel rings a bell as a signal for the 
driver to drop a potato, which is conducted by a spout 
to the space behind the shares which open the furrow. 
Claims, — 1, The combiuation of the pole E, frame F, seat 
G, hopper H, tube I, beam M, and x)lough L, arranged and 
operating as and for the purposes specified. 2. In com- 
bination with the above and the wheels A, and axle B 
of a wagon, the circular plate R, pins a, bell S, lever T, 
and spring d, arranged and operating substantially as 
and for the purposes set foi'th. 

58,385. JOHN CROCO, Holmesville, Ohio. Potato 
Brill. October 2, 1866. 
j The cams on the wheel make an audible click as a 
I signal to drop the potatoes, which are discharged 



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througli a gated opening in the hopper. A share in the 
rear covers the tubes. Claim. — The hopper E, the spout 
M, the bar N, the spring (?, and knobs (j, the whole con- 
structed and arranged as and for the purpose herein 
specified. 

59,071. GEORGE EAY, Kixderhook, N. Y. Planting 
Machine, October 23, 1866. 

Claims.— 1. The slide h", arranged in relation with the 
cups n of the carrier belt H, and with the hopper G 
and tubular standard G', substantially as herein set 
forth for the purpose specified. 2. The slide h and elas- 
tic rod /, arranged in relation with each other and with 
the cam E, tubular seeding stock C and carrier belt H, 
substantially as herein set forth for the purpose speci- 
fied. 3. The supplementary tubular stock D, furnished 
with two slides ij, and so arranged and operated in re- 
lation with the seeding stock C, as to be capable of 
i dropping a fertilizing material into the hill simultane- 
ously with the dropping of the seed, substantially 
I as herein set forth. 4. The x^latform L, arranged below 
the rearmost end of the frame A, and in relation with 
the seat K, and hopper G, substantially as herein set 
forth for the purpose specified. 5. The bent lever p, 
i link p', lever r, rod r', and arms s and u, of the trans- 
I verse shaft s', so arranged in relation with each other 
and with the clutch o, and the bars B-, of the thills or 
' draught pole that the clutch will be thrown out of gear 
' with the seed conducting mechanism simultaneously 
with the raising of the forward end of the frame A, sub- 
stantially as herein set forth for the purpose specified. 
64,080. JOHN CROCO, HoLMES\^LLE, Ohio. Potato 
Drill. April 23, 1867. 
Claims. — 1. The disks F F', constructed and arranged 
in combination with the guide or tension j)ulley J and 
j pulley H, for the purjDose and in the manner set forth, 
h 2. The disk F F', hopj)er L, in combination with the 
' tube E and shovel K, as and for the purpose described. 
65,695. JOHN P. SCUDDER, Lawrenceville, N. J. 
Potato Planter. June 11, 1867. 
Claims. — 1. The inclined cylinder E, in combination 
with the revolving scoops g, and adjustable valve H, all 
Ijl made and operating substantially as herein shown and 
I ' described. 2. The hopper N, and gate h, in combination 
with the inclined cylinder E, scoop g, and valve H, all 
made and operating substantially as herein shown and 
described. 3. The adjustable i^low J, in combination 
j with the inclined cylinder, scoops g and valve H, all 
*j made and operating substantially as herein shown and 
jj described. 

' 73,086. HENRY FARMER, Pontiac, Mich. Potato 
Planter. January 7, 1868. 

Claim. — The arrangement and combination of the 
I j said iron fingers, hopper, and plows, acting together, 
I! as and for the purpose above specified. 

81,371. CHARLES P. HOFFMAN, New Orleans, 
La. Combined Potato Planter and Cultivator. Au- 
gust 25, 1868. 

Claims. — 1. The eccentric T, when provided with 
wire fingers or cups d, and otherwise constructed, as 
described, in combination with the box U and the feed- 
j ing trough V, when these several parts are arranged 
I and operate substantially as described for the pur^Dose 
Ji set forth. 2. The cutting box M, when provided with 

11 a knife N, that is constructed and operates substautial- 
j ly as described for the purpose set forth. 3. The ec- 
; centric T, in combination with the trough V, the cut- 
: ting box M, and the knife N, when these several parts 
I are constructed and arranged with respect to each 
i other, and operate substantially as herein described for 
the purj)ose set forth. 4. The eccentric T, the cutting 
box M, and the knife N, in combination with the plows 
G' G'" G" G', and the planting *' shoes " R, when these 
several parts are constructed, arranged, and conjointly 
operate substantially in the manner and for the purpose 
herein set forth. 5. "The eccentric T, or its equiyalent, 
when provided with the wire fingers d, in combination 
with the box U, when these parts are arranged for con- 
j joint operation substantially as herein described. 
' 84,309. NORMAN B. SHERWOOD, Millville, N. Y. 
Potato Planter. November 24, 1868. 
Claims. — 1. The tube A, in combination with the 



carrying chain B, or its equivalent, and elevating cups 
C, or their equivalent, arranged substantially as and 
for the purpose set forth. 2. In combination with 
the above, the hopper D, constructed and operating as 
herein shown, and for the purpose described. 
85,854. JOHN S. ROBB and SAMUEL P. ALLISON, 
New CuMBERLA>rD, W. Va. Seed Planter. Janu- 
ary 12, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the plows M and 
forked arms N with the conducting spouts L and rock 
shafts G, substantially as herein shown and described, 
and for the purpose set forth. 2. The combination of 
the covers O with the forked arms N, conducting spouts 
L, and plows M, substantially as herein shown and de- 
scribed, and for the purpose set forth. 3. The combi- 
nation of the lock levers S with the arms N, rock shafts 
G, and frame A, substantially as herein shown and de- 
scribed, and for the purpose set forth. 4. The combi- 
nation of the pivoted plates E, rock sbaft G, connecting 
bars E, and forked arms N, with the plows M, pivoted 
conducting spout L, hopper D, gear wheel I, and drop- 
ping wheel K, all arranged and operating as described, 
for the purpose specified. 

86,442. CHARLES J. C. PETERSON, Portchester, 
N. Y. Potato Planter, Cultivator and Bigger. Febru- 
ary 2, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the screen N with 
the digging shovel and vibrating sieve, substantially as 
described, for the purpose specified. 2. The up-and- 
down adjustable plates Q, arranged above the shovel of 
the potato digger, substantially as herein shown and 
described, for the purpose of cutting the vines, as speci- 
fied. 3. The L-shaped plate /, introduced between the 
front axle and the frame A, substantially as described, 
for producing a jointed front truck, the said plate be- 
ing, by means of a vertical and horizontal pin, respect- 
ively pivoted to the axle and frame, as specified. 4. 
The frame L, for supporting the planting, digging, or 
cultivating implements, when it is suspended from a 
rotating shaft J, which has its bearings in arms, pro- 
jecting from a tube D, that is fitted around the axle E 
of the driving wheels, as specified. 5. The combination 
of shovel P, screw N, vibrating sieve C, and oscillating 
scoop T, with each other, substantially in the manner 
described, for the purpose of producing a potato digger 
and separator, as set forth. 6. The vibrating sieve C, 
when suspended from and oscillating on a pin t, in combi- 
nation with the rods u, bar R, and support V, and with 
the lever S, rod x, spring y, and roller all made and 
operating substantially as herein shown and described. 
7. The oscillating scoop T, arranged in rear of the sieve 
C, and connected, by means of a rod with the oscil- 
lating lever 5', which is operated by means of a rotating 
cam c', substantially as herein shown and described. 
91,494. ANDREW J. TAYLOR, Manchester, Ixd. 
Potato and Corn Planter. June 15, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. The machine described, consisting of the 
frame A, standards B B', platform C, rock-shaft D, and 
slides F and H, when combined and arranged as and for 
the purpose described. 2. The slide F, constructed and 
arranged as described, in combination with perpendic- 
ular knife C^ and springs C-, as described. 3. The above- 
described arrangement, in combination vrith slides H, 
and knife H^, and hopper I, substantially as and for the 
purpose set forth. 

91,798. LANSING VAN WIE, Bethlehem, N. Y. 
Potato Planter. June 22, 1869. 

Claim. — The machine above described, for cutting, 
dropping, covering, and rolling potatoes, at one contin- 
uous operation, constructed substantially as described. 
97,339. L. AUGUSTUS ASPINWALL, Albany. N. Y. 
MacMne for Planting Potatoes. Xonmher 30, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. A spear or spears, provided with trips. 
2. Operating the trips, substantially as described. 3. 
The V-shaped concave C, constructed and used in the 
manner described. 4. Swinging the plow and coverers 
from the main frame, substantially as described and 
for the purpose set forth. 

103,038. JOHN KREHBRIL, Clarence Centre, N.Y. 
Potato Planter. May 17, 1870. 
Claims. — 1. The sleeve or hub E, arms F, and cups G, 
in combination with the axle C, slotted arched bottom 



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of the hopper H, and conducting spout I, substantially 
as herein shown and described, and for the purpose set 
forth. 2. Tlie combination and arrangement of the 
tubular opening-plow O P Q and coverers E with the 
conductor-spout I and frame A, substantially as herein 
shown and described, and for the purpose set forth. 3. 
The combination of the ojiening-plow O, coverers E, 
clutch-lever L, clutch K, block N, and keeper M, sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose specified. 
111,217. HIEAM J. KENT, Palmyra, N. Y. Fotato 

Planter. January 24, 1871. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the centering-springs 
p, knife q, plunger F, and mechanism for imparting 
motion to the latter, all constructed, arranged, and 
operating substantially as herein described. 2. The 
hopper D, mounted on a tilting frame, and provided 
with the inclined bottom f g f g, the hinged trough E 
operated from the plunger, and the vertical stationary 
plates hj, all constructed, arranged, and oxDcrating sub- 
stantially as and for the purposes described. 3. In po- 
tato planters, the valve t, pivoted lever u, and spring 
W, applied to the delivery tube G, when operated auto- 
matically from the crank-shaft I, and having a regular 
intermittent motion, all constructed, arranged, and 
operating substantially as herein described. 
4,790. HIEAM J. KENT, Palmyra, N. Y. Fotato 

Planter. No. 111,217. January 2i, 1871. Eelsmed 

March 5, 1872. 
Claims. — 1. The knife or its equivalent, in combi- 
nation with the centering guide-springs p, for cutting 
the seed, operated substantially as and for the purpose 
specified. 2. The combination of the centering-springs 
knife q, plunger F, and the mechanism for imparting 
motion to the latter, all constructed, arranged, and op- 
erating substantially as described. 3. The box D, ar- 
ranged upon the tilting-frame. and provided with the 
inclined bottom / g, the hinged trough E operated 
through the plunger, and the vertical stationary plate 
li j, all constructed, arranged, and operating substan- 
tially as and for the purposes described. 4. The com- 
bination of the mechanism for cutting the potatoes, 
consisting of the knife q and springs ^, and their con- 
nections, with the delivery mechanism, consisting of 
valve t and its connecting and operating mechanism, 
substantially as and for the jjurposes described. 
112,870. JAMES CAEEOLL WALKEE, Farmington, 

Mich. Combined Potato Planter and Bigger. Marcli 

21, 1871. 

Claim. — The combination of the wheels A, the axle B, 
and the frame C with the devices for planting and for 
digging potatoes, substantially as described and shown. 
119,687. L. AUGUSTUS ASPINWALL, N. Y. Potato 

Planter. October 10, 1871 ; antedated SejHemher 30, 

1871. 

Claims. — 1. The arms Y, or their equivalent, provided 
with the radial spears S, substantially as and for the 
purpose set forth. 2. The metallic perforated hopper 
bottom M M, having an increased pitch, substantially 
as and for the purpose set forth. 3. The arrangement 
of the supplementary frame E with the main frame F 
connected at 0, as and for the purpose set forth. 

140,178. FEEDEEICK W. WOESTELL, St. Louis, 
Mo. Potato Planter. June 24, 1873. Filed November 
15, 1873. 

A potato box on a pair of wheels has laterally placed 
in front an oblong box, supported by a caster-wheel. 
In this box are chopping-knives, actuated by gearing 
on the traction-wheels. The chopped potatoes are 
dropped automatically on to the endless belts beneath, 
also operated from the traction-wheels, and carried to a 
spout at each end, where they are dropped into a fur- 
row. Claims. — 1. The combination of the boxes K, 
compartments k', hoppers L L', apertures P P, boxes 
M M', arranged as herein shown and described, for the 
purpose set forth. 2. The combination of the boxes M 
M', bottom plates n^, cutters m*, top shaft N, rod 
crank-disk %\ self-acting hand-shaft m^, arranged to 
oXJerate as herein shown and described, and for the pur- 
pose set forth. 

140,965. CHEISTIAN SVENDSEN, Blalr, Neb. Po- 
tato Planter. July 15, 1873. Filed September 24, 
1872. 

The potatoes are received from a hopper upon two 



spiral cylinders winding in opposite directions. The 
potatoes are cut by a revolving knife, aud pass to the 
hill by a conductor. Claims. — 1. The construction and 
arrangement, with relation to the hopper D, of the shaft 
L, pinions P Q Q', worms 0 0', and spout E, all oper- 
ated by the traction-wheel axle for jjlauting or drop- 
ping the potatoes in the furrow, substantially as de- 
scribed and shown. 2. The wheel N, adapted to revolve 
by means substantially as described, when arranged, 
relatively to the worms O O' and drox^per spout E, as 
described, for the purpose set forth. 
143,707. LEMUEL J. MEWBOEN, KmsTON, N. C. 

Potato Cutter and Planter. October 14, 1873. Filed 

July 9, 1873. 

Claims. — 1. The upward flanges j;', on the. rear side of 
seed pockets p, and above the periphery of dropping 
disk, as and for the purpose specified. 2. The inclined 
side channel S, leading back to the front of hopper, 
combined with a brush E, as and for the purpose de- 
scribed. 3. The tube E, plate K, cutter F, and fingers 
H, constructed and arranged to operate substantially 
in the manner described. 

146,401. JONATHAN E. PHELPS, Chatham, N. Y. 
Potato Planter. January 13, 1874. Filed September 
13, 1873. 

Upon a frame is secured a hopper, in the bottom of 
which is a horizontal stirrer provided with cogs on its 
lower side, which engage with cogs on a hollow drum, the 
seed working to the center. As the drum is rotated knives 
on its periphery are brought in contact with the potatoes 
proj e ctin g t h rough th e h opp er, an d c ut off s ui tabl e pie ces . 
An inclined spout projecting into the drum conveys the 
cut potatoes to the furrow opener. Claims. — 1. The 
combination of the hollow rotating drum E, hopper A, 
and dropping tube I, said drum having one or moi-e pas- 
sages F, for the seed, and the tube being arranged under 
the inner periphery of the drum, substantially as speci- 
fied. 2. The combination of one or more cutters G, 
with the hopper, drum, aud tube, substantially as 
specified. 3. The combination of the discharger M with 
the hopper, drum, and cutter, substantially as specified. 
4. The combination of the pusher H with the cutter 
and the drum E, substantially as specified. 5. The com- 
bination of the lifter O and spring L, with the pusher 
and drum, substantially as si^ecified. 

149,278. LOUIS ADEIEN COUTEAU, Leon™le, 
France. Potato Planter. March 31, 1874. Filed ■ 
January 28, 1874. 
Claim. — The combination of the movable truck or 
box C, inclined slide G, rotating agitators c, delivery 
roller I, and distributer J, all arranged to operate sub- 
stantially as described, for the object herein set forth. 

149,642. WILLIAM COUSENS, Upper Stillwater, 
Me. Potato Planter. April 14, 1874. Filed Novem- 
ber 24, 1873. 

Claims. — 1. In combination with the hox^per a, hav- 
ing the openiugs k k therein, the knives g g h h and 
rests i i, mounted on the bar d, and receiving a reciprocat- 
ing motion from cams e e, substantially as set forth and 
shown. 2. In combination with the elements of above 
claim, the furrowers m m and coverers n n, arranged as 
set forth. 

154,180. H. J. KENT, Palmyra, N. Y. Potato Plant- 
ers. August IH, 187A. Filed October 29, 1S72. 
Claim. — The j)otato planter, consisting of the traction 
wheels B B, frame A a, box I), hopper d, cup wheel C, 
tube T, adjustable tongue G, and coverer H, all con- 
structed and combined substantially as and for the pur- 
poses herein described and specified. 

163,711. W. H. WHITMAN, Scranton, Pa. Potato 
and Seed Planters. May 25, 1875. Filed March 13, 
1875. 

Claims. — 1. In a seed planter, a hopper made in three 
parts P P^ P^, the middle one forming a vibratory 
throat, as and for the purpose set forth. 2. The com- 
bination with the seed slide and driving crank of an in- 
termediate pitman K, provided with springs k'- that 
cause it to stand still for a brief time at the end of each 
throw, as and for the purpose specified. 3. The combi- 
nation of the shaft E and its arms and connecting rods 
S T, wdth the frame Q, the pivoted jointed hopper P, 
and the crank /- formed upon the shaft J, that gives 



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motion to the pitman K, of the dropping slide L, sub- 
stantially as herein shown and described. 
192,316. ZACHAEIAH J. WHITE, Blanchester, 
Ohio. Potato Cutter and Dropper and Corn Flanter. 
June 19, 1877. Filed April 21, 1877. 
Claims. — 1. In a potato dropper, the rotating drop- 
ping disk D with circumferential groove &, and the 
stationary knives d d' combined therewith, substantial- 
ly as and for the purpose described. 2. The combina- 

; tion of the grooved rotating dropping disk D, stationary 

' knives d d', bed A with dropj)ing holes x, conductor G 
with fnrroAV opener H, and covereis I, substantially as 

, and for the purj)ose described. 3. In combination with 
the rotating dropping disks D D, the centre wheel J, 
rod /with double crank at each end, the longitudinal 

^ slotted dogs L with vertically slotted arms L', and 
stationary guide pins m,all substantially as and for the 
purpose described. 

' 197,908. JOHN M. SPICKLER, Taylor Ridge, III. 
Potato Drill and Planter. December 4, 1877. Filed 

. October 2, 1877. 

I Claims. — 1. The four-chambered open top fixed bar- 
rel A, in combination with the supply tray E, the pivot- 
i ed valves H H', and the conducting tube C, said valves 
being adapted for operation with each pair of the 
I chambers in planting potatoes in hills, as herein set 
j forth. 2. The combination with the four-chambered 
I fixed ox^en top barrel A, the supply tray E, and the 
I pivoted valves H H', of the pitmen rods J J', the bell 
ij crank levers 1c k', connecting rods o o', and the oj)g- 
\ rating crank shaft /, as herein set forth. 3. The com- 
bination with the four-chambered fixed open top bar- 
rel A, and the pivoted valves H H', of the pitmen rods 
I J J', having the dead motion connection j/, with the 
valve bell levers and the crank shaft I, having the 
Ij right-angled cranks z z', for operation as described. 4. 
I 'I The four-chambered fixed open top barrel A, the pivot- 
ed valves arranged to ox^erate in relation thereto, as 
described, and the supply tray E, in combination with 
i the feeders' seats F G, arranged on opposite sides of the 
chambered barrel, as herein set forth. 5. The feeders' 
seats F G, arranged on opj)osite sides of the fixed open 
|| top chambered barrel A, in combination with the driv- 
er's seat S, arranged upon the separate frame P in rear 
of the feeders' seats, as herein set forth. 6. The com- 
I bination of the lapping jointed timbers of frame B and P 
and the stops or arms s, as and for the purjjose set 
i forth. 

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POTATO PLANTERS -WALKING. 



>, 5,446. A. RANDDEL, Verona, N. Y. Potato Planters. 
I February 15, 1848. 

! Claim. — The manner of distributing or taking pota- 
toes from the hopper and drojiping them by the combi- 
nation of the fingers X, placed at regular intervals 
around the cylinder F, with the stationary fingers or 
grate d"^ in the bottom of the hopjier, substantially in 
. the manner described. 
; |j 10,154. SAMUEL HUTCHINSON, Rockport, Ind. 
Cutting and Planting Potatoes. October 25, 1853. 
Claim. — The construction and combination, as de- 
J scribed, of cam, sliding platform, cutting-blade, and 
trap-doors, with the furrowing-share and covering- 
, blade, for the purpose of cutting, drox)X)ing, distancing, 
j and covering jiotatoes. 

14,-270. CHARLES MORGAN. Assignor to SAMUEL 
EMLEN, Philadelphia, Pa. Potato Planters. 
, February 12, 1856. 

Claim. — I do not desire to claim especially the use of 
forks in potato i)lanters for extracting the seed from a 
hopper, as such is described in the specification of j 
; Enoch Wood, January 10, 1845 ; but I claim the fork m 
and plunger S with its projection U, in combination i 
with the bopper H, said fork and plunger being ojier- 
ated simultaneously, substantially in the manner and 
1 for the purpose set forth. 

15,433. JOHN MOORE, QuiNCY Point, Mass. Pota- 
^ to Planters. July 29, 1857. 

Claim. — I do not claim a seed planter, wherein there 
3^1 is a furrow opener, a contrivance for dropping the seed, 



and one for covering the furrow ; but I claim arranging 
and combining with the chambered cylinder H and its 
spring guards M, so as to operate therewith, as set 
forth, a series of scrapers h b, the same being for the 
purjjose specified. 

18,827. S. H. STRONG, Brunswick, Ohio. Potato 
Planters. December 8, 1857. 
Claim. — The seeding wheel B, armed with adjusting 
buckets D, and checks E, in combination with the hop- 
per C, and sliding bottom R, in the manner set forth. 

19,178. J. R. ALBERTSON, Allegheny, Pa. Potato 
Planters. January 26, 1858. 

Claim. — The arrangement of belt z, and fingers /, 
with rods r, and hopper Ti, in the manner and for the 
purpose set forth. 

19,322. THOS. B. WHYTE, Greenwich, N. Y. Ma- 
cliines for Planting Potatoes. February 9, 1858. 

Claim. — The arrangement of slide E, knife e, and ad- 
justable board V, with hoppers L and L'', in the man- 
ner and for the purjjose set forth. 

30,144. GEORGE W. KERSEY and JOHN J. KER- 
SEY, Beartown, Pa. Potato Planters. September 
25, 1860. 

Claim. — The rotating disk F, armed with hooks a, in 
connection with the hoi)i)er G and rotating brush 
wheel H, the above x^arts being x)laced on a mounted 
frame A, and arranged relatively with each other, to 
oX^erate as and for the x)urx)08e set forth. 

33.013. ALONZO WEBSTER, White River Junc- 
tion, Vt. Seed Planter. August 6, 1861. 

Claim. — The horizontal and stationary knives J K, 
apx^lied respectively to the hopx3er I and frame A, and, 
in relation with the openings /' and slots g of the slide 
H. to ox^erate as and for the purpose set forth. 
36,634. L. A. ASPINWALL, Ireland's Corners, N. Y. 
MacMnes for Planting Potatoes. October 14, 1862. 

The traxi doors which close the ox^enings are x^rovided 
with x>iii8 which extend down from the bottoms of the 
doors through slots in the bottom x^late of the cylinder 
and in the bottom of the machine. These traps are 
kept shut during the rotation ; the ox^enings pass over 
the solid parts of the bottom plate, but fall ox^en snc- 
cessively as they come over the ox)enings, thus x>errait- 
tiug the potatoes to escax^e at the prox)er time, and pre- 
venting them from being crushed between the plate 
and edge of the opening. Claims. — 1. The box or maga- 
zine to contain the seed potatoes, having a hollow cyl- 
indrical revolving bottom, with openings in its upx^er 
and lower x>lates for the passage of the x^otatoes down 
into the ground ; the ox^enings in the ux^per x>late being 
provided with a gage to regulate their size, also with 
trap doors, operating automatically, to protect the x)o- 
tatoes from injury, and regulate their x^assage through 
the hollow bottom, snl)stantially as described in this 
specification. 2. The combination of the box or maga- 
zine, so constructed and fitted as described, with the 
gearing for revolving the bottom, and with the x^lough 
and scrax>er, substantially as set forth in the sx:»ecifica- 
tion. 

42.014. WILLIAM NEVINS, Irving, N. Y. Potato 
Planter. March 22, 1864. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of a potato x>lanter E', 
or ecxuivalent, with a cultivator provided with adjusta- 
ble angular wings B B, by which a ridgo is formed and 
the seed planted on the same, sultsr.inrially as herein 
set forth. 2. Also the conil)incd I'ousrnu tion and ar- 
rangement of the potato planter proix'i , consisting of 
the roller K x^rovided with teeth » u, the spring v, end- 
less chain L, driven by the traction wheel M, and the 
shield z, vibrated by means of the roller teeth so as to 
shake down the x>oratoos in the hojiper, the whole oper- 
ating substantially as herein described. 
44,103. TOBIAS MARCUS, Washington, D. C. Ma- 
chine for Pl'.diting Potatoes. September 6, 1864. 

This invention consists in attaching to an ordina.ty 
seeder a potato x>h^"ting device. Underneath a com- 
mon square hoxiX^<?i' arranged an inclined tube with a 
slot in the upper side. An endless chain passing over 



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a toothed cylinder carries round feeders through this 
tube. These feeders, as they pass out at the bottom of 
the tube, excavate the earth just in advance of the 
potatoes, which are covered by a roller placed behind. 
Claim. — The arrangement and combination of the seed- 
ing and planting devices I J M N P R S and T, as ar- 
ranged and combined with an adjustable frame C and 
F, with ploughs and roller attached, as herein described 
and for the purposes set forth. 

46,281. JOSEPH S. TRUE, Garland, Me. Machine for 
Planting Potatoes. February 7, 1865. 
Claims. — 1. A reciprocating slide, provided with one 
or two boxes, and arranged in relation with bottom 
plates, one or more to operate in the manner substan- 
tially as and for the purpose herein set forth. 2. A 
horizontal stationary cutter or knife, arranged with a 
reciprocating slide and boxes to operate substantially 
as and for the purpose specified. 3. The placing 
of the cutter or knife in such a relative posi- 
tion with the sliding boxes that the latter will feed or 
convey the potatoes to the former, both above and be- 
low it, as set forth. 4. The furrow share F at the bot- 
tom of the seed conveying tube E, the covering shares 
G G, and roller I, when used in combination with the 
potato dropping device, substantially as and for the 
purpose set forth. 

50,890. L. A. ASPINWALL, Watervliet, N. Y. Potato 
Planter. November 14, 1865. 

A revolving metallic bottom to the hopper is furnished 
with two valves, which, upon passing the seed tube, 
are opened by a trip so as to allow a potato to pass 
through. Claims. — 1. The construction and arrange- 
ment of the chambers attached to the revolving plates 
with their trap valves. 2. The trip for opening the 
valves and discharging the potatoes. 
51,560. JOHN C. CLEMENT, Kenduskeag, Me. Com- 
Uned Machine for Planting, Hoeing and Digging Pota- 
toes, December 19, 1865. 

Claim. — The frame A B', hopper B, feed board A', coul- 
ter C, shares D, roller E, and blades F, when the sev- 
eral parts are so arranged and combined as to form at 
will a i)otato jplanter, cultivator, or digger, as herein 
specified. 

57,207. SILAS L. SPENCER, Hopewell Cross Roads, 
Md. Potato and Drill Machine. August 14, 1866. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the double hopper J K 
and strihe A', in combination with the delivering boxes 
e e e, in the opening joints i i i, endless belt c c, rollers 
C D, driving mechanism E F, and frame A, constructed 
and operating in the manner herein described for the 
puriDoses sx^ecified. 

70,786. J. E. BENDIX, New York, N. Y., and M. 
DIETSCH, Westchester, N. Y. Potato Planter. 
November 12, 1867. 
Claims. — 1. A carrier wheel C, provided at its cir- 
cumference with cups or buckets d, in combination 
with a suitable hopper and tubular seeding stock, sub- 
stantially as and for the x^urpose specified. 2. The lever 
J and vertical holding post K, arranged and operating 
in relation with each other, and the sliding bar G of the 
covering blade, substantially as and for the purpose 
specified. 3. The sliding bearing /, arranged in rela- 
tion with the shaft which carries the cupped or 
bucketed carrier wheel or wheels C, and the gearing 
connecting the said shaft with the driving axle, where- 
by the movement of the carrier wheel or wheels, with 
reference to the hopper and seeding stocks, may be 
stopped without interfering with the progressive 
motion of the machine, substantially as herein set 
forth. 

85,547. JOSEPH L. TRUE, Benton, Me. Potato Plant- 
er. January 5, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. The arrangement and combination of the 
side gauges k fc, and mechanism for adjusting them to 
difi"erent distances apart, with the slider A, provided 
with one or more comi)artments, and an adjustable 
slide or end gauge h, to each, as explained. 2. 
Each side of the gauges, as made, curved at its ends, as 
represented, and each of the end slides or gauges pro- 
vided with recesses to receive such curved parts, as set 
forth. 3. The conibination and arrangement of the 



bell cranks q q, the two series o o of grooves, the lips 
p p, and the shoulders ?• r ?• r, as applied to the plat- 
form G, and the frame C, they being as and for the pur- 
pose described. 4. The arrangement and combination 
of the adjustable gauge F, with the two covers E E, 
applied to the frame C of the planting mechanism. 

98,687. S. T. GODFREY, Sea^le, N. J. Potato Planter. 
January 11, 1870. 
Claims. — 1. The dropping wheel L, formed with a 
row of cells M, around its outer edge, substantially as 
herein shown and described, for the purpose of receiv- 
ing the potatoes, and conveying them to the conductor 
spout. 2. The combination of the series of guide rods 
or wires O with the revolving dropping wheel L and 
cells M, substantially as herein shown and described, 
and for the purpose set forth. 3. The double furrow 
wheel J, in combination with the plow D E and spout 
N, leading from the dropping wheel L M, substantially 
as herein shown, and for the purpose set forth. 4. The 
combination of the adjustable plow and standard D E, 
and levers G, with the arms F, and standards H and I, 
attached to the frame or platform C, substantially as 
herein shown and described and for the purpose set 
forth. 5. The combination of the toothed wheels R, 
slides S, and teeth or pins Q, with the axle, frame or 
platform, aud revolving dropping wheel, substan- 
tially as herein shown and described, and for the pur- 
pose set forth. 6. The combination of the fertilizer 
hopper U, and slides W, with the slides S T, frame or 
platform C, and dropping device L N O, substantially 
as herein shown and described, and for the purpose set 
forth. 

108,591. THEODORE HERBERT, Philadelphl^, Pa. 
Potato Planter. Octoher 25, 1870. 
Claims. — 1. The cylinder B, valves C D, crank shaft F, 
and the connecting or valve rods J, when combined and 
arranged as shown. 2. The hopper A, cylinder B, and 
the valves C D, when constructed, arranged, and opera- 
ted substantially as shown and described. 3. The hop- 
per A, cylinder B, and the shut-off valve K, when com- 
bined and arranged substantially as shown and de- 
scribed. 

112,470. GEO. KNOWLTON, Johnstown, Pa. Assignor 
for one-half his right to N. HAYNES, same place. 
Potato Planter. Marcli 7, 1371. 
Claim. — The plow, the coverers and cylinder con- 
structed and combined substantially as and for the 
purpose set forth. 

112,617. JOHN C. MILLS, Rochester, N. Y. Assignor 
to himself and RICHARD LEAKE, same place. 
Potato Planter. March 14, 1871. 
Claims. — 1. The roller D, provided with grooves i, and 
operating substantially as for the purposes herein set 
forth. 2. The arrangement, on the inside of the hopper 

E, of the clip H, slide G, and knives//, substantially 
as shown and described. 3. The combination of the V- 
shaped frame A, handles B B, axle «, wheels C C, roller 
D, hopper E, slide G, with knives//, shovels 1 1, and 
gauge wheel K, all constructed and arranged substan- 
tially as and for the purposes herein set forth. 

116,633. BENJAMIN SAUNDERS, Claverack, N. Y. 
Seed Planter. July 4, 1871. 
Claims. — 1. The combined potato and small seed 
planter herein described, when the two devices for 
measuring and dropping are constructed as set forth, 
and are made detachable and adapted to be operated 
within the circular frame or curb A by means of and 
in combination with vertical shaft O, wheel C, pinion 
P, axle N, and wheels T T, substantially in the manner 
and for the purposes described. 2. Curb or frame A 
with its detachable measuring and dropping devices, 
arranged and operated as above described, in combina- 
tion with spout D, marker E, coverers H H, and roller 

F, substantially as and for the purposes herein set 
forth. 

121,957. ALBERT E. PAYNE, Jonesville, Mich. Po- 
tato Planter. December 19, 1871. 
Claim. — The endless belt potato dropper, as de- 
scribed, in combination with furrow opener H and cov- 
erer K, pivoted to the frame and connected by bar L, 
operated by the levers M and N, substantially as and 
for the purpose set forth. 



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1125,705. JOSEPH L. TRUE, Benton, Me. Potato 
I Planter. April IQ, 1872. 

I Claims. — 1. Tlie combination of the hopper E with 
I the bed piece by means of the projections E' and ear 
i pieces d, substantially as shown and described. 2. The 
combination with the rotary dropi)ing plate F, pro- 
; vided with one or more openings K, of one or more 
j curved potato forcing arms and inclined cutter M, 
. substantially as and for the purjioses set forth. 3. The 
I inclined cutter provided with projections uxion its un- 
1 der side, as and for the purpose set forth. 4. The bush- 
' ing ring T, provided with a top flange, side fin t, and 
inclined bottom, in combination with the rotating drop- 
ping plate F, substantially as and for the purposes set 
; forth. 

153,546. T. J. DAVIS and J. HEMINGWAY, JR., Fair 
Haven, N. Y. Said DAVIS assignor to said HEM- 
INGWAY. Potato Planters and Cultivators. July 
28, 1874. Filed June 16, 1874. 
I Claims. — 1. In a potato planter, the adjustable cov- 
I ering device I m n, made detachable from the frame a, 
\ and provided with a draft device, whereby it can be 
used to cov^er the potatoes while being planted, and to 
i| cultivate them afterward, substantially as set forth. 2. 
,; The combination of the roller o, having the cams 
t secured to each end, with the levers s s', connecting 
rods u, spring t, rods v 1 4, levers x 2 5, valve 6, and 
j knife 3, substantially as shown and described. 
I 168,702. GEORGE H. ZANE, Shoemakertown, Pa. 
Potato Droppers. October 11, 1875. Filed January 
23, 1875. 

Working vertically in the hopper are two wedge 
shaped slides — one for carrying potatoes up within 
reach of a carrying fork, and the other for cutting off 
the supply, in connection with springs, to prevent the 
potatoes from being crushed. Claims. — 1. The slides H 
I J, rocking arms G, rock shaft F, and rocking arm E, 
combined and operating substantially as and for the 
purpose set forth. 2. The springs M N, in combination 
with the slides H J and hopper B, substantially as and 
for the purpose set forth. 3. The fork K, in com- 
bination with the hopper B, conveyer P, and alternate- 
ly rising and falling slides H J, substantially as and for 
the purpose set forth. 

169,395. GEO. H. ZANE, Shoemakertown, and 
SAME. A. KENNEDY, Philadelphia, Pa. Potato 
Droppers. November 2, 1875. Filed September 14, 
1875. 

j Claims. — 1. The rising and falling door J, in com- 
bination with the conveying slide E, substantially as 
and for the purpose set forth. 2. The projecting arm 

I H, in combination with the conveying slide E and door 
J, substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 3. The 
vertical plate K, in combination with the conveying 
slide E, substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 
4. The vertical plate K and projecting arm H, in com- 

' bination with the conveying slide E and door J, sub- 

' stantially as and for the purpose set forth. 5. The 
partitioned hopj)er B, rising and falling door J, and 
projecting arm H, in combination with the conveying 
slide E, plate K, and tooth G, sabstantially as and for 
the purpose set forth. 



PLUNGERS. 



10,644. W. SPRAGUE, Ellicottsville, N. Y. Seed 
Planters. Marcli 14, 1854. 
Claim, — Combination of the hollow grain reservoir C 
with tubes E F, and piston G, operated by the cam 
grooves e, or equivalents, on the diaphragm H. 
13,077. URIAH BEBEE, Oakland, Mich. Corn Plant- 
' ers. June 19, 1855. 
Claim. — The shafts J, and supports L, combined and 
arranged, and operated in the manner set foi't.h. 
13,185. WM. STINSON, West Greenville, Pa. Corn 
Planters. July 3, 1855. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the seed rollers and 
com box in the spoke of the wheel in combination with 
the spade as set forth. 



16,212. EDWIN MOORE, Avon, N. Y. Seed Planters. 
December 1856. 

Claim. — The hollow arms H, provided with flaps e, 
and beaks or shares / at tlieir ends, the arras being at- 
tached to a hub c, provided with passages g and cogs h, 
and the perforated disc E, and cut-off plate F, under- 
neath the hopper D, the whole being arranged as shown 
and described, for the pur^^ose set forth. 
16,522. L. BEEMER, Liberty ville, N. J. Seed Plant- 
ers. February 3, 1857. 

Claim. — A combination of triangular seed l )oxes loca- 
ted upon the sides of the drive wheel as specified, with 
the measuring keys E, operf.ted by the cams J' J', to 
admit the seed into the depositing cups G. 

16,551. S. M. PERKINS, Fort Hill, III. Corn Planters. 
February 3, 1857. 

Claim. — The seed chambers e, upon the shaft S, with 
radial depositing apparatus B, in combination with the 
wheels, and the mechanism by which said wheels are ad- 
justed relatively to the shaft, arranged and operating 
as set forth. 

17,582. WM. T. PEPPER, Rising Sun, Ind. Corn 
Planters. June 16, 1857. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the flanges B b, on 
the periphery of the wheel «, when used in connection 
with the plate n, scrapers d, and receiving or conduct- 
ing spout e, or their equivalents, the whole being ar- 
ranged and operating in the manner substantially as 
and for the purposes set forth. 2. The rocking seed box 
Z, having its lower end held stationary during the act of 
planting by contact with the ground, and operated au- 
tomatically by the power by which the machine is 
drawn forward; in the described combination with the 
falling floors// g g, and seed measuring and delivering 
mechanism 7i o ^j, operated by means of rack j, by de- 
pressing the box against the ground as set forth. 
17,841. N. A. LEWIS, Glen's Falls, N. Y. Corn Plant- 
ers. July 21, 1857. 

Claims. — 1. Having the slides i placed over the ends or 
orifices of the conveying tubes 7i, the slides being at- 
tached to the ends of the same vodj, and operating said 
rod by means of the curved incline o, attached to the 
rod or bar D, and the pulley or roller attached to the 
rod J, the whole being arranged as shown, whereby the 
slides are actuated or opened and closed alternately for 
the purpose set forth. 2. The hoe H, attached to the 
frame G, which is placed within the roller frame F, ar- 
ranged as shown and operated by the projections Q, on 
the driving wheel B, for the purjiose specified. 
18,126. C. C. ALDRICH, Faribault, Mlnn. Seed 
Planters. Septemher 8, 1857. 

Claim. — The box I, provided with the plvmger c, when 
said plunger is operated by the lever frame J, arranged 
as shown and described. 

18,450. P. HINKLEY, Charleston, III. Seed Planters. 
October 20, 1857. 
Claim. — Placing the distributing wheels H, in frames 
F, the front ends of which are pivoted to arms D. at- 
tached to the rock shaft C, and having the ends of the 
frames F, rest or bear on the rock shaft E, when the 
wheels thus arranged are connected by the universal 
compensating joints b"^, or their equivalents, substantial- 
ly as set forth. 

19,126. J. A. BROWN, Richmond, Ind. Seed rianters. 
January 19, 1858. 
Claim. — The arrangement of seed boxes B B' upon 
axle a, in combination with the distributing and dis- 
charging devices shown, said devices being operated by 
arms E E, as set forth. 

21,350. E. L. LYON, East Rant)OLPH, N. Y. Seeding 
Machines. August 31, 1858. 
Claims. — 1. The sliding seed boxes F, attached to the 
radial bars E, and outer end pieces a. of the seed boxes, 
being provided respectively AMtli rlic rocossos efd, and 
the outer ends of bars E, projecting beyond the peri- 
pheries of the wheels, the whole being arranged for 
joint operation, substantially as and for the purpose 
'set forth. 2. In combination with the above named 
parts, the covering shares H, arranged substantially as 
described. 



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23,895. L. F. BINGHAM ai^b N. O. PIERCE, Chicago, 
III. Corn Flanters. May 10, 1859. 
We construct a iilauter by placing two revolving 
wheels on an axle of any desired dimensions, on the 
front of which we place ploughs or markers, at equal 
and desired distances apart, seen at C, in such a manner 
that they may be hoisted and lowered at pleasure. 
Claim.— The arrangement of the rotating planter A, 
square tube 10, beam O, lever N, " spat down" or lev- 
eler 12, and scraper. 

25,026. J. B. McMillan, Tipton, Ind. Seed Planters. 
August 9, 1859. 
Claim. — The planting and covering apparatus, when 
constructed and arranged in the manner and for the 
purposes set forth. 

25,461. CHARLES WHITAKER, Davenport, Iowa. 
Corn Planters. September 13, 1859. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the seed boxes or recep- 
tacles F, slides g, stationary plates G\ and movable 
plate G, with the arras and weights m attached, sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose set forth. 
27,764. GEORGE W. N. YOST, Yellow Springs, Ohio. 
Assignor to G. W. N. YOST & CO., same place. 
Corn Planters. April 3, 1860. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the cams G, slides F, and 
crank pin H, in connection with the radial arms C, in 
the manner and for the purposes substantially as de- 
scribed. 

28,383. JOEL LEE, Galesburgh, III. Corn Planters. 
May 22, 1860. 

Claims. — 1. The feet formed and constructed as de- 
scribed, the plunger, the friction rollers, the cam, and 
the oscillating arm, to save the friction of the plunger, 
when the same are arranged and used in the manner 
and for the purpose specified. 2. The arrangement of 
the seed chamber in the foot, with the cut-olf valve, the 
oscillating arm and the groove in the top of the drop- 
per, when used as and for the purpose specified. 
28,418. B. F. STOWELL, Quincy, III. Corn Planters. 
May 22, 1860. 

Claim. — The arrangement and combination, with a 
hub G, composed of one piece, of the radial recesses c, 
to receive the spokes, the annular recess e, to receive 
the seeds, and the adjustable plates /, as and for the 
purpose shown and described. 

29,624. WILLIAM F. SCHROEDER, Laporte, Ind. 
Seed Planters, August U, 1860. 
Claims.— 1. The manner of connecting and operating 
the spades for the i)urx)ose of regulating the depth the 
holes are to be dug, or to throw them out of operation 
when desired. 2. The arrangement of the conducting 
pipes, in combination with the spades and feeding 
cups, operated in the manner and for the purpose sub- 
stantially as described. 3. The arrangement of scrap- 
ers, when connected with levers operated by the spades, 
in the manner and for the purpose substantially as set 
forth. 

29,734. C. L. WAFFLE, Sharon, Ohio. Corn Planters. 
August 21, 1860. 
Claim.— The disk S, pin T^, and notches a e i, when 
these are arranged substantially as described in relation 
to other parts, for depositing and covering the grain 
immediately beneath the periphery of the main wheel, 
or for scattering the grain before or behind its track 
as specified. 

35,280. A. STREETER, Adrian, Mich. Assignor to 
himself, THOS. FARRAR and A. CHASE, W^ells- 
VILLE, Mich. Corn Planters. May 13, 1862. 
Claims. — 1. The combination and arrangement of hop- 
pers D, and wheels B, as described, and for the purpose 
set forth. 2. The combination of the post K, lever G, 
shaft H, connection I, spiral springs 4, connection O, 
shoes Q, and cutters R, for the purposes set forth. 3. 
The combination of the levers 5, with the elbow levers 
2, for the purposes described. 4. The crank U, windlass 
T, rope V, and sheaves W, in combination with the 
slide P, and guides S, for the purposes set forth. 
35,814. J. A. FREESE, Hanover, Ohio. Corn Plant- 
ers. July 8, 1862. 
Claim. — The seed cell or hopper E, one or more, 
placed in the rim of the wheel, and provided with the 



slide F, having the spring i attached, in combination 
with the adjustable inclined plane G attached to the 
frame of the machine, all arranged for joint operation, 
as and for the purpose specified. 

40,681. CLINTON FOSTER, Prairie City, McDon- 
OUGH County, III. Corn Planters. November 24, 
1863. 

Claims. — 1. The pistons or plungers L, connected l)y 
rods n with the cranks K, on the axles E of the wheels 
B, the latter being provided with flanges A, having holes 
0, in combination with the arms M attached to the axles 
E, and the semicircular rack N attached to the frame 
A, all arranged substantially as and for the j)^irposes 
set forth. 2. The gauges or flanges m on the wheels 
B B, in combination with the bevelled surface i, and 
the groove or space in their peripheries, as and for the 
purpose set forth. 

43,181. E. C. CHESNEY, Abingdon, III. Corn 

Planter. June 21, 1864. 
Claims. — 1. The bill-shaped shoes H on the circum- 
ference of the hollow planting wheels D, in combina-. 
tion with the tappets c, triggers d, and seed boxes E, 
all arranged and operating substantially as and for the 
purposes set forth. 2. The sliding frames G, in combi- 
nation with the planting wheels D, constructed and 
operating substantially as described. 3. The arrange- 
ment and combination of the cam L, lever M, bolts I, 
foot lever J, tongue K, and planting wheels D, all con- 
structed and ojierating in the manner and for the pur- 
pose substantially as herein specified. 
46,344. CLINTON FOSTER, Prairie City, III. 

Seeding Maehine. Fehruary 14, 1865. 
Claims. — 1. The main wheels B B, which revolve 
upon the hollow fixed axles, with the flange h that 
opens the furrows to receive the seed through the open 
spaces c between the flanges ft h. 2. The hollow axles 
E E, in combination with the sliding rod M, screw 
shafts F, and circular disks I, all arranged to operate 
substantially as and for the purpose specified. 3. The 
circular disks I, in combination with the wheels B, the 
latter being provided with spaces C, and the former 
provided with notches e, all arranged substantially as 
and for the purpose set forth. 

47,608. J. N. ADAMS, Birmingham, Iowa. Corn 
Planter. May 9, 1865. 
Claim. — The plungers F placed at the outer side of 
the wheels B, and provided with the notches or seed 
cells, in connection with the springs K, hoppers G, 
and inclined planes or surfaces H, all arranged to ope- 
rate substantially as and for the purpose herein set 
forth. 

63,038. J. DELOS GREEN, Antrim, Ohio. Seed 
Planters. March 19, 1867. 
The carriage runs upon spoked wheels without rims, 
and seeders are attached to each spoke, so as to plant 
at their points of contact with the ground, the seed be- 
ing dropped by the hinged spring plate attached to the 
end of the spoke. The seed slides are worked by cams at- 
tached to the frame. Claims. — 1. Providing the spokes 
H H with adjustable supplementary spokes or bars F, 
which carry seed boxes and slides, as and for the purpose 
herein set forth. 2. The arrangement of the overlap- 
ping and adjustable bars C C with the cams G G and seed 
slides e e, substantially as and for the purpose specified. 
3. The automatic covers K upon the ends of the sup- 
plementary spokes F, for the purpose of discharging the 
grain, substantially as specified. 

69,862. LEONARD STUDY, Plum Hollow, Iow^a. 
Corn Planter. October 15, 1867. 
Claims. — 1. The application directly to the axle B' 
of seed droppers C, which are provided with valves ?, 
in combination with cams h upon the seed tubes g, and 
openers /upon the main frame, substantially as and for 
the purposes described. 2 The chambered and radially 
grooved dropping devices C C provided with valves 
c c, and adapted for the purpose, substantially as de- 
scribed. 3. The combination of a seed slide d, which is 
moved by axle B% through the medium of spring B^ 
the seed hoppers E, the seed tubes g, and the rotating 
droppers C, constructed to operate substantially as de- 
scribed. 4. The double-acting clutches b applied on 
the axle B' in such a manner as to lock this axle to its 



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I frame, yxhen the driving wheels B,one or both, are free 
I to turn around said axle, substantially in the manner 
1 and for the purposes described. 

183,567. C. W. THIESSEN, Effingham, III. Com 
\ Flanter. October 27, 1868. 

j Claims. — 1. The drop box, constructed as described, 
1 of the paralled ribs d d, one of which is provided within 
j the seed receptacles i m, as herein set forth and shown. 
2. The circular seed receptacle E, constructed as de- 
scribed, and secured to the inner face of the wheel B, 
; within the flanoe c, as herein set forth and shown. 3. 
., Pivoting the connecting rod of the slides by means 
_ of a common pin K, to the stationary axle of the revol- 
[\ ving wheel, so that, by the revolutiou of the wheel, the 
; slides will receive reciprocating motion in the drop 
; boxes, substantially as set forth. 4. The arrangement 
, of the circular seed receptacle E and slides g upon op- 
] posite sides of the wheel B, as herein described, for the 
• purpose specified. 

1 92,-200. WILLIAM H. McCOEMICK, MUxXCIE, Ind. 
jl Corn Planter. July 6, 1869. 

1 Claims. — 1. The covered seed cells C C, consisting of 
]■ the slides h Ji, passages c', d', and and brush B, sub- 
stantially as described. 2. The perforated stop h', in 
combination with the brush B and openings in the 
; hollow plunger V, constructed and operated substan- 
tially as described. 3. The hollow plunger V, in com- 
bination with the gate o and spring s, substantially as 
I described. 4. The hollow plunger V, in combination 
with the plunger working therein, constructed and 
operated substantially as described. 5. The slotted 
cam «, in combination with the curved arms h &', and 
friction rollers / r m, on the plungers // and V, substan- 
tially as described. 6. The cross-piece z, working in the 
slot y, arm a^. and foot lever a^, in combination with the 
rock shaft a% arm a^°, and cross-piece m"^, working in 
the slot rt', as and for the purpose set forth. 7. The 
cross-bar m**, lever n^, and spring m", in combination 
with the clutch lever m'', and grooved pulley on the 
main axle, substantially as described. 8. The combi- 
' nation of the foot lever r<*, rock shaft K, arm /, and 
friction roller m', substantially as described. 9. In 
ji combination with the cross bar m^^, the driver's seat K, 
and rods j9 p, substantially as described. 
92,837. M. J. KAVANAUGH, Joliet, and M. GREGG, 
Chicago, III. Comhined Corn Planttr and Culiiva- 
1 tor. July 20, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the grooved cams H, 
hollow spokes D, hollow hubs E, dropping slide G, pro- 
vided with chambers X, and lugs Z, eccentrics N, and 
' springs J Y, as and for the purpose set forth. 2. The 
i combination of the beams P, standards Q, and slotted 
! plates T, as and for the purpose set forth. 
103,499. BENJAMIN PORTER, Ossian, N. Y. Corn 
Planter. May 24, 1870. 
Claims. — 1. A wheel A, constructed with a hollow 
partitioned hub C, closed on the inner side by a circu- 
lar perforated plate J, and also with radial seed tubes 
D, in combination with seed discharging deAdces, sub- 
stantially as described. 2. The laterally movable cams 
G, in combination with seed discharging devices ap- 
J plied to wheel A, substantially as described. 3. The seed 
I drawer F, provided with adjustable block F', a spring 
I e, and a lug /, and titted to work in a case which is 
' between the hub C and seed tube D, substantially as 
I described. 

1 111,774. JOHN MORSE PARSONS, Charles City, 
JOWA. Corn Planter. February 14, 1871. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the arms C, axletree 
B, gudgeons D, thimbles or sleeves F, and wheels A 
with each other, for the purpose of supporting and 
operating the planting device, substantially as herein 
shown and described. 2. The seed drums E, seed drop- 
pers Q, weights R, short tubes S, and strikers T, in 
combination with each other, and with the arms C, 
and conductor spouts U, for the purpose of receiving 
the seed and transmitting it to the said conductor 
spouts iu quantities to form the hills, substantially as 
herein shown and described. 3. The conductor spouts 
U u'\ constructed substantially as herein shown and 
, described, in combination with the seed distributer E 
, Q R S T, as set forth. 4. The dischargers J, clappers 
or plates K, spring L, plungers M, sliding rods N, slid- 



ing weights O, in combination with each other and with 
the conductor spouts U, stamps I, arms C, and gugdeons 
D, substantially as herein shown and described, for the 
purpose of receiving the seed from the conductor spouts 
U, and introducing it into the ground, as set forth. 5. 
The combination of the arm H, and curved stop and 
guide P, with the thimbles or sleeves F and sliding 
weights O, for the purpose of holding the said weights, 
and dropping them at the proper time, substantially 
as herein shown and described, and for the purpose set 
forth. 6. The combination of the smoothers B' C D' 
E' with the frame work and operating parts of the 
planter, substantially as herein showii and described, 
and for the purpose set forth. 7. The spacing device, 
consisting of the gear wheel I', gear wheel J, tilting 
shaft K, rock bar L', arms N', springs O', inclined pro- 
jection P', quadrant Q', spring S', lever V, connecting 
rods W, slides X', rollers Y', and catches Z', in combi- 
nation with each other, and with the wheels A, arms 
C, and operating parts of the j)lanter, substantially as 
herein shown and described, and for the purpose set 
forth. 8. The combination of the incline T' and wire 
ring U' with the quadrant Q', and tilting shaft K' of 
the spacing device, substantially as herein shown and 
described, and for the purpose set forth. 

121,116. JEREMIAH MATTHEWS, Lincoln, III. 
Corn Planter. November 21, 1871. 
Claim. — The frame H, provided with bar U, having a 
friction roll on each end (by which the levers are actu- 
ated), and pivoted to the axle, as and for the purpose 
specified. . 

156,545. S. B. DAVIS, Hamburg, Iowa. Corn Plant- 
ers. Novemlyer 3, 1874. Filed September 5, 1874. 
Claims. — 1. The combination, in a corn planter, of a 
rotary and reciprocating corn box, and a seed dropping 
slide operating therein, and having an intermittent re- 
ciprocating motion independent of that of the corn box, 
substantially as herein set forth. 2. The combination, 
with the frame A, axle B, and driving wheels C, of the 
hinged frame D, with crank shaft h, carrying the entire 
corn dropping apparatus, and the saddle J J', all sub- 
stantially as and for the purposes herein set forth. 3. 
The combination of the revolving crank shaft h e, coup- 
ling/, arms li Ji, corn box H, and stirrup Jc, as and for 
the purposes set forth. 4. The combination of the re- 
volving crank shaft h e, coupling /, arm p, rod n, and 
seed slide I, as and for the purposes herein set forth. 
158,410. JENS ELVERUD, Red Wing, IMinn. Corn 
Planters. January 5, 1875. Filed October 24, 1874. 
Claims. — 1. The frame E, attached rigidly to rear 
axle B, and connected with front axle G of the seeding 
wheels by slotted standard F, all combined and operat- 
ing as and for the purpose described. 2, The combina- 
tion, with axle G, of the seed wheels and frame E, hav- 
ing slotted standards F F, of the wedge S, as and for 
the purpose described. 

165,765. GEO. W. SHEPHERD, Afton, Iowa. Corn 
Planters. July 20, 1875. Filed January 2, 1875. 
Claims. — 1. In a seed planter, the combination of the 
pivoted bar a a, having seed cups in its ends, the seed 
boxes Nos. 1 and 2, and the carriage wheels D D, hav- 
ing fingers c c in diverse x>ositions, substantially as and 
for the purposes shown and described. 2. The branch 
tube b on the hollow spoke of the seed wheel, to form a 
cup and U-shaped seed carrier and conductor, substan- 
tially as shown and described. 3. The valves d d f g, 
in combination with the spoke branch /), and U-shaped 
conveyers, substantially as and for the pur])(>sos shown 
and described. 4. The scrapers A' A- m. et)uformiug in 
shape with the projecting valves d d, and pivoted to 
the rock shaft h, as and for the piu-poses shown and 
described. 5. The bench A, carrying the seed boxes 
Nos. 1 and 2 and the pivoted bar a a. the carriage frame 
B B, carrying the cams y g, the wheels D D, carrying 
the fingers e c, and branch spokes b b, forming U-shaped 
conveyers, and the valves d df g, arranged and com- 
bined substantially as and for the purpose shown and 
described. 

168,259. A. M. KANOUSE, Sun Prairie, Wis. Seed 
Planters. September 28, 1875. Filed August 18, 1875. 
Mounted in bearings, to revolve iu the bottom of the 
hopper, is a cylinder having seed cells, beneath which are 
secured adjustable stocks for receiving the seed and de- 



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positing it in the eartli. Upon tlie cylinder are cams, 
the central one of wMcli strikes, in its revolution, roll- 
ers upon arms that secure the stocks together, and thus 
force them down into the earth. While thus depressed 
the two outside cams come into action, and strike the 
vertically pivoted arms, the lower ends of which are at- 
tached to across bar, that presses against the upper 
ends of pivoted valves, to discharge the seed. The 
cams having acted, the stocks and valves are restored 
to their normal position by retracting sjirings. Claims. 
— 1. The frame and bearing wheels of a corn planter, 
provided with a stationary seed box and seed delivering 
device, moving in bearings fixed to said frame, com- 
bined with one or more tubular stocks, provided with 
automatic valves at their lower ends, and automatic 
devices to reciprocate said stocks, thrust them into the 
ground, and open said valves to deposit the corn. 2. 
The rotating feed cylinder, provided with a, cam e, 
combined with the reciprocating stocks H and a retract- 
ing spring, as set forth. 3. The recix^rocating seed 
stocks H and valves Ji, which are automatically closed 
by springs S, combined with the tripper levers J and 
rotating tapi)ets or cams h. 4. Combined with the re- 
ciprocating seed stocks H, the covering hoes K connect- 
ed therewith, as set forth. 

169,041. THOS. L. RITTENHOUSE and J. VANCE 
LEWIS, Washington, D. C. Corn Planters. Oc- 
tober 19, 1875. Filed Septemher 9, 1875. 
The felly of the wheel is made hollow for holding 
seed, and has " planting bills," one of which is fixed 
thereto, the other being provided with a spring seed 
cup and cut-off, and is forced inward by contact with 
the earth, and outward by a spring, which also de- 
presses the covering pedal and hoe. Claims. — 1. The 
wheel A, having spokes and a hollow felly, in combina- 
tion with the i^lanting bills, substantially as set forth. 
2. The spring seed carrying cup I, in the sliding bill F, 
in combination with the stationary bill E, and cup H, 
substantially as set forth. 3. The hoe L, and pedal K, 
in combination with the sliding bill F, substantially as 
set forth. 

176,821. S. K. WATERSON, Eel River Township, 
Allen Co., Ind. Corn Planters. May 2, 1876. Filed 
March 21, 1876. 
Depending from the main frame are two adjustable 
hinged frames provided with tracks and rollers. To 
the spokes of the bearing wheels are attached seed 
boxes, having seed slides x^rojecting inwardly, and pro- 
vided with cams to engage with the rollers as the bear- 
ing wheels revolve, for dropping the seed into the 
''bills." The bills iiroject a little beyond the periphery 
of the wheel. One-half of the bill is pivoted, and to it 
is attached a right angled arm carrying a small 
wheel, that runs upon the track, for opening the bill to 
allow the seed to escape to the ground. Claims. — 1. 
The hinged frames H, provided with the angling rollers 
i and tracks h, and operated by a lever I, for the pur- 
poses herein set forth. 2. In combination with the 
frame H, constructed so that it can be expanded and 
contracted at the will of the driver, the slide 
G, sjDring e, and roller i, whereby the boxes D are 
thrown in and out of operation, as shown. 3. In com- 
bination with the hinged frames H and lever I, the 
hinged doors E\ having the bent arms b, rollers a, and 
springs d, and tracks h, whereby the seeds are deposited 
in the ground, substantially as specified. 
177,379. CHAS. H. CRONK, Marengo, Iowa. Seed 
Plantei^s. May 16, 1876. Filed March 4, 1876. 
Claim.— The shoe R, frame L F B D, springs v, post 
X, lever g, roller m, cam n, and covering wheel E, all 
combined and arranged to operate in conjunction Avith 
each other, as and for the purposes set forth. 
182,235. ALBT. D. SMITH, Nelson^^lle, Ohio. 
Corn Planters. SetHember 12, 1876. Filed Julu 15, 
1876. ^ ' 

Claims. — 1. In a corn planter, the hollow transport- 
ing and feeding wheels F F, provided with doors//, in 
combination with radial casings I I, feeding box J', 
having extension spring K, and discharging box J, 
substantially as described, and for the purpose set forth. 
2. The V-shaped bar G, and sjural springs O O, in com- 
bination with the guide flanges P P, and plow points 
H H, adapted to make both longitudinal and cross fur- 
rows, substantially as described, and for the purpose 



set forth. 3. In combination with wheels F F, having 
cogs /'/, the locking: device L M N, provided with 
hooks n substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 
4. The frame D^, lying in the same vertical plane with 
the axle, and attached thereto outside of the wheels, 
said vertical frame carrying the driver's seat, tongue, 
and locking devices L M N ?? , substantially as described, 
and for the jDurpose set forth. 5. The combination of 
V-shaped bar G, adapted to cut cross furrows, with 
guide flanges P P, and spiral springs O 0, substantially 
as and for the pur^joses set forth. 

184,195. E. P. WILLIAMS, Farmer City, III. Corn 
Planters. November 7, 1876. Filed September 30, 
1876. 

Claims. — L The combination of the cam disk with 
the plunger K, and the pin t, for operating said disk, as 
and for the purposes set forth. 2. The combination of 
a revolving seed jDlanting tube with the dropx^ing 
wheels g and conveying spout i, operated as herein 
described. 3. The cleats affixed to the sides of the 
tubes, and forming the pocket p, in combination with 
the Sirring I and plungers K, operated by a grooved 
cam disk, and the i)in /, as described, and for the x)ur- 
pose set forth. 

196,954. THOMPSON TERRY, Motrs-r Olivet, Ky. 
Sulky Corn Planter and Grain Drill. November 6, 
1877. Filed September 15, 1877. 
Claims. — 1. A jilanter and drill consisting of a sta- 
tionary hopper inclosed within the hub of a rotating 
wheel, having hollow spokes and openings in the rim 
for the passage of the grain, as herein set forth. 2. 
The combination of the cylindrical hopper, surround- 
ing hub, hollow spokes, and x^erforated rim, provided 
on its exterior, over the ox)enings, with concave shoes, 
or their equivalents, opposite each hollow sxjoke, sub- 
stantially as and for the x^urposes set forth. 3. The 
cylindrical hoppers, surrounding hub, hollow spokes, 
and perforated rim, x^rovided on its exterior, over the 
openings, with concave shoes ox)posite each hollow 
spoke, in combination with the recix^rocating feed- 
slide, having holes / i and V-shaped ends, oxierated al- 
ternately by the drivers attached to the wheel, sub- 
stantially as described, and for the x^urpose set forth. 
4. The combination of the cylindrical hox^x^er A, axle 
B, and lever E, substantially as described, and for the 
purpose set forth. 

200,415. HENRY TIMMERSMANN, Muscatine, Iowa. 
Corn Planters. February 19, 1878. Filed November 
14, 1877. 

Claims. — 1. In a corn planter, the combination of the 
frames A A^ and the x^arallel connecting rods C C, 
whereby the frame A^ can be adjusted in and out of 
operation at will, substantially as set forth. 2. In a 
corn planter, the combination of the coupled frame 
A A\ tongue E^, having a staple e , the bars D, the ful- 
crum d, and the foot lever E, having a bolt e, whereby 
the frame A^ is raised and held so, or lowered, substan- 
tially as set forth. 3. In a corn planter with two front 
wheels and one middle rear Avheel and coupled frames 
A h}, the combination of the axles b b^, cranks //^ and 
detachable connecting rods F, substantially as and for 
the purpose set forth. 4. The carriage wheel B, ])to- 
vided with conducting spouts, valves, plungers, and 
arms b*, in combination with the laterally vibrating 
tube I, the hopper G, slide G', tension spring g^, drop 
pin H, and drop rod M, the latter attached to the frame 
A, substantially as and for the x^urpose described. 5. 
The combination, with the carriage wheel B, xn'ovided 
with the conducting sxjouts, valves, and plungers, of 
the hopper and its connections and the laterally vibrat- 
ing tube, which intermittingly occupies an oblique 
X^osition between the hox^XJer and the wheel B, sub- 
stantially as and for the x^urpose described. 6. The 
combination of the revolving tube J, plunger L, and 
spring valve K, carriage wheel B, and recixu'ocating 
drox) rod M attached to frame A, substantiallv as de- 
scribed. 7. The combination of the drop rod M, hav- 
ing a tension sxn'ing m, an inclined arm m'-, an ad- 
justable check VI*, and the revolving lifting rollers b^, 
substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 8. The 
hand lever N', having rods n, b, and o, and bell crank 
lever O, and connecting rod o', whereby the drox^ rod 
M, the drop pin H, and the vibrating tube I, are moved 
in and out of action. 



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Drawings. Text. 

Allen H.P 1041 1067 

Allen S. L 1045 1068 

(ii) 1045 lObS 

ArringtonW. J 1046 1069 

Allen S. L 1050 1070 

.Uley R. D 1057 1072 

»Adams B. F 10.59 1072 

Baker P. B 1011 1067 

Badgley N. E 1043 1068 

Badgley N. E 1043 1068 

Banks W. C 1044 1068 

Brian A. W 1046 1068 

Burns M. S 1049 1069 

Bristol D. W. and Searcy J. 

F. B 1056 1071 

Brent J. A.. Jr 1057 1071 

Barton W.S 1U58 1072 

Burris J. W 1058 1072 

Bowman W. H 1059 1072 

Carter T 1039 1067 

Crutcher J. P 1041 1067 

Carey A 1042 1067 

Chapman R 1043 1063 

Croom W. W 1051 1070 

Carroll F. F 1051 1U70 

Croom W. W 1053 1071 

Carter Z 1055 1071 

Covington W. J 1055 1071 

Cook W. H 1056 1071 

Coffee G. H 1057 1071 

Dickason J. S 1050 1070 

Dondalson N • . . 1051 1070 

Early wine N 1052 1070 

Elliott P. H 1059 1072 

Evans W. K 1305 1324 

Forrest J. M 1039 1067 

Friday R 1053 1071 

iGatesW. A 1039 1067 

Graves J. F 1049 1069 



Drawings. Text. 

Horn J. L 1040 1067 

Huggins J. S. and Chapman R. 1041 1067 

Huggins J. S 1042 1067 

Ham J. T 1042 1068 

HorshallD. W 1306 1324 

Ingersall P. C 1044 1068 

Iverson A., Jr 1048 1069 

Johnson W. D 1044 1068 

Jessup G 1045 1068 

Jones E. P 1054 1071 

Kelley W. E 1060 1072 

Laude J 1060 1072 

McMillianM 1046 1069 

McLendon W. M 1048 1069 

McClure J. K 1049 1069 

Metcalf E. H 1053 1070 

Montfort R 1058 1072 

MekenneyA 1058 1072 

McBonn C. E 1305 1324 

Onan J. B 1056 1071 

Price W 1054 1071 

Paterson G 1054 1071 

Randall C 1039 1067 

j " " (R.) 1039 1067 

! Rose C. A 1043 1068 

I Richmond C 1044 1068 

! Ramsey B. A 1051 1070 

i Rafter J 1052 1070 

Richards A 1053 1070 

Remsen B. and Russell J. E. S . . 1055 1071 

Stewart J. A 1040 1067 

Singeltary G. B 1042 1067 

StegallJ.'L 1045 1068 

SandersD. H. A 1045 1068 

Strait J. L 1047 1069 

Smith T.J 1047 1069 

SimontonJ. W 1047 1069 

Smith B 104S 1069 

Smith A. C 1050 1070 

Smith P. E 1052 1070 

Slater 0. L 1055 1071 



Drawings. Text. 

Sappelt R 10.56 1071 

TunstallR. B 1046 1069 

Thome T. T. and G. T 1047 1069 

Trump J 1048 1069 

Townes W. B.... 1052 1070 

Turner W. S 1059 1072 

Washburn A. W 1040 1067 

White T. W 1040 1067 

Washington B. H 1049 1069 

Wagner E 1050 1070 

Wallis T. R 1057 1071 



Screw Feed. 

Barnes J. W 1061 1073 

Bostrom E. T 1061 1073 

Beckwith S 1063 1073 

Blunt R.C 1064 1073 

Blunt G. G 1065 1074 

Brown J 1065 1074 

Baker J. C 1066 1074 

Barnes W. G 1066 1074 

DoublerJ.W. H 1062 1073 

Davis J 1062 1073 

Eves H. C 1064 1073 

Gatling R. J 1060 1072 

HydeO 1065 1074 

Mason W. D 1061 1073 

Mason W. D 1062 1073 

Milton J 1065 1074 

Reynolds J. A 1063 1073 

StroopJ 1060 1072 

Slauder J 1062 1073 

SelsorJ.P 1063 1073 

Slauder J 1063 1 073 

Sater J. D. and Barnes T 1064 1073 

Wieting A 1061 1072 

Wright L 1064 1073 

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AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.M.Y.(0SBORNES PROCESS.) 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO. 



I.N.Y.(0S8ORNES PROCESS.) 



1042 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.(OSBORNES PROCESS.) 



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1047 




AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.IOS80RNES PROCE: 



1048 




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AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.YUOSBORNES PROCESS.) 



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AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.tOSBOFlNE S PROCJSS.) 



1052 



JAMES RAFTER. 
Improvement in Cotton-Seed Ranters and Guano-Distributers. 

Nc. 114,600 Patented Mav 9, 187! 





WILLIAM B. TOWNES, 
Improvement in Combined Corn and Cotton Plantsrs. 

No. 114,625. Patented May 9,1871. 




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PETEB £, SMITH, 
improvement in Cotton-Seed Planters. 

No. 115,123. Paten-led May 23. 187! 



NATHAN EARLYWINE, 
Planters. 

No. 120,423. Jlu^^- Patented t/ct, 31, 1871, 





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■ A. RiCHARDS. 
Improvement in Seed-Planters. 

No. 126,985. Patented May 21, 1872 




E, H. METCALF. 
Imp'ovement in Cotton-Seed Planters. 

No. 130,52!. Patented Aug 13, 1iJ?2. 




yfihresses. 



Jni/eTttiii'. 



W. W. CROOM. 
improvement in Cotton-Seed Planters. 

^^0. i32,3-88. Patented Oct. 22, 1872. 



No. 136,231. 



R. FRIDAY. 
Seed-Planters. 



Pater.ted Feb. 25, i873. 





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W. PRICE. 
Cotton-Planters. 



No. 138,043. 



Patented April 22, 1873. 





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E. P. JONES. 
Seed-Planters and Fertilizer Distributors. 

No. U0,046 Patented June 17, 1873. 





G. PATERSON. 
Cotton-Planters. 



No. 139.732. 



Patented June 10. 1873. 





E. p. JONES. 
Seed-Planters and Fertilizer Distributors. 

No, 140 046. Pttanted June 17, 1873. 




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0. L. SLATER. 
Cotton Planters. 

No. 142,355. Patented September 2, 1373. 



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B. REMSEN & J. E. S. RUSSELL. 
Cotton-planters. 

No. 155, 889. Patented Oct. 13, 1874. 





WITNESSES 



INVENTORS 

ATTORNEYS 



Z. CARTER. 
Cotton-Seed Planters. 



No. 145,554 



Patented Dec. 16, 1673. 



Witnesses. 




Anomeys, 



W. J. COVINGTON. 
Planting-Attachments for Harrows. 

No, 158,040. Patented Dec. 22, 1874 





INVENTOR 

Attorneys 



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R SAPPELT. 
Seed and Guano Distributer. 

'63,108 Pa.en,edMayn,1875. 






0. W. BRISTOL & J. F. 8. SEARCY. 
Cotton, Cop«, and Pea Planter. 



No. 166,254. 



Patented Aug. 3, 1875. 




J. B. ONAN. 
Cotton-Planter. 



Mo. 167,466. 



Patented Sept. 7, 1875. 



W. H. COOK. 
FERTILI2ER-DICTRIBTJ5ER. 
No. 169,523. Patented ITov. 2, 1875. 






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No. 174,745. 



T. H. WALLIS. 

COTTOK-PLANTSR. 

Patented March 14, 1876. 





WITNESSES: 



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J. A. BRENT. Jr. 
COTTON PIAHTIK8 ATTACHMEHTS FOR HARROWS. 
Wo. 179,995. Patented July 18, 187S. 




G. H. COFFEE. 
COTTOH ASD C 0 R H-PL ASTER. 
No. 183,136. Pateaiei Oct. 10, 1876. 



&. 2. ALLEY. 

COIIBIITEB COTTCK SEED PLANTER AND GTTANO DISTRIBUTER. 
So. 183,788. Patented Oct. 31. 1376. 






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W. S. BARTON. 

SEED-PLAKTEHS. 



195.743. 



'iiented Oct. 2, 1877. 





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ATTOBNITS. 



J. W. BUERIS, 
Seed-Planter. 



No. 197,092. 



Patented Nov. 13. 1877. 




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E. MONTFORT, 
Grain-Drill. 



No. 197.880. 



Patented Dec, 4, 1877. 



A. MEKENNEY, 

Fertili.!5er Distributor, 



No. 200,324. 



Patented Feb. 12, 1878. 





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p. H. ELLIOTT, 
Plow and Seeder 



No. 200,444. 



Patented Feb. 19, 1878. 





W. E. BOWMAN. 
Cotton-Planter. 

No. 200,968. Patented March 5, 1878. 




B. F. ADAMS. 
Cora aad Cotton Seed Planter. 



W. S. TURNER. 
Cotton-Planter. 



No. 202,133. 



Patented April 9, 1878. 



No. 203,960. 



Patented May 21. 1878. 









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"W. E. KELLET. 
Cotton-Seed Drill. 



No. 204,67!. 



Patented June 11, 1878. 




J, LAUDE, 
Seed-Planter. 

No. 204,983. Patented June 18. 1878. 




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JOHN MILTON. 

Improvement in Grain-Drills. 



No. 126,826. 



Patented May i4, 1872 






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G. G. BLUNT. 
Grain-Drills. 

No 139,860. Patented June 17. 1873. 

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j. BROWN. 
Sower Aftacliments to Plows. 

No. 145, U8. Patented Dec. 2, i873. 






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ROLLING HOPPERS. 



I ! 1,194. J. M. FOEEEST, Prixcess Aj^n Co., Va. Seed 
PJanilnj Macliines. June 25, 1839. 
Claims. — 1. The wheel containing grain or corn upon 
I its outer periphery, supported hy an axis set in a loose 
' frame, attached by a holt in front to the plow or har- 
row fi'ame, so as to move u^) and down to suit the sur- 
I face of the earth it is worked upon, and dropping the 
j corn or grain immediately in the furrow in any desired 
1 quantity. 2. The arrangement of a conductor for the 
j grain to pass to the place of outlet and deposit by 
stopping up inside a small segment of the wheel. 

9,370. CHAELES EANDALL, Palmyra, Ga. Seed 
Planters. November 2, 1852. 
Claim. — The two hollow disks combining a hopper, 
j plough, and carrying wheel, substantially as described, 
I in combination with segment plates, or their equiva- 
lents, by which the discharge of seed is regulated, 
operating substantially in the manner and for the pur- 
I pose herein fully set forth. 

1 272. CHAS. EAXDALL, Pal^itra, Ga. Seed Planter. 
I Reissued July 15, 1854. 

•] Claim. — The revolving cylindrical hopper, composed 
I; of two hollow buckets or disks c c, arranged a suitable 
! distance apart to form a central discharge passage on 
a horizontal revolving shaft, for the purpose of hold- 
ing and agitating the seed, and discharging it in the 
center of the furrow in a straight line, substantially as 
and for the purpose herein described. 

9,403. WM. A. GATES, Mount Comefort, Tenn. 

j " Seed Planters. Xovemher 16, 1852. 

' Claim. — In combination with a rotating cylinder, or 
box /, having apertures g, in its perimeter, the project- 

I iug edges or wings /( li, radial ribs or plates i, and pro- 
jecting fingers or prongs k, arranged around the axle j, 
the whole operating to separate or disentangle the 
seeds to be sown immediately previous to the disposi- 
tion thereof in the furrow, as set forth. 

I 10,755. THOMAS CAETEE, Laurexs District, S. C. 
Seed Planters. April 11, 1854. 
Claim. — Seed discharging apparatus in the periphery 
of the seed wheel, the tube or apparatus the escape- 
j meut wires i i, and the protecting spring valves L, in 
j the manner and for the purposes described. 

!' 14,240. J. L. HOEN, Edgecoimbe, N. C. Cotton Seed 
I Planters. February 12, 1856. 

' Claim. — I do not claim a distributing wheel running 
upon the ground, nor do I claim projecting rims or 

I flanges upon such a distributing wheel. But I do claim 
the arrangement of the back and front guards c-, in 
combination with the distributing wheel a, provided 
with the flanges b b and chargers c c, placed at pro- 
per intervals, so that no seed can escape below the 

I horizontal line x x, except at the proper or lowest 
point i, immediately in the rear of the opener e. 

\ 14,529. A. W. WASHBUEN, Yazoo City, Miss. Cot- 
ton Sted Planters. Marcli 25, 1856. 

I Claims.— 1. The peculiar shape and arrangement of 

\ the ridge former C, and the adjustable channel former 
F, by which their forward movement enables them, 
when siiitably loaded, to unerringly form a perfectly 
smooth channeled ridge, substantially as herein set 

' forth. 2. The combination of the inclined flanches K 
K with the inner periphery of the rotating seed drop- 
per G, when they are placed in such positions with re- 
lation to the discharging apertures, and have such a | 
degree of inclination, that the said flanches prevent , 
the seeds from being discharged out of the front (or 
descending) side of the said seed dropper, and cause 
the seeds to be freely discharged through the apertures 
in the rear (or descending) side of said seed dropper 
in view of the operator, substantially as herein set 
forth. 



15,260. J. A. STEWAET, Fraxklin, Ky. Cotton 
Seed Planters. July 1, 18-56. 
Claims. — 1. I do not claim a rotating hopxjer or dis- 
tributing wheel, irrespective of the form herein shown, 
for they have been previously used ; but I claim the 
hopper or wheel (i, foi iiicd of the discs a a, and zigzag 
rim provided with slots r/, suhstant i.i lly as shown for 
the purpose specilied. 2. The hopper or wheel G, in 
combination with the clearing rod or spike H, arranged 
as shown and described for the i)urpose set forth. 

18,482. T. W. WHITE, Milledgeville, Ga. Cotton 
Seed Planters. October 20, 1857. 
Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the flange in relation 
to the hopper and the plow, so that it Avill follow in the 
furrow made by the plow, and elevate the discharge 
opening for the seed above the ground for the purpose 
described. 2. The combination of the X)low, the seed 
coverer, and adjustable connecting rod when ar- 
ranged in the manner and for the purpose set forth. 

20,432. J. S. HUGGDsS and E. CHAPMAX, Darles^g- 
ton, S. C. Cotton Seed Planters. June 1, 1858. 
Claim. — The arrangement of frame A, and its furrow 
opener B, ring C, handles D, braces F, hook G, brush 
H, and cover I, with the cylinder K, and its receivers 
N, discharge aperture /<, cavity/, and fender o, the 
whole being constructed for operation jointlv, as set 
forth. 

21,308. H. P. ALLEN, Bowling Green, Ky. Cotton 
Seed Planters. August 31, 1858. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the hook, when ar- 
ranged to reciprocate with rotating hopper, substan- 
tially as set forth, 2. The tangentially set shelves, 
when slotted and used on the inner circumference of a 
rotating hopper, which has a continuous discharge pas- 
sage G, as si^ecified and set forth. 

23,554. J. P. CEUTCHEE, Silver Spring, Tenn. 
Cotton Seed Planters. April 12, 1859. 

Claim. — The rotating hollow chamber C, constructed 
as described, in combination with the clearer and agi- 
tator/and swinging frame B, substantially as and for 
the purposes set forth, 

26,404. PETEE B. BAKEE. Wall Hill. Miss. Cotton 
Seed Planters. December 13. 1859. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the teeth b b in front of 
the drill opener C and the scraper G, secured upon the 
spring runners or shoes E E, in combination with the 
seed drum D, substantially in the manner and for the 
purpose siDCcitied. 

26,448. G. B. SINGLETAEY, Green^-ille, X. C. 
Manure Drills. December 13, 1859. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the plough B, guide 
board E, lifting bar F, guiding bar G, and rotating 
hopper or receptacle D, as and for the purposes shown 
ami described. 

27,107. ABNEE CAEEY, Eome, Ga. Cotton Seed 
Planters. February 14, 1860. 
Claim. — The combination of the horizontal conical 
hopper E and duplex, saw-shaped feeder K. construct- 
ed, arranged, and operating substantially as and for the 
purposes set forth. 

27,291. JOHN HUGGINGS, Timmonsvili^, S. C. 
Seed Planter. February 28. 1860. 
Claims.— 1. The combination with a series of dis- 
charge exits, of the series of shield plates e, adjustable 
cut-ott's 0. and giiidiug spout C, the whole coustructeil 
and opera t ing as specified for the purpose set forth. 2. 
The curved furrow former F' and shield plate in com- 
bination with the rotating seed drum B, guiding spout 
C, and shields e, the whole constructed and operating 
as specified, for the purpose sot forth. 3. The arrange- 
ment of the drum B,' with its wheel heads A. with the 
continuous frame piece d. handles D, and furrow former 
F F\ the whole constructed and operating as specified, 
for the purposes set forth. 



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30,313. JAMES T. HAM, Senatobia, Miss. Cotton 
Seed Planters. Octoher 9, 1860. 
Claims. — 1. The combiiiation of the bi-conical roller 
or hopper C, with the adjustable rod G, arranged for 
joint operation, as and for the purpose set forth. 2. 
In connection with the roller or hOp]3er C and rod G, 
the adjustable arm E, provided with the furrow openers 
F C, and the adjustable bar H, all being arranged sub- 
stantially as and for the pnrxioses set forth. 

30,388. ROWLAND CHAPMAN, Darlington Dis- 
trict, S. C. Solving Machines. Octoler 16, 1860. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the frame A, the furrow 
opener B, the furrow smoother C, the uprights D D, the 
wheel E, and the spokes e e e e, operating in conjunc- 
tion with the spokes i i i i, the spur L, cup G, and ring 
I, the whole being constructed for operation conjointly, 
in the manner and for the purpose set forth. 

30,839. C. A. EOSE, Columbia, Ala. Cotton Seed 
Planters. December 4, 1860. 

Claim. — The described arrangement of the share E, 
bent arms F, axle G, wheels H, bars h, hopper I, hinged 
coverer L M, and seed box N, the said parts being con- 
structed and combined in the manner and for the pur- 
poses set forth. 

58,752. NATHAN E. BADGLEY, New YoRic, N. Y. 
Macliine for Planting Cotton Seed. October 16, 1866. 
Claims. — 1. The construction of the base V, and its 
connection with the handles. 2. The manner of con- 
structing the draught piece D, with its fastenings. 3. 
The construction of the hopper with its several hoops 
and its attachment to the cross piece T, as herein de- 
scribed. 4. The attachment of the cover M to the 
base and the rod R, with its coiled spring N. 5. The 
combination of the several parts as herein described 
and substantially set forth. 

59,339. NATHAN E. BADGLEY, New York, N. Y. 

Cotton Seed Planter. November 6, 1866 ; antedated 

October 4, 1866. 
Claims.— 1. The construction of the opener frame \ 
with its draught hook D, and the manner of fastening 
the handles thereto. 2. The revolving cylindrical, 
flanged head hopper around a permanent shaft, with its 
elevating agitators E and stationary rod R. 3. The 
slip hoop S, with holes to regulate the jjlanting either 
in drill or spots, as herein described. 4. The adjusta- 
ble coverer L, with its teeth T and conductor N, at- 
tached as herein described. 5. The combination of the 
several parts and devices, as herein described and sub- 
stantially as set forth. 

66,088. PLATT C. INGERSOLL, Greenpoint, N. Y. 
Assignor to himself and HORACE F. DOUGHER- 
MY, same place. Seeding Machine. June2'b, ISQl . 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the series of adjusta- 
ble slides c with the series of holes or openings &, formed 
in the circumference of the rotating hopper C, sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose herein set forth. 2. 
The adjustable sliding gate C*, arranged in relation 
with the rotating hopx)er C, substantially as for the 
purpose specified. 3. The lever g, combined in relation 
with the sliding gate C*, and rotating hopper C, sub- 
stantially as and for the purj)ose si^ecified. 4. The 
transverse spurs or projections j, arranged in relation 
with the angular circumferential rib ?, of the furrow- 
ing wheel F, substantially as and for the purpose speci- 
fied. 5. The drag bar D, arranged in rear of the seed 
dropping mechani.sm, and furnished with covering 
shares, constructed as described, substantially as and 
for the purpose specified. 6. The lever H, and lifting 
cords or chains n r, arranged in relation with each 
other and with the furrowing wheel and drag bar, sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose specified. 

67,481. WILLIAM C* BANKS, CoMO Depot, Miss. 
Cotton Seed Planter. August 6, 1867. 
Claim. — The seed box I, having the form herein de* 
scribed and provided with openings c c, in combination 
with the finger g, and guiding box or hopper F, when 
arranged and ox)erating in the manner and for the pur- 
pose specified. 



67,656. W. D. JOHNSON, Raleigh, N. C. Seed Planter. 
August 13, 1867. 

The conical hopper has adjustable apertures in its 
flanges for the transmission of grain and a rotating 
brush within to prevent choking. A ]3endent plow is 
attached to the frame in front, forming the seed bed, 
and harrows following cover the seed. Claim. — The 
construction of the conical hopper E, with its stirrers 
K, and center wheel H, when arranged and operated 
with a plow D in front and harrow M in the rear, as 
herein described and for the purposes set forth. 

77,761. CHARLES RICHMOND, Memphis, Tenn. As- 
signor to GAINOR, STILES & CO., same place. 
Cotton Planter. May 12, 1868. 

Claim. — The adjustable flanges, whereby they can be 
separated or closed at will, for the proper distribution 
of seed, the separators to kee]3 the seed disunited, in 
order to distribute equally and regularly, together with 
the hollow journals, allowing the whole to revolve and 
adapt itself. 

81,906. GILBERT JESSUP, Shortstole, N. Y. Cotton 
Seed Planter. SeiJtember 8, 1868] antedated August 
27, 1868. 

Claims. — 1 The construction and arrangement of the 
revolving cylinder B, with slots J, shaft P in combina- 
tion with the stationary cylinder A or its equivalent, 
for the purposes herein described. 2. The rock shaft 
b, arm H, and spring o, in combination with the revolv- 
ing cylinder B, all acting conjointly, in the manner 
and for the purposes shown and described. 3. The 
spring G or its equivalent, in combination with the 
pins V, for the purposes set forth. 4. The longitudinal 
adjustment of the shaft P and cylinder B, in combina- 
tion with the stationary cylinder A or its equivalent, 
for the purpose of regulating the quantity of seed be- 
ing distributed. 

84,247. SAMUEL L. ALLEN, Cinnaminson, N. J. 
Planting MacMne. November 2^, 1868. 

Claims. — 1. In combination with the carrying wheel 
A, a central hopper B, having chambers C constructed 
and arranged around in the said hopper, substantially 
as and for the pur^Dose described. 2. In combination 
with the said hopper and chambers, arranged and com- 
bined as described, the slides <?', constructed and oj)er- 
ating substantially as and for the purpose described. 
3. In combination with the hopper B and the ]3erforated 
rim or tread a' of the wheel A, the continuous interven- 
ing channel a^, as and for the purpose described. 

4,092. SAMUEL LEEDS ALLEN, Cinnaminson, N. 
J. Planting Machine. Patent No. 84,247. Novem- 
ber 24, 1868. Peissued August 9, 1870. 
Claims. — 1. In a planting or fertilizing machine, a 
revolving reservoir carried above and free fi'om contact 
with the ground, having discharge ox)enings and inter- 
nal buckets, arranged, and operating substantially as 
described. 2. In combination with the said reservoir, 
its buckets and discharge openings, the adjustable 
slides for increasing and diminishing the size of the 
said openings. 

85,619. JOSEPH L. STEGALL, Thomasville, Ga. 
Machine for Solving Pulverulent Manures. January 
5, 1869. 

Claim. — The rotating shell or hopper H, constructed 
of two parts b b, with a space e between, in combination 
with the shaft F, provided with radial arms a, and ro- 
tating in a reverse direction to the shell or hopper, sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose specified. 

88,670. D. H. A. SANDERS, Senatobia, Miss. Cot- 
ton Seed Planter. April 6, 1869. i 
Claim. — The cylinder A, constructed as described, ' 
having seed-discharge openings C at its angles, be- 
tween the raised rims E, when mounted upon the run- - 
ners and journaled in the vertical slots B, as herein t 
described, for the purpose specified. 

91,206. A. W BRIAN, Ouachita County, Ark. Cot- 
ton Seed Planter. June 15, 1869. 
Claim. — The combination of the plow F F' F", when 



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broTided witli the scraper wings or blades G G', with, a 
icvlindrical seed receptacle aud planter K, and covering 
'drag AV, when all these parts are constructed and ar- 
ranged relatively to each other, and operate substan- 
tially as herein described, for the purpose set forth. 

1191,386. EGBERT B. TUNSTALL, Norfolk, Va. 
^ Seeder. June 15, 1869. 

:•} Claims. — 1. The combination of the seed wheel A 
;with the wheel B and supporting frame, all substan- 
itially as specified. 2. The seed wheel A, constructed 
;as described, and provided with the detachable plates 

JE. substantially as specified. 3. The combination, 
;with the wheel A, arranged and operated as described, 

' I of the chain and roller, arranged substantially as speci- 
] fied. 

',92,144. WM. J. AERINGTON, Jefferson County, 
( Ga. Cotton Seed Flantcr and DriU. July 6,1869. 

Claims. — 1. The adjustable portals g, and doors h, 
h in a revolving cottonseed diill or seed j)lanter, sub- 
' etantially as herein shown and described. 2. The tri- 

■ angular buttons C, constructed in the manner and for 
the purpose above set forth. 3. The drums D D, with 
the separating wheel B, made and applied substantially 

j as herein sho^NH and specified. 

i 97,424, MATTHEW McMILLAN, Caney, Ark. Cot- 
^ Ion Seed Planter. Novemler 30, 1869. . 
j Claim. — An improved cotton seed iDlanter, formed by 
' the combination of the block A, opener B, grooved 
' roller D, band E, dropping cylinder F, spout G, and 
K coverer H, with each other, said parts being construct- 
p ed, arranged, and oxjerating substantially as herein 
J; shown and described, and for the purpose set forth. 

< 98,313. J. L. STRAIT, Cooksyille, Miss. Seed 
i Planter. December 28, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. An'improved seed planter, formed by the 
combination of the tongue B, side beams A, drive-roller 
C, pulleys D, bands E, idler K, pulleys G, dropping 
cylinder F H, oj^ening-plow I J, coverers L M, concave 
' roller P, and handles N, with each other, said parts 
'j being constructed and arranged substantially as herein 
I shown and described, and for the purposes" set forth. 
^ 2. The forked standard J, for the opening-plow, ar- 
'[ ranged between the drive-roller C and the dropping 
cylinder F and adapted to serve as a guard or 
' fender for the said drox:)ping-cylinder, substantially as 
1 herein shown and described, and for the purpose set 
j- forth. 

; 99,118. THOMAS J. SMITH, Holly Springs, Miss. 
ComMned Plow, Planter, and Cultivator. January 
25, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. The cross bars BCD, secured rigidly and 
I arranged cornerwise, to form the bearing for the stand- 
] ards I, as shown and described. 2. The improved 
;| machine, consisting of the frame A B C D, wheels E, 
' standards I, axle F, seed box O, cross bars C, and 
I draught bars B' and Q' , all constructed and arranged as 
set forth and shown. 3. The seed box O, o'-^ o*, 
constructed substantially as herein shown and de- 
\ scribed, in combination with the axle F, wheels E, and 
i| frame A B C D, as and for the purpose set forth. 

99,499. T. T. THORNE and G. T. THORNE, Whit- 
j aker's Station, N. C. Cotton Planter. February 
I 1, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. The construction of the straight cylin- 
der A, with its straight knives t, on the inside, oblong 
I apertures i, with their adjustable flange B on the out- 
j side, and centre wheel C, when combined and operating 

■ as herein described, and for the purpose set forth. 2. 
The post J, coverer H, with its jointed lever F, and side 
bars E, as attached to the side bars D, when arranged 

A and operating as herein described, and for the purpose 
- set forth. 

^ 99,792. JOHN W. SIMONTON, Taylorsville, Ind. 
Self- Working Potary Corn Planter. February 15, 
1870 ; antedated February 14, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. The construction of a cylinder B, in a 
1 manner to serve as a receptacle for grain and a run- 



ning gear for a planter, with marking bars E for mark- 
ing out the ground, constructed iiiid an nijucd and 
operating as described, for the pur])o-c-, Iniih. 2. 
The valves C, constructed and arrai:,L;< il wifliin tlie 
cylinder B, substantially as shown, in coiijl/iuai ion wirli 
the guides D and springs L, as and for the purpose 
specified. 

100,898. ALFRED IVERSON, JR., Macon, Ga. Seed 
and Guano Drill. March 15, 1870. 
Claim. — The combination of slotted cylinder, fixed 
stirring finger, adjustable distriV»uter, and ehistic cov- 
erer, all constructed and arranged substantially as and 
for the purpose described. 

101,947. JOSEPH TRUMP, Springfield, Ohio. Cot- 
ton Seed Planter. April 12, 1870. 
Claims. — 1. The revolving barrel-shaped hoppers H 
H' h /(/, fitted with bars or projection M, as and for the 
ljurpose described. 2. The stationary diaphragm C 
and revolving picker J, operated as described and for 
the purpose set forth. 3. The revolving case I T, con- 
structed and operating substantially in the manner and 
for the purpose set forth. 4. The covering share Q Q' 
and R R', in the described combination with shaft G. 
5. The slide N, operated as described, in combination 
with the revolving ])icker J. 

103,067. WILLIS M. McLENDON, Green^le, Ga. 
ComMned Cotton Seed Planter and Fertilizer Distribu- 
ter. May 17, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. The adjustable arms E, with the beveled 
wheel G following immediately in rear of the plow, 
substantially as aud for the purposes herein set forth. 

2. The pan J', provided with cross bar a and screw b, 
substantially as and for the purposes herein set forth. 

3. The combination of the beveled wheel G, seed or 
fertilizer receptacle J J', spring bar K, and coverer N, 
all constructed aud arranged to operate substantially 
in the manner and for the purposes herein set forth. 

105,006. BARTEMUS SMITH, Hood Swamp, N. C. 
Cotton Seed Planter. July 5, 1870. 
Claim. — The cylindrical seed box B, with heads B^, 
plow C, harrow D, coverer F, attached to pivoted arms 
F^, cord or chain F-, and frame A, all combined and 
arranged as described. 

105,229. JONES K. McCLURE, Cornersville, Miss. 
Combined Seeder, Planter, Cultivator and Harrow. 
July 12, 1870. 

Claim. — The combination of the cotton seed dropper 
L, axle or shaft B, wheels C, frame A, cross bars D and 
E, furrowing plows F G, and covering plows H I J, 
with each other, substantially as herein shown and de- 
scribed, and for the purpose set forth. 

108,349. JAMES T. GRAVES, Wilson, N. C. Cotton 
Seed and Guano Distributer. October 18, 1870. 
Claims. — 1. The plow point or device J, constructed 
as shown, for forming a smooth groove or channel, in 
which to deposit cotton seed, guauo, or other fertili- 
zers, and, as an auxiliary for covering the same, the 
drag K, as shown and described. • 2. The spoons or 
blades H, secured to the stationary shaft G. as ar- 
ranged within the revolving distributer D. and in com- 
bination therewith, for operating substantially in the 
manner as and for the purposes herein set forth. 

108,415. BEVERLY H. WAsllIXuTON, Columbia 
County, Ga. Cotton Planter and Frtilizer Distribu- 
ter. October 18, 1870. 
Claims. — 1. The hollow hopper H. constructed and 
operated as described. 2. The hopper H. on frame A, 
combined with furrow ojtener C eelrer P. rn\ i rer F, 
and block G, aud arranged and operating a> ile-Lribed. 

108,445. MILES S. BURNS, Memphis, Tenn. Cotton 
Seed Planter. October 18, 1870. 

Claim.— The seed htdder D and encircling slotted 
band E. when constructed and arranged to operate 
substautially as shown, and used in connection with a 
rotary distributor F, in the manner shown and for the 
purposes set forth. 



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108,643. A^^DREW C. SMITH, Roaring Falls, Tenx. 
Cotton Seed Planter. Octoher 25, 1670. 

Claim. — Au improved seed planter, formed by the 
combination of the frame work A B C D f7^ d'-, handles 
E, tongue piece F, opener G, opening wheel H, shaft I, 
hollow cylinder J, shaft K, adjustable bands L ^I, pul- 
leys P, band O, coverer Q, and spring R, or equiva- 
lent with each other, said jDarts being constructed and 
operating substantially as herein shown and described 
and for the purposes set forth. 

108,672. SAMUEL LEEDS ALLEN, Cinnamnson, 
N. J. Planting and Fertilizing Machine. Octoher 
25, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. The annular slide G, adapted to the ex- 
terior of the reservoir A, having openings corresponding 
to the ox^enings & in the same, in combination with the 
spring d, for seeming the slide in any position to which 
it is adapted, all substantially as described. 2. The 
plow H, pivoted to the frame F of the machine, and 
controlled by a lever, J, also hung to the frame of the 
machine, and adapted to the rear edge of the plow, all 
substantially as sxjecified. 3. The perforated conduc- 
tor A', arranged in respect to the reservoir A, substan- 
tially as herein described. 4. The combination, with 
the said conductor, and with the curved shoi-t arm of 
the lever J, of the receptacle L. 5. The receptacle L, 
pivoted to the frame of the machine, and arranged to 
be tilted, substantially as described. 6. The combina- 
tion, with the perlorjited conductor I', of a spreading- 
plate, T, 7. The lever J, connected at the extremity 
of its long arm to a roller R, and having a curved 
short arm adapted to the three-fold puri^ose of support- 
ing the j)low H, of serving as a conductor for the seed 
or fertilizer, and as a medium for the attachment of the 
spreading plate T. 8. In combination with the within 
described machine, the adjustable and detachable 
marker S. 9. The combination of a plow, and a 
fianged wheel or wheels, as described. 

108,947. ELIJAH AVAGNER, WEsraiNSTER, Md. 
Cotton and Corn Planter. Xoremher 1, 1870; ante- 
dated Octoher 22, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. A cotton or corn planter, with fertilizer 
distributer, so constructed that the fertilizer is first 
dei:)Osited and covered u^), and then the seed or corn 
dropped and covered up, substantially as and for the 
purx)oses herein set forth. 2. The curved guide x^ro- 
vided with oiDening O, constructed as described, and 
operating substantially as and for the purposes herein 
set forth. 3. The curved bar R. with covering x>low 
S, adjusted by means of the chain m, substantially as 
shown and described. 4. The combination of the fer- 
tilizer hox)X)er H, boot J, and plow K, with the seed 
casing C I) D, guide X, and covering plow S, all con- 
structed and arranged as described, to operate substan- 
tially in the manner and for the purposes herein set 
forth. 

109,499. JOHN S. DICKASON, Sulphur Well, Tenn. 
Cotton Planter. Xoveniber 22, 1870. 

Claim. — The seed box h, provided with the cranks n, 
lid /, rods e, and discharge orifices the leading wheel 
j, provided with cranks m, the x)itmen n, guide o, and 
coverer arranged relatively one to the other, and to 
the frame a, in the manner and for the pirrpose s]Deci- 
fied. 

110,393. BLACKMAN ASBURY RAMSEY, Trenton, 
Texn. Cotton Planter. Decemher 20, 1870; ante- 
dated Becemher 13, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. The cotton planter herein described, hav- 
ing automatically adjustable barrel F, concave crush- 
ing and smoothing ties D E, concave harrow B, and 
concave roller L, when constructed and arranged as 
and for the purjjoses specified. 2. In a cotton planter, 
the concave harrow B, adapted to the form of the 
ridge, having its central tooth e longer than its fellows, 
to open the way for the furrowing shoe, as specified. 3. 
In combination with the slotted uprights G of the 
frame, the automatically adjustable seed barrel F, hav- 



ing inner wall slox)ing to the center and ellix)tical exit 
opening c, and x)rovided with the x^ius ^ extending 
X^artly within and x^artlv without the barrel, as speci- 
fied. " 

110,633. NIMROD DONALDSON, Line Creek, S. C. 
Cotton Planter and Manure Distrihutcr. January 3. 
1871. 

Claim. — The oiDcner C, constructed substantially as 
described, in combination with the revolving barrel G, 
the guard H, and the delivery wheel I, and elastic cov- 
erer K. 

110,832. WILLIAM W. CROOM, Montgomery, Ala. 
Cotton Seed Planter and Guano Distrihuter. January 
10, 1871. 

Claims.— 1. The two x^yramidal seed-boxes D, having 
perforated x^lates E attached to their adjacent ends, and 
being rigidly attached to the square axle or shaft B, 
said parts D E being constructed and oxierating in con- 
nection with the axle B and wheels C, substantially as 
herein shown and described, and for the x>urpose set 
forth. 2. A furrow-ox>ener standard F, supported loosely 
by x^ins ux^on and lietween the bars a', for the x)urpose 
of allowing it to easily slip ux) and over a root or other 
obstacle in its X3ath, as described. 

113,626. FRANCIS F. CARROLL, Mldwat, S. C. 
Cotton Seed Planter. April 11, 1871. 
Claim. — The combination of the rolling-drum, divided 
into t^o comx)artments, one of which constitutes a seed- 
holder and the other a distributer, and the seed feeder 
F, adjustable on the shaft of the drum within an ox)en- 
ing between the said comx^artments, substantially as 
and for the x^urpose herein sx)ecified. 

114,600. JA:^IES rafter, Winona, Miss. Cotton 
Seed Planter and Guano JJistrihuter. May 9, 1871. 
Claim. — The ribs K and L, in combination with the 
movable and stationary x^arts of the drum H, and with 
the shaft I, substantially as herein shown and described, 
and for the x^nrxDOse set forth. 

114,625. WILLIAM B. TOWNES, Grenada, mss. 
Comhined Corn and Cotton Planter. May 9, 1871. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the seed box C, dropper 
a, shaft h, pins c, drum B, and pins d, as specified. 

115,123. PETER E. SMITH, Scotland Neck, N. C. 
Cotton Seed Planter. May 23, 1871. 
Claim. — A rotary 8eed-hox3per, formed of two over- 
lax^piug and closed tubes I K, one movable around the 
other to adjust the size of the seed apertures, and both 
turning together to drox^ the seed, in the manuer de- 
scribed. 

120,423. NATHAN EARL WINE, Centertille, Iowa. 

Assignor to himself and CHARLES A. DAVIS, St. 

Louis, Mo. TValking Planter. Octoher 31, 1871. 
Claims. — 1. The frame, constructed as described, and 
suspended adjustably from the axle by the hangers 
D, brackets E, and bolts F, substantially as specified. 
2. The plow G, stock H, and weighted metal runner K, 
combined and arranged with the frame, substantially, 
as 8X)ecified. 

126,985. AUGUSTUS RICHARDS, Anderson, Texas. 
Seed Planter. May 21, 1872. 

Claim.— The device H I J K, constructed substan- 
tially as herein shown and described, in combination 
with the dropper D E F, frame A, and furrowing plow 
M N, as and for the x^urx^ose set forth. 

130,521. ELIPHALET H. METCALF, Montgo^iery, 
Ala. Cotton Seed Planter. August 13, 1872. 

The seed wheel consists of a hollow cylinder, having 
openings at the center, through which the seed is dis- 
charged as the cvlinder is rolled along the ground. 
Claim.— The hub A, formed with the flanges a, in com- 
bination with the axle G, spokes B, and casing C D, 
when constructed and arranged as herein shown and 
described. 



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132,383. WILLL4M W. CEOOM, Opelika, Ala. Cotton 
Seed Planter. Octoler 22, 1872. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the vibrating frames 
C and D with the revolving seed reservoirs H, con- 
structed in the manner and for the puri)ose substan- 
■ i tially as described. 2. The combination of the vibrat- 
.!j iug frame D having the revolving seed reservoirs H, 
i the frame C having the coverer F with beam A or 
standard B of a plow, when constructed in the manner 
I and for the purpose substantially as described. 

^1 138,231. REUBEN FEIDAY, Ckockett, Texas. Seed 
I Planter. February 25, 1873. 

I Claim. — The combination in a seed planter, with 
the droi^per and furrow opener, of the pulverizer C, ar- 
ranged in front thereof and in line therewith, as and 

; for the purpose described, 

j 138,013. WHITMAN PRICE, Mount Olive, N. C. 
i Cotton Planter. April 22, 1873. Filed January 31, 
I 1873. 

; Claim. — The annular plate C, ' provided with the 
li sleeve K, in combination with the vibrating sux^porting 
r frame /and /' and rotating hopper D and D', substan- 
t tially as and for the purpose specified. 

I 139,732. GEORGE PATERSON, Waynesborough, 
i Ga. Cotton Planter. June 10, 1873. Filed Feb- 

II ruary kl, 1873. 

Claim. — The vertical pocket slide N, arranged to re - 
1 ciprocate up and down in a guano dropjjer, as and for 
^ the purpose described. 

:| 140,046. EZEKIEL P. JONES, Greensboeough, N. C. 
! Seed Planter and Fertilizer JJistributer. June 17, 1873. 
Filed March 22, 1873. 

i, 

Two bearings wheels support a disk like seed recep- 
tacle, the central i)orti on of the wheels forming the ends 
, of the disk. A diaphragm divides the receptacle into 
two parts, and circumferential band has suitable open- 
' ings for the discharge of seed. Segmental brushes in 
^ front and rear of the wheel prevent the seed from fall- 
' ing at the wrong time. A hinged harrow covers the 
seed. Claims. — 1. A revolving seed holder or distribut- 
ing drum, composed of two sections or shells, attached 
to annular supporting rims and spokes, as and for the 
' purpose specified. 2. A rev^olving seed holder provid- 
ed with a detachable partition V', dividing the drum 
into two compartments, substantially as described, for 
the purpose set forth. 3. The segmental brushes 13' B' 
arranged on the shields A' A', and brackets C C, for op- 
erating in connection with a belt iuterposed between 
the two sections of the cone-cylinder I, substantially as 
i and for the purpose siDccified. 4. The seed drum, pro- 
I vided with solid heads, combined with the spokes and 
fellies of the traction wheels, as and for the purpose 
. specified. 

142,355. OSCAR L. SLATER, Wall Hill, Miss. 
Cotton Planter. September 2, 1873. Filed August 2, 
1873. 

Claim.— In a cotton planter, the seeding barrel B, 
constructed of the staves, heads, and fellies D, the pegs 
, J projecting through the fellies into the barrel to form 
* separating teeth, and the tires serving to secure the 
I said fellies, and to prevent the pegs from being forced 
I out, all constructed and arranged substantially as 
I specified. 

145,554. ZIMRI CARTER, Line Creek, S. C. Cotton 
Seed Planter. December 16, 1873. Filed August 9, 
1873. 

Claim. — The plows L and M, attached to the hinged 
or rising and falling bar K, the former arranged in rear 
of and laterally from the latter, in combination with 
the centrally-discharging hopper and the furrow open- 
, er I, all as shown and described, whereby the seed is 
i distributed in the furrow and then covered, as specified. 
, 155,889. BYRON REMSEN and JOHN E. S. RUSSELL, 
' Waco, Texas. Cotton Planters. October 13, 1874. 
Filed July 11, 1874. 
Claims. — 1. The cylinder D, having agitators G, the 
edges of which are inclined to direct the seed to- 
ward the centre discharging holes /, as described. 2. 
The pivoted triangular frame C, plow standard B, cyl- 
inder D, loosely connected bow-shaped coverer E, and 



the flexible connections h and g, all combined and con- 
structed as specified. 

158,040. W. J. COVINGTON, Crystal Springs, Miss. 
Planting Attachments for Harrows. December 22, 
1874. Filed September 23, 1874. 
Claim. — In combination with a harrow frame A, 
having teeth a a, the detachable rectangular box D, 
with slots d d in each corner thereof, and the detach- 
able shaft and wheel h E and cord /, all suljstantially 
as and for the purposes herein set forth. 
163,108. ROBERT SAPPELT, Si-RTxraiKLD, N. Y. 
Seed and Guano Distributers. May 11, 1875. Filed 
January 25, 1875. 
Claim. — The revolving drums E E, and seed con- 
veyer F^, mounted on frame F^, in combination with 
pivoted standards F, and adjusting-arms H, as and for 
the purpose specified. 

166,254. D. W. BRISTOL and JNO. F. B. SEARCY, 
Pleasant Hill, Miss. Cotton, Corn, and Pea 
Planters. August 3, 1876. Filed May 28, 1876. 

A seed-wheel composed of an outer angular-faced 
drum, and an inner drum with a Avheel in the center, 
having tubes leading out through holes in the alternate 
angles of the outer drum. The space between the 
two drums is for the recei^tion of seed, orifices in the 
outer drum permitting their discharge. Claims.- 
1. The combination of the angular-faced drum F, the 
inner drum G, the recessed wheel H, and the tubes I 
with each other and with the frame A of the planter, 
substantially as herein shown and described. 2. The 
combination of the perforated disks J and the rod K 
with the wheel H and the drums F G, substantially 
as herein shown and described. 

167,466. JAS. B. ONAN, Pecan Point, Ark. Cotton 
Planters. September! , W76. Filed June 2Q, 1676. 
Claim. — The combination of the seed distributing 
chain H with the opener G, and with the seed dropping 
cylinder F, substantially as herein shown and des- 
cribed. 

169,523. WM. H. COOK, Meridian, Miss. Fertilizer 
Distributers. November 2, 1875. Filed August 26, 
1875. 

Claims. — 1. In combination with the annular rim D 
and half-drums D% the segmented blocks E, pro- 
vided with enlarged bolt holes for radially adjusting 
the same to increase or diminish the seed openings, as 
set forth. 2. The combination of the coverer J, 
pivoted spring arms L L, having their upper front ends 
curved and slotted, as described, and the bolts d d 
for adjusting the cov^erer, substantially as herein set 
forth. 

174,749. T. R. WALLIS, Egg's Point, Miss. Cotton 
Planters. March 14, 1876. Filed June 19, 1875. 
Claim. — The seeder axis D, connected by invoted 
bars E E with two standards F, attached rigidly to 
frame, as and for the purpose specified. 

179,996. JAS. A. BRENT, JR., Cryst.ax Springs. Miss. 
Assignor of one-third his right to WM J. COVING- 
TON, same place. Cotton Planting Attachments for 
Harrows. July 18, 1876. Filed May 2o. 1^76. 
Claim. — The combination of the harrow frame A, 
wheel C, with notched interior braces G, llange D. and 
opening hinged bail E, and the regulator /'.formed 
upon one prong of the bail, all eoustructed and ar- 
ranged substantially as and for The purposes set forth. 

183,136. G. H. COFFEE, Gaixesville, Mo. Cotton 
and Corn Planters. October 10. 1^76. Filed Se2)te)n- 
ber 11, 1875. 

Claims. — 1. In a machine for planting corn or cot- 
ton, the raised independent hollow seed dropper drum 
F, having pulley H, the axle B of transporting wheels 
C, having pulley E, the endless belt G. communicating 
motion from the wheels to the drum, the crank wheel 
L on the drum shaft Z. pituian K operating horizon- 
tally vibrating lever J, and the slide 1. having dropper 
?, and reciprocating in the hopiKU- H . eouibined and 
arranged substantially as s])eeified. 2. The combina- 
tion, with the axle Z, cariyiug the raised independent 
seed dropper drum F, and pulley wheels H, and crank 



10 



12 



wheel L, of the axle B, supporting wheels C, and pul- 
ley E, the endless belt G, pitman K, lever J, hopper H, 
and seed slide I, suhstautially as set forth. 

183,788. EICHARD D. ALLEY, Wilson, N. C. As- 
signor of one-half his right to THOMAS D. GAY, 
same place. Comiined Cotton Seed Planter and 
Guano Distrihuier. Ocfoder 31, 1876. Filed June 
19, 1876. 

Claims. — 1. A combined cotton seed planter and 
guano distributer, consisting of the plow beam A, plow 
B, metal frame C, rotating hopper D, funnel E, and 
laterally and vertically adjustable scrapers F F, all ar- 
ranged to operate in the manner substantially as herein 
shown and described. 2. The spring convex roller /, 
in combination with the oblong openings e e in the 
periphery of the rotating hopper D, for keeping the 
holes from clogging up, as herein specified. 

195.743. \YM. S. BARTOX, Oraxgeburg, S. C. Seed 
Flanters. October 2, 1877. Filed July 9, 1877. 

Claim. — The combination of the valve C, X'i'ovided 
with the double cam D, the prongs F of unequal length, 
the pivoted lever E, and the open keeper G, with the 
wheel B, and with the rounds ir of the handles N, 
substantially as herein shown and described. 

197,092. JOHN W. BUERIS, Marshall, Tex. Assign- 
or of one-half his right to JOHN J. HANNEN- 
STINE, same place. Seed Flanters, November 13, 
1877. Filed September 18, 1877. 

Claims.— 1. The combination, with a rolling perforated 
seed dropping hopper adapted for i)lanting cotton seed, 
of replaceable ditferently perforated bauds adapted to 
the lioj)per apertures, for planting corn or pease, as 
herein set forth. 2. The rolling perforated seed drop- 
ping hopper having the locking pin I, in combination 
with replaceable ditferently perforated bands H, hasdiag 
each a locking pio hole I, matching eyed ends j), and a 
fastening draw pin P, substantially as herein set forth. 
197,880. RICHARDSON MONTFORT. Butler, Ga. 

Grain Frills. December 4, 1877. Filed August 18, 

1877. 

Claims. — 1. The combination, with the square axle I, 
screw-threaded at its ends, and provided with the 
flanged nuts li /? , of the hoppers G and blocks m, having 
recesses n, substantially as described, and for the pur- 
pose set forth. 2. A grain drill and fertilizer distributer, 
cousisting of the square axle I, screw-threaded at its 
ends, nuts h h, having flanges fitting in the recesses 
■n n of the conical blocks m, adjustable hoppers G G, 
wheel J, shovel B', block D, rigidly attached to the 
plow standard, and adjustable frame E, provided with 
covering plows H, the whole constructed, arranged, and 
operated in the manner and for the purpose set forth. 
200,324. ALENDO McKINNEY, Mlddleborough, 

Mass. Fertilizer Distributers. February 12, 1878. 

Filed March 31, 1876. 

Claim. — The combination, with the driving wheel or 
wheels of a carriage, of a cylindrical seed box, arranged 
to rotate by means of direct contact, substantially as 
described. 

200,444. PINKNEY H. ELLIOTT, Greexi^lle, Tex. 
Floiv and Seeder. February 19, 1878. Filed August 
3, 1877. 

Claims. — 1. The beams A A, adjustable longitudinally 
on the axle of two transporting wheels, and adjustable 
laterally, in combination with the pivoted and braced 
draft pole, plows B, and a rotary seed distributer, 
substantially as described. 2. The rotary seed distribu- 
ter G, consisting of perforated cylinders g g' and wheels 
or circular flanges /(, in combination with turn x)low8 
B B, having their mold boards turned in the same direc- 
tion, and arranged in rear of distributer, substantially 
as and for the purpose specified. 3. In combination 
with a distributer G, that rolls on the ground, the slot- 
ted yoke H and arms J J, perforated at several points 
substantially as described. 

200,963. W. H. BOWMAN, South Solon, Ohio. As- 
signor of one-half his right to J. C. HAYES. Cot- 
ton Planters. March 5, 1878. Filed October 19, 1877. 
Claims. — 1. In a seed planter, serrated seed discharge 

Avheel F, made in two parts, mounted adjustably on the 



shaft, and the interposed spiral spring, as shown and 
described. 2. In a seed planter, the hopper formed of 
two cones placed with their bases together, and arranged 
to revolve in opposite directions, substantially as shown 
and described. 3. In a seed planter, the two cones A A', 
the concentric solid and hollow shafts B B', the gears 
C C, pinions D D , and the counter-shaft E, all com- 
bined and arranged as shown and described, to operate 
as specified. 4. In a seed planter, the combination, 
with the band made in two parts, hinged together, of 
the spring and screw fastening, substantially as shown 
and described. 

202,133. B. F. ADAJ^IS, Burton, Tex. Corn and Cot- 
ton Seed Planter. April 9, 1878. Filed December 14, 
1877. 

Claim. — In a seed planter, the combination, with the 
slotted uprights of the supporting frame, of a flanged 
revolting drum, and of a hand lever connected to the 
shaft of the drum, to raise or lower the drum for inter- 
rupting or continuing the dropiiing of the seed, sub- 
stantially as specified. 

203,960. WM. S. TURNT:R, Phillips County, Ark. 
Cotton Planters. May 21, 1878. Filed July 25, 1876. 
Claim. — The herein described cotton seed i)lanter, 
consisting of the rolling hopper, provided with perfora- 
tions g, in combination with the front drill tooth b^, 
the pulverizing teeth b b, the rear teeth b^ b^, coverer 
F, and supporting frame, substantially as set forth. 
204,671. WM. E. KELLEY, Coldwater, Mich. Cot- 
ton Seed Drills. June 11, 1878. Filed January 5, 
1878. 

Claims. — 1. The revolving elevated seed boxes or 
tubs, with the curved elevators 1 1 1 on the inside, 
arranged on the shaft C so as to throw the seed to the 
centre, as herein described. 2. In combination, the 
revoh-ing seed boxes or tubs, with the cin:ved eleva- 
tors inside, the receiver D, with aperture H, and stop 
I, with tongue J, the opener or marker S, and the cov- 
erers and rollers, all arranged to operate as described, 
for the purpose herein set forth. 

204,933. JOSEPH LAUDE, Monticello, Ark. Seed 
Planters. June 18, 1878. Filed January 9, 1878. 

Claim. — The combination of the adjustable gages H, 
the bolt I, the inner plate J, the outer flanged ])late K, 
and the rods L M with the box G, inserted in the an- 
gles of the drum F, and with the frame A a^ a^, sub- 
stantially as herein shown and described. 



SCREW FEED. 



5,703. R. J. GATLING, Murfreesboro, N. C. Machine 
for Solving Seed. August 10, 1848. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of a revolving screw 
G with a hopper M, and hollow cultivator teeth N, for 
sowing seed, whether made in the manner above de- 
scribed, or other mode substantially the same. 2. The 
peculiar manner of constructing and combining the 
concave winged braces Q, with the drill teeth or plows 
N, so as to make them answer the double purpose of 
conductors and braces as above described. 

6,562. J. STROOP, Philadelphia, Pa. Seed Planter. 
June 26, 1849. 

Claim. — Attaching the harrow B to the plow, in the 
manner herein described and represented; that is to 
say, attaching the long arm C, at K, anterior to the 
coulter and the short arm a, in the rear of the sheath, 
in the manner and for the purpose set forth. 

8,018. A. WILTING, Middletown, Pa. Seed PUntera. 
April 1, 1851. 

Claim. — The placing of two or more hollow drill 
teeth, in a direct line, one behind the other, managed 
and drawn by the same drag bar ; the front tooth being 
made the longest, and so placed as to run somewhat 
deeper in the soil than its successor or follower, for the 
purpose of depositing fine manure, or chemical agents, 
beneath the grain when planted in rows or otherwise, 
as herein fully set forth and represented. 



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, 19,477. J. W. BARNES, Murfreesboro, N. C. Fer- 
tilizers. March 2, 1858. 

Claims. — 1. Converting the broadcast distributer into 
a drill machine by reversing the axle, substantially in 
the manner set forth. 2. The movable side or end, 
in combination Trith the sliding bottom as set forth, 
whether the machine is used for a drill or broadcast. 

I 20,694. EDWAED T. BOSTRmi, Newnan, Ga. Cotton 
i Seed Planters. June 29, 1858. 

\ Claim. — I do not claim separately any of the parts, 
j irrespective of the arrangement shown. But I claim 
the combination of the screw F and shaft E, placed 
within the seed box D, and provided with beaters a, 
the whole being arranged to operate as and for the pur- 
pose set forth. 

, 27,729. AVILLLOl D. MASON, Jarrett's Depot, Ya- 
:j ATachines for SoK'ing Fertilizers. April 3, 1860. 
' Claim. — The arrangement of the screw S, hopper H, 
; with its offset O and inclined plane D, gear wheels c^, 
I driving wheels W, and frame F, as set forth, the dis- 
' charge taking place under the offset of the hopper, as 
described. 

29,897. W. D. MASON, Jarratt's Depot, Ya. Sow- 
ing Afachines. September 4, 1860. 

[ Claim. — The combination of the rotating screws F 
J with the hoppers D E, when the latter are divided at 
[ their lower part into compartments c and chambers d, 
! substantially as and for the purpose specified, 
j 46,523. J. W. H. DOUBTER. Assignor to himself and 
I JOHN E. WYNNE, Warren, III. Grain Drill 
": ■ Felruarij 21, 1865 ; antedated February 6, 1865. 
I Claims. — 1. The hollow drills F G, constructed, ar- 
ranged, and o]3erating as and for the purposes herein 
specified and shown. 2. The combination of the drills 
aforesaid with the adjustable bar H, and lever g, ar- 
ranged and oj)erating substantially as and the pur- 
poses shown and described. 3. In combination with 
the above, the parallel bar ?, and the chains p, ar- 
ranged and operating as and for the purposes set forth. 

4. The curved arms J, provided with the slot j, and 
I set screw k, arranged as and for the purposes specified. 

5. Providing the spiral distributers E with the several 
bearings//^, so as to divide the same into separate 
compartments, substantially as and for the purposes 
herein delineated and set forth. 

50,916. JOHN DAYIS, Allegheny City, Penx. 
Broadcast Seeders. Xovember 14, 1865 ; antedated 
|i November 5, 1865. 

j Claim. — The use of gum or soft leather strips placed 
in the grooves of seed rollers, used in connection with 
a hopper and driving gear for operating said rollers, 
substantially as herein described and for the purpose 
set forth. 

62,079. JACOB SLAUDER, Osborn. Ohio. Assignor 
to hunself and LEVI C. SMITH, same place. 
Wheat Drill. Fehrnanj 12, 1867. 
Claim. — The shaft d, with the worms or screws e, \ 
over the openings i, in the bottom of the hox)per C, in 
J combination with the gear wheels b c, and one of the j 
I driving wheels E, constructed, arranged, and operating 
I substantially as and for the purposes herein described, j 
, 62,226. J. ALSTON REYNOLDS, Savannah, Ga. 

Machine for Sowing Bice. Fehruary 19, 1867, j 
' Claims.— 1. The screws c, fitted m grooves h in the | 
bottom a of the seed box E, and operated from one of j 
the wheels B by gearing arranged substantially in the i 
manner as and for the purpose herein set forth. 2. The ' 
sliding or adjustable furrow openers I, applied to the | 
' tubes H, and arranged substantially as and for the pur- | 
pose specified. j 

' 62,447. JA:MES P. SELSOR, SHELBY^aLLE, Mo. Cot- j 

[ ton Planter. Februanj 26, 1867. 

Claims.— 1. The combination with the frames A and 
H, which are hinged together as described, of the 
grooved transporting wheels B B, turning shaft C, i 
spur wheels D D' E' j, removable shaft /i^, screw | 
distributing shaft h h', seed hoppers L, markers j 
J, and coverers e e, all arranged and operating sub- j 
stantially as described. 2. In combination with the ; 



hinged frames A and H, the arrangement of the spur 
wheels upon said frames in such manner that the two 
wheels j and E' will be disengaged by the upward 
movement of the fi-ont end of frame A, substantially 
as described. 3. The application of independently 
adjustable coverers e e to a frame H, which is hinged 
to a frame A, in combination with the grooved press- 
ing wheels B and the adjustable clearers or scrapers b 
h, all arranged and operating substantially as de- 
scribed. 4. The combination of the socketed distribu- 
ting screw shafts h h\ with the intermediate remova- 
ble driving shaft Tj.^, and spur wheel j, applied to the 
hinged frame H, substantially as described, and for the 
purpose specified. 

67,141. JACOB SLAUDER, Osborx, Ohio. Assignor 
to himself and LEYI C. SMITH, same place. Broad- 
cast Seeder. July 23, 1867. 

Claims. — 1. The reversible seed board N, attached to 
the seed box as above shown, when constructed and 
used substantially as and for the purpose described. 2. 
The adjustable bottom cc' of the seed box, which may 
be elevated or depressed at pleasure, substantially as 
and for the purpose specified. 3. The combination of 
the plow beams K K, the plow standards H H, the 
beam G, and the lever I, substantially as and for the 
purpose described. 4. The arrangeinent of the alter- 
nate short standards H' on the plow beams K, and the 
long standards H affixed to the beam G, substantially 
as and for the purpose specified. 

79,189. S. BECKWITH, Oshkosh, Wis. Grain Drills. 
June 23, 1868. 

Claims. — 1. The screw cylinder d, cup m, and adjust- 
able-cap e, arranged relatively one to the other for 
joint action, substantially as and for the purposes set 
forth. 2. The screw cylinder d, in combination with 
cup m, as herein described, for the purposes set forth. 
3. The semi-elliptical tube or scatterer k I, as and for 
the purposes set forth. 4. The slots n n, as a means 
of adjusting the part I relative to the part k, as and for 
the purposes set forth. 

87,712, JOHN D. SATER and TURNER BARNS, 
Greensburg. Ind. Grain Drill and Corn Dropper. 
March 9, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. In combination with the side beams A A, 
wheel C, connecting rods c c, bars E and G G, and 
tubes F and I I, the seed box D, having an auger agi- 
tator e, with a crank d, at each end, and the feed regu- 
lated by a lever /, in rear of the box, substantially as 
shown and described. 2. In combination with the 'side 
beams A A, wheels C, connecting rods c c, bar E, and 
tube F, the corn plow L and box M, constructed as de- 
scribed, and for the purposes set forth. 

93,290. H. C. EYES, Oraxgeville. Pa. Seed Planter, 
Fertilizer and Plow Combined. Atigust 3, 1869. 
Claim. — The double seeding slide, screw fertilizer 
and adjustable pioAV, when constructed, coml)ined and 
operating as herein described, and for the purposes set 
forth. 

95,073. R. C. BLUNT, Bath, III. Wheat Drill. Sejr- 
tember 21, 1869. ■ 
Claims. — 1. The seed box A and tVcd boxt's E E when 
arranged with slides < . and the feed st rew> /'. >ul>sr;in- 
tially as set forth. '2. The liiuued supporr en to tlie 
driver upon the roller frame, and the loot re>t cttnneet- 
ed with the seed l)i)x frame, when combined to be op- 
erated substantially as set forth. 

112,663. LY:\IAN Y'IGHT. ^YHITEWATER. Assii^nor to 
himself and ORISON G. EWING. La Grange, Y'is. 

Broadcast Seeder and Cidtirafor Combined. March 
14, 1871. 

Claims. — 1. The hollow axles F, cast solid with the 
ends B of the seed box A, substantially as herein shown 
and described, and for the purpose set'forth. 2. The 
cone-pulley E fast to the hub of the wheel, the end- 
less chain F' and the puHt'v D fast to the end of screw 
rod N, all combined as deserilK il. for the purpose of re- 
volving the latter as the vehiele nievi ^ forward. 3. 
The combination of the braekets or supptuts Y, shaft 
W, pivoted lever X. chains Y. and cross bar A', with 
each other and with the plow beams S, substantially as 



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herein shown and described, and for the purpose set 
forth. 4. The spring P, pivoted lever H', and pulley 
block G', combined, as described, with the band F', 
for the purpose of holding the latter in sufficient fric- 
tional contact with the j)ulleys to rotate the screw. 5. 
The rod J', passing loosely down through bar A', and 
collared at K', above it, combined, as described, with 
lever H', to allow the elevation of said bar A' to raise 
the end of lever, slacken the chain, and stop the rota- 
tion of screw, as set forth. 

4,499. LYMAN WIGHT, Whitewater, Wis. Grain 
Drill. Mo. 112,663. March 14, 1871. Beissuecl 
August 1, 1871. 

Claims. — 1. In a seeding machine, the seed box 
whose ends are cast with axles for the reception of the 
driving wheels, substantially as described, for the pur- 
pose specified. 2. The combined broadcast seeder and 
coyerer in which all the parts are supported from the 
driving wheels by means of axles cast upon the ends of 
the seed box, substantially as described, for the pur- 
pose specified. 3. The metallic ends of the seed box, 
cast with axles for the driving wheels of the machine, 
and with grooves in their proximate faces to receive 
the front, bottom, and rear boards of said box, substan- 
tially as described, for the purpose specified. 4. The 
seed box, consisting of the grooved ends B cast with 
axles, the vertical front board and inclined bottom and 
rear boards, all the parts being arranged and suitably 
clamped together, substantially as described, for the 
purpose specified. 5. The combination of the hollow 
axles F with the seed box and rod N, substantially as 
described, for the purpose specified. 6. The beveled 
washers R, arranged between and secured to the beams 
S S so as to clamp the eye of the drag tooth between 
them, the whole being held together by the bolt T, 
substantially as described, for the purposes specified. 

7. The arrangement of the cone pulleys D' E' and end- 
less chain F' with the traction wheel' G and screw rod 
N, substantially as described, for the purpose specified. 

8. In combination with the chain F' by which motion 
is communicated from the driving wheel to the screw 
rod, a yielding sux^port and guide, substantially as de- 
scribed, for the purpose specified. 9. In combination 
with the pivoted spring lever H', the rod J', and Hfting 
bar A', and suitable machinery for connecting the 
spring lever to the driving wheel, substantially as de- 
scribed, for the purpose specified. 10. The hollow axles 
F, cast solid with the ends B of the seed box A, sub- 
stantially as herein shown and described, for the pur- 
pose specified. 11. The combination of the rock shaft 
W and pivoted lever X with the brackets or supports 
y, chains Y, cross bar A', and beams S, substantially as 
described for the i)urposes specified. 12. The spring 
r, pivoted lever H', and pulley block G', combined, as 
described, with the chain F', for the purpose of holding 
the latter in sufficient frictional contact with the pul- 
leys to rotate the screw. 13. The rod J', passing loosely 
down through bar A', and collared at K' above it, com- 
bined, as described, with the lever H' to allow the ele- 
vation of said bar A' to raise the end of the lever, 
slacken the chain, and stoj) the rotation of the screw, 
substantially as set forth. 

113,522. OLIVER HYDE, Oakland, Cal. Seed Drill- 
inrj Machine. April 11, 1871. 

Claims.— The hoppers A A, connected together by 
flexible joints or hinges, in combination with the beam 
D and wheel C, the whole hinged or linked to the 
transverse timber G, or equivalent device, substan- 
tially as and for the purpose above described. 2. The 
screw blade q and pins r r in combination with the 
shaft J), arm t, and the slide -s, substantially as and for 
the purpose above described. 

126,826. JOHN MILTON, Hillsborough, Va. Grain 
Drill. May 14, 1872. 

Claim. — In -combination with a sr-rew conveyor a case 
A, provided with a discharge oi iticc D, made oblique 
to the long axis thereof, substantially as and for the 
purjiose sjjecified. 

139,860. GEORGE G. BLUNT, Bath, III., Assignor 
to himself and J. I. ASHURST, same place. Grain 
Drill. June 17, 1873. Filed Novemher 29, 1872. 
A rectangular frame is mounted upon two wheels. 



The forward end of this frame carries a pair of opening 
runners, and upon the openers is mounted a box for 
containing the seed. Upon one end of the box is an 
adjustable slotted stop, which rests upon the main 
frame, and by the adjustment of this stop the depth 
of the openers are regulated. Claim. — The combina- 
tion of the adjusting standards or slides P with the 
seed box B, draft frame C, and main frame A, the 
standards being adapted to regulate the position of the 
draft frame and seed box relative to the main frame, as 
described. 

145.148. JOB BROWN, Southampton, III. Sower 
AttacJiment to Plows. December 2, 1873. Filed 
January 4, 1873. 

As each furrow is turned, the seed is sown upon the 
last furrow, the hopper and supporting bar being fixed 
transversely upon the x)low, the feeding worm, worked 
by a belt from a toothed ground wheel, carrying the 
seed to a convex plate which scatters it. Claim. — 
The attachment to an ordinary plow, consisting of the 
supporting bar D, hopper G, worm E, convex scatter- 
ing plate P, pivoted stirrup K, and wheel H having 
spurs, as described, to serve as band wheels for the 
driving belt, the several parts being arranged as 
specified. 

150,511. JOHN C. BAKER, Mechanicsburg, Ohio. 
Grain Drill. May 5, 1874. Filed January 31, 1874. 
Claims. — 1. In combination with a spirally threaded 
feed roll C, a distributing wheel E, constructed and 
arranged substantially as described. 2. In combina- 
tion with the cylindrical feed cup B, having the flaring 
mouth the feed roll C and distributing wheel E, 
constructed and arranged as shown. 3. In combina- 
tion with the feed roll C, the latch F, constructed and 
arranged substantially as shown, for the piu'pose of 
holding the roll in place. 4. In combination with the 
screw feed roll C and the cup B, the flat slide D, 
mounted above the roll, and pro\dded with the open- 
ing e and depending flange/, as shown and described. 

179.149. WALTER G. BARNES, Feeeport, III. 
Seeding Machines. June 27, 1876. Filed March 31, 
1876. 

The screw propellers are all adjustably secured to a 
longitudinal shaft, each working within a cylindrical 
rotating delivery cup, within which the jiropellers 
are adjusted, for graduating the amount to be sown. 
Claims. — 1. A screw feed for grain drills or seeding 
machines, consisting essentially of the revolving screw 
l^ropeller E, laterally adjustable upon the driving 
shaft D, and provided with a cylindrical rotating de- 
livery cax) F, mounted within the cu]3 or case B C, so 
that the screw may be adjusted laterally Avithin said 
case and cap F for the purpose of regulating the feed, 
the whole being constructed and combined to operate 
substantially as herein shown and specified. 2. The 
combination of the laterally adjustable and revolving 
screw propeller E, Avith the rotating cyhndrical de- 
livery cap F, through Avhich the grain is fed into the 
spouts or scatterers, substantially as and for the pur- 
pose hereinbefore set forth. 3. The combination of 
the laterally adjustable and reA^oUang screw propeller 
E, and rotating cylindrical delivery cap F, -with the 
hopper B and case C, so as to feed the grain from 
the. hopper through the cap F, and discharge from the 
side of the cnp or case C, substantially as and for the 
purpose herein shoAvn and specified. 4. In combina- 
tion with the cup or case C, the rotating hollow de- 
liA'ery cylinder F, fitting tightly Avithin said cup or 
case, so as to prevent the seed from being forced in 
between it and the inside of its surrounding stationary 
case, substantially as and for the purpose hereinbefore 
set forth. 5. In a force-feed for grain drills or seeding 
machines, a seed cup or hopper B, in combination 
with a vertically rotating and laterally adjustable feed 
wheel or propeller E, fitting tightly within a cylin- 
drical lateral elongation C of said seed cup or hopper, 
and projecting into the cylindrical rotating delivery 
cap F, mounted within a similar lateral cylindrical 
elongation of the hopper B opjiosite to that in which 
the force-feed E is mounted, substantially as and for 
the purpose hereinbefore set forth. 



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Drawings. Text. 

Alden D. R 1097 1229 

Anderson C. F 1109 1231 

j Allen E. C 1113 1233 

Atkinson C 1115 1233 

f Adams S.W 1122 1234 

Amos J. B 1131 1237 

i Allen T 1143 1242 

'! Allison J. M 1148 1 244 

, Ashburn F. J 1152 1245 

I Adams M 1156 1246 

Arrington J 1162 1248 

; Ailing P 1165 1249 

' Alvord D. S. and Hollis CD... 1170 1251 

|: Askew L. E. and SangsterW. H. 1191 1257 

: AlbertsonLH 1199 1259 

Adair J. H 1209 1262 

Allison J. W 1212 1263 

Avery H. A 1306 1324 

Allen I. and Chandler 1308 1325 

Blair H 1075 1224 

BeltChas.R 1075 1224 

Boyd Geo 1075 1224 

BunceElisha 1076 1224 

Buckminster W 1076 1224 

I BachelderL. and S. H 1077 1224 

;! " " " " " ...(A.I.) 1077 1224 

: Brody Samuel 1080 1225 

I Bartlett A. G 1082 1225 

Bruce G. A 1087 1226 

Billing C. W 1089 1227 

Blackwood John 1090 1227 

;; Bemis Moses 1094 1228 

' Bates M 1094 1228 

Bonham J. H 1099 1229 

(R.) 1099 1229 

BedgoodT. M- 1103 1230 

Bottoms T. J 1104 1230 

Bryant Joel 1106 1231 

Beckwith J. F. and Gage A. G. 1106 1231 

Baker John C 1107 1 231 

i Benthall J. C 1107 1231 

! Brinkerhoff A. W 1108 1231 

Banks Wm. C 1116 1x33 

Banks Wm. C 1116 1233 

" (A. I.) 1116 1233 

, Bonham J. H 1117 1233 

Bennett G. T 1118 1234 

I Barber W. H 1120 1234 

: Bargar H. F. and T. R 1125 1236 

Bunch G. and Price J. A 1129 1237 

Blessing Wm 1131 1237 

Ball W. M 1141 1241 

Bergstresser E. L 1143 1242 

Bishop L 1147 1243 

Baughman H 11.59 1247 

BoswellJ. 1 1160 1247 

15yland J. F 1162 1248 

B'ondJ. L 1165 1249 

Blacklidge E 1166 1249 

Bond J. L 1170 12.51 

Bibb W. 0 1172 1251 

Bowman W. C 1174 1252 

Ballard E. F 1177 1253 

Barbour M 1179 1253 

Brooks T. M. and J 1179 1253 

BoardmanD. G 1182 1254 

Brown E. C 1186 1255 

Barton W. S 1187 1256 

Brewton C. F. and Curtis F. M. 1189 1256 

BeattyM. 0 1201 1259 

Bryant W. A. and Partridge G. 

WD 1208 1262 

BaitesG. E 1210 1263 

Brown J. M 1211 1263 

Bronaugh D 1212 1263 

Bean R 0 1217 1264 

Cole SamU W 1078 1224 

Colby Geo 1083 1226 

Croasdale Wm 1033 1226 

ColvinRob'tl 1084 1226 

Cannon Sam'l 1084 122b 

Clements W.P 1085 1226 

Carothers J. H 1086 1226 

Case Jarvis 1090 1227 

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Case Jarvis (R.) 1090 

Corey Jason W 1091 

Charlton James 1101 

Clay R. J 1101 

Carey A. C 1102 

Campbell A., W. and J 1110 

" " " .. (A. I.) 1110 

Carpenter L. R 1112 

Center W. R 1121 

Combs Wm 1122 

Cassidy H 1125 

Campbell Jas 1135 

" (R.) 1135 

" (R.) 1135 

" (R.) 1135 

Cortes E 1137 

Cone M. D. and Douglass A. N. 1139 

Clopton N. A. and J. S 1151 

Campbell J 1160 

" (R.) 1160 

Conaty J. B. and Catt M 1171 

Craven J. W. and Clark A 1171 

Cheatham O.B 1176 

Campbell J IISI 

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CallW.Jr 11S4 

Cox W. J. and Smith W. T 1185 

Cooper M 1192 

Cook W. J 1192 

Connor L. S 1192 

Campbell J 1196 

Campbell J 1196 

Champion W. C 1197 

Campbell J 1197 

Curlee M. P 1198 

Custer J 1209 

Campbell J 1211 

CloydJ. V 1214 

Clary S. S. and J. P 1306 

Dickey E J 1082 

Davis N.C 1087 

Doss Wm. C 1100 

Davis J. S 1103 

Davis John 1125 

Davis H. V. and Peabody G. W. 1136 

Deutler S. G 1140 

Davis H. Y. and Smith G. E. . . . 1142 

Davis H. V 1142 

Dickerson G 1150 

Duncanson T 1152 

DonnellS. L 1162 

Davis N.C IIM 

DaleT 11'55 

Davis J. A 1165 

Delap J. D 1^ 2 

Dunlevy A. W 1176 

DancyJ.H 1180 

De Vany G., Jr 1185 

Domeschke C 1191 

Dana J 1'-'00 

DefenbaughL 1211 

Domeschke C 1212 

Earle A. B H'vj 

Evans G. M H"'"' 

Ells J. W. and Charlton J W>'. 

Elliott S 110^ 

Edge J 1139 

Eardlev J. W 11->1 

Early wine N 1166 

Edwards C. R IK^'^ 

Elliott J. M IK'^"^ 

Edwards Y.I 1170 

Edgar T. M 1175 

Eastin W. A 1182 

Evans A. C 

Evans S. P 11i'5 

Easterday W. T 1202 

Evans A. C I'^'i^ 

Easterday W. T 130. 

Fisher Luther B 108,^^ 

Fisher Luther B KHHl 

Franklin Alvin 109- 

Fisher D. S IK'-'J 

Farley G. W 113;^ 

Field J. D 

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Fi.sh Wm. H.. Jr 1148 1243 

Franklin A. M.. Hastings W. J. 
and Holfonl J. A 11.51 1214 

Fct/.rr .1. (; 1163 1249 

Fo.slcr A. (;. W 116K 12.^ 

'• (R) nm 12.50 

" (R) 1H)H 1250 

Foree J. T 1174 12,52 

Fulghum J. P. and Lawrence 

L. L 11^5 12.55 

FosterA. G. W IIHH 12.56 

FrankLsh C 1192 1 257 

Flatau L 1204 1260 

Farmer J. H 12i>5 1260 

Fanner J. H 1209 1262 

Fulgham J. P 1213 VMi 

Catling R. J 1081 1225 

GroshonJohnP lf^4 1226 

Garretson I. H 10s6 1226 

Gebby R. and W. L 1093 1228 

Gorsuch S 1093 1228 

German J. and Hoyt C. B 1093 122S 

i Gilbert R. B 1108 1231 

i Gebby AYm. L 1119 vm 

\ Golsan W. W 1120 ]2:i4 

i Gibson Oliver L 1121 12-'^ 

Goodman J. and Rote Samuel. 1122 ]2:i5 

j Garrett C. C 1123 12:i5 

Gilla.spie Richard 1133 12.3s 

Garrett C. C 113S 1240 

(R) li:i8 1240 

GebbvWm. L 1140 1241 

GarwoodJ. G. S 1145 1243 

Going A.J 1148 1243 

" (R) 114S 1244 

GitchellJ. M 1151 1244 

Gardner P. P 1157 1246 

Gilbert J. R 1177 1253 

Griffitli W. H 1189 1256 

GnriKM-J. (i 1194 1257 

(iaI.T K. L. and Spencer E. E. . 1205 1261 

Gerbrr J-: 1210 1262 

Grimes (i. W 1213 ]2»W 

Grimes G. W 1216 12m 

Garvei- D. L 1307 1-324 

IbilTrr Samuel 1076 1224 

IIoskiiiL;^ Thomas H 10H> 1225 

Ilal.leman 1) l^Sj 122»1 

Hall George n>M 122X 

Havis Jesse D 1095 122S 

Hildehraiid Julm 1095 122S 

Hollv S. T 1096 1^29 

" (R.) 109«; 122'J 

Hunt :\t. J. and Haines J. H. . . lOtnt 1229 

Hatfield A IKXi 12:11 

Hughes J. and Stonecipher N. 1107 1231 

Hines A. F 1121 12:i1 

Harbin J. W 1121 ie:i4 

HuniphrevsD 1123 lil6 

Harrington S. E 1126 12:^6 

Havden M 113m 12.37 

Hunter William H 11*) 133? 

Hall J. A 11*-' 12:is 

Hazard A. A 1132 I23s 

nines A. F 113.3 12:t< 

Hubbard W. W 1142 1241 

Hari)ster Sanuiol 1143 1 242 

Hughes N.tJ 1146 1 243 

Henkle C. W 1146 1213 

Harris E. P 1149 1244 

Holt A.J 115tl ViAi 

Hamakerl). W IIM 124.S 

Haupt W. W I158 124fi 

Hazen J. C UM 1247 

Holt I>. E 116»» IWr 

Hippeusteol C .'. Il«i3 ia4H 

Holland H. K UGT 1250 

Hiestand Samuel 1172 1251 

Harni.-^h E. P 1175 1252 

Heath Heorsre W 117S 1353 

Hendricks (.;. W 117V 125» 

Hildebrand J IISI 122.1 

Houck G. O 1183 liVi 

Haves G im l*r>5 

House W 1186 1355 

HowlimdJ IIIIO V£>fi 

Ilaworth L. L 1195 1258 



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Drawings. Text. 

HaworthL. L ^ 1:^00 1259 

Hatcher xV. T 1200 1259 

Hubbard W. W 1202 1260 

HerriekG. E 1204 1260 

Hoffacker J 1211 1263 

Harbin J. W 1215 1264 

Hamelback J. W 1215 1264 

Harper W 1216 1264 

Harris S. E 1306 1324 

Humphre}- M 1310 1325 

Ingraham H 1098 1229 

Ironside William 1127 1236 

Ives L. C 1180 1253 

Ingels J. and Mount W. R 1182 1254 

Jones Joseph 1079 1225 

Jackson KM 1085 1226 

Johnston J. J 1101 1230 

Jones S. F 1102 1230 

Johnson W. D 1111 1232 

Jones S. F 1126 1236 

Jordan H 1129 1237 

Jacoby D. W 1143 1242 

Jenkins J. C 1199 1259 

Kilburn Wells 1080 1225 

Keiper D. B. and Fox A. C 1104 1230 

Klaus A 1113 1232 

KenedvW. G 1128 1236 

King G 1129 1237 

Kelier S 1131 1238 

Kidd I.J 1150 1244 

Kiracofe J. M 1163 1249 

KlingP 1167 1250 

Kuntz P 1169 1251 

Knetzer J. A 1174 1252 

Kefauver J. P 1203 1260 

Kerschner D 1208 1262 

Lewis T. J. and Geo. F 1078 1224 

Lewis T. J. and Geo. F 1078 1224 

Lee Joel 1099 1229 

Lippincott 0 1100 1230 

Lancaster L. S 1112 1232 

LanumR. B 1126 1236 

Loos Frederick 1127 1236 

Lineback W. H 1134 1238 

Luse D. and D. F 1134 1238 

" (R.) 1134 1238 

" (R.) 1134 1239 

Lane Jas. N 1135 1239 

Lowrey J. T., Case J. A. and 

Chew R 1146 im 

Locke H. C 1147 1243 

Ledhe W. and Gray G. L 1151 1244 

Leach D. P 1155 1245 

Locke H. C 1159 1247 

- (R.) 1159 1247 

Leach D. P 1159 1247 

Lucas S. D 1169 1250 

Lewis Geo. W 1172 1251 

Little Asa 1178 1253 

Lawrence L.L.and Thomas G.S. 1194 1258 

Ludlow J. B 1195 1258 

LeeJ. H 1203 1260 

LoydS. P 1205 1261 

Lyteh J 1214 1264 

Merchant N. R 1076 1224 

Merchant N. R. and O. G 1077 1224 

Miller E. L 1079 1225 

Macfarlane I. G 1089 1227 

" (A. L) 1089 1227 

McGaffeyL W 1091 1228 

MinnissT. S 1091 1228 

Miller John 1096 1228 

McKown J 1103 1230 

Mahaffv W. A 1105 1230 

Marshall F, M 1106 1231 

McKown J 1109 1231 

Morrison Wm 1112 1232 

" (R.) 1112 1232 

Maurer A 1113 1232 

Moran O. P 1114 1233 

McCune O. C 1114 12-33 

Mercer Jas. T 1114 1233 

MoyerD 1117 1233 

Milkn-.V aron 1119 1234 

Munihv J. Y. D 1123 1235 

Mack. tIhv 31. M 1124 1235 

Maple Wni. H 1125 1235 

McCune O. C 1127 1236 

Maxwell Jas. M 1128 1236 

McGatfey L AV 1129 1237 

McGrew J. G 1137 1240 

Mitchell H. S. and Search C. . . 1142 1241 

MozierW.R 1144 1242 

McIsaacP 1145 1242 

McLucas W 1146 1243 

Marnott F. W 1149 1*44 

MendenhallN 1152 1245 

Morgan I). B 11.54 1245 

McGregor R.R 1154 1245 

Matthews E. G 1155 1245 

Matthews E. G 1156 1246 

Movers G. AV 11.57 1246 

McCuUoughD 1157 1216 

MendenhallN 1161 424S 

McKellar D 1166 1250 

MendenhallN 1169 1251 

Marks R. and Bchene A. C 1174 1252 



Drawings. Text. 

McClellan E. B. and J. F 1177 1253 

Mendenhall N 1181 12.53 

Matthews E.G 11S3 12,54 

Matthews E. G 1188 1256 

Miller S. J. and Wright L 1191 12.57 

(R.) 1191 12.57 

Mosher E 1191 1257 

Millers. J 1193 1257 

Miller B. F. and Reeves W. J. . 1194 1257 

Matthews E. E 1196 1258 

Morgan E 1196 1258 

Morgan E 1201 1259 

Meeks N. H 1202 1260 

Moores W 1210 1262 

MattheAVS E. G 1212 1263 

Morgan J. E 1307 1325 

Nichols D 1110 1231 

NewlandA. M 1164 1249 

NewlandA. M 1169 1250 

Noble L. D 1177 1252 

NoeA. J 1180 1253 

Olds Calvin 1078 1225 

" (A.L) 1079 1225 

Owens Benjamin 1105 1230 

Osgood Wm. F 1126 1236 

" (R.) 1126 1236 

OwenG 1187 1256 

O'Neal H. S 1202 1259 

Pratt Loea 1080 1225 

Putnam James 1081 1225 

Partridge B. F 1082 1225 

Perrin H. and Rudduck Wm . . . 1087 1226 

Phillips Geo 1087 1227 

Plummer F. and Rolhns G. B. . 1092 1228 

PlummerF 1092 1228 

Phelps L. B 1101 1230 

Parker Elmore 1102 1230 

Platter P 1111 1232 

PeelL. G 1111 1232 

PaxsonJ.J 1115 12;B3 

Peeler Jas 1115 1233 

Pitts W. C 1117 1233 

Pardee David 1122 1235 

Penn W. P 1123 1235 

Prentice S. M 1130 1237 

Price Thos. D 1136 1240 

Perkins J. B. and Colburn A. . . 1150 1244 

Pease H. N 1167 1250 

Preston J. A 1176 12.52 

Perry A. G 1180 12.53 

PresslyT 1188 1256 

Potter E.M 1194 1257 

PirkleW. J 1203 1260 

Pennal W. H 1206 1261 

Powers A. P 1310 1325 

Robbins A. H. and L., Jr 1075 1224 

Rider J 1079 1225 

Raines Presley 1091 1228 

Richardson S 1097 1229 

Robbinson John 1098 1229 

Russell Thomas 1100 1229 

Rose J. H 1104 1230 

Robinson John 1115 1233 

Rogers A. J 1117 1234 

Richards John W 1123 1237 

Reynolds E. D. and O. B 1132 1238 

RickelJ. S 1136 1239 

Ruppart Daniel 1138 1240 

Reamy L. M 1138 1240 

Rickei J. S 1139 1240 

Routt A. P 1140 1241 

Ryder A. V 1144 1242 

Reynolds E. D. and O. B 1145 1242 

Rockwood J. A 1161 1248 

Ramsey B. A 1167 1250 

Rhodes L.M 1173 1251 

Ryan Thomas 1178 1253 

Rice J 1181 12.53 

RohmerA 1184 1255 

Rogers Z 1190 12.56 

Reynolds W. C 1193 1257 

Rude J. R., S. B. and G. W. . . . 1198 1259 

Rhodes L. M 1199 1259 

Real J 1210 1263 

RapeW. M 1308 1325 

Reynolds E. D. and O. B 1309 1325 

Ruhlmann E 1311 1326 

Seward M. and S. L 1077 1224 

Springstead R. H 1081 1225 

Snyder J. G. and Young J 1088 1227 

Snell B. M 1090 1227 

Smith H. R 1092 1228 

Snyder J. G 1092 1228 

ShiremanJ. H 1094 1228 

Smith J. D 1098 1229 

Stevens J. C 1102 1230 

Smith G. and Perry A. G 1103 1230 

Seaman J. F 1107 1231 

Smith D. M 1109 1231 

Snider J. S 1111 1232 

Stuart W.H 1112 1232 

Sloan Harvey 1118 1234 

Smith Christopher 1118 1234 

Shannon J 1119 12-34 

Sims John 1124 12-35 

Seward G. M. andS. H 1130 1237 

Shafer John 1132 1238 



Drawings. Text. 

Shawcross T. T 1136 1239 

Sterett J.F. and Reynolds CM. I. 1144 1242 

Stark John 1144 1242 

Sanderson E. W. and Shattuck 

W. A 1149 1*44 

Scott W 11.53 1245 

Seibel E 1153 1245 

SabinsW. H 1153 1245 

Smith T. G 1155 1246 

Sprinkle M. M 1156 1246 

Shellabarger A 1157 1246 

Shellenbarger P 1158 1247 

Stark J 1158 1247 

SimsZ. B 11.58 124? 

Stow S 11.59 1217 

Stroud W. D 1163 1248 

Scott S. A 1164 1249 

Singleton J. J 1168 12.50 

SchottJos 1171 1251 

Sargent C. R 1173 1252 

Smith VanlzT. G 1175 12.52 

Sample J 1175 1252 

Stephenson M. W 1176 1252 

Schnapp M. and HoUis W. J. . . 1178 1253 

Svenson B. J 1179 1253 

Stubbs J. W 1182 1254 

Suggs I. T 1183 1254 

Savage J. W. and Doty F. M.. 1183 1255 

Sharp H. A 1184 1255 

SafferyW. J 1185 1255 

Stephens H.C 1186 1255 

Sipe L 1186 1255 

Schnapp M 1187 1255 

Smith S., Jr 1188 1256 

Smith L. B 1189 1256 

Sample J. R 1193 1257 

Stewart U. T 1195 12-58 

Simpson J. W 1197 1258 

Sullivan H. P 1198 1258 

Stout S. T 1200 1259 

Spradley N. B., McKibbin J. 

and Orr C. A 1201 1259 

Scott S. M 1203 1260 

Schmidt J. L. G 1205 1261 

Shine J. A 1206 1261 

Sample J. R 1206 1261 

Sparks T 1207 1261 

Scofield L 1207 1261 

Striewig H 1208 1262 

Simmons J. P 1208 1262 

Shine J. A 1215 1264 

Swan T. B 1215 1264 

Sharp G. A 1309 1-325 

Smith M. W. and Richey E. J. . 1311 1.326 

Thomason H 1095 1228 

Tilton D. L 1100 1229 

Turner A., Bess R. and Sloan H. 1104 1230 

Turner A 1105 1230 

Tatlow Thos. H.,Jr 1109 1231 

Turner J. B 1116 1233 

Tannehill J. F 1119 1234 

Taylor S. J 1141 1241 

Thornton M. L. and R. W 1141 1241 

TunnardW. F 1158 1246 

Thrush E. A 1162 1218 

TraynhamW. L 1168 1250 

Turner C. J. and Wilkinson 

M. L 1173 1252 

Tufts A. W 1204 1260 

True J. A 1206 1261 

Tatlock G. and Newby S 1207 1262 

Turner W. A 1310 1-325 

Upson A 1135 1239 

VarnerR. M 1113 1232 

VanBoekelA. J 11-33 1238 

Vaughn John 1145 1 242 

Vaught G. J 1173 1252 

Vanis T. G. S 1175 1252 

Wilhs Wm. B 1083 1226 

Wakefield C. A 1083 1226 

Wolf D. and H 10.84 1226 

Woodward Joshua 1085 1226 

Witherow Sam'l and W. H 1086 1226 

Wolf D. and H 1086 1226 

Wrenn R. C 1088 1227 

Wolf D. and H m9 1227 

Wyant H 1095 1228 

Whitehead Jesse 1096 1229 

W^lnder Caleb B 1098 1229 

White F. W 1105 12:30 

Wiley H 1110 12-32 

Warren David 1118 12-34 

W^arner Miller 1120 12.?4 

W'olf D. and H 1120 1284 

Wright L. R 1124 1235 

W^ansbrough H. W. and Diggins 

H. M 1127 1236 

Woolsey J. B 1128 1236 

Wright E.M 1131 1238 

Westerfield F. W 1137 1240 

WniitbeckT. L 1138 1240 

Wells JohnD 1139 1241 

WhitnerB. F 1140 1241 

W^elandB 1141 1241 

Whitner B. F 1147 1243 

W^ebster J. B 1148 1243 

Wright J. J. and Penny J. H. . , 1149 m4 



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Wyatt L. D 1152 1244 

Wood D. D 1154 1245 

Ware J. P 1155 1245 

WilkinsF.L 1161 1248 

Woods D. C 1161 1248 

Wilcox C. L 1164 1249 

Withers A. Q 1170 1251 

Wilson U. T 1171 1251 

WestW. F 1187 1256 

Wilson CD 1189 1256 

Wilkinson J 1190 1256 

WatkinsW A 1190 1256 

Wright J. T 1197 1258 

Walker W. C 1198 1258 

WishardS 1199 1259 

Weston M. and Johnson A. H . . 1201 1259 

Wilde C. W 1207 1261 

Wright J. T 1214 1264 



Drawings. Text. 



Wy.song C. and F 1307 1325 

Williams J. C 1308 1325 

Woods G. A 1309 1325 

Yoder J., Gruver E. and Gilli- 

ford J 1081 1225 



Walking Planters, Vibrating 
Hoppers. 

Acree L 1218 1265 

BreAver D 1217 1264 

Bowen R. E 1221 1265 

Boyd J. H 1221 1266 

Balentine D. F 1222 1226 

Butler G. L 1223 1266 

Davis C. B 1218 1265 

Doolittle Z 1219 1265 



Drawings. Text, 

Davis G 1220 1265 

Fooshe J. C 1223 1266 

Garlington J. L 1219 1265 

Gantt L 1220 1265 

Haselton John 1217 1264 

Hutchins A. B 1218 1265 

Hannon J. H 1220 1265 

Huff W. T 1222 1266 

Horton J. T 1223 1266 

LytchJ 1222 1266 

Martin W. E...: 1219 1265 

MontfortR 1221 1265 

Perault L. A 1220 1265 

Pierce W. C 1222 1266 

Rogers Thos. J 1217 1264 

Redhead J 1218 1265 

Saunders I. J 1219 1265 

West W. J 1821 1265 




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AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO. 



I.N.Y.(OSBOR\ES PROCESS) 



1174 



WILLIAM C BOWMAN. 
Improvement in Corn-Planters. 

No. 114.308. Paunted May 16, 1871 




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RfflsSTH) Jul 41871 




Attest 



INVENTORS . ^ 



il682? 



11764;^ areTEBAUG 1.1871 






AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO. 



LM.Y.(0SBORNES PROCESS.) 



1175 



1 1 7835 RvrroiEflAuG 8i87i 





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[84,] 

No. 118,716. 



Patented Sep, 5, 1871 



Dro/i/ier: 





<?S, 6. irrruZ^ 



^ fen ^PHi^M^ „ 



No, 119,411. 



Patented Sep. 26, 1871. 



T. M. EDGAR. 

Improvement in Corn Planters. 

No. 120,424. Patented Oct. 31. 1871. 






Inventor. 
cJ^ 0c/ I. 



AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.(0S8ORi\e S PROCESS.) 



1176 



ANDREW W. DUNLEVY. 

Combined Planter and Cultivator. 

No. 120,507. Patented Oct. 3i, 1871. 





Mtnesses 



jTircnIcr 



0. B. CHEATHAM. 
Improvement in Combined Seeder. Plow, and Roller. 

No. 122 567. Patented Jan. 9. 1872. 




1/ ^ 





M, W. STEPHENSON. 
Combined Seed Planter and Fertilizer Distributor. 



J. A. PRESTON. 
Improvement in Seed Planter. 



No. 122.675 



Patented Jan. 9, 1872. 




No. 122,736. 



Patented Jan, 16, 1872. 





AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.v3SB0RNCS PROCESS.) 



1177 




E.r,B>\LLA,F^D 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO. 



.N.Y.fOSBORNeS PROCESS-I 



1178 



THOMAS RYAN, 
Improvement in Corn Planter and Marker. 

No. 123,514. , ^Patented Feb. 6, 1872. 






GEORGE W, HEATH. 
Improvement in Seed Planter. 

No. 125,568. Patented April 9, 1872. 




M. SCWNAPP k W. J. HOLLIS. 
Improvement in Corn Planters. 

No. 125,847. Patented April 16, 1872. 





ASA LITTLE. 

Improvement in Planters and Cultivators. 

No. 126,147. Patented April 30, 1872. 





yy\inesses . 



AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CQ.N.Y.lDSBORNe S PROCESS.) 



1179 



M. BARBOUR. 
Improvement in Planter and Fertilizer. 
No. 126,250. Patented April 30, 1872. 

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T. M. J. BROOKS, 
Improvement in Combined Planter and Cuitivatcr 

No. 126,258. Patented April 30, 18?2. 



nVVEJVT OR s . 



G. W. HENDRIO^s. 
Improvement in Corn-Planters. 

No. 130,220. Patented Aug. 6, 1872, 



B. j SVENSON. 
Improvement in Corn and Cotton Planters. 

No. 130, ?64. Patented Aug, 2C, IE7Z. 





Bq.S. 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.,DSBO C S PRnCEiS.* 



1180 



L. C. IVES. 
Improvement in Seed-Planters. 

No. 130,920. Patented Aug. 27, 1872 






A. G. PERRY, 
Improvement in Combined Planter and Cultivator. 

No. 131,969. Patented Oct. 8, 1872. 




'^^■<^ J{- J1 SYfi^f. 



/■I . a. Avv.. <j 



J. H. DANCY. 
Improvement in Seed Planters. 

No, 132,564. Patented Oct. 29, 187: 




A, J. NOE, 
Improvement in Corn-Planters. 

No. 132,770. Patented Nov. 5, 1872. 





AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N,Y.(0SBORNES PROCESS.) 



1181 



J. RICE. 
Improvement in Corn-Planters 
No. 133,055, 



Patented Nov. 12, 1872. 




WITNESSES. 



INVENTOR. 



N. MENDENHALL. 
Improvement in Corn-Planters. 

No. 133,109, Patented Nov. 19, 1872. 





J. CAMPBELL. 
Improvement in Corn-Planters. 



Patented Nov. 19, 1872. 

Reissued April 13, 1675. 




J. HILDEBRAND. 
Corn-Planters. 

No. 134,279. Patented Dec. 24, 1872. 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.tOSBORN E S PROCESS.) 



1182 



No. 134,984 




J. IN6ELS & W. R. MOUNT. 
Corn-Planters. 



No. 135,813. 



Patented Feb. U, 1873. 




W. STUBBS. 
'ertilizers. 



No. 136,277. 



Patented Feb. 25, 1873. 




D. G. BOARDMAN. 
Corn- Planters. 

No. 136,961. Patented March 18, 1873. 





tf'itnetses : 



Attoriheys. 



AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.M.Y.fOSBORNES fROCESS) 



1183 



I. T. SUGGS. 
Seed - Planters. 



No. 138,105. 



Patented April 22, 1873. 




G. 0. HOUCK. 
Corn-Planters. 



No. 138,158. 



Patented April 22. ;87a 





E. G. MATTHEWS. 
S e e d - D r i ! I s . 



No. 139,074. 



Patented May 20, 1373. 



J. W. SAVAGE & F. M. DOTY. 
Corn and Cotton Planters. 

No. 139,195. Pa-tented May 20. 1873 





AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO. 



I.N.Y.(0SBORNES PROCESS.) 



1184 



H. A. SHARP. 
Corn-Planters. 



No, 139,269. 



Patented May 27, 1873. 





Ft)? 3 



Tig 4 



WITNESSES, 



G. HAYES. 
Corn-Planters. 



No. 139,672. 



Patented June 10, 1873. 




A. ROHMER. 
Corn-Planters. 



No. )39,617. 



Patented June 3. 1873. 




W. CALL, Jr. 
Seed-Planters. 

No. 139,943 Patented Junel7. 1873. 




Anomeys. V.^ 



AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CQ.N. Y.'OS30RN E S PROCESS.) 



1185 



G. De VANY, Jr. 
Combined C o r n • PI aii te rs and. Cultivators. 



Nn 140,254. 



Patented Jun 6 24, 1873. 




J. P. FULGHUM & L. L. LAWRENCE. 
Corn-Planters. 

Patented July 1, 1873. 




W. J. SAFFERY. 
Seed-Pianters. 

No. 140,648. Patented July 8, t873. 




W. J. cox & W. T. SMITH. 
Cotton Planters. 

No. 141,328. Patented July 29, 1873. 





AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.OSBORNES PROCESS.) 



1186 



H. C. STEPHENS. 
Seeding-Machines. 

No. 141,472. Patented August 5, 18 73, 




filfnesses. 



Jnveni&r. 



No. 142,675, 



E. C. BROWN. 
Corn- Planters. 

Patented September 9, 1873. 




W. HOUSE. 
Corn-Planters. 

No. 143,905. Patented Oct. 21, t873. 



L. SiPE. 
Corn-Planters. 

No. l4"4,708. Patented Nov. 18, 1873. 







AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.tOSBORNE S PROCESS.) 



1187 



M. SCHNAPP. 
Seeding-Machines. 

No. 145,019. Patenled Nov. 25, 1873. 




W. S, BARTON. 
Seed- Planters. 



No. 146,422. 



Patented Jan. 13, 1874. 





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I'vwevvto-e. 



W. F. WEST. 
S e e d - S 0 w a r 8 . 



No. 146,793. 



Patented Jan. 27, 1874. 



G. OWEN. 
Seed-Planters. 




No. 147, 160. 



Patented Feb. 3, 1874. 



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^M.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.(0SB0RNtS eriuv-i-co-! 

i 



1188 



E. G. MATTHEWS. 

Seed-Planters. 



No. 147, 671, 



Patented Feb. 17, 1874, 




T. PRESSLY. 
Seed-Planters. 



No. 147,68 6. 



Patented Feb. 17, 1874. 



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Witnesses: 



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Anomeys. 



No. 148,766. 



S. SMITH, Jr. 
Seed-Planters. 



Patented March 17, 1874. 



A. G. W. FOSTER. 
Seed- Plant ers and Guano Distributers. 

No. 149,212. Patented March 31, 1874, 






Inventor: 




WlTNCaSES 



lltlordrss. 



Invcntdr. 



AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.t<.Y.(0SBORNES PROCESS.) 



1189 



No. 149. 698. 



C. D. WILSON. 
Planters. 



Patented April 14, 1874, 




^ mVENTOS. 

iTTOBMOS. 



C. F. BREWTON & F. M. CURTIS. 
Corn-Planters. 

No, 150,816. Patented May 12, 1874, 



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WITNESSES. 



INVENTORS 

-^CU.i'y-eXL J'. iSr^Uirtri^ 



L. B. SMITH, 
Se e d • P I a n t e rs and Fertilizers, 
No. 1 5 0,199, Patented Apnl 28, 1874. 





W. H. GRIFFITH. 
Corn and Cotton Planters. 

No, 151,019. Patented May 19, 1874. 





Witnesses 



AM.PHOTQ-i.lTHO. CO.N.Y.-JSBaRNeS PROCESS.) 



1190 



Z. ROGERS. 
Cotton and Corn Planters. 



No. 151,161 




J. HOWLAND. 
Seed-Planters. 



Patented June 2, 1374. 



ii'iT.vf;.ssj;s. 




Witnesses . 



Inventor. 



J. WILKINSON. 
Machines for Sowing Seeds or Fertilizers. 

No. 151.674. Patented June 2. 1874, 



No. 151,813. 



W. A. WATKINS 
Corn-Planters. 



Patented June 9, 1874. 




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WITNESSES , 



INVENTOR , 



WITNESSES: 



AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.(OSBORNES PROCESS.) 



1191 



C. DOMSCHKE. 
Corn and Cotton Planters. 



No. 152,282 



Patented June 23, 1874. 





IVilneA/Se/s 



L. E. ASKEW & W. H. SANGSTER, 
Corn Planters. 



No. 154.3 65. 



Patented Aug. 2 5, 1874. 





S. J. MILLER & L. WRISHT, 

AsalgnorB to F. B. Hunt 

No 154 507 CORH-PLAKTEE. „ . . . ,c 

nu. I j'f, Ji. / . Patented Aug. 25, 1374. 

7,695. Reissued Hay 22, 1877. 



E. MOSHER. 
Seed-Dri!ls. 



No. 154,511. 



Pate.nied Aug. 25, 1874. 






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AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO. 



I.N.Y.WSBORNES PROCESS.) 



1192 



M. COOPER. 
Fertilizer-Distributers and Seed- Planters. 

No. 155,01). Patenled Sept. 15, 1874. 





AHDRHEYS. "^^^ 



W. J. COOK. 
Cotton Seed Planters. 

No. 155,294. Patsnied Sept. 22, 1874. 




L. S. CONNOR. 
Seed-Pianters. 



C. FRANKISK. 
Seed-Planters. 



No. 155,9 29, 



Patented Oct, 13, 1874. 



No. 156,148. 



Patented Oct. 20, 1874. 







^^IMVEMTM! 

AHORMEYS. 





AM. PriOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.(0SBORNE S PROCESS.J 



1193 



A. C. EVANS. 
Seeding-Machines. 



No. 157,166. 



Patented Nov. 24, 1874. 




No, 15 7,342. 



S. J. MILLER. 
Corn- Drills 



Patented D';c. I, 1874, 





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ATTORNEYS 



J. R. SAMPLE 
S e e d - P t a n t e r s . 



W. C. REYNOLDS. 
Seed-Planters. 



No. 158,318, 



Patented Oec. 29, 1874, 



No. 158,440. 



Patented Jan. 5, 1875, 






INVENTOR: 




WVOTMi 



AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.(0SBORNES PROCESS.) 



1194 



B. F. MILLER & W. J. REEVES. 
CottoR-Saed Planters. 

No. 168,727. PatentedJan. 12.1 875. 





E. M. POTTER. 
Sead-Pianter. 



No. 159,840 



Patented Feb. 1 6, 1 8 75. 




7Z 



ATTORNEYS 



J. G. GARNER. 
Seed-Planter. 



No. 159,087. 



Patented Jan, 26, 1875. 




^ MVMTMi 

ATTOBHEYS. '''^^ 



L. L. LAWRENCE & B. S. THOMAS. 
Corn-Planter. 



No. 159,939. 



Pat«nted Feb. 16, 1875. 




AM.PHDTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.lOSSORNES PROCESS. 



1196 



J. CAMPBELL. 
Pilot-Wheel Corn-Drill. 

No. 16 5,155. Patented July 6, 1875 




E. E. MATTHEWS. 
Carn-Planter. 

No. 167,552. Patented Sept. 7, 187 5. 



E. MORGAN. 
Gorn-Planter 



No. 16 8,046. 



Patented Sept. 21,18 75, 




971. -^oA^ 




AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.tOSBa RN e S PROCESS.) 



1197 



W. C. CHAMPION 
S e e d • P I a n t e r . 



No. 168,718. 



atented Oct. tl, 1875, 





Attorney 



No. 169,072. 



J. T. WRIGHT. 
Seed-Oropper. 



Palenud Oct. 19, 18?5, 





J. W. SIMPSON. 
Seed-Planter. 



No. 169,122, 



Patented Oct, 26, 18 75, 



No. 169.621. 



J. CAMPBELL. 

PILOT-WHEEL CORy-PLAKTER. 

•Patented Hot. 9, 1875. 




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AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.H,Y.(0SB0RNES PROCESS.) 



1198 



W. C. WALKER. 
SEED-PLANTER AND DRILL. 
Fc. 169,750. Patented Nov. 3, 1875 




E. P. SULLIVAN. ■ 
CORN AND SEED-PLANTER. 
No. 170,412. Patented Nov. 23, 18?5. 




M. P. CUPvLEE. 
SEED-PLANTER AND FERTILIZER DISTRIBUTER. 
No. 170,823. Patented Dec. 7, 1875. 




J. R.. S. B. & G. W. RUDE. 
CORN-DRILL. 

170,902. Patented D»c. 7. 1875. 




WITNESSK: 



^^1 




WirJVESSES 



AM. OHOTO-ulTHO. CQ.N. Y.iSSB ORN E G PROCESS) 



1199 



S. WISHARD. 

C0E.2^PLA^•TiF.. 



No. 171.46; 



Fatentad Dee. 21, is: 




rjfYEJfTO R 



I. II. REOEES, 
;:i7oy-?L£,i-Tr.? 



172.776 



Pi'.ec'.ed Jan. 25. 13' 





AHOfMETS. 



J. C. JENSINSr 

SEED-PLANTER. 



N = . 173,473. 



Patented Feb. 15, 187S. 



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No. 173,570. 



H. ALBERTSON. 
SEED-PLANTER. 

Patentei Feb. 15. ISi 





^V1TNESS|S^ / 

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AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.:;SSDRNE S PROCESS i 



1200 



S. T. STOUT. 
COTTON AlTD CORN PLAKTER. 
No. 17'1,024. Patented Fet. 22, 1876. 





WITNESSES 



L. L..KAWORTH. 
SSED-DRILL AND PLANTER. 
No. IT'i.lSZ. Pfteated Felj. 23, 1876- 




I N V E N T D R^- 



No. 174,785. 



J. DANA. 
SEED-PLANTER. 

Patented Harcli 14, 181 



No. 175,088. 



A. T. HATCHER. 

COTTOH-PLANTER. 

Patented Harch 21. li 






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AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.IQSBORNE S PROCESS.) 



1201 



E. MORGAN. 
COP.ir-PLAKTER. 



fo. 175,190. 



Patented April 18, 187S. 



Witnesses 




11. WESTON i A. H. JOHNSON. 
COMBINED WEELER A2TD SEED-DEILL. 
176,909 Patented Miy 2. 1378. 




U. 0. BEATTY. 

COMBINED COTTON PLANTER, GUANO DISTRIBUTOR. CULTIVATOR 
AND ROLLER. 



N. B. SPRADLEY, J. McKIBBIN & C. A. ORR. 
COMBINED CULTIVATOR AND SEED-PLANTER. 



No. 177.369. 



Patented May 16, 1876. 



No. 178.808. 



PateBted June 13, 1875. 






JVitnesses. 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO. 



I.N.Y.fOSBORNES PROCESS.) 



1202 



H. S. O'NEAL. 
SEED-PLAUTER. 



No. 179,723. 



Pitented July 11, 1876. 






ATTOBNEYS. "^--^ 



No. 180,031, 



W. W. HUBBARD. 

CORK-PLANTEP.. 

Patented Jirly 18, 137e 




WITNESSES, p=| INVENTDR. 



W. T. EASTERDAT. 
SEED-PLAHTER. 
No. 180,468. Pa-tented Aug. 1, 1876. 



N. H. JIEEES. 

COaH-PLAITTEPv. 



No. 180,615. 



Patented Aug. 1, ISTC 






Witnesses 



y--—/] , Inventor 



WITNESSES: 



IIWENTM: . 



AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.H. ~t.iOStiOKN E S PROCESS.) 



1203 



COMBIKED SEED-PLAUTEK AHD CULTIVATOR. 




AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.IOSBORNES PROCESS.) 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y. QSBORN e S PROCESS ) 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO. 



I.N.Y.(OSBORNES PROCESS.) 



1206 



J. A. THUE. 

COTTON-SEED AND CORN PIANTER 
No. 186.953 Patented Feb. 6, IS'; 




J. A. SHINE. 
COTTON-PLANTER AND FERTILIZER DISTRIB'JTER. 
187,056. Patented Fet. 6. 1877. 




iniEo. 




VVITNESSEIS. 



INVE NTOF^ 



No. 187,321. 



J. R. SAMPLE. 

SEED-PLANTER. 

Patsnted Fat. 13, 1877. 






AnORNEYl 



N«. 187,412. 



W. H. PSNNAL. 

SEED-DROPPER. 

Patented P«1). 13, 1877. 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.mSBORNES PROCESS.) 



1207 



No. 188,430. 



T. SPARKS. 

COKN-PLAKTEH. 

Patented March 13, 1877 





*55?^ >^ INVENTOR . 

*' ^ ATTORNEYS 



No. 188,547. 



L. SCOPIELD. 

PLANTER. 

Patented March 20, 1877. 




C. W. WILDE. 
PEEDINO DEVICE FOR GRAIN-DRILLS, 
lo. 188.454. Patented March 13, 1877. 





5. TATLOCK & S. NEWBY. 
CORN-PL&NTER. 
188.694. Patented March 20. 





WiTNESSESi 



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AM.PHOTO-LITHO. 00. 



I.N.Y.(0SBORNeS PROCESS.) 



1208 



lo. 188, 98( 



H. STRIEWIG. 

CORH-PLAIITER. 

Patented aarcJi 27, IS 




D. KERSCHNER. 
CORK DRILL. 

No. 189,044. Patented April 3, 1877. 



F-igJ. 




W. A. BRYANT & G. W. D. PARTRIDGE. 

SEED-PLANTER. 

No. 191,104. Patented May 22, 1877. 




J. P. SIMMONS. 
CORH-DROPPER. 
191,723. Patented June 5. 1877. 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.M. Y.(OSBORN E S PROCESS.) 



1209 



J. CUSTER. 
COMBINED POTATO AKD CORII PLANTER. 
No. 1S1,833. Patented Jane 12, 1877. 




J. H. ADAiR. 

;ee!)-plai:ters. 



No. 192,211. 



Pttented Jnne 19, 1377. 






2 Sheets-Sheet 1. 

J. H. FARMER. 

DROPPHTG-ATTACHMENT TO CORF-CRILLS OR PLANTERS. 
N-0. 192,243. Patented June 19, 1877. 




2 Sheets-Sheet 2. 

J. H. FARKER. 
DROPPIKG-ATTACHHENT TO CORK-DRILLS OR PLANTERS. 
?0. 192,243. Patented Jnae 19, 1877. 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.M.Y.iCSSORNES PROCESS.) 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.(0SB0RNE S PROCESS.) 



1211 



J. CAMPBELL. 



Kc. 195,570. 



intei Sept. 25, 1877. 




Iwentop 



L, DEFENBAU&H. 
Corn-Planter. 



No. 196,641. 



Patented Oct. 30, 1877. 




J. M. BROWN. 
Walking Planters. 

No. 196,5)7. Patfe.i'.eu Ov.i. 30, 1877. 





J HOFPACKES. 
Combined Plcw, Earrow, and Seede: 



No. 196. SS9. 



Patented Nov 6, 1S77. 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.H. Y.(OSBORNe'S PROCESS. 



3212 



D. BRONAUGH. 
Cotton-Planter. 



No. 198.076. 



Patented Dec. II, 1877 




J, ALLISO?s\ 
Corn-Planters. 



No. 198,329. 



Patented Dec. 18, 1877. 




C. DOMSCHKE. 
Corn and Cotton Planter- 



No. 198,581. 



Patented Dec. 25, 1877. 



E, G-. MATTHEWS. S SHeets-SHeet l. 

Combined Cultivator and Seed-Drill. 
No. 199,081. Patented Jan. 8, 1878. 




Iiwentor: 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.(0S80R.NeS PROCESS.) 



1213 



E, G. MATTHEWS, ^ '^""^^-^hee 

Combined Cultivator and Seed-Drill. 
No. J99,081. Patented Jan. 8, 1878 




y//^////////m 




E. a. MATTHEWS, 



3 Shtett-Sheet 3. 



Combined Cultivator and Seed-DriH. 
No. 199.081. Patented Jan. 8, 1878. 




G. W, GEIMES. 
Combined Drill and Planter. 



2 Sheets— Sheet 



No. 199,200. 



Patented Jan. 15, 1878. 



J, P. FULGHAM. 
Corn-Drill. 






AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.iOSBORNE S PROCESS l 



1214 



2 SbeetB— Sheet 2. 



J. P. FULGEAM. 
Corn-Drill. 




J. T. WEiaHT. 

Seed-Droppers. 



Patented Jan. 29, 1878. 




J. Y. CLOYD, 
Corn-Planter, 

No. 200,029. Patented Feb. 5, 1878. 



J. LYTCH 
Cotton-Seed Planter. 
No. 200.141, Patented Feb. 12, 1878. 





AVI.OHOTO-uiTHO. OO.M.Y.vDSBDRKES ?ftnCHS5-i 



1215 



J. W. HARBIN. 
Corn-Planter. 



No. 200.286. 



Patented Feb. 12, 1878. 




J. A. SHINE. 
Cotton-Planter and Fertilizer-Distributer. 



No. 201,204. 



Patented March 12, 1878. 




i@>^| iN7mT0K; 



No. 201.715. 



T. B. SWAN. 
Seed Planter. 

Patented March 26, 1878. 




UrVENTOB; 



J. HAMELBACI. 
Combined Cultivator and Corn Planter. 

No. 202,026. Patented April 2, 1878. 




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No. 204.323 



W. HAEPEB. 
Seed and Fertilizer-Distributor. 

Patented May 28. 1878. 




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G. ¥. GRIMES. 
Combined Drill and Planter. 



Patented June 4. 1878. 





INVENTOE! 

BY JA^^^^^^^^^^A^ 
ATTOBNEYS. 



G, W. GRIMES. 
Combined Drill and Planter. 



No. 204,488. 



Patented June 4, 1878. f3^ 




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G. W. GRIMES. 
Combined Drill and Planter. 



No. 204,488 



Patented June 4, 1878. 




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fi. 0, BEAN. 
Seed-Planter. 

No. 204,703. Patented June 11, 1878. 






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AM.PHOTO-i.lTHO. CO.N.Y.iOSSORNES PROCESS.) 




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W. J, WEST. 



Improvement in Seed and Guano-Distributors. 



No. 130,553 






R. E. BOWEN. 
Cotton-Planters. 



No. 141,753. 



Palenied August 12, 1873. 





Inventor: 
Altomeys. 



R. MONTFORT. 
Seed-Planters and Fertilizer-Distributors. 

No. 143,832. Patented Oct. 2M87i. 



J. H. BOYD. 
Suatio and Seed Distributors. 

No. 144,250. Patented Nov. 4. 1873. 






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Anomeys. 



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J. LYTCH. 
Fertilirer-Distributors. 

No. U4,465. Patented Nov. 11, 1873. 





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Anorneys. 



W. C. PIERCE. 
Seed-Planters 



No. 146,613 



Patented Jan, 20. 1874. 





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No, 151,029. 



W. T. HUFF. 
Cotton-Pla»t«rs. 



D. F. BALENTINE. 
Seed-Planter and F e r 1 11 i z e r- D i s t r i b u te r . 



No, 165.198. 



Patented May 19, 1874. 



Patented July 6, 1875. 





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G. L. BUTLER. 
Seed-Planter. 

No. 202,147. Patented April 9. 1878. 




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WALKING PLANTERS. 



A. H. AND L. ROBBINS, JR.. Dex:mark, N. Y. Seed 
Planters. August 28, 1828. 

Clnims. — 1. The described machine, and for the use 
of which -we ask an exclusive privilege, is the whole 
machine as described, excepting the inA'ention of the 
wheelbarrow, 2. The application of the wheelbarrow, 
as our invention, to the use of the said machine. 

H. BLAIR, Glenross, Md. Corn Planters. October 14, 
1834. 

Claim. — The general arrangement and combination 
of the several parts, as shown and described. 

C. R. BELT, Washington, D. C. Corn Planters. Jan- 
uary 15, 1836. 

Claims, — 1. The manner of producing the motion in 

the sliding bar by means of the crank and pivot joint, 
but uot the construction of the sliding bar and hole. 2. 
The method of covering the holes by means of the flat 
tongued strip and grooved piece and the connecting 
short cross bar by which to operate them as set forth. 

GEO. BOYD. London, Pa. Corn and Cotton Planters. 
April 11,183(1. 
Claim. — The described machine and means employed 
for taking the seed from the hopper and regulating the 
distance at which it is to be dropped apart as set 
forth. 

5?:?: N. R, MERCHANT, Guilford, N, Y. Macluncfor 
Planting Corn, January 20, 183S. 
Claims. — 1. The simplicity of construction in placing 
the hopper forward of the wall casing of the wheel, to 
answer the double purpose of wheel and roller, 2. The 
mauner of moving the slide and scraping the dirt from 
the vrheel, substantially as above described. 

841, E. BUNCE, Westford, Mass. Corn Planters. 
July 16. 1838, 

Claim. — The combination of the double plow con- 
structed as herein described, with the seed roller E, 
coverers C, and roller H, in their combination as here- 
inbefore described. 

969. W. BUCKMIXSTER, Farmingham, Mass. Seed I 

Planters. October 8, 1838. ' 

j 

Claims. — 1. The loose joints in the frame of the j 
planting harrow and the setting of the teeth in a row, ' 
80 as to follow directly after each other, in the manner | 
herein described. 2. The mode of drawing the seed ' 
out of the hopper by means of an oblong rectangular | 
cup, made by cutting an orifice through the slide, i 
which orifice or cup is never drawn wholly out from j 
the inside of the hopper, thereby avoiding the crush- | 
ing of the seed, in the manner herein described. 3. 
The gauge in under the slide to move forward or back 
to regulate the quantity of seed to be dropped in a 
hill, the hole through the gauge corresponding with the 
hole into the seed slide above it, in the manner herein 
described. 4, The mode of raising and sinking the 
sill on the wheel, so as to raise or sink the hind tooth, 
and thereby bury the seed deeper or more shallow in 
the earth, all as described and set forth. 

1.245. S. HOFFER. Londonderry, Pa. Corn Plant- 
ers. July 17, 1839. 

Claims, — 1. Constructing the hopper E in two parts, 
by means of a vertical division passing through the 
middle of it. in combination with the moving bottom 
or slide board F, worked by a crank attached to the 
roller D, which sliding bottom conveys the corn and 
gypsum from each division of the hopper, and permits 
it to fall into the same fuiTow together, the whole 
operating in the manner and for the purpose herein de- 
scribed. 2. The combination, with the above, the fen- 
der R, for directing the seed into the furrower, as here- 
in described. 



1,264. M. AND S. L. SEWARD, Guilford, Conn. Drill 
Barrows. July 27, 1839. 
Claim. — The revolving horizontal plate a, in combi- 
nation with the seed box P, as described, together with 
; the pinion wheel and ))rush x, by which one seed is 
i separated from the rest and sown singly at a time, and 
I also the combination with these, the fjinnel and tube I 
I, for conveying the seed into the furrow, and of the 
I other parts of the barrow, as herein described. 

1,366, N. R. AND O. G. MERCHANT, Guilford, N. Y. 

Corn Planters. October 12, 1839. 
Claim, — The manner of varying the distance of drop- 
ping the seed by changing the lever to different rows 
of cogs in the hub, substantially as described. 

1,577. L. AND S. H. BACHELDER, Haverhill, Mass. 
Seed Playiters. April 30, 1840, 

Claims. — 1. The comlunation of the coulter C, with 
the i)low share D D, chisel shape projection or nose E, 
and cross sill d d. said combination being substantially 
in the manner and for the purpose set forth, 2. The 
combination of the droiiping tube or conducting pipe 
a ff, with the above specified parts, for securing the 
effects described, 

51, L, AND S. H, BACHELDER, Hampstead, N. H. 
Corn Planters. April 1, 1840. (A. I.) 
Claim. — The combination of the piece of leather ap- 
plied to the hopper opening in rear of the brush, so 
that its lower edge shall rest on the upper surface of 
the slides with the brush, the same being arranged in 
the manner, and for the purpose set forth. 

1,657. T. J. AND G. F. LEWIS, Boston, Mass. Seed 
Planters. June 27, 1840. 
Claims. — The combination of the revolving circular 
\ plate, constructed and operated as described, with the 
I brush, conducting pipe and hole in the side of the ho\)- 
I per, as set forth, for the i>urpose of measuring out and 
! distributing the seed to the furrow ; ' and also the ar- 
! I'angement by which we form a box or enclosui'e, for 
\ the seect i when in opposition with the conducting 
j pipe) ft ilh three sides only, which greatly facilitates 
j the <lropx)ing of the seed. 

j 1,661. T. J. AND G. F. LEWIS, Boston, Mass. Seed 
I Planters. June 27, 1840. 

Claims,— 1. A rotary plate larger in diameter than 
the hopper, and formed with valves under each beveled 
aperture or seed receptacle (to keep the seed from 
clogging or getting under the plate), in combination 
with a hopper which is pressed down on the upper sux- 
face of said rotary plate, in order to prevent the seed 
from esca|>iug during the revolution of the plate by a 
spring as above described, the whole being arranged 
and operating together substantially in the manner and 
for the purpose before set forth. 2. The peculiar combi- 
nation of the machinery which revolves the horizontal 
plate, and thereby regulates the dropping or discharge 
of the seed from ithe hopper, said combination consist- 
ing of the series of toothed or gear wheels P, S, T, 
movable pinion O, on the shaft M, endless screw L, and 
pinion K, attached or connected to the arbor I, of the 
horizontal plate, the whole being arranged and operat- 
ing together, substantially in the manner, and for the 
purposes set forth. 



1,729, S. W. COLE, Chelsea, Mass. Corn Planters. 
August 2b, 1840. 
Claims, — 1, Constructing the dropping cylinder with 
changeable slides and forming receptacles in the same 
bar, receiving the seed from the hopper; also, the mode 
of adapting the lower part of the hopper to the aper- 
tures in the end of the slides by forming it with chutes, 
in the manner set forth, so as to better conduct the 
seed to the receptacles in the slides, the whole being 
arranged and opei ating sub.stantially as set forth. 2. 
The mode of compressing or regulating the stiffness of 
the brush x, which makes a part of the hopper, by 
means of the clamp and screw in combination with the 
hopper and dropping cylinder. 



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1.933. C. OLDS, Marlborough Vt. Planting Machine. 
Januaiii "20, 1841. 
Claim. — TLe arraugement of the cup wheel od the 
axle of the large wheel E, so as to render it adjustable 
1 1 as before described. 

'155. C. OLDS. Marlborough, Yt. Seed Planters. July 
16, 1S4-2. (A. L) 

Claim. — The plan of dropping corn or other seeds by 
cups Trith movable bottoms to increase or diminish the 
(jiiantity of seed at pleasure ; and the improvement in 
marking the hills and arranging the dropping to cor- 
respond with the marks. 

.002. J. EIDER, BELL^aLLE, III. Seed Planters. March 
12, 1841. 

Chiim. — The combination of a cultivator or plows 
for preparing tlie soil to receive the seed, consisting of 
an opening share with two covers l>ehind it with a seed 
drill having an opener in front with two coverers be- 
. Innd, the seed being deposited at the back of the 
opener, the arrauoement of the shares constituting the 
cultivator precediug those of the seed drill, as set 
forth. 

•2,047. E. L. MILLER, Brooklyx, N. Y. Corn Planters. 
April 10, 1841. 

Claims. — 1. The manner in which I have combined 
the reciprocating slide K, the stop M, the cams or 
wheels and the spring or springs by which the slides 
are operated ; by means of which combination an al- 
ternately slow and rapid motion is given to the recipro- 
cating slides by the sudden arresting of which against 
the stop a concussion is produced when the seed vessel 
is directly over the dropping tube which insures its 
tilling. 2. The particular construction of the spring 
strike, fonued of elastic quills and affixed and oper- 
ating sulistautially in the manner and for the piu'pose 
set forth. 3. The manner of constructing and operat- 
ing the agitator, as herein described. 

2,303. J. JONES, Xewtox, N. J. Seed and Grain Plant- 
ers. October 11, 1841. 

Claims. — 1. The method of combining the rest-board 
I AA'ith the spout and slide, by arranging the rest-board 
I over the centre of spout Gr, under the slide H, so as to 
leave a passage g" at either side of said board for ad- 
mitting the seed into the spout on both the forward 
and backward motion of the slide, and in combination 
with said arrangement to the method of adjusting the 
rest-board I by means of the screw d d. 2. The com- 
bination of the arm U, segment W, and screw X for ad- 
justing the height of the roller for causing the plow to 
enter the earth more or less, as well as for rolling, as 
before described. 

2,540. S. BRADY, Salome, Pa. Seed Planters. April 
6, 1842. 

Claims. — 1. The mode of extending and contracting 
the cultivators by the knee-joint and curved lever, in 
the manner and for the purpose described. 2. The 
mode of securing and liberating the knee-block by 
means of the toothed stop rod and short lever, as de- 
scribed. 3, The combination of the draught timber 
sword and tongue, in the manner and for the purpose 
, described. 4. The manner of susttiining, adjusting, and 
I guiding the hind end of the machine by means of the 
before described combination of the wheels, axle, straps, 
and screw bolts. 

2,663. W. KILBURN, Lawrence^tllle, Pa. Seed 
Planters. June 11, 1842. 
Claims. — 1. The double slide for dropping seed in a 

single furrow, constructed and arranged as herein de- 
• scribed, and in combination therewith, the vibrating 

lever for drawing the slides back, as described. 2. 

The hollow tooth, having a double shank constructed in 

the manner and for the purpose before stated. 3. The tube 
» i, running do^vn into the hollow tooth so as to allow it 
^ to be raised and lowered, combined and arranged as 
r fherein set forth, • 4. The arm or crane l; for marking 

the furrows, constructed and aiTanged in the manner 
, and for the purpose described. 



I 3,413. THOS. n. HOSKINGS, Crawkoudvilli:, La. 
Corn Planters. January 20, 1844. 
Claim. — The manner in which I have arranged the 
respective parts of said ]danting machine, so as'to con- 
nect it with the coiiiiiioii plow by means of a joint pin, 
allowing it to he ;irtachcd to such })low between the 
handles, and to be detached at pleasure, substantially 
in the manner and foi- the purposes liercin set forth. 

3,562. L. PRATT, A:\niER,ST, N. H. Seed Planters. 
April 25, 1844. 

Claims. — 1. The tririiiuiil.ir projection or rim h ap- 
l>lied to the peripher.N- of iJn' wheel for the purpose of 
opening the furrow, and thereby dispensing with a fur- 
row plow, such as is generally us(5d in drilling ma- 
chines. 2. The arrauLiing upon the side of tlie wheel, 
opposite to that on w hicli the first series of cams is 
placed, and in coiubiiia i ion Therewith, a second series, 
the cams of Avhich are placed at greater or less dis- 
tances apart from each other than those of the first 
series, the same being for the purpose of increasing or 
diminishing rli • viln-ations of the seed dropjxT, so as 
readily to adapt rhe machine to drill or sow in liiUs, the 
whole being arranged to operate substantially as shown 
and described. 

3,581. R. J. GATLING, Murfreesborough, N. C. 
Seed Planters. May 10, 1844. 
Claim. — The combination and arrangement of the 
perforated hopper C D, revolving channelled cylinder 
E, and inclined conducting spouts F, as described and 
shown. 

3,901. R. H. SPRINGSTEAD, AYoostek, Ohio. Cul- 
tivator and Seeder. February 12, 1845. 
Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the plows herein de- 
scribed by means of the curved side pieces of the frame, 
said side x)ieces being made so that they can be expanded 
for the purposes herein set forth. 2. In combination 
with the above, the shaft ?n, constructed so as to extend 
as herein descrilted, combined with and oxjerating the 
slides in the hop^jers. 3. The construction of the lock 
of the plow as herein descril)ed, so as to fasten all of the 
parts by locking the laudside into the cutter as de- 
scribed. 

4,405. JOS. PUTNAM, Hamilton, N. Y. Serding Ma- 
chines. March 7. 1846. 
Claims. — 1. Combining of the lateral rakes H H with 
the furrower for the purpose of preventing the coverers 
from drawing in of stones or other hard substances over 
the seeds. 2. The devices described for checking of the 
shafts, as set forth, in order to facilitate the turning of 
the machine at the end of each furrow. 

8,534. J. YODER, E. GRm^ER, and J. GILLIFORD, 
Juniata Co., Pa. Corn Planters. October 3, 1848. 

Claims. — 1. The application and use of a skeleton 
or sifting plow operating for the purpose specified. 2. 
The application and use of a spring guard or coulter 
for protecting the point of the plow irom injury from 
stones and other ol)structions in the manner above set 
forth. 

I 5,858. A. B. EARLE, C0LES^^LLE, X. Y. JValkinq 
I Planter. October 17. 1848. 

I Claim. — The conilination of the signal bell or other 
like indicator v, irh rhe valves, to announce the 
exact time of depositing the seeds, substantially as de- 
scribed and set forth. 

5,992. A. G. BARTLETT, Cumberland, R. I. Seed 
I)nUs. March 10, 1849. 
Claim. — The combination of the fixed and sliding 
apertures a and c with the stops b as herein described, 
to form passages which are constantly open, and 
through wiiich the seed may be discharged from the 
hopper into the drills made by the teeth, without being 
clipped, bruised, or pthervNise injured by the opera- 
tion. 

6,016. B. F. PARTRIDGE, Syracuse, X. Y. Corn 
Planters. January 9, 1849. 
Claim. — The combination of the index a, on the axle 



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g, and tlie numbers or marks on the cover K of the 
grain box, with the ajjertures i in theplanting plate D, 
substantially in the manner and for the purpose herein 
set forth. 

6,049. E. J. DICKEY, Hopewell Cotton Works, Pa. 
Seed Planters. January 23, 1849. 

Claim. — The combination and arrangement of the 
grain box B, the cup H, the rotating perforated jilate 
A, the elastic brush J, and the recesses V V, in the 
lower edge of the rear side of the grain box placed in 
such a manner that the operation of the said parts is 
brought immediately under the eye of the operator for 
causing a single kernel to be deposited at a time in the 
drill as the machine is moved forwards, substantially in 
the manner set forth. 

6,520. GEO. COLBY, Fayetteville, Pa. Drill Barrows. 
June 12, 1849. 
Claim. — The combination of the upper slide i with 
the lower one m, the former moving at least twice 
for one movement of the latter, the two being made 
and arrrtnged in the manner and for the purpose set 
forth. 

6,908. W. CROASDALE, Hartsville, Pa. Seed Plant- 
ers. November 27, 1849, 

Claim. — The construction of the seed planter as de- 
scribed, consisting of a seeding apparatus combined 
with a single furrow plow as described, so as to sow the 
grain at the first or second i)lowing in the manner and 
for the purpose herein fully set forth. 

7,044. WM. B. WILLIS, Charlestown, Va. Seed Plant- 
ers. January 22, 1850. 
Claim. — The employment of the flanged supporting, 
clearing and covering wheels A, made as described, in 
combination with the rest of the machine, when made 
in the manner as above set forth, for planting cotton 
and other seeds, and for other purposes. 

7,109. CHAS. A. WAKEFIELD, Essex Co., N. Y. Seed 
Planting Barrows. February 19, 1850. 
Claim. — The employment of the gauge i:»late G, of 
variable thickness, in combination Avitli the movable 
tube L, and face plate K, and its springs, the same be- 
ing apidied to the hopper and conducting tube leading 
in to the furrow opener, and the whole being made to 
operate, substantially as specified. 

7,187. JOPIN P. GROSHON, Yonkers, N. Y. Seed 
Planters. Narcli 19, 1857. 
Claim. — The lovers constructed with their ends k, in 
the manner substantially as described, to prevent the 
slides from being actuated when the motion of the 
wheel is reversed. 

7,680. ROBERT 1. COLVIN, Lancaster, Pa. Slides 
for Seed Planters. October 1, 1850. 

Claim. — The combination of the reversing slides Jc 
and I, with each other, and the hopi)er, by which the 
machine can be readily adapted to cliff erent varieties 
of planting, in the manner and for the purposes set 
forth. 

7,770. SAMUEL CANNON, New Richmond, Pa. Seed 
Planters. November 12, 1850. 

Claim. — The attachment of my vertical cylinders J J, 
to the rear of my ploughs or cultivator, (without re- 
gard to any particular plough,) in combination with its 
machinery, arranged substantially in the manner and 
for the purposes herein set forth. 

8,132. D. AND H. WOLF, Lebanon, Pa. Seed Planters. 
June 3, 1851. 

Claim. — In combination with the notched transverse 
bar X, the employment of the jointed clearers n, pro- 
jecting from the recesses of said bar X, into the aper- 
tures a of slide bars T, for preventing the choking of 
the apertures. 

8,408. W. P. CLEMENTS, Ellersly, Ga. Seed Plant- 
era. October 7, 1851. 
Claim. — The novel manner of discharging the seed 



by the natural motion of the horse or animal, while i 
the act of walking and propelling the drill, withor 
the aid of wheels, with the arrangement of lever 
arms, etc., for discharging the seed, or their equivi i 
louts, operating in the manner and for the x>urpog 
herein fully set forth and represented. 

9,125. J. WOODWARD. Haverhill, N. H. Set 
Planters. July 13, 1852. 
Claim. — The hooked rod n', constructed and arrange 
substantially in the manner and for the purpose st 
forth. 

9,296. D. HALDEMAN, Morgantown, Va. See, 
Planters. October 5, 1852. 
Claim. — The employment or use of the adjustabl 
tire or tires, for the purpose of varying the diameter c 
the wheel A, to allow the seed to be deposited the re 
quired distance apart. 

9,298. R. M. JACKSON, Pennington, Pa. Seed Planten 
October 5, 1852. 
Claim. — The corn planter sieve and its appendage^ 
for the purpose of sifting and de])ositing the fine eartl 
upon the grain, and throwing off stones and such mat, 
ter as would obstruct the young sprout in comin] 
through the ground, substantially as described and 11 
lustrated herein. 

9,551. SAMUEL and W. H. WITHEROW, Gettysburg 
Pa. Corn Planter. January 18, 1853. i 
Claims. — 1. The spring T, slide S, and roller J, with, 
in a box or tube forming one end of the hopper, ii 
such manner as to prevent any more seed from leaving 
the hoi^per than is required for planting. 2. The ar 
rangoment of the drag bar under the plow beam, am 
passing through the adjustable hanger, and a slit ir* 
the neck of the mould board, for the purpose of giving 
additional lateral support to it, and protecting it fron 
the earth which runs up on the mould board in turning 
the furrows. 

9,589. DAVID WOLF and HERMAN WOLF, Leba 
non. Pa. Seed Planters. February 15, 1853. 

Claim. — The movable clearer T, arranged and opera- 
ting in the manner and for the i3urpose described. 

9,636. ISAAC H. GARRETSON, Clay, Iowa. Seec 
Planters. March 29, 1853. ^ 
Claim. — Planting corn in check rows, by means 01" 
the planting slides E, worked on the cross bar F. ^ 

9,882. JACOB H. CAROTHERS, Davidsburg, Pa.c 
Corn Planters. July 26, 1853. j 

The nature of this imx^rovement consists in suspend- 
ing the planting at any time by grappling the per- 
iphery of the wheel by two hooked levers, which arC; 
worked by means of a rod behind the hopper, and 
placed conveniently at the command of the oi^erator. 
Claim. — The method of stopping the seeding apparatus 
by grapi>ling the periphery of tlie driving wheel. 

10,037. HENRY PERRIN and WILLIAM RUD- 
DUCK, Wilmington, Ohio, Seed Planters. Sep- 
tember 20, 1853. 
Claim. — The method of supplying the distributing 
tube with grain or seed from the hopj)er, by means of 
the recij)rocating or vibratory valve F in the hopper, 
in combination with the cap H, and the discharging 
plate S, and receiving chamber G. 

10,064. GARDNER A. BRUCE, Mechanicsburgh, 
III. Brills for Planting Corn. October A, ISd^. 
Claim. — The employment or use of the balance beams 
G G, with the rods H H attached to them, and operating 
as described, for the purpose of properly adjusting the 
seed in the holes of the dropping slide, and also to 
prevent the clogging of the same, as shown and de- 
scribed in the body of the specification. 

10,169. NATHAN C. DAVIS, West Jefferson, Ohio^ 
Seed Planters. October 25, 1853. i 
Claim. — The piston a, jirovided with a notch or hol-^ 



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low 1) in its upper end, and so arranged in combination 
with partition c, and the depression d, that it will bring 
up and discharge thi'ongh the aperture e the desired 
number of grains of corn every time it is raised by the 
, operator. 

jl0,236. GEOEGE PHILLIPS, Philadelphia, Pa. 
,' CuUivators and Seed Planters. November 15, 1853. 
Claims. — 1. The arrangement and combination of the 

I ; side pieces B and C, slotted beam D, and slotted bars 

J. D' D",andthe hoUow sectional axle or shaft K K',and K", 
for the purpose of allowing the expansion and contrac- 
tion of the side pieces. 2. Attaching the di'iving and 

' graduating wheel to the back part of the machine by 
means of notched bars Q, secured to the upright post of 

I the centre or draught beam by a bolt upon which they 
move, and suspending above the same pawls, which 

- enter the notches, thus enabling the wheel to perform 
its functions of regulating the height of the back part 
of the machine, and driving the distributing shafts, 

. and to be drawn or thrown under the centre or draught 
beam, to form a pivot wheel, upon Avhich the machine 

: can be raised from the ground and turned, in the man- 
ner and for the purpose siJecified. 

10,278. R. C. WRENN, Mount Gilead, Ohio. Seed 
Planters. Xoi crnher 29, 1853. 
Claim. — The combination of the sides E, cams D, and 
elbow levers or shifters J J, arranged and operating in 
the manner and for the purposes set forth in the speci- 
fication. 

10,.583. JOHN G. SNYDER and JOSEPH YOUNG, 
DuNCANNOX, Pa. Seed Planters. February 28, 1854. 
Claims. — 1. The sliding section h in the bottom plate or 
valve I, in combination with the tubes e f g, and revolv- 
ing perforated plate or valve 0. 2. The aperture A' in 
the frame x, in combination with the inclined form of 
plate B, to carry the surplus grain into bucket S, sub- 
Htantially as sv)ecified. 

10,607. LUTHER B. FISHER, Coldwater, Mich. 
Corn Planters. March 7, 1854. 
Claims. — 1. Constructing the driving wheels of plant- 
ers with cut rims and divided hubs, substantially as 
described; said hubs being made to traverse the driv- 
ing shaft C, by means of forked levers I I^, operated by 
a screw S, or its equivalent, for regulating the align- 
ment of the hills in a cross direction. 2. The scraper P, 
in combination with the pins p and q, and levers I I^, 
arranged and operating substantially as described, for 
presenting a given space between the edge of the scraper 
and the outer rim of the wheel. 

10,655. J. GRAHAM McFARLANE, Centre, Pa. 
Seed Planters. March 14, 1854. 
Claim. — The claim is restricted to the combination of 
the action of levers B D, cams I, springs C, and 
weight of scraper J, to clean the wheel G. 

118. J. G. MACFARLANE, Perry Co., Pa. Seed Plant- 
ers. (A. L) To Patent No. February 6, 18^^. 
Claims. — 1. The attaching the box or hopper to the 
beam and handles by means of holes left in casting the 
box, or any equivalent device. 2, Placing the bottom 
of the lime-box below the slide for the purpose of pre- 
venting the lime from choking the machine and imped- 
ing its action, substantially as described. 

10,632. CHARLES W. BILLING, South Deerfield, 
Mass. Seed Planters. March 14, 1854. 
Claims. — 1. The linking or otherwise equivalently at- 
taching the pulverizing gauges G to the draught bar 
F, in such a manner that the gauges are raised or low- 
ered to regulate the depth of farrow to be cut, by ele- 
vating or depressing the draught bar F to its proper 
I>itch or height for the di-aught at the given depth of 
furrow, and whereby the draught bar and gauges are 
, simultaneously raised or lowered. 2. The combination 
i of the vibrating seed segment slides B B, geared to- 
'^gether by cogs or teeth on their peripheries, and oper- 
■ ating in unison, as described. 3. The manner of point- 
ing, pivoting, or jointing the vibrating segments at 
-their centres of motion, by constructing the jointing 



pin with projecting ears or lips, and forming the joint 
hole of a key hole shape. 4. In combination with seed 
distributing vslides, the employment of tlie double act- 
ing spring clearing slides e, arranged so as to be ca- 
pable of lateral movement in either direction, and made 
self-adjusting to their original positions, substantially 
as and for the purposes specified. 

10,682. DAVID and HERMAN WOLF, North Leb- 
anon, Pa. Seed Planters. March 21, 1854. 
Claim. — The combination of annular revolving per- 
forated jjlates e, with curved grooves on the under side 
thereof, substantially in the manner and for the jiur- 
poses described. 

10,694. LUTHER B. FISHER, Coldwater, Mich. 
Seed Planter. March 28, 1854. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the rod p, lever Q, 
clevis C, and j)in d, when the latter is movable in a 
longitudinal slot for raising the teeth T from the 
ground, as herein fully set forth. 2. The attachment 
of the rods i P operating the slides y y^ to the hook h, 
as described, so that the slides will remain at rest dur- 
ing the turning of the implements, as herein fully set 
forth. 

12,231. J. CASE, Springfield, Ohio. Seed Planters. 
January 16, 1855. 

Claims. — 1. The agitation of the seed slide I, by 
means of a rocker G, wire S, and lever g and r, for the 
purpose of filling the seed hole with a uniform amount 
of seed, as set forth. 2. The elastic cut-oif plate t in 
combination with brush v, arranged and constructed in 
the manner and for the purpose described. 

623. J. CASE, Springfield, Ohio. Seed Planters. 
Patent No. 12,231. Reissued Novemher 16, 1858. 

Claim. — In combination with a corn planting ma- 
chine, that is constantly moved over the ground and 
drops the grain intermittently, the so combining of two 
slides — one of which is at or near the seed hopper, and 
the other at or near the ground, or their equivalents — 
with a lever, so that the operator or attendant on the 
machine can open said slides at the proper time to de- 
posit the seed and prepare a new charge, by the double 
dropping herein specified. 

2,227, JARVIS CASE, Springfield, Ohio. Corn 
Planter. Patented January 16, 1855. Eeissued No- 
vember 16, 1858 ; and again reissued April 17, 1866. 
Claims. — 1. The seed slide, lever, rod and slide, 
whereby a valve at the seed hopper of a corn planter is 
80 connected with another valve below the seed hopper 
that by a single impulse or mov^ement a charge of seed 
shall be dropped from each valve, substantially as de- 
scribed. 2. The combination of lever, rock shaft, 
weight and wire with lever J, Avhereby the valves of 
one com planter may not only be operated to produce 
the double dj'op of seed described, but will become 
convertible at will from a hand x>lanter to an automat- 
ic planter, substantially as described. 3. So arranguig 
and connecting a valve at the seed hopper of a corn 
planter with another valve below the hopper, in combi- 
nation with a lever, that the attendant of the machine, 
as it is moved over the ground by a single throw of the 
lever, not only discharges the seed from the valve be- 
low the hopper at the prox^er time, but di'ops a charge 
from the valve at the seed hop^jer to the valve below 
in readiness for the next hill, substantially as set forth. 
4. So combining and arranging the mechanism of a 
corn planter's valves, that the valve in the seed hop- 
per and the valve in the seed tube below the hopper 
may each be made to drop a charge of seed by a single 
impulse or movement, substantially as described. 

12,307. JOHN BLACKWOOD, Lithopolis, Omo. 
Seed Planters. January 30, 1855. 
Claim. — The additional hopper to catch the seed 
which falls off of the slide after it passes the brush, 
substantially as described. 

12,561. BENJ. M. SNELL, Hancock, Md. Seed Plan- 
ters. March 20, 1855. 
Claim. — The construction of a plow whereia a double 



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share D, is used to open tlie soil in combination witli a 
seeding tube H, bopperG, striker a, wheel K, operating 
in the manner set forth, for the purpose of depositing 
seed in the prepared soil without the objection of an 
open furrow. 

12,641. IVES W. McGAFFEY, Syracuse, N. Y. Seed 
Planters. April 3, 1855. 
Claim. — The combination of the fertilizer tilt apron 
K, with the seed distributing roller F, constructed, ar- 
ranged and operating together, substantially as speci- 
fied. 

12,672. JASON W. COEEY, Ceawfoedsville, Ikd. 
Seed Flanters. April 10, 1855. 
Claim. — The arrangement of adjustable slide K, ad- 
justable seed gauge n, coiled spring E, and connecting 
rod F, together with grooved roller I, slotted arms J J, 
front share G, adjustable clod mover p, and covering 
shares H H, as set forth and oi^erated. 

12,783. PEESLEYEAINES, Loot)OX, Ohio. Corn riant- 
era. May 1, 1855. 

Claim. — The combination of elevator, sliding plat- 
form and flaring plunger, substantially as described, 
ojierated simultaneously by the elevation and depres- 
sion of the guiding handles. 

12,958. THOS. S. MINNISS, Meadville, Pa. Seed 
Planters. May 29, 1855. 
Claim. — The wheel B, with the sliding or expanding 
elevators H H H H, through its side, in combination 
with the sifting box E, and the spout F, constructed 
and arranged substantially in the manner set forth. 

13,551. F. PLUMMERand G. B. ROLLINS, Ma^cches- 
TEE, Ind. Seed Planters. Septemler 11, 1855. 

Claim. — The links r r in combination with the ad- 
justable rods 8 8, vrhen constructed and arranged in the 
manner set forth. 

13,664. H. R. SMITH, Massena, N. Y Seeding Ma- 
cliines. Octohcrd, 1855. 
Claim : The combination of wheels H I, with the 
hopper F, when arranged substantially as shown and 
set forth. 

14,073. JOHN G. SNYDER, Wheatfield, Pa. Seeding 
Machines. January 8, 1856. 
Claims. — 1. The so arranging of the openings in the 
seeding plates h g that the machine can be converted 
from a drilling to a hill i^lanting one, or vice versa, by 
changing the running direction of the movable plate as 
herein set forth. 2. 1 do not claim a secondary box or 
receptacle for the excess of grain 5 but I claim as an 
improvement upon the machine of Snyder and Young 
patented February 28, 1854, viz. : the arrangement 
of the convex seeding plate h, segmental opening L, and 
seed receptacle or drawer M, for admiting of the loca- 
tion of said drawer outside of the hopper, and in more 
convenient position for the attendant as set forth. 

14,144. FREEMAN PLIBIMER, MatnTCHESTer, Inb. 
Seed Planters. January 22, 1856. 

Claim. — The seed cup z, as formed by slide /, con- 
ductor i, and hinge h, as herein described. 

14,235. ROBERT and WM. L. GEBBY, New Rich- 
land, Ohio. Seed Planters. Felruary 12, 1856. 
Claims. — 1. Constructing a corn planter with com- 
pound or double graduating or feeding rod device Z Z 
Z Z, having a stirrer pin or spur 14, and combined in 
operation with the actuating lever device P P g g r r, 
formed with the trigger s s, and spur V U, and spring 
hook or catch de\dce W W and y y, constructed and 
used substantially in the manner described. 2. The 
skimmer fender C C, formed with a hinged flap or pres- 
sure plate D D and adjusting rod E F G H, as described, 

14,284. STEPHEN GORSUCH, Altoona, Pa. Seed- 
ing Machine. February 19, 1856. 
Claim. — I do not claim the distributing devices, for 
the same plan is well known, and in common use ; but 
what I do claim, is placing the screens I J in the con- 
veying tube or spout G, the front and back sides of the 



tube or spout being open, substantially as described foi 
the purposes specified. 

14,450. J. GERMAN and C. B. HOYT, Oeiskani 
Falls, N. Y. Seeding Macliines. March 18, 1856. 
Claim. — We do not claim reciprocating slide D, noi 
operating said slide by an elbow lever and pins at 
tached to wheel B ; but we do claim having the elbov 
lever G, upon a screw rod H, so that said lever may b( 
moved in and out of line with a portion or all the pinf 
a on the wheel B, for the purpose of causing the slide' 
D to be operated faster or slower or to remain station- 
ary as described. 

15,182. GEO. HALL, Morgantotvn, Ya. Seed Plant- 
ers. June 24, 1856. 

Claim. — Hinging the cams F, that operate the seec 
slides, to the face of the drive wheel H, so that thej 
can be swung into or within recesses C, cut in the face 
of said wheel, for the purpose of adapting the machine 
to planting at variable distances apaii:. 

15,322. MOSES BEMIS, Lyme, Ohio. Corn Planters. 
July 15, 1856. 

Claim. — Arranging the frame upon the axle, and con- 
necting the point of draft behind and below the axle, 
and in combination with the arm O and pins. 

15,755. MALENDER BATES, Caelton, N. Y. Corn 
Planters. Septemler 23, 1856. 
Claim. — The rotating ratchet wheel, provided with 
feeding apertures, in combination ■^i.th the wire screen, 
or its equivalent, the spring pawl, guard pin and wire 
button acting in the manner and for the purpose de- 
scribed. 

15,955. JOSEPH H. SHIREMAN, East Beelin, Pa. 
Seed Planters. Ocioher 21, 1856. 
Claim. — The slide x and clearers w, in combination 
with the stirrer le, constructed and operated substan- 
tially in the manner and for the purposes set forth. 

15,974. JESSE D. HAVIS, Perry, Ga. Seed Planters. 
Octoler 28, 1856. 
Claim. — The vibrating hopper B, in combination with 
the pin g, constructed and arranged sul tstantially in the 
manner and for the x^urpose set forth. 

16,198. HENRY WYANT, Vincennes, Ind. Seed Plant- 
ers. December 9, 1856. 
Claim. — The employment of the seed cup or ring a 
and spring attached to and moving with the slide H, 
in combination with the inclined plane m n of the ' eam 
and brush M, operating in the manner and for the pur- 
poses set forth. 

16,590. J. HILDERBRAND, East Berlin, Pa. Sad 
Planters. February 10, 1857. 

Claim. — The combination of the described spring con- 
nection Y and W, slides L and M, scraper T and l^. and 
the vibrating head cam 0, when arranged for the pur- 
pose set forth. 

16,617. H. THOMASON, Lafayette, Ind. Seed Plant- 
ers. February 10, 1857. 

Claim. — Operating the distributing devices of slide Y. 
by means of the lever or rod G, having the arm e' at- 
tached to its fulcrum bar d, which has a spring e con- 
nected with it, and the collar or tube H on the handle 
C of the implement, the collar or tube H being pro- 
j vided with an arm h, extending underneath the arm < 
of the fulcrum bar d, the whole being arranged substan- 
tially as shown and described and set forth. 

16,930. J. MILLER, Bucyrus, Ohio. Corn Planters. 
March 31, 1857. 
Claim. — The auxiliary compartment d, having a slid 
/', acting simultaneously with the seed slide/, arranged 
and operating as described, for the purpose of designat- 
ing the point of planting as set forth. 
17,145. G. M. EVANS, Pittsburg, Pa. Seed Planters. 
April 28, 1857. 

Claim. — So uniting the wheel and guard fi'ame to; 
the beam and to the rods or bars K, as that the opera-^ 



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tor may, from Ms position between tlie handles of the 
machine, adjnst the depth at Trhich the shoe shall 
open the fiuTOW by moving said wheel and frame for- 
ward or back, snbstantially in the manner and for the 
purpose set forth. 

17,402. J. WHITEHEAD, Maxchestek, Ya. Seed 
Planters. May 2Q, 1857. 

Claim. — The combination of the trough G, with its 
spout H, and receptacle J, when used in connection 
with a seeding apparatus, for the purpose of dividing 
and retaining the excess of seed from that which is to 
be planted, substantially as set forth. 

17,56^. S. T. HOLLY, RociiroRD, III. Seed Planters . 
June 16, 1857. 
Claim. — The einploymeut or use of the indicator Ij' 
connected with the valve U, arrauged and oi^erated as 
shown, for the purpose set forth. 

499. S. T. HOLLY,- Rockfoed, III. Seed Planters, 
lieissued Sejjttmder 22, 1857. 
Claims. — 1. In combination with the wheel S, having 
its centre of motion at e, and fui'uished with oi)enings 
/, the lever m, with its xolate j), and hung or pivoted at 
a point eccentric to the x^oint e, so that the plate can 
cover or be drawn within the range of the openings q, 
at stated intervals, as set forth. 2. The employment 
or use of the indicator // connected with the valve U, 
and arranged and OT)erated as shown, and for the pur- 
pose set forth. 

17,584. SYLYAXUS RICHASDSOX, Jekicho, Yt. 
Cor)t I'laiittrs. June 16, 1857. 

Claim. — The seed cylinder 10, operated by spring 12, 
in combination with slides 6, and spring valve 7, con- 
structed in the manner and for the purpose set forth. 

17,783. ALYIN FEAXKLI?^, Genoa Cross Roads, 
Ohio. Corn Planters. July 14, 1857. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the plow box exten- 
sion E, and hoc F. in the rear of the planting tube or 
passage for operation together, and with an intermit- 
tent corn discharge or seed depositing arrangement, 
substantially as set forth. 2. Providing the plow box 
extension E, with a knife or scraper n, arranged in re- 
lation to the hoe, for the purpose of clearing the latter 
in its back spring or stroke, as shown and described. 

18,127. D. R. ALDEN, Uxiox^^ille, Ohio. Seed Plant- 
ers. Sejytemher 8, 1857. 

Claim. — Oxjerating or rotating the wheel F, by means 
of the belt K, having knobs ; attached, and the wiper 
wheel fi, attached to the shaft &, of the wheel F, the 
above x)arts being arranged substantially as shown and 
described. 

18,140. J. W. ELLS and J. CHARLTON, PittsbueCx, 
Pa. Seed Planters. Septeniber 8, 1857. 

Claim. — The combination and arrangement of the 
reciprocating feed slide J, with the cut-off slats t t, 
and the brush L, in the manner and for the i3urpose set 
forth. 

18,508. H. INGRAHAM, Naples, N. Y. Corn Planters. 
Octoler 27, 1857. 

' Claim. — The arrangement of the seed hoi)i)ers S S, 
in connection with the hollow teeth / /, the valves 
n w, agitating wires ic tc, the vibrating si^rings v i% 
for the pm'XDOse and in the manner substantially as set 
forth. 

18,524. JOSEPH D. S:\nTH, La^v^caster, Ohio. Seed 
Planters. Octoler 27, 1857. 

Claim. — The use, in combination with a x:)lanter to 
Ije x)ropelled by hand, of the arrangement consisting of 
the doul)le acting valves F G, compomid lever G H, 
g h i, double chambered hopx>er B F, adjustable ]iit- 
man I, and swinging self- adjust able roller D. the whole 
being arranged and combined substantiallv as set 
forth. 



18,717. C. B. WINDER, North Lewisburcs Ohio. 
Seed Planters. Kovemher 24, 1857. 

Claims. — 1. The inclined x>laneH, aiTanged to catch 
the seed cariied or thrown over by the roller, and de- 
liver it to the roller again, so that it will carry it Ijack 
to the seed box as described. 2. Conuecting tlio 
draught rod to the beam at the rear of or behind the 
wheel in combination ^\ ith the cle\'is yoke or staple, 
which allows it to vibrate as described. 

18,772. J. ROBINSON, Sharpestowx, Md. Seed Plant- 
ers. December 1, 1857. 

Claims. — Regulating the quantity of earth dex)Osited 
OA^er and adjacent to the seed by means of adjustable 
stojis d, when used in connection with the curved 
arms G', lifting arms F, and adjustable strap T<f, in 
connection with the adjustable coverer Ic ; the whole 
constructed and ox)erating as and for x>urx)Ose set forth. 

18,798. J. H. BONHAM, Elizabethtowx, Ohio. 
Corn Planters. December 8, 1857. 

Claims. — 1. A conical seed reservoir G, in couibiuation 
with the cax^s or disk A, ox^erated by the handle x, and 
constructed and arranged in the manner set forth. 

2. The conducting sx)Out F, in combiuation with tilting 
pins I, and block or bottom E, consti'ucted and ar- 
ranged as set forth. 

1,001. J. H. BONHAM, Elizabethtowx, Omo. Seed- 
ing Maclilncs. Eeissued July 10, 1860. 

Claims. — 1. I claim as the invention of J. H. Bon- 
ham, deceased, a revolving x^eripheral seed discharger, 
having its axis in a horizontal x^osition and in a line 
with the forward motion of the m;i chine, or in a i)osi- 
tion suitably ax^p^'O^^^i^'^iiiS' thereto. 2. Adjusting 
the seed diseliarger to different positions axJl^i'oxi- 
mating to said horizontal and line of motion x^osition. 

3. In combination with a revolving x^erix^heral seed 
discharger, having its axis x>l^^-e<^l as above sx^ecified. 

4. Adjusting or regulating the quantity of seed dis- 
charged through the said seed discharger. 5. The con- 
ducting spouf L, in combination with the stoxiper 
block q, and tiitiug x^ins n n, arranged and ox)erating 
substantially in the manner and for the xmq)Ose herein 
specified. 

18,821. JOEL LEE, Galesburg, III. Seed Planters. 
December 8, 1857. 
Claim. — The bevel wheels DD', constructed, arrang- 
ed and ox^erated in the manner as set forth, when com- 
bined with the SAvivel tulie C, for the xnu'pose described. 

19,026. M. J. HLTNT axd J. H. HAINES, RisixG 
Sux, Md. Seed Planters. January 5, 1858. 

Claims. — 1. A viljrating slide formed with an offset d, 
sulistantially in the manner set forth. 2. Giving to 
said slide a a ilsrating motion by means of cross-heads 
G, having a third arm H extending irom it, substan- 
tially in the manner set forth. 

19,456. D. L. TILTON, Mouxt Carmel, III. Seed 
Planters. February 23, 1858. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the vibrating block D, 
adjustable bracket E, with or without the valve H, in 
the deseriWiMl combination with the hoxJX^*?^ C, for the 
Xmrx)0se set forth. 

19,549. mi. C. DOSS, Tex^vxa, Texas. Seed Planters. 
March 9, 1858. 
Claim. — The cylinder F. x>rovlded with cups H, and 
fingers G, in combination with the cylinder J, armed 
with obliquely set x^addles K. arranged and ox^erated in 
the mamier and for the x^urx^ose set forth. 

19,953. THO^LIS RUSSELL, Waldoborough, Me. 
Seed Planters. April 13, 1858. 
Claims. — 1. The arranging the arm b. of the rocker- 
shaft c, so as to extend and ox^erate iu the sxiace I, be- 
tween the wheels as described, in order that such arm 
may serve to clear the said sx^ace between the wheels 
from earth avIucIi may adhere or be taken therein. 2. 
In connection Avitli a hoxq^er made removable from the 
frame as sx)ecified, ax>x^lying the movable brush O to 
the dropper or valve K, by means of an arm u, extend- 



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ing down from the brush-shaffc, and into the dropper 
K, in the manner described and set forth. 

20,074. O. LIPPINCOTT, Camden, N. J. Corn Plant- 
ers. April 27, 1858. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the plow Z, and its 
beam B, with frame A, and its hopper C, weight L, 
slide wheel E, and covering share 1 1, the whole ar- 
ranged for joint operation as set forth. 

20,143. JAS. CHARLTON, Allegheny, Pa. Seed 
Planters. May 4, 1858. 
Claims. — 1. The rings y, with the lugs h, projecting 
studs t and head c, in connection with the strips x, and 
cylinder g, for the purposes of enlarging or contracting 
the seed chambers and agitating the seed in the hop- 
per. 2. The arrangement of the flexible rods S, axle A, 
yoke J, lever J?, and strip r, with notches 1 and 2, as 
described and for the purpose set forth. 

20,158. J. J. JOHNSTON, Allegheny, Pa. Seed Plant- 
ers. May 4, 1858. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the flexible bottom 
I), spring c, rod d and division piece e in the seed cham- 
bers a, as herein set forth. 2. The arrangement of the 
depositing tube g, with lugs t, share h, rods i, lever j, 
and sliding gate l; as described, for the purpose set 
forth. 

20,193. EOBT. J. CLAY, St. Louis, Mo. Corn Plant- 
era. May 11, 1858. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the hojipers D D% valve 
j, wheels shaft a, standard c, and scraper I, when 
the whole are constructed to operate conjointly as and 
for the purpose specified. 

20,297. L. B. PHELPS, Geneva, Ohio. Corn Plant- 
ers. May 18, 1858. 

Claiin. — The arrangement of the adjustable furrow 
openers c c, handles //, lever Jc, and spring catches y y, 
with runners a a. The whole being constructed for 
joint operation as described. 

20,377. J. C. STEVENS, Lee, Mass. Seed Brill. May 
25, 1858. 

Claim. — The connecting the bars or beams H to the 
frame of the machine by means of joints I J, arranged 
as shown, to prevent the front and converging ends of 
the boxes from coming in contact with each other when 
raised, and using in connection with the bars or beams 
thus hinged, a distributing mechanism arranged sub- 
stantially as shown, so that the distributing devices 
will be thrown out of gear with the wheels G, simul- 
taneously with the elevating of the bars or beams H 
and teeth N. 

20,440. E. PARKER, Baltimore, Md. Seed Planters. 
June 1, 1858. 

Claim. — The arrangement of rods n Jc and their springs 
p L, with the cams J M. The Avhole being constructed 
substantially as set forth. 

20,467. A. C. CAREY, Ispwich, Mass. Assignor to 
himself and A. B. ELY, Newton, ]\Iass. Corn 
Planters. Ju7ie 1, 1858. 

Claim. — The described arrangement of mechanism, 
operating independently of the carrying wheels of the 
machine, for the purpose of spacing off the distance 
between the hills — that is to say, the roller K, arms 
M and N, piece O, arranged as set forth. 

20,643. SAMUEL F. JONES, St. Paul, I^d. Seeding 
Machines. June 22, 1858. 

Claim. — The slides M I J, arranged respectively 
within the box E, and tubes F G, and operated through 
the medium of the tube S, shaft P, pendent O, and 
rods N L K, as shown and described for the purpose 
set forth. 

20,651. J. McKOWN, Gardstown, Va. Seed Planters. 
June 22, 1858. 

Claim. — The arrangement of two or more alternately 
operating slides F G, cut-off device H I, crank shafts 
J N O, intermediate gearing L M, adjustable standards 
J^, and extension connection rods K K K' K', substan- 
tially in the manner described. 



20,738. G. SMITH and A. G. PERRY, Clyde, Omo. 
Seed Planters. June 29, 1858. 

Claim. — The shaft 0, and spring P. adjustable spring 
box Y, pulley H, lever L, seeding cylinder R, hopper 
8, and the cultivator, as described, when the whole are 
constructed and arranged for operation conjointly in 
the manner and for the purpose set forth. 

21,180. THOS. M. BEDGOOD, Cleveland, Ind. Corn 
{ Planters. August 17, 1858. 

Claim. — The combination of the truck wheel E, cam 
, wheel H, lever I, and gauge F, when constructed and 

arranged in relation to each other, and to the seed box 

C, spout J, as described and set forth. 

21,187. J. S. DAVIS, Arcadia, Ohio. Corn Planters. 
August 17, 1858. 

Claim. — The adjustable guards M, truck K, and ad- 
justable hoppers I. in combination with the adjustable 
connecting rods S S, lever R. and rod Q, the whole com- 
bined and operating as set forth and described. 

21,217. J. H. ROSE, Versailt^es, III. Seed Planters. 
August 17, 1858. 
Claim. — The seed distributing device formed of the 
slide, bent or lowered as shown, and the adjustable 
! bar G, fitted in the seed box E, the whole being ar- 
ranged and connected with the plow, for joint opera- 
tion, substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 

21,273. D. B. KEIPER and A. C. FOX, Texana, 
Texas. Seeding Macliines. August 2i, 18oS. 

Claim. — The combination of the endless band F, os- 
cillating arms h, and adjustable j)la.te K, arranged rela- 
tively to each other, as shown, whereby the seed is 
properly agitated and kept, when reduced in the box 
A, within the path or reach of oscillation of the arms 
h, as set forth. 

21,314. T. J. BOTTOMS, Thomasville, Ga. Seeding 
Machines. August 31, 1858. 

Claim. — The eccentric pin i, lever d, spring c, valve 
m, spreader n, ragpin Z, slide o, and hopiDer i, the whole 
arranged and operating as described for pur^jose speci- 
fied. 

21,389. A. TURNER, R. BESS and H. SLOAN, Frank- 
lin, Ind. Seeding Machines. August 31, 1858. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the seed boxes B and C, 
the seed slides d and e, rod H, wheels G, and F, and 
plows J J, in the manner specified and set forth. 

21,393. F. W. WHITE, Worcester, Mass. Corn 
Planters. August 31, 1858. 

Claims. — 1. Operating the seed slides through the 
rod J), audits arm r, and the holes s in the wheel D, sub- 
stantially as described. 2. In combination with a drop- 
ping apparatus, and the double mold boards for open- 
ing the furrow, the openings iv, and guides x, for 
admitting and directing the earth that is to cover the 
seed, substantially as set forth. 

21,397. W. A. MAHAFFY, Carimona, Mln^n. Assignor 
to JOHN GREEK, Evans^^lle, Ind. Seed Plant- 
ers. August 31, 1858. 
Claim. — The seed slides & in combination with the 
wheels or cylinders E, arranged for joint action, sub- 
stantially as set forth. 

21,440. BENJAMIN OWEN, Dayton, Ohio. Seed 
Planters. September 7, 1858. 
Claim. — Operating the arms S, and hoe T, by means 
of the disks N R Q, provided with teeth or spurs, and 
arranged as and for the purx)ose set forth. 

21,642. ALEX. TURNER, Franklc^, Ind. Assignor to 
himself and REDDEN BESS and H. SLOANE, 
same place. Seed Drills. Septemlyer 28, 1858. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the seed boxes A AS 
and B W, the driving wheel C, secured as descril»ed, 
and the lever a, wheels c and d, rod e and seed slides 
//' and g g', the whole being constructed and operated as 
set forth. 



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21,958. AARON HATFIELD, Petersburg, III. Seed- 
ing 2Iachines. November 2, 1858. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the seed hopi)er8 repre- 
sented in combination with the mechanism for driving 
the seed slides and dropping the grain or seeds and cov- 
ering them described and shown. 

22,438. F. M. MARSHALL, Seguin, Texas. Seed 
Planters. December 28, 1858. 

Claim. — The arrangement of perforated plates A' and 
B', beam A, gauge wheel B, bull tongue i^low S, roller 
F, crank H, arm D, and handles K K, the whole being 
constructed for joint operation as set forth and de- 
scribed. 

22,484. JOEL BRYANT, Brooklyn, N.Y. Seed Plant- 
ers. January 4, 1859. 

Claim. — In connection with the cultivating plough 
A the seed-planting apparatus P, consisting of the drill- 
plough c, seed-box d, seed-slide e, diiving-rod r, cover- 
ing-wheel 0, and sod-clearer Jc, the same being con- 
structed and operating substantially as described and 
for the purxjoses set forth. 

22,617. JAJ^IES F. BECKWITH and ADIN G. GAGE, 
South Alabama, N. Y. Seed Planters. January 
18, 1859. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the tooth O, discharge 
spout Z, coverers I, hoppers B B, frame-piece A A, lever 
F, and bar D, substantially in the manner and for the 
pm;pose fully set forth. 

22,652. JAMES HUGHES and NATHAN STONECI- 
PHER, Cambridge, Ind. Corn Planters. January 
18, 1859. 

Claim. — The detached arrangements of the gravitat- 
ing trigger H, connecting rods I, perforated slides F, 
hoppers e and e', and scorer D, operating as described, 
to deposit seed at each pressure and relaxation of the 
thumb of the driver. 

22,676. JOHN F. SEAMAN, Clyde, N. Y. Seeding 
Machines. January 18, 1859. 
Claim. — I do not claim the distributing device formed 
of seed cells/, made in a cylindrical head e, in connec- 
tion with cut-off brushes 7j, for tliis is an old and 
well known device. Neither do I claim, broadly, 
rotating covering shares irrespective of the con- 
struction and arrangement shown. What I claim 
is operating the seed-distributing device by means 
of the part b, of the handle C\ attached by pivot 
d to the other part c of said handle, and con- 
nected at its lower end to the shaft E, by a cord or 
chain i, the above parts being used in connection with 
the spring F, attached directly to the other handle C of 
the implement, and to the shaft E, by a cord or chain 
h, the whole being arranged substantially as and for 
the purpose set forth. 

23,069. JOHN C. BAKER, Mechanicsburg, Ohio. 
Seed Plan ters. March 1, 1859. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the wheels E and C, 
cams I, lever L, friction roller n, and disk a, the whole 
being constructed as and for the purposes set forth. 

23,071. J. C. BENTHALL, Oakland, Texas. Seed 
Planters. March 1, 1859. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the rock shaft K, con- 
necting rod J, arm h, spring i, and j)endant M, sub- 
'stantially as shown and described, for the purpose of 
enabling the seed distributing device to be actuated by 
the leg of the operator. 

23,235. STEPHEN ELLIOTT, Washington, Ind. 
Corn Planters. March 15, 1859. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the wheel F, and pins 
L and K, the spiral springs C C, the boxes A A, blocks 
B B, the rod E, indicator G, and levelling plough H, 
the whole being arranged, constructed, and operated as 
above described, and for the x)urpose set forth. 

23,896. A. W. BRINKERHOOF, Upper Sandusky, 
Ohio. Corn Planters. May 10, 1859. 
This invention consists in constructing the frame of 
the planter with a wheel in the center, having pins on 



the side on which rests ii weighted lever connected by 
a rod with a rock shaft extending across tlie frame. 
To each end of tliis is attached the rolhir having a 
cavity, into which the seed is fed from the hopper 
above it, so tliat in tlie revolution of the wheel the 
weighted lover fiills on the next i)in and is raised by it 
and falls on the next, thus moving the rock shaft and 
turning forward the roller, the grain is emptied into 
the furrow ; the roller then turns up again and rec(iives 
the next grain, and so on. Claim. — The adjustable 
coverer D and opener P, in combination with lever L, 
the weighted lever A operating the rollers, and rod B. 

23,913. DAVID S. FISHER. Mauckport, Ind. Seed 
Planters. May 10, 1859. 
Claim. — The combination and arrangement of the 
spring hoe J, the adjustable sjiring roller I, with the 
seeding and regulating apparatus. 

23,915. R. B. GILBERT, Sutherland Springs, Texas. 
Corn Planters. May 10, 1859. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the share a, coverers ij, 
conductor c, cylinder d, and hopper e, wheel g, and 
scraper^, for joint ox)eration. 

23,955. DAVID M. SMITH, Springfield, Vt. Seed 
Planters. May 10, 1859. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the following devices 
for operating the dropping slide, viz. : the spring the 
rack C, the pinion D, the rack lifter m, the groove r of 
the rack, and the latch u, arranged substantially as 
specified. 2. The application of the rack lifter m to the 
rack, so as to be adjustable thereon, in the manner and 
and for the purpose as set forth. 3. Combining with 
the rack C, and apparatus carried by it, the latch 
elevator y, for moving the rack out of gear with the 
pinion and holding the rack from sli])ping or being 
thrown backward, the object being not only to prepare 
the rack for causing the machine to i)lant the first drop- 
ping of seed in the right place, but to hold the rack out 
of gear with the pinion while the machine is moved 
over the ground and it may not be desirable to have it 
plant seed. 

24,135. JOSEPH McKOWN, Geardstown, Va. Seed 
Planters. May 24, 1859. 

This invention consists in the arrangement, for united 
operation, of the horizontally moving hand lever, ver- 
tical shaft, horizontal elbow lever and shdes, divided 
hopper, vacuum X3late,and seed tube, whereby a simple 
and effective plough handle, combined seed planter, 
and guano dropper are produced, and capable of being 
conveniently operated from the rear of the handles, and 
after the seed is drop^ied covering in the same by a 
share and rollers. Claim. — The arrangement for united 
operation of the horizontally mo^-lng hand lever K, ver- 
tical shaft J, horizontal elbow lever I, horizontal slides 
H H, divided hopper G, seed tube F, and vacuum plate 
L, substantially as and for the purposes set forth. 

24,185. C. F. ANDERSON, Charlestown, Mass. Seed 
Planters. May 31, 1859. 
Claim. — The ratchet-Shaped projections d ein the hub 
H of wheel B, and on the disk K of the tube J, in con- 
nection with the tube L, provided wirh the spiral and 
straight grooves in which the ])rojoction h of the 
tube j is fitted; the tube L having the side lever M at- 
tached, and also the catch the whole being combined 
and arranged to operate as and for the purpose set 
forth. 

24,248. THOMAS H. TATLOW, JR., Palmyra, Mo. 
Seeding Macliines. May 31, 1859. 
Claims. — 1, The employment or use of the covering 
hoe G, operated from the supporting wheel C. through 
the medium of the rollers g g. bar J, and the bars F I, 
connected by the rod H, substantially as described. 
2. The share' O, x)rovided Avith the curved bars / /, in 
connection with the shares M N and the hoe G, the 
whole being arranged for joint operation, substantially 
as and for the ptu-pose set forth. 

24,431. DANIEL NICHOLS, Onargo, III. Assignor 



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to CHARLES RIBILEY and EDWARD RUMLEY, 
of said Ouargo. Seeding Machines. Juneli, 1859, 

TMs iuveutiou consists in combining witli a plongli a 
seed planter, so arranged that it can be made adjnst- 
able according to tbe depth to which the seed is to be j 
planted, at the same time adapting itself to the irregn- j 
lar siu'face of the gronnd and the motions of the plough j 
in turning over the sod. Claim. — The combination and | 
arrangement of hinged bars E H, slotted arc I, driving 
wheel J, and auxiliary seed hopper F, when the same 
are arranged and operating in the manner and for the 
purposes specified. 

24,537. ALEXANDER CAMPBELL, WILLIAM CAMP- 
BELL, A^D JAMES CAMPBELL, Harrison, Ohio. 
Corn Planters. June 28, 1859. » 

This invention consists in a peculiar arrangement of 
gravitating slides and their accessories. Each seed 
aperture becomes visible to the operator just as it is 
on the point of discharging, so that he can see whether 
each slide is etfective ; also the levers assist the eye in 
Judging of the perfect action of the valves, and afford 
the means of the temporary Avorking of the valves by 
hand should occasion require. Claim. — The described 
arrangement of the inclined slides or valves H H^, levers 
J J^, adjustable rods o o, and cam wheel K I; for the 
purpose explained. 

251. A., W., AND J. CA^IPBELL, Harrison, Ohio. 
Com Planters. (A. I.) To Patent Xo. 24,537. Octo- 
ler 4, 1859. 

Claim. — 1. The described arrangement of the weight- 
ed valve V, rod v, tappet X, wheel K A", slides H, and 
tube D, for the x>urpose set forth. 2. In the described 
combination with a cam Avheel K /r, crank shaft M, rod 
O, and rocking lever J /, we claim the inverted arch 
yoke Y constructed and operating as set forth. 

24,687. HENRY WILEY, Frankfort, Ohio. Corn 
Planters. July o, 1859. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the gate H, wheel K, 
bars B, hoi^]Der E, rods d, slides N, and seed tubes Y, 
being all constructed, arranged, and oi^erated substan- 
tially as set forth. 

24,703. PETER PLATTER, Moore's Hill, Ind. As- 
signor to himself and JAMES S. FLEMING, of 
Moore's Hill aforesaid. Corn Planters. July 5, 1859. 

Claim.— The arrangement of the shield T, hammer G, 
sliding feed bar I, lever O, crank shaft K, and spring 
H, the whole being constructed for oi^eration conjointly, 
as and for the purx^ose set forth. 

24,959. JOHN S. SNIDER, Lancaster, Ohio. Seed- 
ing Ploughs. August 2, 1859. 

This invention consists of an ordinary plough having 
a seed hopper, with discharge openings and slide at the 
bottom of it ; also a rod from the landside of the x^longh 
to the mould board, on which is hung a swinging frame 
containing a longitudinal crank shaft, the crank of 
which is inserted into a slot of the arm of the discharge 
slide, and having arms a a^. Claim. — The arrangement 
of the swinging frame F, wheel W, crank shaft A, with the 
hopi:)er H and mould board M, together with the devices 
connecting said parts, so as to operate as set forth. 

25,041. L. G. PEEL, Webster Co., Ga. Corn Plant- 
ers. August 9, 1859. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the beam F, stock E, 
frame D, bolt a, ho^^per A^, wheel B^, and cyhnder C^, 
as described, for the purpose set forth. 

25,417. W. D. JOHNSON, Raleigh, N. C. Seeding 
Machines. Sepieniher 13, 1859. 
The object of this invention is to obtain a seeding 
machine capable of planting two different kinds of 
seed in alternate hills, and also drop therewith a fer- 
tizing material in such a manner that a stratum of 
earth will intervene between the fertilizer and seed, 
so that the germmating prmciple of the latter will 
not be injirred by direct contact with the former, and 
also the ready adjusting of a gauge roller, to vary the 
depth of the fuiTow according to the depth the seed 
may be required to be planted. Claim.— The arrange- 



ment of two distributing slides E F, with the projec- 
tions H H on the wheels C C, and two or more com- 
partments in the hopper B^, inclined tube G, inclined 
draft bar B, and adjustable roller standard I, substan- 
tially as and for the piu?pose set forth. 

25,435. WILLIAM MORRISON, Carlisle, Pa. Corn 
Planters. September 13, 1859. 
Claim. — A corn planter constructed substantially as 
shown and sj)ecified, that is to say, with the mould- 
boards m m\ adjustable cutters or coverers d, hox^per 
B, slides q q, and clearers N and e, when these several 
parts are constructed and arranged for jomt ox)era- 
tion in the manner for the purposes described. 

4,559. WILLIAjVI MORRISON, Carlisle, Pa. Corn 
Planter. No. 25,435. Septemder 13, 1859. Peissued 
September 19, 1871. 

Claim. — A corn planter constructed substantially as 
shown and si^ecified, \vl., with right-and-left mould- 
boards m m', adjustable cutters or coverers d d, and 
hopxser B, when these several x^arts are constructed 
and arranged for joint ox)eration in the manner and 
for the x5urx)ose herein set forth. 

25,513. LEVI S. LANCASTER, Rocky Mount, N C. 
Seed Planters. September 20, 1859. 

Claim. — The frame e, wheels c c, hox^X")©!' m, cylinder l, 
X^ockets or dex^ressions r, carrying the tube D, furrow 
opener F n, coulter Z, leveller H H, and bottom I I, 
the whole being arranged for oxjeration conjointly as 
and for the x^ni'XJOse described. 

25,556. LEWIS REESE CARPENTER, Lancaster, 
Ohio. Seed Planters. September 27, 1859. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the beam A, handles 
C C, braces D D, furrowing scraxier E, and seed box F, • 
with the planting slide H, lever N, wheel S, and cover- 
ing scrax^ers L L, the whole being constructed for joint 
operation, for the x^inrpose set forth. 

25,685. W. H. STUART, jMillington, Md. Seed 
Planters. October 4, 1859. 

Claims. — 1. A double corn x^lanter, the x^arts of which 
are constructed, combined, and arranged to oxDerate in 
relation to each other, as described., 2. Connecting 
the two independent sets of valves by means of the 
flexible connection H, in combination with single 
operating chain or cord H^, as and for the x>iirposes set 
forth. 

25,690. RUFUS M. VARNER, Oxford, Miss. Corn 
Planters. Octoher 4, 1859. 
Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the table r, deliver- 
ing tube h, furrow x)low /, feeding disk g, hox^per/, all 
attached to the rear end of the tono-ue, and placed 
between and subject to the action oi the strax^s and 
the sx^rings, as herein described and in connection 
therewith. 2. The combination of the sx)aces of the. 
hox^x^er's side, with the India rubber strip, the beveled 
edge of the hoxrper's bottom, and the gouged holes of 
the feeding disk, as and for the x)nrposes set forth. 

25,746. ANDREAS MAURER, New Carlisle, Ind. 
Seed Planters. October 11, 18o9. 
Claim. — The arrangement and combination of the 
vertically moving and seed distributing suxjporting 
axle D and boxes E and lever F, as and for the pur- 
pose set forth. 

25,835. ADAM KLAUS, Belleville, III. Seed Plant- 
ers. October 18, 1859. 

This invention consists in arranging the drox^ping 
apparatus in a particular manner, by means of a valve 
and a sliding door, which are both operated simul- 
taneously with the seed slide, so that always one 
throw of the seed or corn is kex^t in store in the lower 
part of the discharge to be ready to drox5 as soon as 
the sliding door opens. Clahn.— The valve r, in com- 
bination with the shding door p, when the same is 
operated simultaneously with seed shde, substan- 
tially in the manner and for the purpose described. 



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26,006. EPHEAIM C. ALLEN, Le Eoy, N. Y. Corn 
Planters. Xovemder 8, 1859. 

Y^Tien the macldue is in operation, as tlie main ^vlleel 
re^'olres. tlie cam wlieels at tlie ends of tlie shaft, with 
the pins or screws on the outer edges, catch the j)it- 
mans on the ends of tlie slides and draw them through a 
partition on the seed hoxes, when and where tlie cavities 
are filled; then as the slides are drawn hack through 
the partition, the brush sweeps off the superlluous seed, 
and the seed is dr-opped through the hole in the timber 
and tube. Claim. — The arrangement of the various 
parts of the seeding machine described, when the whole 
are constructed and combined for operation conjointly, 
as and for the purposes in this specification set forth.' 

26,044. OLIVEE P. MOEAX, Hayxesville, Mo. 
Corn Planters. Xovemher 8, 18,59. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the ciuwed concentric 
aperture o, in the bottom of the seed box C, with the 
sliding strike X. and measuring holes ni m , for the pur- 
Ijose of charging said holes from the seed box with the 
least possil)le ^^-eight upon and impediment to the mo- 
tion of the dropinng v heelD. as specified, 2. 1 also claim 
the combination of The concentric A'ibratory arm h, and 
projecting x>in / thereon, with the measuring holes m m, 
substantially as specified, for The purpose of imparting 
the j)roijer movemenr to the dropping wheel D. 3. I also 
claim the arrangement of the instant valve M upon the 
curved weighted hinge /, which is pivoted to the sides 
of the chaml)er G, in a position nearly vertically over 
the valve, in combination wiTh The sloTTed connecTiug 
rod S, for The purpose of producing a superior quickness 
and delicacy of action on the valve, substantially as 
specified. 

26,442. 0. C. McCUXE, Darby Ceeek, Ohio. Corn 
Plantej-s. Decemlier 13, 1859. 

Clahn. — The arrangement of the peculiarly formed 
rack bar rod L, bent lever M, pawl X, ring F, cam c, 
and arm d, as and for the purpose shown and described. 

23,605. J. T. MEECEE. Seneca Towxship, Ohio. 
Strd Planters. Pecemher 27. 1859. 

Claim. — The arraugement of The handles L, beam m. 
pivoT /, sTirrui) J, wheel K, arm 1), lever e. slide f7, ho})- 
X)er c, spring/, markers a a. and coverers li 1\, The 
whole being consTrucTed as described for the purpose 
set forth. 

27,378. JOHX J. PAXSOX, Middletowx, Ixd. Seed- 
in<j Cultivators. ^Parcli 6, 1860. 

This invention consists in attaching to a cultivator 
frame a seed distributing device, composed of a recipro- 
cating shde fiTTed wiThin a suiTaltle seed box, provided 
Avith a cut-off, and operated by cranks and connecting 
rods from the shafr of a driving roller, which is fitted 
to an elastic adjustable frame attached to the cultiva- 
tor frame. Claiin. — The attaching of the roller or wheel 
F to an elastic frame C. connected to the cultivaror 
frame A by a bolT and communicating motion to The 
slide F from the shaft or axle D by means of cranks 7 I 
and connecTing rods m rn. atTached to the ends of the 
pivoted bar n on the slide F, the whole being arranged 
as and for the j)Tirpose set forrh. 

27,766. C. ATKIXSOX, Yeemoxt, III. Seeding Plows. 
April 10, 1860. 

Claims. — 1. The anangement of the double mould 
board share F, coulters G, sulxsoil share e^, and a suiT- 
able seed distributing device, for joiuT operaTion as set 
forth. 2. The supporting of the implement by the 
wheels B B I ?/, when arranged with the beam D, axle 
A, and bar E, substantially as shown, to graduate the 
depth of the cut of the shares as specified. 

27,929. JOHX EOBIXSOX, Sharpto^^-n, Md. Seed 
Planters. April 17, 1860. 

Claim. — The combination of the clutch rod o and 
wires s with trigger X at the handle G, the whole ar- 
ranged and operating in connection with the adjust- 
able indicating wheel and dropping devices, substan- 
tiailv as described. 



28,009. JAIVIES PEELER, Tallajia.s.se, Fla. Seed- 
ing Plows. April 24, 1860. 

Claim. — The general arrangement of thiJ bars C and 
D, as constructed, the catch e, ))lade H, clevis L, beam 
Aj upright K, handles I, liopjx^r J, and wheels B and 
Bi, the whole being used for the purpose of foj ining a 
seeding jdow, substantially as set forth. 

28.051. WILLLUI C. BAXKS, CoMO Depot, Mls.s. 
Corn Planters. May 1, i860. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the seeding wheel F 
with its flanges h. -jiriuu ( leaner d, and adjusting device 
c, connected together siil)stantially in the manner and 
for the purpose described. 

28.052. WILLIAM C. BAXKS, Como Depot, Mlss. 
Corn Planters. May 1, 1860. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the gauge plate rn for 
adjusting the size of the seed cell, when combined with 
the seed slide «, or its e(iuivalent, and when constructed 
and operating in connection with the other i)arts of the 
machine, substantially in the manner and for the pur- 
pose described. 

295. W.C. BAXKS, Como Depot, Miss. (A. I.) Corn 

Planters. Septtml)er 4, 1860. 

Claim. — In connection with the seeding wheel F, 
with its flanges h, spring clearer d, and adjusting de- 
vice c, as therein claimed, the sx)ring holder sur- 
rounding a porticm of the seeding wheel to prevent the 
seeds from dropping from the cells until said cells ar- 
rive at or over the exit oxjening, as herein fullv set 
forth. 

28,217. J. B. TUEXEE, Jacksonville, III. Seeding 
Machines. May 8, 1860. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of a rotary, corrugated, 

seed distributing shaft/, swinging or regulating plate 
?i. and a gauge plate or cut-oft' G placed Avithin a seed 
box A, and arranged to o^Derate as and for The piu"i)ose 
set forth. 2. The combination of two seed distril)uting 
devices, as above, when xdaced in a seed 1)0X A divided 
into two compailrments by a partiTion g and placed on 
a jdough or culTivaTor frame. The whole being arranged, 
substantially as described, to adniiT of The sowing of 
seed or grain broadcasT or in drills alternately from one 
mode to the other, as may he retpmed, Avhile the 
machine is in operation, for the purpose specified. 3. 
The general arrangement of the seed box A. beam B, 
handles C C, and wheel D, as shoAvn and described, 
whereby the wheel and seed box are allowed To rise and 
fall independently of the beam, and the working parts 
prevented from being disarranged or injm-ed by any ir- 
regular movement of the plough, and the flow or dis- 
charge of the seed or grain rendered more uniform Thau 
it otherwise would be. 

28,301. W. C. PITTS, ArsTix. Texas. S.ed Plank re. 
May 15, 1860. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the double hoppers ( /, 
double Tubes or ducts B C, and single seed slide d, 
ox^erating together in the manner and for the purxioso set 
forth and described. 

28,343. J. H. BOXHAM, Elizabethtowx. Ohio. 
Corn Planters. May 22, 1860. 
Claims. — 1. The seed reservoir C. in combination with 
the hopper B. operated by the driving wheel E. in the 
manner and for the purpose set forth. 2. The combi- 
nation of the pivoted hopper B, perforated flange ;h, 
hook r, brush h. and ring k, constructed, arranged, and 
operaTing substantially" as and for the purpose set 
forth. 

28,595. DAXIEL MOYER, Xew HAMBUUGn, Pa. 
Corn Planters. Jane 5, 1860. 
In this invention the idough beams are strengthened 
by iron xdates. The hoppers containing the seed corn 
are placed on the beams immediately behind the 
plouiihs, and just before the shovel or mould board 
whicdi covers the seeds in the hill. The tubes extend 
from the bottoms of the hoppei-s, and are four in num- 
ber in each hopper. Claim.— The arrangement of the 



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centre "beam A, wheel a, arms B B and C C, plates v v 
and r, tlie brace g, bars c c, hoppers F, ijloughs M and 
N, mould boards or sliovels m, tubes », connecting rods 
e, slides I, and wlieels H, as described, for tlie purposes 
specified. 

28,777. ALONZO J. ROGERS, Stephentown, N. Y. 
Se,'(l rianiers. June 19, 1860. 
Claim. — Tbe arrangement of tbe axle H, wheels 
D D, roller G, plough F, cylinder A, and hopper B, ar- 
ranged and operated as described and for the ]3urposes 
set forth. 

23.909. H. SLOAN, Franklix, Ind. Seed Planters. 
June 26, 1360. 
Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the seed boxes A A^ 
A2, which are provided with three slides connected to- 
gether aud to a pitman or driving rod a, by means of a 
cross head d. substautially as and for the puj'pose 
specihed. 2. The arrangement of the seed boxes A A^ and 
B Bi in the relative positions seen, their seed slides be- 
ing connected together by the bars c e, substantially as 
aud for the puri)ose specified. 3. The combination of 
the gear frame F, provided with levers m n, and chains 
or cords with the frame upon which the seed boxes 
are placed, when the same are arranged substantially 
as and for the purpose sijecified. 

28,926. DAYID WARREN, Gettysburgh, Pa. Seed 
Flanters. June 26, 1860. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the turuiug bar F, the 
arms H and a, the slide d, rod c, and stirrer e, substan- 
tially in the manner and for the pui'pose fully set forth. 

29,134. G. T. BENNETT, Mt. Olive, N. C. Seed 
Flanters. July 17, 1860. 
Claim. — The arraugement of the slide C, hand lever 
&, standard d, and' the wheel B, provided with the pin i, 
in combination with the cultivator, constructed sub- 
stantially as and for the xnu'pose set forth. 

29,412. CHRISTOPHER SMITH, Nauvoo, III. Corn 
Flanters. July 31,1860. 
Claim. — Operating the feed bar A', by means of the 
handles d, clevis /, and bent lever g, all being con- 
structed aud arranged substantially as described for 
the i)ui'i)oses set forth. 

29.581. WILLIAM L. GEBBY, New RICHLA^^), Ohio. 
Seed Flanters. August U, 1860. 
Claim. — The combination and relative arrangement 
of plough share R, harrow U U S, coverers T T, seed 
box B, semi-circular valve I, curved bar L, and con- 
necting rod C, spring H, and levers D H, substantially 
as and for the purposes set forth. 

29,626. JACKSON SHANTs^ON, Dakota, Wis. Culti- 
vators. August 14, 1860. 
Claim. — The traverse bars C C, attached to the bars 
a a, as shown, and used in connection with the jjlanks 
E E, and seat D, and the axle G, on which the bars a 
are fitted loosely, substantially as and for the iDurpose 
set forth. 

29,636. JOSEPH F. TANNEHILL, Staunton, Ya. 
Seed Flanters. August 14, 1860. 
Claim. — A driving and carrying wheel, provided 
with segments having radial arms for varying its cir- 
cumference, in combination with a seed delivering appa- 
ratus, substantially such as described or its equiva- 
lent. 

29,653. AARON MILLER, Brockport, N. Y. As- 
signor to himself, GEORGE B. WHITESIDE, 
GEORGE F. BARNETT, and JOSIAH M. LANE, 
of the same i)lace. Corn Flanters. August 14, 1860. 
As the rear end of the lever is pressed up to the handle 
the slides are drawn forward, and the seed discharged 
thiough the teeth. When the distributers are ope- 
rated by the wheel, the discharge of the seed can be 
suspended by grasping the handle and lever and press- 
ing them together. Claim. — The arrangement of the 
slide Y, rollers P, levers a rj j, rods c c d d, and wheel 
E, as described, and for the jjurposes specified. 



29,735. MILLER WARNER, AYest Middleburgh, 
Ohio. Seed Flanters. August 21, 1860. 

Claim.— The arrangement of the levers K K, rods Y 
Y, rake U, delivering slide H, and seed box M, the 
whole being constructed to operate as described, for the 
purposes set forth. 

29,839. D. WOLF and H. WOLF, Lebanon, Pa. Corn 
Flanters. August 28, 1860. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the conical cap M, 
fianched, perforated, toothed plate K, bar N, adjustable 
plate O, tube R, notched share S, shaft Q, axle D, and 
beam A, all as shown and described for the purpose set 
forth. 

29,853. W. H. BARBER, Wolcottsville, Ct. Seed 
Flanters. SejHemher 4, 1860. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the wheel B, ratchets F 
G, clicks / g, shaft C, rock shaft c, sirring e, hopper H, 
spring //, slide E, and. shares I J, as and for the piu-pose 
shown and described. 

29,878. W. W. GOLSAN, Autauga\txle, Ala. Seed 
Flanters. Sej)teml)er 4, 1860. 
Claim. — The combination of the cam wheel c, agitat- 
ing wheel H, spring e, and slide d, the whole being 
constructed and arranged in the manner and for the 
purpose described. 

29,937. A. F. HINES, Washington, D. C. Assignor 
to himself and B. A. KIDDER, same place. Seed 
Flanters. September 4, 1860. 

Claim. — The arrangement of two reciprocating valve 
slides D F, the surfaces of which are smooth and with- 
out recesses or perforations, in combination with an 
arm E, lever L, and spout B, one valve working 
through an aperture C in the side of the spout, while 
the other valve F works in contact with the under face 
of the spout, constructed in the manner and for the 
purx)oses set forth. 

29,964. OLIYER L. GIBSON, Fort Bend Countv, 
Texas. Cotton Seed Flanters. Septemher 11, 1860. 
This invention consists of a machine for planting- 
seed with the entire bottom of the box, which contains 
the seed, movable, for the purpose of com eying the 
seed in the box to that 'paxt of the box from which they 
are to be di'opped, and partly changeable, for the pur- 
pose of making it applicable to the kind and quantity 
of seed to be planted in a given place or space. Claim. 
— The seed box, with its movable and changeable 
parts, in connection with the balance of the machine, 
when the same is so constructed and arranged as to 
plant seed in the manner described. 

30,445. J. W. HARBIN, Delaware Station, Ind. 

Assignor to himself and R. S. WILLIS, same place. 

Corn Flanters. October 16, 1860. 
Claim. — The arraugement of the sining lever b, snj)- 
ported by the standard F, and operated by the project- 
ing i^ins a a, nx)on the traction Avheel D, in connection 
with the rod d, operating the spring slide k, and the 
rod c, operating the agitator g, in the mamier and for 
the purposes set forth. 

30,799. W. R. CENTER, Athens, Ga. Corn Flanters. 
I)ecenil)er 4, 1860. 
Claim, — The arrangement of the guard F, coverers 
G, plough E, and roller H, with the seed box D, slide b, 
beam A, lever J, spring J^, rods K g, bent lever L, and 
handles B, all as shown and described, for the x^urposes 
set forth. 

30,861. SMIUEL W. ADAMS, Moultrie Co., III. 
Corn Flanters. December 11, 1860. 

Claim. — The combination and arrangement, as de- 
scribed, of two ploughs, with the slide L, seed boxes B 
B, levers C C and D, shovel H, and knife I, substan- 
tially as and for the purposes described. 
31,076. W. COMBS, Duquoin, III. Corn Flanters. 
January 8, 1861. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the shaft G, with the 
sleigh, the ground, the hopper box D, and the lever F, 
in the relation described, for the x^nrpose specified. 



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31,086. DAVID PARDEE, Carlyle, III. Secdwg 
Machines. January 8, 1861. 

Upon tlie bottom of tlie liopi^or is placed a ciicular 
plate of iron, provided with holes nromid its periphery. 
This plate is cogged, and caused to revolve by a spring 
pawl, operated by a connecting rod and ratchet cam 
upon the driving wheel of the machine, so that seeds 
are dropped through as each hole is brought in succes- 
sion over the dropi)ing tube. A hooked arm, operating 
by a pitman and shaft, forces the seed through the holes 
in the plate. Claim. — The arrangement of the perfo- 
rated ratchet distributing wheel H, cut-off ])rus]i I, 
spring paAvl J, spout F, coulter E, and hoi)i>er G, with 
the sliding bar L, springs K e, arm g, cam C, pivoted 
guides//, shaft /, hook arm M, and recess j, all as 
shown and described. 

31,118. JOHN GOODMAN and SAMUEL ROTE, 
Lancaster, Pa. Seedlnq Cultivators. Jamiarii 15, 
1881. . ^ ' 

Claim. — The combination and arrangement of the 
doubly adjustable scrapers S, with their slotted sup- 
ports T, and the seeding roller B, hopjier A, and appli- 
ances, when made and operated substantially as speci- 
hed, for the purpose mentioned. 

31,129. WORDEN P. PENN, Belleville, III. Seed- 
ing Ploughs. January 15, 1861. 
Claim. — The described arrangement of wheels J and 
H, hopx)er box B, and spring M, behind the mould 
board A, and against the land side of the plough, for 
the xiurj)ose of sowing broadcast or drilling the seed in 
the bottom of the furroAV, the whole to be made, opera- 
ted, and arranged substantially in the manner de- 
scribed. 

31,186. J. Y. D. MURPHY, Half Moon, Penn. Corn 
Planters. January 22, 1861. 
Below the seed conducting tube is arranged a seed 
chamber, to which a reciprocating movement is given. 
Under this seed chamber is a sliding bottom to facili- 
tate the passage of the corn from the conductor. In 
front of the sliding chamber, and secured at the top of 
the frame, is a vertical cutter which, in connection with 
a horizontal cutter and the side plates, serve to open 
the furrow. Motion is given to the various parts by 
means of a lever ojjerated by cams on the driving- 
wheel, so that the furrow is made, and the seed dropped 
therein and covered, at one operation. Claims. — 1. The 
combination of the reciprocating seed chamber T, 
opener V, and sliding bottom I), arranged and opera- 
ting substantially as and for the purposes set forth. 2. 
The arrangement of cutter 7, comb fc, horizontal cutter 
V, side plates M, depositing chamber T, conducting 
tube J), shaft E, spring a, bar H, and slide J, substan- 
tially as set forth. 

31,381. C. C. GARRETT, Spring Hill, Ala. Seed 
Planters. P'ebruary 12, 1861. 
Two hopxjers are placed, one in front of the other, 
upon the frame, and under the orifice of each is placed 
the recessed wheels, which insure the distribution of 
the seed, these wheels being rotated by gearing and 
bands. The bottom of the loAver hopper is made slightly 
inclined ; and when it is desired to plant cotton seed 
the periphery of the cylinder is supx)lied with teeth, 
and the slides on the sides of the hopper raised or low- 
ered. Claim. — The arrangement of the shaft J, wheel 
K'^ cylinder S, gearing H I, hoppers K R, concave N, 
bottom L, spring M, slides 0, lever frames P, screws 
Q, springs T, harrows U, and frame A, all in the man- 
ner and for the i)urposes shown and described. 

32,065. DAVID HUxMPHREYS, Cincinnati, Ohio. 
Corn Planters. April 16, 1861. 
The bottom of the hopper is provided with a ventage 
or discharging duct leading into the seed tube. Upon 
the bottom of the hoi>per is a measuring slide contain- 
ing a measuring aperture. Ux)on the measuring slide 
is a cut-off slide provided with a long slot rounded at 
one end. An intermittent sliding movement is given 
to the slides by means of a wrist on a rod connected 
with the wheel axle, and moving in slots in the bottom 
and slides. Claim. — The arrangement of cut-off H li 



h' h" I, measuring slide (J g g', ;ii)<l \ciilagv d, opi r;iti (l 
fi'oni a gi'oiiDd vvli<'<?] 1>, in tlic ma i: in r ;i ikI I'oi- ih* - 
po.scM Hrt lorl;]). 

32,108. ! J:\VIS ].'. WI.MCirr. CojioKS, N. Y. Assignor 
to liinisrir 'illOMAS U. llOV\'APJ>, HUine 

y)]acc. ,S(T<I I'laiilcrs. il ](), f-^iii. 

(Jlainis. — I. 'i'lic (■(till Iti ion (ifllic Icvcrc, cnm/, 
and sju'iiig 7, \yii\\ the pisl (in r, ;mi(I ceil in tin- ro- 
tary cylinder il, lonnin^ I lie liotldiii oC I !ic cd hox J, 
tlie wiioie consti I ill i n.L;- ;in ;id j ii -I :i I dc drupiiing 
device tlia t ein|)( ies I he seed e(d'l w i I li ;i po-i t i \ ' iiioi ion, 
as desci'ihed. 2. 'I'lie com 1 u n;i I ion < d' IIm' inii^fd liiinie 
R, earring tlie roller iiiid t!ie ;idj ii.-i ;i l.le ld..(d^ O, 
carrying the coNci-er N, willi I In- ri;iiiie .\ , cwnxiiiL; the 
plough K, and sii ppdrt ed ror\\ ;i!(l ! lien or h\ a w lie( I oi 
wheels C, the plough and eo\cni nimu llirowii iiilo 
and out of action upon the soil i:y iiKan-^ <d' t Ik! Joi n I i-d 
brace S, substantia lly as deseriix-d. ;j. The frames A 
A, hung separately on one di i\ in;^ axle B, so that tliey 
will rise and fall independent !\ lo suit liie iinevenness 
of the ground to be X)lanted, a nd adjn^icd laterally to 
plant rows at different disranees apaii, and having 
equal and distinct seeding and i)]an1iiig devices which 
are thrown into and out of action se]»arately to jilant 
rows of different length, and in either alTeniate or op- 
posite hills, all substantially as (h serihcd. 
32,792. JOHN SIMS, Boston Coi;xeks, Mass. Com- 
Mned Seed Drill and CulHralor. July 9, 1861. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the fork L, slide .J, 
rock shaft F, and seed box E, in eoinhination with a 
drill plough O, coverer P', and rake R, for the }>nrposes 
and substantially as described. 

34,438. M. M. MACKERLEY, South Salem, Ohio. 
Corn Planter and Lime Spreader Comhined. Fehruary 
18, 1862. 

A seed dropper arranged in the bottom of the seed 
box has a reciprocating motion imparted to it hy an 
eccentric connected with the shaft, tht dropiier has iwo 
receivers moving alternately over the (u [i\ cry hou- lor 
dropping two hills ] a manure box is secured to a li amo at 
the rear of the main frame, and connected with a valve 
box, the valves being oj)erated by means of pins on the 
wheel striking against a dog hinged to tlie bottom of the 
box; the drojiper works between two mould hoa.rds of 
the share. The machine being in operation, the seeds are 
dropped in the furrow made by the jihuiuh. and cov- 
ered with fine manure from the l>ox, ( hiim. — The box 
F, the plough N, the valve D. the hox 1 1. \\\v eccentric 
Q, the connecting rod c, inns e <\ \ alves 1, l)ox J. and 
dog /, the whole to be constructed and arranged with 
respect to each other, substantially in the manner de- 
scribed for the i)urpose specified. 

36,898. JOHN DAVIS, Allei^tIh.xy City, Pa. Sml 
Sowing Harrows. Xoconher 11, l>i)2. 
Claim. — The rollers and slieath 1^. eonstrueted and 
operated substantially as (h'scrilied. and ummI in eoni- 
bination Avitli the seed (dianihers -s. l'urni>hed with the 
inclined bottom, as herein represente<l and for tlie puv- 
I)ose sot forth. 

37,564. H. CASSIDY, Putna^i, Muskixgim Co.. Oiiu>. 
Corn Planters. February 3, 181)3. 
A central beam Avith handh's and a pair ol' si(u^ 
beams, sui)ported by Avheels, and ea(di carrying a tur- 
rower and a covering share : before. the covering sh:ir(> 
is a hopper with a vt'ciprocating slide, worked hy the 
Avheels, on which the maidiiue runs. This hojjpt'r in 
its spout is divided hy longitudinal partitions, so as to 
drop the grains of corn a little distani e apart in the 
hill. Claim. — The combination of the chambered hop- 
pers I, spring slules .7, wheels E. shares G H. and side 
beams A, with each other ami with the central beam 
C, all in the manner and tor the jturi>ost^ herein shown 
and described. 

38,313. WM. H. MAPLE, Chariton. Lucas Co., Iowa. 
Corn Planter. Jpril 28, 1863. 

— The shaft K provided with a crank /. and 
the lever I connected with the crank /, as shown, for 
oi>eraring the secil slid(> H . Avhen said parts are applied 
to, or used in combination with, a beam A havmg three 



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shares E C C attaclied to it, and all arranged as set 
forth. 

40,595. H. F. AND T. R. BARGAR, Boeder Plains, 
Webster Co., Iowa Com Planters. November 
17, 1863. 

Claim. — The arrangement and combination of the 
cylinder H, pawl J, lever M, provided with the two 
valves p 8, rock shaft /, and lever K, as and for the pur- 
pose herein set forth. 

41,263. WILLIAM F. OSGOOD, Lowell, Mass. As- 
signor to ORIN F. OSGOOD, same place. Corn 
Planter. January 12, 1864. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the spring bar F, con- 
strncted as shown, with the wheel C, rollers i, and 
slides E H, in the manner herein described. 

6,906. WM. F. OSGOOD, Lowell, Mass. Assignor, by 
mesne assignments, to F. B. HUNT & CO., Rich- 
mond, Ind, Corn Planters. No. 41,263. Jan nary 
12, 1864. Eeissued Fehniary 8, 1876. Filed Octoher 
12, 1875. 

Claims. — 1. The bar F, in combination with the 
spring/, slide E, and wheel C, provided with rollers i, 
substantially as set forth. 2. I claim a colter or fender, 
in combination with a grain tube and pilot wheel sub- 
stantially as set forth. 3. I claim the combination, in 
a seed drill, of a seed tube, a colter, and the pilot Avheel 
having its axis on a line, or nearly on a line, with the 
point where the colter is connected to the frame, sub- 
stantially as described for the purpose specified. 4. In 
a single tooth corn jjlanter, I claim the above described 
colter, for the threefold i)urpose of cutting through ob- 
structions, carrying the furrow opener and protecting 
the grain tube, substantially as described. 

42,196. SAMUEL F. JONES, St. Paul, Ind. Corn 
Planter. April 5, 1864 ; antedated April 2, 1864. 

Claims. — 1. Operating the seed slide S' through the 
medium of the crown wheel C, movable lever a, adjust- 
able pin plate vibrating slide &, spiral spring S, and 
lever o', the whole being constructed and arranged to 
act conjointly as shown and described for the purpose 
set forth. 2. The agitator n, when constructed and op- 
erated as shown and described. 3. The hub T, with 
arms 4, 5, 6, when used in connection with the crown 
wheel C as shown and described, for the purpose set 
forth. 

42,370. S. E. HARRINGTON, Greenfield, Mass. 
Convertible Planter and Cultivaior. April 19, 1864. 

Claims — 1. In combination Avith the main frame of a 
machine, which may be used as a seeding machine or 
for otlier purposes, the hopper, agitator, measuring de- 
vice, chute drill, and markers, when constructed in 
such a manner that they may all be removed from said 
main fi-ame by one and the same operation, substantial- 
ly as set forth and for the piu-pose described. 2. The 
combination and .arrangement of the hopper F, frame 
G, agitator K, lever and spring r, post H, shoe I, disk 
J and markers O, constructed and operating substan- 
tially as described. 3. In combination with the main 
frame and drag bars of a seeding machine or cultiva- 
tor, the spring bolt coupling N, constructed and opera- 
ting substantially as desciibed. 4. In combination 
with the main frame of a machine which may be used 
as a seeding machine or for other purposes, and pro- 
vided with a plate T, the cultivator bars P P, when 
crossed at their middle, and i^rovided with clamping 
bolts S S, substantially as described. 5. In combina- 
tion with the main frame of a machine, which may be 
used as a seeding machine or for other purposes, the 
fenders E E, substantially as described and for the 
purposes set forth. 

42,781. R. B. LANUM, Washington, Ohio. Corn 
Planter. May 17, 1864. 

Claim. — The lever K, cord J, rod I, and spring H, in 
combination with the two seed slides G O, rod P, tube 
L, and box N, all arranged to operate in the manner 
and for the purpose herein set forth. 



43,699. O. C. McCUNE, Pleasant Valley, Ohio. 
Corn Planter. August 2, 1864. 

Claims. — 1. Oi)erating the seed slide I through the 
medium of the handles F F, the latter being connected 
to the former, and all arranged substantially as and for 
the xmrpose herein set forth. 2. Operating the valve L, 
in the tube K, through the medium of the handles Y F, 
substantially as set forth. 3. Attaching the furrow 
share M to a beam O, which is connected by an elastic 
plate P to the main beam A of the machine, all arranged 
substantially as and for the ]3urpose herein set forth. 

43,782. FREDERICK LOOS, Denver City, Territory 
OF Colorado. Corn Planter. Augusts, IS&A. 

This invention consists in placing a cylinder in a 
frame and providing it with a cell, in Tvhich is a piston 
worked by a cam. When the cell comes in conjunction 
with the hopper the cell is tilled Avith seed, and carried 
around to the opening or spout, when the x>iston is 
pressed out and the seed deposited in the ground. 
Claim. — The cylinder E, its recess e, piston /, spindle 

and the projection j, the whole being arranged within 
the packed box B, in respect to the hopper C, and tube 

D, substantially as and for the purpose herein set 
forth. 

43,995. WILLIAM IRONSIDE, Jennerville, Pa. 
Combined Seeder and Cultivator. August 30, 1864. 
Claims. — 1. The arrangement of a single guide pulley 
M and slotted side supports L, when combined with 
the vibrating arms Kfor the covering scrapers Q, and 
the means of raising them from the ground by a strap 
I and securing them, or its equivalent, substantially in 
the manner and for the purpose specified. 2. The con- 
struction of the slide IV (Fig. IV, No. 2) with the ends 
on the under side centrally chambered, open on the 
outer edge b, operated in a sunken portion of the 
centrally open ended bottom Avith its slot by the com- 
bined action of the forked rocker, its arms H, and the 
connecting rod G, pinion F, and spur wheel E, all . op- 
erated by the roller D, Avhen arranged as shown for the 
puri)ose specified. 3. The loose or false hoi^per bottom 
U with its upright x, long slot, and central opening v, 
in combination Avith the brush block V, all covering 
the Adbrating slide IV, secured and arranged in the 
manner specified. 

44,357. HENRY W. WANSBROUGH and HENRY M. 
DIGGINS, CtNCiNNATi, Ohio. Corn Planter. Sep- 
tember 20, 1864. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the hollow drill tooth 

E, guard F, hopper N, and slide G, operating substan- 
tially as herein set forth. 2. The provision of the 
yielding cut-off H, applied and operating as set forth. 
3. The arrangement of ground wheel I, rod K, lever L, 
spring M, and cut-ofi" H, in the described combination 
with the grain slide G, near the bottom of a hollow 
drill tooth, substantially as set forth. 

44,762. J. B. WOOLSEY, Bloomfield, Iowa. Corn 
Planter. October 18, 1864. 

Claims. — 1. In combination with the seed dropping 
device, the adjustable loA'er I and the band lever M, 
AA^hen constructed, arranged, and comiected with the 
working parts of the machine to operate the seed slide 
by machine or by hand, as herein shown and described. 
2. In combination with the seed dropping apparatus, 
the cross roof shaped scattering device g, substantially 
as and for the purpose herein described. 
44,955. WM. G. KENEDY, Greenfield, Ind. Corn 
Planter. November 8, 1864. 

Claims. — 1. A seed drox)ping or seed distributing de- 
Adce composed of a slide O, elastic cut off Q, a A^alA^e H, 
and a spring L, all arranged and applied so as to be 
actuated by the driver at the rear of the machine, sub- 
stantially as set forth. 2. The guards G, when ar- 
ranged and applied to the machine in relation with the 
shares D F F, to oijerate as and for the purpose speci- 
fied. 

45,257. JAMES M. MAXWELL, Cape Elizabeth, Me. 
Seed Planter. November 29, 1864 ; antedated Decem- 
ber 13, 1862. 

Claims.-— 1. The combination as well as the arrange- 



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ment of the seed dropping apparatus, and its furrow 
opener and closers, with the plow and the wlieel ar- 
ranged in the heel of the latter. 2. The combination 
of the gate D and its operative mechanism, viz.: tlie 
lever E, and latch m, Avith the seed dropping apparatus 
and the plough. 3. The combination of the Avheels s s' 
and their operative mechanism, viz. : the arms t u, bar 
V, and lever iv, with the plow and the third wheel B 
arranged within or at the heel of the plow, as speci- 
fied. 4. The improvement by which the furrow opener 
and its closers are enabled to pass a stone or obstacle, 
the same consisting in the flexible conductor and tlie 
yielding supporting arm, the same being applied to the 
hopper and the ^ilow, in manner and so as to oper- 
ate substantially as specified. 

45,344. JOHN W. RICHAEDS, Newark, N. J. Seed- 
ing Machine. Decemhe)' 6, 1864. 

Claims. — 1. The combination with one conductor of 
two slides EE', working side by side, and two cranks, 
G G', set at right angles to each other on the axle I, 
substantially as and for the purpose herein sx)ecified. 2. 
The slots or openings a a, and the brushes J J, ar- 
ranged both at the front and at the back of the hopper, 
80 that the slides will receive and deposit the seed both 
in their backward and forward movements. 

45,721. HIRAM JORDAN, Milford, Ohio. Corn 
Planter. January 3, 1865. 
Claim. — The arrangement of conveying hopper A, 
crescent-shaped dropper B, lever C, rod D, s^mng E, 
shave F G, and roller H, the whole being combined 
and operating together in the manner specified. 

45,971. GEORGE BUNCH, Grand River Township, 
Mo., AND JAMES A. PRICE, Breckenridge, Mo. 
Corn Planter. January 24, 1865. 

This invention consists in a triangular frame, the 
rear end being suj)ported on wheels. Above the frame 
and over the wheels is a shaft extending across the 
frame, on each end of.wliich are seed cells, which are 
worked back and forth by the right handle, thus dis- 
charging a given quantity of seed at each motion. 
Claim. — The sliding handle I and sliding bar H con- 
nected iogether and applied to the frame A and shaft 

D, substantially as and for the purpose herein set 
forth. 

47,024. GIDEON KING, Eminence, Ky. Wheat Drill. 
March 28, 1865. 

Claims. — 1. The drill board E, in combination with 
the plow, as specified. 2. The feed frame O, in combi- 
nation with the drill board E, as and for the purpose 
set forth. 3. The shaft q, for connecting the drill board 
E to the plow beam, as and for the purpose described. 
4. Attaching the drill board E to the forward end of the 
plow beam by means of the propelling rods A and e and 
staple c, as and for the purpose specified. 5. The feed 
nut V, in combination with the drill board E and 
wheel I, when constructed as and for the purpose set 
forth. 6. The adjustable wedge in the heel of the drill 
board E, and in combination therewith, as and for the 
purpose specified. 7. The adjustment of the Avheel I 
upon the shaft J, in combination with the drill board 

E, as and for the purpose described. 8. The stopper y 
and temper screw x^, in combination with the feed nut 
V, as specified. 9. Attaching the drill board E to the 
heel of the plow by means of the cui ved rod K, as and 
for the purposes set forth. 10. The adjustable plate S 
at the rear end of the drill board E, for the purpose de- 
scribed. 11, Depositing the seed between the last fur- 
row plowed and the furrow being plowed, as herein 
specified, by means of the drill board E. 

47,029. IVES W. McGAFFEY, Chicago, III. Com- 
bined Planter and Cultivator. March 28, 1865. 

Claims. — 1. The slotted braces C c, in combination 
with the beam A and handles B, for the purpose of ad- 
justing the latter, as set forth. 2. The reversible bevel- 
led blocks K, J, and G, when arranged to operate in 
eombination with the beam A and plough standard, for 
the purpose of adjusting the latter, as described. 3. 
The hinged division plate X, arranged to operate in 
connection with the seed hopper, as and for the pur- 



pose set forth. 4. The adjustal)ki spring P, in combi- 
nati on wiMi the seed ])late fj, wlien coiistructcjd and ar- 
ranged 1() opci iilc siil)st;iiiti;il!y as lierein described. 5. 
The. c(>iiil>i!iati()i) ol' lod 1, jthitc and s])ring P, arranged 
to operate as and for the purpose S(;t forth. 

47,637. MARTIN HAYDEN, Rochester, Mich. Seed 
Planter. May d, 1865. 

Claims. — 1. Tlic a(ljns<;il)]e or movabh; bar X j)ro- 
videdAviili Ihc tooih //, in coiubiiiatiou witli llie i)iiiioji 
G having a vacant oi' aliscnl lootli and provided wifb a 
notched xdatc 11, lor the piii i)()se Jierein set fortli. 2. 
The lever I, arranged aixl coiuhined with the pinion G, 
plunger rod K, valve sliaft N, and seed cup Q, to oper- 
ate sTibstantially as and for the purpose specili(?d. 3. 
The placing of th(! seed cup Q on an axis (■ provided at 
one end with a ci; ink i. in connection with the curved 
slot 7* in the bar k, for the purpose of tilting the seed 
cup, as described. 4. Tiic combination of the valve M, 
plunger rod K, seed cup Q, when arranged to operate 
in the manner substantially as find for tlie puii)OHe set 
forth. 

47,728. WILLIAM H. HUNTER, Bridgeport, III. 
Corn Planter. May 16, 1865. 
Claims. — 1. Adjustable slide R, constructed, arrang- 
ed, and oi)erated substantially in the manner and for 
the purpose described. 2. Jointed or liinged lever T, 
reel P, and vertical standard N, constructed and op- 
erated substantially in the manner and for tlie i)urpo.se 
set forth. 3. The blocks or cams L L", attached to the 
spokes of the wheels by set screws when said cams are 
made adjustable or movable, in combination with the 
hinged lever T, rod P, vertical standard N, as speci- 
fied. 

47,855. S. M. PRENTICE, Southington, Ohio. Seed- 
ing Machine. May 23, 1865. 
Claim. — The seed box or hopper D, resting at its 
back end upon a spring F, substantially as shown, and 
for the purpose of feeding and supplying the seed uni- 
formly to the distributing wheel C, as set forth. 

48,104. GEORGE M. and SAMUEL H. SEWARD, 
Guilford, Conn. Seed Planter. June 6, 1S65. 
This invention consists in so constructing the hop])er 
that it revolves with a disk beneath, comltincd with a 
plate and stationary brush. The hopper is adju-red to 
or from the draught wheel by a set screw, thus Tighten- 
ing the belt that rotates it. Claims. — 1. Constructing 
the hopper G so as to revolve with the disk E, when 
the same is combined with the liiixte D and the brush 
K, or its equivalent, substantially in the manner and 
for the pur^iose described. 2. Adjusting the hopper G, 
constructing and operating in the manner described by 
means of the screw P, substantially as and for the inir- 
pose described. 

48,145. JAMES B. AMOS, Lower Ciianceford, Pa. 
Grain Drill. June 13, 1865. 
Claims. — 1. Coimecting the forward wheels when 
mounted upon one and the same axle to the truck or 
frame by means of a central vertical ])in, in combina- 
tion with side links attached to either side of the 
frame or truck and to the axle next to the wheels, so as 
to diverge, inclining forward and downward from the 
truck to the axle, substantially in the manner and for 
the purpose set forth. 2, In combination Avitli the cup 
slide valves, stationary cleaning blades penerratiug a 
longitudinal slot in the valve bar traversing the cups, 
substantially as set forth. 3. In combination with op- 
ei-ating the slide valves, the means herein described of 
enlarging or diminishing the diameter of the said 
wheel, in the maimer and for the piu'i)ose herein set 
forth. 

48,150. WILLIAM BLESSING, Jeffersoxville. O. 
Corn Planter. June 13, 1865. 
Claims. — 1. The tooth C D, and seed box F f. secured 
to each other and to the beam by the operation of a 
single screw, substantially as set forth. 2. The ob- 
liquely floored seed box F. connected to the tooth by 
the oblique boss/, and having its slide reciprocated in 
the plane of the trigger .substantially as set forth. 



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48,229. E. M. WRIGHT, Wioiington, Ohio. Corn 
Planter. June 13, 1865. 
Claims. — 1. The combination and arrangement of the 
spiral seed hox D, reversible seed wheel G, conducting 
tube ft , and pointed seed scatterer Q, substantially as and 
for the purposes herein specified. 2. The double curved 
lever I in combination with the connecting cords, or 
their equivalents, working around the perix)heries of 
the curved arms thereof, substantially as and for the 
purpose specified. 3. The guide rod H, arranged so as 
to be x)roperly adjustable to the eyes of the attendant, 
substantially as and for the purpose herein set forth. 
4. The consti'uction of the graduated., roller M, substan- 
tially as and for the purpose herein specified. 

48,871. SEBASTIAN KELLER, Elizabethtown, Pa. 
Assignor to himself and JACOB L. GOOD, Lan- 
caster County, Penn. Comhined Seeder and Cul- 
tivator. July 18, 1865. 

Claims. — The construction of the semicircular crank 
U, and crank e', forming the top of the pulley shaft e, in 
combination with the friction pulley d, saddle step and 
spring brace connection/, arranged and operating sub- 
stantially in its adjustability in the manner and for the 
purpose specified. 2. The five x)ointed star crank V, 
for operating the valve 1, in combination with the pin 
or pins 7i, on the face of the driving or roller pulley D, 
constructed and operating in the manner set forth. 3. 
The flat-sided roller pulley D, supported in the brackets 
a a, for the vibrating hopper frame B B, in combination 
with the pivot rod attachment to the cultivator, in the 
manner and' for the purpose specified. 4. The con- 
struction and operation of the valves 1, 2 and 3, in 
combination with the connecting rod R S T, and the 
double crank U e', and star crank Y, operated in the 
manner described. 

49,104. JOEL A. HALL, Keokuk, Iowa. Cotton 
Chopper, Cultivator and Brill. August 1, 1865. 
Claims. — 1. In connection with a frame A, the ad- 
justable handles B C, arranged and operated as above 
described and for the purpose set forth. 2. The clamp 
frame /, hoe g, and adjusting segment ^f', combined as 
above described. 3. The combination of the x^lo'vv- 
share, or point v, guide blade tv, and pivoted wings x x', 
substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 4. The 
plow-share v, cutting blades x and x x' , and adjusting 
rod y y' and y", arranged as above described and for the 
purpose set forth. 5. The arrangement of the hopper 
r, distributing spout S, with the cultivator, in the man- 
ner and for the purpose described. 

49,265. A. A. HAZARD, New York, N. Y. Corn 
Planter. August 8, 1865. 
Claim. — The oscillating and distributing roller 5 in | 
combination with the furrow ojiener B, track-clearing 
wings a, spring g, lever e, trigger /, handles D D, and 
adjustable covering roller E, all constructed and oper- 
ating in the manner and for the purpose herein shown 
and described. 

49,302. E. D. AND 0. B. REYNOLDS, North Bridge- 
water, jVLa-SS. Seeding Machine. August 8, 1865. 

In this machine the seed box itself has a reciprocat- | 
ing vertical motion given it by a crank shaft that is 
geared to the barrow w^heel. The motion of the seed 
box shakes the seed-delivering tube. Claim. — A seed 
sower, having a reciprocating seed box, operating in 
the manner and for the purpose substantially as set 
forth. 

49,557. JOHN SHAFER, Sparta, N. Y. Seeding Ma- 
chine. August 22, 1865. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the leveller D, rear 
supporting wheel g, and covers h h\ arranged substan- i 
tially as described. 2. Mounting the wheel H in a ; 
frame G, which is hinged at points coinciding with the ' 
axis of the seed cylinder &, in combination with the ; 
driving chain d' , or its equivalent, substantially as de- 
scribed. 3. The spring-brake lever J, apphed to the i 
handles of the machine, in combination with the swing- j 
ing roller firame G, substantially as described. | 



50,246. A. F. HINES, Washington, D. C. Corn 
Planter. Octol)er 3, 1865. 
Clahns. — 1. The slide valve q, rod i. spring x, in com- 
bination with valve m, plates N and O, spout or seed 
duct S, gToove y, and frames H, in valve m. 2. Rubber 
or spring a, rod /, in combination with lever e, and 
the inner ring of wheels c, provided Avith pins d d d. to 
operate on the lever. 3. The arrangement of two or 
more shelves in hopper, said^ shelves slanting upward 
that the com or other seed in hopper, at the least mo- 
tion of the machine, will fall oft' into the bottom of the 
hojiper, the whole constructed and operated in the man- 
ner and for the purposes herein set forth. 

51,707. GEORGE W. FARLEY, Manchester, N. H. 
Grain Brill. Becemher 26, 1865. 
Claims. — 1. In a seed drill, the hooked rock shaft M 
in combination with the adjustable pawl N O and spiral 
spring u, substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 
2. The seed valve K in combination with the bed piece 
G, and adjustable slides R, all constructed and arrang- 
ed substantially as and for the purposes set forth. 3. 
The cogs on the side of the wheel C in combination 
with the hooked rock shaft M, the pawl N O, and seed 
valve K, all constructed substantially as and for the 
purposes set forth. 

52,471. A. J. VAN BOEKEL, Uniontown, N. J. 
Corn Planter. Fel)ruary 6, 1866. 
Claim. — The attachment to and combination with a 
common plow of an additional plowshare and mould- 
board in front of the plowshare and mouldboard of the 
plow, as commonly used, and an intervening corn droji- 
ping mechanism, the mouldboards being reversed or 
faced tovv ard each other, and their line of travel being 
such that the wings of the mouldboards are nearly in line" 
with each other, so that the furrow turned by the front 
or attached share and mouldboard is immediately turn- 
ed back by the plowshare raid mouldboard, thereby 
covering the corn dropped behind the furrow opener, 
the whole constructed and arranged substantially as 
hereinbefore described. 

52,989. RICHARD GILLASPIE, New Richmond, Ohio. 
Seed Planter. March 6,1866. 
Claim. — The seed box D, double armed crank d. rod 
c, stop/, spring h, adjustable coverer A:, the whole con- 
structed and arranged in combination with a plough, 
substantially as and for the purpose herein specified. 

53,156. W. H. LIMEBACK, Greenfield, Ind. Corn 
Planter Cultivator. March 13, 1885. 
Claim. — The spring K, when arranged and applied to 
the seed slide J, and used in connection with the shaft 
L, provided with handles, and also connected with the 
seed slide J, substantially as described. 

53,459. D. AND D. F. LUSE, Spring jMill, Penn. Corn 
Planter. March 27, 1866. 
Claims. — 1. The bail L, provided with the attaching 
and adjusting flanch I and angle adjusting rod M, for 
mounting the drill tooth upon, substantially as and for 
the purposes herein specified. 2. The double share 
and full double mould board furrow clearing plough N, 
in combination with the drill tooth I, substantially as 
and the purposes herein set forth. 

6,078. DANIEL LUSE and DANIEL F. LUSE, Centre 
Hall, Pa. Assignors to the HOOSIER DRILL 
COMPANY. Corn Planters. A o. 53,459. March'll, 
1866. Beissued October 6, 1874. Filed August 31, 1874. 
Claims. — 1. The bail L, provided with the attaching 
and adjusting flange /, and angle adjusting rod for 
mounting the drill tooth upon, substantially as and for 
the purpose herein specified. 2. The double share and 
full double mold board furrow clearing plow N, in com- 
bination with the drill tooth I, substantially as and for 
the purpose herein set forth. 3. A vertically and circular- 
ly adjustable brush, arranged in front of the seed delive- 
ry opening, for the purpose of regulating the quantity of 
seed dropped, and freeing it, before being dropj)ed. from 
the mass of seed in the hopper, substantially as specified. 
4. In the seed box, the cove, as shown, for the reception 



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of the brush, whereby the grain is prevented from pass- 
ing behind the brush. 

8,245. D. AND D. F. LUSE, Centre Hall, Pa. Assign- 
ors, by mesne assignments, to HOOSIER DRILL 
CO., Milton, Ind., and J. and J. A. CAMPBELL, 
Haerison, Ohio. Corn Planters. Original patent 
No. 53,459. March 27, 1866. lieissued October 6, 
1874, No. 6,078 ; and again Eeissued May 21, 1878. 
Filed May 1, 1878. 

Claims. — 1. A Yertically and circularly adjustable 
brush arranged in a cove in front of the seed delivery 
opening, as and for the purpose specified. 2. The bail 
L, provided with the attaching and adjusting llaugo I 
and angle adjusting rod M for mounting the drill 
tooth upon, substantially as and for the pui-pose herein 
specified. 3. The double share and full double mold- 
board fiuTow clearing plow N, in combination with 
the drill tooth I, substantially as and for the purpose 
herein set forth. 

53,635. JAMES N. LANE, Bethel, Ky. Seed Planter. 
April 3, 1866. 

Claims. — 1. The scrapers I, when hinged to the 
frame, and disi)osed diagonally to the line of draught, 
eubstantially as set forth, 2. The arrangement of a 
seed planter for one horse, with seed valves, ox^erated 
by hand when the parts are constructed and combined 
substantially as set forth. 

54,042. ALYAH UPSON, Randolph, Ohio. Corn 
Planter. April 17, 1866. 
Claim. — The cutter C, spout D and slide I, in combi- 
nation with the spring c, cord d, lever h, and roller C, 
arranged and o}3erating in the manner and for the pur- 
poses set forth, constituting a self-dropper. 

54,642. JAMES CAMPBELL, Harrison, Ohio. As- 
signor to himself and WILLIAM CAMPBELL, 
same place. Corn Planter. May 8, 1866. 
Claims. — 1. A grain box whose front xjortion is sup- 
ported and pivoted upon a curved fender plate F, and 
whose rear portion is sui>ported in notched posts G {/ 
G' (J, substantially as described. 2. The grain box E 
0 0', having the j)ivoted front and perforated rear por- 
tion iu the described combination with the adjustable 
hook P Q (jr g', for the purx)0ses set forth. 

3,836. JAMES CAMPBELL and WILLIAM CAMP- 
BELL, Harrison, Ohio. Assignees of JAMES 
CAMPBELL. Corn Planter. No. 54,642. May 8, 
1866. Eeissued Fehraary 15, 1870. 
Claims. — 1. A grain box whose front x^ortion is sux?- 
ported and x>ivoted ux)on a cnived fender x)late F, and 
whose rear x^ortion is sux^x^orted in notched x)osts G g 
G' g'j or their equivalent, substantially as described. 
2. The grain box E o o', having the pivoted front and 
perforated rear XJortion in the described combination 
with the hook' P Q, q q', for the x>urposes set forth. 3. 
In a grain box E, x>i'Ovided with a revolving grain 
measuring floor or disk I i, and a gated indentation c', 
the oblique section or x^ortion e" of the wall extending 
from the said indentation e' in a line ecceutric to the 
disk I, and trending away from the center thereof, for 
the x)irrpose set forth. 4. The cut-oif brush J when se- 
cured by the head L and clamps K k A' in the manner 
rexn-esented, to adapt it to be raised, lowered, or ro- 
tated as recxuired to insure its efficient action aud uni- 
form ^vear. 5. The combination with the driving A'^ heel 
C of the circumferentially grooved axle C e c', and sta- 
ples d d, substantially as "and for the x^urpose set forth. 
6. The arrangement of hook P, revolving grain measure 
I, pinion M, worm shaft N, worm shaft journal box n, 
and post G, substantially as set forth. 7. The arrange- 
ment in the rear of the drill tooth S and some distance 
below the drox^ plate, of the ux^wardly and rearwardly 
flaring dropping sx^out R, as and for the x^urx^oses desig- 
nated. 

\078. JMIES CAIdPBELL, Harrison, Ohio. As- 
signor to JAMES CAMPBELL and WILLIAM 
CAMPBELL, same x^hice. Corn Planter. No. 54,- 
642. May 8, 1866. Beissne No. 3,836, d((ted February 
15, 1670. Eeissued October 1, 1872. 
Claims. — 1. A rotary dropper grain box E, shiftable 



on a vertical pivot, substantially as herein described, 
as means for throwing tlie dropper geariug in and out 
of mesh. 2. The combination, witli tlie x>i voted gi-ain 
box E, of the perforations o o', hook P, and adjusting 
hinge bolt foi- tlic i)urx)Oses scit forth. 3. Tlie curved 
fender x>lat<; F, sux)X)orting the front of the gi-ain box, 
and shielding the droj.'per gearing, sul>stantially as 
shown and dfiscribed. 4. The brusli cove e^, formed by 
the indented wall of the circular grain box E, and ar- 
ranged and operating substantially as shown and de- 
scribed, in combination with a rotary dropper I, for 
the x>urxioses sxx'cified. .■). In combination with the 
cove e\ we claim {lie ciir-olt brush J, when constructed 
with a head L, and lield by the clamp K I: /.', in the 
manner rex)resented, to a(la])t it to be raised, lowered, 
or rotated as required, to insure its efficient action and 
uniform wear. 6. Tlie ( ondunation, with the driving 
wheel C, of the eircuiiilerentially grooved axle C c 
and stax^les d d, substajitially as and for the x>'>rpf^se 
set forth. 7. The journal box N of the worm shalt N^, 
and the hook P for holding the pinion M in and out of 
mesh with the orm X, the same being both attached 
to one aud the same X'o^t G. as herein shown and de- 
scribed, for the x>iirpo.se set forth. 8. The sx)ring i>ull 
W for ox^erating the killer valve U, the same consisting 
of a hook w, and a sx^ring w^, between an abutment 
guide h, and adjusting nut iv'-, substantially as herein 
shown and described. 

6,040. JAMES CAMPBELL, Harrison, Ohio. For 
himself and JAMES A. CAMPBELL, administra- 
tor of W. Camx)bell, deceased, as.-^ignee of one-half 
interest. Corn Planters. No. 54,642, May 8, 1866. 
Eeissne No. 3,836, February 15, 1^1^;. reissue No. 
5,078, October 1, 1872. Eeissued September 1, 1^74. 
Filed July 18, 1874. 
Claims. — 1. The combination, in a seed box for com 
drills, of the bottom x^late O, witli chaff holes, rotating 
drox^xier L and circular box E, sul)stantially as de- 
scribed. 2. The combination of the bottom phite O, 
with chaff ox^enings, rotating drox^per I, circular seed 
box E, and the cove, acting as a cut-off xdate for the 
brush, substantially as lierein set forth. 3. The com- 
bination of the bottom xdate 0, rotating drox^x^er I, seed 
box E, cut-off' x>l^ite and cove, aiul ^ov% or ox^ening, 
substantially as lierein set forth. 4, The combination, 
with the grain box, elevated iibove the frame, of the 
curved fender x^late F, suxiiiortiiig the fi'ont of said box 
and shielding the droxnu r gearing, substantially as de- 
scribed. 5. A rotary dr(>|)[)er grain box E, shiftable 
on a vertical xfiv<'t. substautirilly as herein described, 
as means for throwiug tlie dropX)er gearing in aud out of 
mesh. 6. The coiubiuariou. Avith the pi\ oted grain box 
E, of the xierforatious o o\ lu>ok P, and adjusting hinge 
bolt Q, for the x)urxK)ses set f n th. 7. The combination, 
with the ground wheel, of the axle C, having grooves 
or shoulders e e'. adai>ted lo lie ( ouuected with the .side 
beams of the frainr by stax)lrs d', substantially as and 
for the x^urxiose desc i ibcd. ^. In combination with the 
pinion M and ox)euiuus o of tlu^ X'i^"*^*^'^*^ grain box, the 
worm shaft Ni aud the lu)ok 1*. both connected with 
the x><»-^ti for oxieration sulistantially as deseribed, for 
the object specified. 9. The sxning pull W, for oper- 
ating the liiller valve F, the same consisting of a lutok 
w, and a sxning jc', between an abutment guide b, 
and adjusting nut w'-, substantially as herein shown 
and described. 

58,295. JOSIAH S. RICKEL, Geneseo, III. Corn 
Planter. September 25, 1866. 
Claim. — The lever frame H, with seed slide G at- 
tached, in connection Avith the corn box or hopper F, 
arranged and ax>X>hed to the corn coverer or jumx)er, 
substantially in the manner as aud for the xuirpose 
herein set forth. 

58,557. T. T. SHAWCROSS, Allisonville, Ind. As- 
signor to himself, L. D. WYATT, and E. D. Mc- 
MAXAMA, same x^hice. Corn I'lanier. October 2, 
1866. 

Claims. — 1. The box 1, the wheel 19, with its canity 
21, and the agitator 20. 2. The sxmng 12, levers 13 14 
15 16 18 and 17. all arranged aud operating substan- 
tially as described for that purpose. 



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59,123. H. V. DAVIS anb GEOEGE W. PEABODY, 
Amherst, N. H. Assignors to GEOEGE W. PEA- 
BODY, Amherst, a^d CHAELES B. TUTTLE, 
MiLFORD, N. H. Seed Drill. October 23, 1866. 
Claim. — Tlie bar A, having the seed box D* secured 
upon its lower part and the strips B B attached to its 
lower end, and with the roller C between their rear 
ends and the furrow opener E, at their front end, in 
combination with the fixed perforated plate e, in box 
D*, and the reciprocating perforated plate g, at the 
rear of plate operated by the rod E' and cam D from 
the axis of the roller C, substantially as shown and de- 
scribed. 

59,263. THOMAS D. PEICE, Carrollton, III. Brill. 
Ocioler 30, 1866. 
Claims. — 1. The covering wheel B, when constructed 
with the adjustable rims h- and substantially as and 
for the piupose described and set forth. 2. The cover- 
ing wheel B, in combination with the dish F, when 
these two parts are so constructed as to operate con- 
jointly, as herein described and set forth. 3. The disk 
F, in combination with the brush H and spring I, for 
the imrpose of preventing the clogging or 8toi)page of 
the seeds, as described and set forth. 4. The arrange- 
ment of the gate K and its oxjerating devices, substan- 
tially as herein described and set forth. 

59,829. J. D. FIELD, Keokuk, Iowa. Seeding MacMne. 
November 20, 1866. 
Claims. — 1. The intermit tingiy rotating scrapers or 
shovels G G and rods c, in combination w^ith the fixed 
scraper H, arranged to operate in the manner substan- 
tially as and for the purpose set forth. 2. The arms J 
J' in combination with the cam I having the pins d d at- 
tached, the arm K, and spring /, for operating the cyl- 
inder O, substantially as and for the purpose specified. 
3. The cylinder 0, placed within a case L, which com- 
municates with the seed box N, and provided with the 
holes li p', antl an inclined projection t within it, in 
combination with the bar P, with shoe or cut-oif b^ at- 
tached, all arranged to oi^erate substantially as and for 
the purpose set forth. 

60,620. EUSEBIO COETES, Sagua la Grande, Cuba. 
Assignor to JOSE A. MOEA, New York, N. Y. 
Sugar Cane Planter. JJecembvr IS, 18G6. 
Claims.- — 1. The cane x^lanter consisting of the wire 
box C, x)lough D, ploughs I, hopi^er J, inclined chute K, 
handle H, and adjustable wheels A E, substantially 
as and for the j)^u^x)ose si^ecified. 2. The lever F and 
wheel E, in combination w^ith the frame A and plough 
D, when constructed and applied as herein shown and 
described. 

61,781 FINLEY F. WESTEEFIELD, Fort Dodge, 
lo^VA. Assignor to himself and C. WESTEE- 
FIELD, same place. Corn Planter. February 5, 
1867. 

Claim. — The combination of a corn planter construct- 
ed as herein above set forth, and operated by means of 
the bent lever E, with a double shovel x^low, or sod 
plow, substantially as described. 

61,847. .JAMES G. McGEEW, Caledonia, Minn. Seed- 
ing Maelune. February 5, 1867. 

Claims. — 1. The application of the traction wheel C, 
provided with si^okes O, to the triangular frame A and 
to the axle c' of the cylinder D, substantially as and 
for the purpose herein shown and described. 2. The 
application of the shovel plows a a to the triangular 
frame A, when in combination with the wheel C, sub- 
stantially as and for the piupose herein shown and de- 
scribed. 

61,904. T. L. WHITBECK, Kenosha, Wis. Combined 
Seed Sower and Cultivator. February 5, 1887. 
Claims. — 1. The bars N N, in combination with the 
"bifurcated bars or braces H H, so they can be adjusted 
to form a center draft and to vary the bearing or pres- 
sure upon the caster wheels. 2. The circular brace P 
and pin I, in combination with the seed box and frame 
A, substantially as shown and described. 3. A com- 
Ibined cultivator and seeder so combined and arranged 



that the seed box M, together with the traction 
wheels B B, may be elevated upon the pole and carried 
without impeding the operation of the cultivator, for 
the purposes and substantially as herein described. 4. 
A seeder where the slide in the seed box is worked and 
ox)erated by the pole W, through the medium of the 
lever o, or its equivalent, for the purposes and substan- 
tially as herein set forth. 5. The pole W, lever o, slide 

E, and cyhnder M, in combination with the spur wheel 

F, pinion G, shaft d and traction wheels B B, all for 
the purposes and substantially as described. 

62,290. DANIEL EUPPAET, Nimisilla, Ohio. Com 
Planter. February 19, 1867. 

Claims. — 1. The above described construction and ar- 
rangement of axle L, provided Avith feed hole M, in 
combination with the lock lever N and arm 0, substan- 
tially as set forth. 2. The rakes H, in combination 
with the coverers, substantially as described. 

62,834. CHAELES C. GAEEETT, Dayton, Ala. Corn 
and Cotton Seed Planter. March 12, 1S67. 

The cotton seed cylinder has vertical adjustment by 
a lever and set screw. The corn seed slide has move- 
ment from side j)ins on the operating pinions of the 
cotton cylinder, which is journaled in an arm vibrata- 
ble by a lever to throw it in or out of gear with its 
driver. The harrow is attached to draw springs. 
Claims. — 1. The stirrup lever E, connected to the 
cylinder Q, so that it can be raised and lowered, sub- 
stantially and for the purposes herein described. 2. 
The stirrup lever E and its connections with the seed 
cylinder Q, in combination with the lever 0, for the 
piu'poses and substantially as described. 3. The har- 
row C", and its means of attachment to the springs 
D^ D^, in connection with the seed planter, when con- 
structed in the manner and for the purx^oses and sub- 
stantially as described. 

2,681. CHAELES C. GAEEETT, Dayton, Ala. Corn 
and Cotton Seed Planter. JJarch 12, 1867. Peissued 
July 16, 1867. 

Claims. — 1. The stirrup lever E, connected to the 
side plates, so that they may be raised and lowered, 
substantially as and for the purposes herein described. 
2. The stirrux) lever E and its connections with the side 
plates, in combination with the lever O, for the pur- 
poses and substantially as desci-ibed. 3. The hariow 
C' and its means of attachment to the sx3rings D- D-, in 
connection with the seed x^lanter, when constructed in 
the manner and for the x^^u'Xioses substantially as de- 
scribed. 4. The box K, x^ro^dded with the slide valve 
L ox^erated by the x^intles i in the gear wheel E, and 
the levers M N, all arranged substantially as set forth. 
5. The seed hox)X)er e and cyhnder b, when axix^iied to 
and used in connection with a cotton seed.planter, sub- 
stantially as and for the xinrx30se sx)ecified. 6. The at- 
taching of the bearer sx^rings D^ to the frame of the de- 
vice, in the manner described or in any etxuivalent way 
to admit of the adjustment of said sx^riugs, substan- 
tially as and for the x^urx^ose set forth. 

62,886. LEONIDAS M. EEAMY, Kokomo, Ind. Corn 
Planter. March 12, 1867. 

Claims. — 1. In the described combination the two 
ridging shares c c', followed by the seed droxiXiing drill 
E, substantially as and for the x^urpose set forth. 2. 
A corn x^lanter, consisting of two shares c c' making a 
central ridge on which to x^lant, combined with the 
drill E and crescent-shax)ed rake H, the whole arranged 
and oxjerating substantially as set forth. 3. In this 
connection, the crescent-shax)ed grain coverer or 
rake H. 

62,883. JOSIAH S. EICKEL, Geneseo, III. Corn 
Planter. March 12, 1867. 
Claim. — The seed slide G, placed within a chamber o c" 
in the tube F, having a hole d made through it and / 
ox)erated by the levers or hands E E, in combination 1 
with the fixed x^fii'tition H xn'ovided with the elastic ' 
projection ( and ila]) I, and recess c with a glass at / *}. 
its outer side, all arranged substantially as and for the /' 
purpose set forth. i 



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63,147. JAMES EDGE, Acquackanonck, N. J. Seed 
Planter. March 26, 1867. 

The seeder is liiuged to a barrow, whose wheel actu- 
ates the operative mechaiiistn. The seeds are supplied 
periodically by a revolving perforated disk, wliicli 
takes the seed from the throat of the hojjpcr. J'he 
disk and throat are changeable to vary capacity and 
rapidity of sowing for different seeds. Claims. — 1. The 
movable throat s at the base of the seed hojjper, in 
combination with the seed measuring disk o (made 
changeable^ and with the seed tube as and for the 
purposes specified. 2. The frame />•, hinged to a frame 
a and detachable, as shown, in combination with the 
hopper r, wheels I and c, miter wheels m and n, and 
seed measuring disk o, as and for the purposes set 
forth. 

63,854 M. D. CONE, Port Gibson, N. Y., and A. N. 

DOUGLASS, Avon, N. Y. Maud Seeding MacJune. 

April 16, 1867. 
Claims. — 1. Susj)ending the seeding apparatus from 
the front of a hand barrow by which they are drawn, 
substantially in the manner and for the purposes shown 
and described. 2. The emplojTuent or use of the re- 
volving seed cylinder C when it is made to contain the 
supply of grain, substantially as and for the purposes 
set forth. 3. Enclosing the grain cylinder C within 
the casing B, for the purpose of concentrating the seed 
after leaving the distributing cylinder and conveying 
it to the drill through the conductor. 4. The adjust- 
able perforated band n, in combination with the re- 
volving seed cylinder C, substantially as and for the 
purposes set forth. 

64,390. JOH^T D. WELLS, Franklin Co., Ohio. Com 
Planter. April 30, 1867. 

Claim. — The application of a driving wheel with a 
crank attached for operating the valves, together with 
the arrangement and particular combination of the 
several parts named as above described, or substan- 
tially the same as would answ^er the intended purpose. 

64,519. WILLIAM L. GEBBY, New Richland, Ohio. 
Planter and Culiivator Combined. May 7, 1867. 
Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the arms I I with 
the shovel K and teeth d d, in combination- with 
the shaft A and beam B, in the manner and for the 
purposes specified. 2. The hopper box D, with seed 
slide i, when operating by means of the lever I), rods c 
and g, and spring e, when constructed and used in the 
manner herein set forth. 

64,926. BENJAJ^IIN F. WHITNER, Madison, Fla. 

Planter and Manure Distrihutor. May 21, 1867. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the furrow opener g, 
the furrow wheel A, and the covering drag D with each 
other and with the planting cylinder C and the seed 
receptacle B, substantially in the manner and for the 
respective purposes herein set forth. 2. The grooved 
planting cylinder C when it is combined with a jointed 
and a recessed ring i, and when the said cylinder works 
in combination with the furrow opener q, the furrow 
wheel A, and the covering drag D, substantially in the 
manner herein set forth. 

65,610. A. P. ROUTT, Liberty Mills, Va. Seeding Ma- 
chine and Fertilizer. June 11, 1867. 
Claims. — 1. The furrowing tooth C, having the broad 
reversible plate or shovel u', and the brace j/, substan- 
tially as and for the purpose specified. 2. The agitator 
M, in the fertilizer box, having the arms z z' z" z'", sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose described- 3. The 
construction of the conducting tubes, feed box, and 
distributing roller in such a manner as to show at S the 
distributing roller N, and the interior of the conducting 
tube H, substantially in the manner and for the pur- 
pose specified. 

66,308. SOLOMON G. DEUTLER, Orangeville, III. 
Corn Planter. July 2, 1867. 
Claim. — The combination of the sliding valve plate 
C, having a rigid arm E, and a flexible arm F attached 
to its rear end with the hopper B, beam A and opera- 



ting wheel G, su]>stantially as hciciii (Icscrilud and i'or 
the purpose set forth. 

66,910. S. J. TAYLOR, Rome, N. Y. Co.nhined Com 
Planter and Culiivator. July 16, 1807. 

Claims. — 1. Tlie vertical slide K, operated by the 
spring L, substantially as and for tli<' i)urpose specified. 
2. The covering teetli d d, having faces inclincrl inward 
and backward, and attaclxid to tiie cross Ix-am I), sub- 
stantially as an<l for the purpose described. 3. The 
hinge by which the wings C C and tlie cultivator Ijars 
O O' are jointed to the plow A, composed of tlie jaws 
m ?n, clasping Ihe l)olts ji //, sulistantially as and for 
the purpose sp(!ci(ied. 4. The coni])ination and ar- 
rangement of the ploAV A, the draw Iteam B, the seed 
box P, together with the wheel (i for operating it, the 
wings C C', the cross beam D, having its covc-iing teeth 

fZ, the adjusting bars E E', and tbe cultivator bars 
O 0', all constructed and o^ierated sul)stantially as and 
for the purpose sx)ecified. 

66,912. M. L. AND R. W. THORNTON, Lumpkin, Ga. 
Corn and Cotton Seed Planter. July 16, 1867. 
Claims.- 1. The combination of the com and guano 
hoppers J and L, dro])})ing cylinders 1 and K, shaft G, 
guide spout O, gear wheels E and F, drive wheel C, 
and shaft D, with each orln i with the frame A of the 
machine, substantially as liereiu shown and described, 
and for the purpose set forth. 2. The coml)ination of 
the cotton seed hopper M and stirrer N with the guano 
or plaster hopper J, dropping cylinder I, shaft G, spout 
O, gear wheels E and F, drive wheel C, shaft D and 
frame A of the machine, substantially as herein shown 
and described, and for the purpose set forth. 

66,923. B. WIELAND, Orangeville, III. Com 
Planter. July 16, 1867. 
Claim. — The combination of the movable ho]>per D, 
provided with the rotary disk c, the guide bars g g, the 
brushes J, and the wire guides m, the marking wheel 
E, the discharge tube G. awl rlie covering wings n n, 
arranged and operating sulisrantially as and for the 
juirpose herein described. 

66,934. WM. M. BALE, Morristown, Ixd. Cultiva- 
tor. July 23, 1867. 
The front end of the cultivatcu" rests on a wheel 
which has a face cam giving a vilu atory motion to a 
bar, and through it to the seeil slide in the box, dis- 
charging grain through tubes in the rear of the shares. 
Claim. — The shaker bar L, operated by the cam K, the 
elide N, hoes C, tubes H, and seed box G, all arranged 
in the manner and for the ptrrposc set forth. 

67,115. W. W. HUBBARD, Edinburg, Ind. Com 
Planter. July 23, 1867. 
Claims. — 1. The log or drag A, provided with a seed or 
corn hopper in its rear end, or used with it. as and for 
the purpose set forth. 2. The handles D. lever E, and 
seed slide C, arranged with the log Avitha hole thrt»ugh 
its center, and hopper B, as and for the purpose set 
forth. 3. The hoe or coverer I, connected to the drag 
and handles, and operating sulKstantially as and for 
the purpose set forth. 4. The mole or tlange L, on the 
under side of the log or drag, used substantially as and 
for the imrpose set forth. 

67,168. HARMON V. DAVIS, Amherst. N. H., and 
GEORGE E. SMITH, Blakesville, N. H. As- 
signors to GEORGE E. SMITH. Seeding Machim: 
July 30, 1867. 
Claims. — 1. The seed box or hopper D. mounted upon 
the vibrating lever C, and operated from wheel B, in 
the manner substantially as descrioed. 2. The vibrat- 
ing hopi)er, arranged and operating as described, in 
combination with the funnel-shapetl seed run or dis- 
charge opening, substantially as described. 3. The 
vibrating hopper, provided with discharge openings of 
difiVrenf sizes, and ananged to turn upon a central 
pivot as described. 

67,444. H. S. MITCHELL and C. SEARCH, Hublers- 
BURG, Pa. Com Planter. August 6. 1867. 
Claims.— 1. The removable slide plate applied to and 



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operating in connection with the reciprocating slide, 
snbstantially as and for the purpose described. 2. The 
removable slide plate I', provided with the rib or ridge 
i, arranged to work in a corresponding groove formed 
in the j)artition F, in the manner and for the purpose 
set forth. 3. The arrangement of the levers N and rack 
bar O, iu connection with the adjustable followers or 
coverers, substantially as described. 4. The recipro- 
cating rod 5, provided with the star-shaped burr or 
head c, and adapted by the reciprocating slide I, in 
the manner and for the purpose described. 

68,050. H. V. DAVIS, Amherst, N. H. Assignor to 
BENJAMIN WHITING, Hollis, N. H. Hand Seed 
Planter. August 27, 1867. 

Claims. — 1. The combination with the wheel E, and 
shaft D, of staple c, and pin d, substantially as set 
forth. 2. The combination with the seed box C, and 
handle A, of the grooved guide piece I, plow J, lever 
K, and covering devices M g g, and k 1i, substantially 
as and for the puiposi set forth. 3. A hand seed planter, 
all the parts of wliich are constructed and combined 
together for operation, substantially as and for the pur- 
pose set forth. 

68,070. SAIIUEL HAEPSTER, Center Hall, Pa. 
Corn FJantcr. August 27, 1867. 
Claims. — 1. In combination with the brushes and 
flanged brush head, the slide H, having a central and 
side holes countersunk to prevent the grains from 
wedging therein, substantially as described. 2. In 
combination with the brush head and seed slide, as de- 
scribed, the fiuTow openers M N N and seed duct K, and 
coverers O O, arranged and operating as and for the 
purx)ose described and represented. 

68,201. D. W. JACOBY, Shelbyville, III. Com- 
bined Corn Planter and Cultivator. August 27, 1867. 

Claims. — 1. The stationary plate P, substantially as 
described. 2. The combination of the stationary plate 
P, having a mortise or groove in which a slide plate O 
is made to operate by means of a spring h, rods v m, 
and crooked lever n, in combination with pipe E. sub- 
stantially as set forth. 3. The combination of the 
shovels F' F, piiie R, plates O P, spring h, lever n, rods 
m V, arranged to operate substantially as and for the 
purpose set forth. 

69,296. EDWIN L. BERGSTRESSER, Hublers- 
BURGH, Pa. Corn Planter. September 24, 1867. 

Claims, — 1. The feed wheel provided with sectional 
feeders, each giving a different number of gTains and a 
quantity of x)laster corresj)onding to the amount of 
corn drox)ped, constructed and operated substantially 
as described. 2. The shifting sections provided with 
circular rises or ribs fitting into corresponding grooves 
iu the bottom of the box. 3. The circular grooved lid 
or top incasing the sections, and to which the hopper is 
attached, constructed and applied substantially as de- 
scribed. 4. The slotted lever having uprights in the 
bar operated by means of the movable pin, so that it 
can be used for each section, substantially as de- 
scribed. 5, The slotted or perforated arms or ears on 
each section for shifting the sections and aftbrding an 
attachment for the end of the pitman, as described. 6. 
The V-shaj)ed bottom or division under the sections, in 
connection with the shde or cut-off, operating as de- 
scribed. 

69,301. THOMAS ALLEN, Arrow Rock, Mo. As- 
signor to himself, JOSEPH NICHOLSON, same 
place, and A. B. GARRISON, St. Louis, Mo. 
Corn Planter. October 1, 1867. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the furrow plow B, cov- 
erers I- lc\ side boards O 0^ rolling wheel D, slide valve 
d, worked with a lever E, or automatically, the adjust- 
able cams or pins p on the rolling wheel, all in combi- 
nation, when constructed and arranged substantially 
as shown and specified. . 

69,502. J. F. STERETT anb C. M. J. REYNOLDS, 
Ottumwa, Iowa. Combined Corn Planter and Cul- 
tivator. October 1, 1867. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the hopper D, upon the 



beam with the pipe J, slides H and a, bar F, and the 
round of the handles, with its lever G, and arm E, the 
several parts being used and oi)erating as and for. 
the purx>oses set forth. 

69,710. ANDREW V. RYDER, Germano, Ohio. Seed- 
ing Machine. October 8, 1867 . 
Claims. — 1. The bed piece D, provided with the ears 
h h, as and for the purpose described. 2. The revolv- 
ing seed box g, bed piece D, plated upright or bar a, 
beams A and E E, and hopper C, all constructed and 
combined as and for the purpose described. ^ 

72,318.' WILLIAM R. MOZIER, Higginsville, III. 
Seed Planter. December 17, 1867. 

Claim. — The combination of the trigger or hand lever 
J, spring L, lever I, connecting bars K and H, crank G, 
recessed cylinder V, and seed box E, with each other - 
and with the forward-plow standard B, plow beam A, • 
and handle D, substantially as herein shown and de- 
scribed, and for the piu'jiose set forth. 

72,333. JOHN STARK, Thomasville, Ga. Seed 
Planter. December 17, 1867. i, 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the vertical arbor e, 
carrying revolving arms j and I respectively below and 
above the bottom of the seed box, substantially as here- | 
in shown and described. 2. The frame F of a seed 
planter, when hinged to a supporting frame A, and 
when connected with the same by means of supports b 
b, all made and oi)eratiug substantially as herein shown 
and described. 3. The funnel-shaped lower part I of ; 
the seed box, when secured to the frame F, in combina-. 
tion with the hopper J secured to the frame A, all made 1 
and operating substantially as herein shown and de- • 
scribed. 4. The driving wheel C of a seed planter, 
when connected by means of suitable rods or shafts 
with the revolving arbor e, having the arms J and I, all 
made and operating substantially as herein sho^ n and 
described. 5. The lertilizer box, when arranged sub- 
stantially as herein shown and described, in combina- i 
tion with the seed box H, driving wheel C, and frames i 
A and F, all made and operating substantially as here- i| 
in shown and described. 6. The arrangement and com- > 
bination with each other of the plow N, tube r, shares 
O, flattener P, adjufstable marker R, seed drojDper J, 
shares S, and roller D, all made and operating substan- 
tially as herein shown and described. 

72,703. JOHN VAUGHN, College Grove, Tenn. ■ 
Combined Planter and Cultivator. December 24, 1867. 
Claims. — 1. The triangular frame t, bearing the small 
plows when used in connection with a cotton cul- 
tivator, substantially in the manner and for the pur- 
poses set forth. 2. The combination of the draw beam 
A, wings B B, ploAvs p p P, opening plow S, frame F, 
wheels D D', shaft C, seed box I, conductor b, and cov- 
ering x)low d, substantially as shown and described. 3. 
The covering plow d, when hung loosely between two 
guides g g,60 an to have a free vertical but no lateral 
motion, substantially as described. 4. The frame F, 
when constructed with hooks h h, which o^jerate in 
connection with eyes e e to hold the frame to the 
wings B B, when used in connection with a cotton 
planter and cultivator, substantially in the manner and 
for the purposes specified. 

73,022. PATRICK McISAAC, Waterloo, Iowa. Corn 
Planter and Plow Combined. January 7, 1868. 
Claim. — The herein described arrangement of the 
several parts constituting the corn planter, and the 
mode herein described of attaching the same to a com- 
mon plow, as specified. 

73,463. E. D. REYNOLDS and O. B. REYNOLDS, 
North Bridgewater, Mass. Seed Sower. January 
21, 1868. 

Claims. — 1. A seed sower, having the coulter hinged 
in such manner that it may be elevated and secured 
in elevated position, substantially as and for the pur- 
pose set forth. 2. Bracing the coulter, when made with 
the above provision, by the brace or latch bar o and its 
locking device or mechanism, substantially as shown 
and described. 3. Applying the hopper or seed box 



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to the tilting board, substantially as shown and de- 
scribed. 

73,593. J. G. S. GAEWOOD, Vermillion, III. Har- 
row, Cultivator^ and Planter Combined. January 21, 
1868. 

Claims. — 1. The combination, in one machine, of the 
harrow A B, plow standards G I, plows H J, seed box 
C, droiiping cylinder D, axle E, and wheels F, substan- 
tially as herein sh6wn and described, and for the pur- 
pose set forth. 2. In combination with the above the 
curb ed 8X)ring plate or apron N, seed box C, and drop- 
ping cylinder D, substantially as herein shown and de- 
scribed, and for the purpose specified. 3. The combi- 
nation of the slide K, lever L, and hook M with each 
other and with the seed box C and drox)j)ing cyl- 
inder D, substantially as herein shown and described, 
and for the purx)ose set forth. 

74,092. N. G. HUGHES, Waynesburg, Penn. Corn 
Planter. February 4, 1863; antedated January 27, 
1868. 

The seed hopper is fixed to the rear of the standard, 
and the seed slide is ox)erated by levers actuated by the 
operator. Claims. — 1. The combination of the tubes G 
and H with the seed box E and spout or tube F, sub- 
stantially as herem shown and described, and for the 
purpose set forth. 2. The combination of the connect- 
ing rod I, spring J, crank shaft K, connecting rod L, 
and lever or trigger M, with each other, with the inte- 
rior tube H and xjIow handle C, substantially as herein 
shown and described, and for the purx^ose set forth. 3. 
The combination of the hand cover or guard N with the 
plow handle C, substantially as herein shown and de- 
scribed, and for the piu'pose set forth. 

74,112. WILLIAM McLUCAS, Reinersyillk, Ohio. 
Corn Planter. February 4, 1868. 
The hopper has a lower chamber which holds enough 
seed for one hill. The seed lever is operated by tap- 
pets on the perix)hery of the wheel and acts to close the 
way into the seed chamber when it opens the exit 
therefrom to deposit the seed. Claims. — 1. The combi- 
nation of a lever B with its valves h h'^, operated by a 
wheel E, with seed hopper A and D, all substantially 
as described. 2. In combination with the foregoing, 
the plow shares G G, and harrow roller J, substantially 
as and for the puriiose siDecified. 

74,357. CUERAN W. HENKLE, Washington Court 
House, Ohio. Corn Planter. February 11, 1868. 
Claims. — 1. The metallic box C and bottom c for the 
hopper, fitted in the beam A, the box and bottom be- 
ing both cast in one -piece, and all arranged to operate 
in the manner substantially as and for the purpose 
set forth. 2. The distributing wheel D, pro^nded with 
the seed cell g, and slot or opening h, all arranged to 
operate substantially in the manner as and for the pur- 
pose set forth. 3. The cut-ofi" brush d, applied or secur- 
ed within the metal bottom c, to operate in the manner 
substantially as and for the purpose specified. 

75,174. JOHN T. LOWEEY, JAMES A. CASE and 
EICHAED CHEW, High Banks, Ind. Corn Plant- 
er. March 3, 1868. 
Claim.— The combination of the drag A, so con- 
structed that the part A' may be detached, in combina- 
tion with the parts B, C, D, E, F and G, arranged to 
operate for planting double or single rows, substan- 
tially as described. 

75,845. LEWIS BISHOP, Talladega, Ala. Cultiva- 
tor and Seeder. 2IarcTi 24, 1868. 

Claims. — 1. The employment of the spring S, as con- 
structed, or other eciuivalent device, for obtaining in 
cultivators or seeders, of whatever kind or construc- 
tion, a vertically yielding tension, substantially as and 
for the purpose herein shown and described. 2. The 
plates m, operated substantially as and for the purpose 
herein shown and described. 3. The hopper or trough 
0', with its agitator i, substantially as and for the pur- 
poses shown and described. 4. The star wheel J, or 
other ecxuivalent device, for Uftiug the agitator i, sub- 



stantially as and for the purjjoses herein shown and 
described. 

76,738. J. H. FEAMPTON, Hopewell, Ohio. Com 
Planter and Plow. April 14, 186^^. 
Claims. — 1. The handle D composed of two pieces d 
d\ hinged together at d'\ when used for the purposes 
set forth. 2. The combination of tlie liinged luindle D 
with the rod n, lever /, and sliding Ijottoni m of tlio 
seed box I, when operating sul^stantially as and for the 
purposes set forth. 

76,865. BENJAMIN F. WHITXER, Madisox, Fla. 
Combined Planter and Manure JJiHtribuior. April 14, 
1868. 

Claims. — 1. Making one of the flanges li^ of the cyl- 
inder H movable, and securing it in x>lace, clamping 
the jointed recessed ring I between it and the station- 
ary flange /i', by means of the nut screwing upon the 
said cylinder H, substantially as herein shown and de- 
scribed and for the purpose set forth. 2. Adjustably 
securing the hopper F in place within the hojjper E, 
by means of bolts and set screws, substantially as 
herein shown and described and for the purpose set 
forth. 3. The comlnnation of a removable weight K 
with the covering drag J, substantially as herein 
shown and described and for the purpose set forth. 4. 
The discharging hopj)er M, constructed in two parts, 
in substantially the form herein shown and described, 
and adjustably secured to the under side of the frame 
B, as and for the purpose set forth. 5. The stirrer shaft 
or cylinder N, having radial arms n^ and side arms 
attached to or formed upon it, in combination with the 
peculiarly shaped hopper M, and with the frame B, 
substantially as herein shown and described and for 
the purpose set forth. 

77,t357. H. C. LOCKE, Somerville, Texx. Corn 
Planter. April 21, 1868. 
Claims. — 1. The reversible plows C C, mounted on 
the standards «, constructed and arranged substan- 
tially as described, in combination with the drill tooth 
E and the seed hopper F, as and for the pur[)Ose set 
forth. 2. The seed hopper F, provided with the gate b, 
operated by the spring c and cam e. or the wheel G, as 
and for the purpose described. 3. The conil)iuation of 
the reversible plows C C, drill tooth E, and seed hop- 
per F, with its automatic discharging mechanism, and 
the dragging coverer H, arranged and operating as de- 
scribed. 4. The standard a, constructed with two up- 
right bars and a horizontal connection bar at the 
bottom, substantially as shown and for the pui-pose de- 
scribed. 

77,141. J. B. WEBSTEE, Stockton, Cal. Seed Soiver 
and Harrow Attachment to Ganq Plow. April 21, 
1868. 

Claims. — 1. The plow frame a a' 6, provided with 
means for attaching a seeder to its front end, and pro- 
vided also with the frame d d', at its rear end, for the 
attachment of a seeder, substantially as described. 2. 
The bracket e, in combination with the plow frame a 
a' b, as and for the purpose described. 

77,808. WILLIAM H. FISH, Jr., Scarsdale, N. Y. 
Corn Planter. May 12, 1868. 

Claims. — 1. The valve t' in the spout I, when arrang- 
ed in connection with the seed slide H, so as to be op- 
erated therefrom, substantially in the manner as and 
for the purpose specified. 2. The fitting of the small 
front wheel D in an adjustal>le frame E, secured to tlie 
front pai-t of the frame A, in the manner substantially 
as and for the puri)Ose set forth. 3. The combination 
of the two frames A E, when used in connection with a 
seed dropping mechanism, substantially as shown and 
described. 

77,811. A. J. GOING, Clinton. La. Corn Planter. 
May 12, 1868. 

Claim. — The arrangennuit of the colter D, furrow 
opener E, and standard F. ^virh the beam B, as herein 
described for the purpose specified. 



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7,462. A. J. GOING, Clinton, La. Corn Planters. 

Ko. 77,811. Hay 12, 1868. Eeissued January 9, 1877. 

Filed September y, 1876. 
Claim. — Tlie arrangement of the colter D, furrow 
opener E, and standard F A\itli tlie beam B, as herein 
described for the purpose specified. 

78,039. J. M. ALLISON, Cranberry, Pa. Corn 
Planter. May 19, 1868. 
The supporting whee] has attached to it a cog-wheel 
which meshes with another on a shaft carrying arms or 
tappets Avhich actuate in one direction the slide or 
elides whereby the corn is dropped ; the return move- 
ment of the slides being effected by springs. Claims. 
— 1. The combination of the gear wheels 0 and N, shaft 
J, cams or arms I, slotted slides G, and springs L, with 
the drive wheel C, frame A, and hoppers E, substan- 
tially as herein shown and described, and for the pur- 
pose set forth. 2. The combination of the adjustable 
elide bottom F with the hoppers E and slotted slide G, 
substantially as herein shown and described, and for 
the purpose set forth. 

78,171. JACOB J. WRIGHT and JOHN H. PENNY, 
Harrison, Ohio. Com Planter. May 19, 1868. 
Claims. — 1. The hinge joint F and adjusting chain G, 
when used in combination as a means of giving mobil- 
ity and adjustment to the plow and seed box, for the 
purpose specified. 2. The covering shares J, when 
Bwiveling on or near the axle of the ground wheel or 
wheels as described, and for the purpose specified. 3. 
The gravitating round headed plug li, for the purpose 
described. 

78,281. E: P. HARRIS, Conneautville, Pa. Seed 
Planter. May 26, 1868. 

Claims. — 1. The cut-oif F, with the spring G, in con- 
nection with the aperture a in the slide bar H, provided 
with the inclined rear end />, all arranged substantially 
as and for the purj)ose specified. 2. The slide L, ap- 
plied to the slide bar H in relation Avith the aperture a, 
substantially as and for the i>urpose set forth. 

78,303. FRANKLIN W. MARRIOTT, RiciiwooD, Ohio. 
Corn and Seed Planter. May 26, 1868. 
This implement is guided by hand, and the seed is 
dropped at intervals by the action of a toothed Avlieel 
on the axle upon a slide beneath the hopi^er, said slide 
being returned after each impulse by a spring. Claim. 
— A seed planter, constructed and operated in the man- 
ner substantially as shown and described. 

78,396. E. W. SANDERSON and W. A. SHATTUCK, 
HiLLSBORO Co., N. H. Assignors to themselves, 
BENJAMIN WHITING and H. J. MILLER. Hand 
Seed Soiver. May 26, 1868. 
Claims. — 1. The cylinder A, with grooves and straps 
D, made and arranged and operating with screw F, 
substantially as and for the purposes set forth. 2. The 
arrangement of the plow G with spring H, arranged 
and operating substantially as and for the inirposes 
above set forth. 

78,538. JOHN B. PERKINS and AI COLBURN, Hol- 
Lis, N. H. Seed Sowing Machine. June 2, 1868. 
The seed drum is attached to the axle and occupies 
the bottom of the hopper, and the axle also carries pins 
which actuate the arm, whereby the seeds are stirred. 
The spring attached to the pivoted ploAV beam restores 
the same to its operating position after it has overrid- 
den an obstruction. Claims.— 1. The vibrating plow 
beam C, held by the spring E, in combination with the 
coverer V, arranged substantially as described and for 
the purpose set forth. 2. The agitator K', arranged and 
operated substantially as described and for the purpose 
set forth. 

79,814. GEORGE DICKERSON, Harveysburg, Ohio. 
Corn Planter. July 14, 1868. 
Claims.— 1. The general arrangement of the bracing 
and adjusting bolts Pee' and S, sheath B, tube K, cov- 
erers D D, and roller E, aU constructed and employed 
as described. 2. In combination with the above parts, 



the relative arrangement of the horizontal trigger L, 
retracting spring N, and cam wheel H 1i Ti', when con- 
structed as specified. 

81,911. I. J. KIDD, Young Settlement, Texas. Corn 
Planter. Septemher 8, 1868; an tedated August 28,1868. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the feed Avhcel c, pulleys 
K K, plow beam B, cords or bands jj, roller I, spout F, 
and plows B and H H, the several parts being construct- 
ed and operated substantially as and for the purpose 
specified. 

82,524. ANDREW J. HOLT, Peru, Ind. Seed Planter. 
Septemher 29, 1868. 

Inclined planes on the wheel produce a lateral move- 
ment of the dropping bar. Adjustable markers are 
placed at regular distances on the side of the Avheel to 
indent the ground where the grain is deposited. A rod 
attached to the fi'ame is made to fit in holes on the 
petiphery of the wheel to stop the latter at pleasure. 
Claims. — 1. The hinged lever E G, for moving the 
horizontal diopping bar D, and its mode of disconnec- 
tion Avith the Avheel B. 2. In combination with the 
above named devices, the mode of appljdng and using 
the inclined planes J J, so as to produce the lateral al- 
ternate movement of the dropping bar D, through the 
medium of the IcA^er E G. 3. The adjustable markers 
K K, for the purpose of shoAving the point Avhere the 
grain is deposited. 4. The application of the rod M for 
arresting the reA'olution of the wheel B at the point of 
dropping. 

83,151. JOHN M. GITCHELL, Haverhill. Assignor 
to J. F. MORSE, North Haverhill, N. H. Seed 
Planter. Octoher 20, 1868. 
Claim. — For efifecting the reciprocating moA'^ements 
of the slider F, by means of the wheel or roller H, the 
combination of the vibratory frame G, the pulleys, the 
cranked shaft, and the pitman, arranged with the 
slider, the wheel shaft, and the hopper, in manner and 
to operate Avith an endless band or chain, substantially 
as specified, 

83,180. WILLIAM LEDLIE and GEORGE L. GRAY, 
Jefferson, III. Hand Seed Brill. October 20, 
1868. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the oscillating seed 
hoj)per C, having the feed roller E therein, with the 
tube c, having the funnel d attached, and the 'furrow 
opener D, all constructed and arranged substantially as 
described. 2. The V-shaped opening in the hopper, 
with the slides / and i, arranged to operate substan- 
tially as and for the purj)ose set forth. 

83,271. A. M. FRANKLIN, W. J. HASTINGS, and J. 
A. HOLFORD, Rising Sun, Ind. ComUned Corn 
Planter and Shovel Plow. October 20, 1868. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the hojiper K, wheel 
O, lever N, bar S, and box T, all constructed as de- 
scribed, and supported by the cross bar H and bar I, 
substantially as and for the purposes herein set forth. 
2. A double shovel plow, in combination with a mov- 
able corn planter, Avhen both are constructed substan- 
tially as herein described, and operating as and for the 
purposes set forth. 

83,364. N. A. CLOPTON and JOHN S. CLOPTON, 
Fauquier Co., Va. Seeding Machine. October 27, 
1868. 

Claim. — The combination and arrangement of the 
reciprocating slides k 1, vibrating arms or levers h, 
connecting pieces or links j, pivoted arms g f, and 
springs i or their equivalents, constructed and oper- 
ated in the manner substantially as shoAvn and de- 
scribed, and for the purpose set forth. 

84,075. LORENZO D. WYATT, Castleton, Ind. As- 
signor to himself, SAMUEL FARLEY and ED- 
WARD McMANAMA. Corn Planter. November 17, 
,1868. 

By depressing the le\^er, pivoted upon one of the 
handles, a weight is raised and a jointed rod connec- 
tion actuated, so as to turn the seeding Avheel and dis- 



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cliarge tlie contents of its pocket; tlie weight, gravitat- 
ing, turns tlie wlieelback to its lirst position. The 
agitator is attached to the wheel. Chiiiri. — The ar- 
rangement A, B, C, D, E, F, and G, and the agitator 
N, all arranged and operating substantially as de- 
scribed, for that purpose. 

85,466. NOAH MENDENHALL, Greensburg, Ind. 
Corn and Seed Planter. December 29, 1868. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the crank C, con- 
necting rod D, T-piece or cap arm E, and seed distribu- 
tors I. 2. The combination of the within described 
seed boxes with the distributors and the partitioned 
seed tubes, substantially as shown and described. 3. 
The arrangement of tho T-pieco E with reference to the 
seed distributors, by which they are both moved by 
one motion of the connecting rod. 

85,516. THOMAS DUNCANSON, Buford, Ohio. Corn 
Flanier. Jan nary 5, 1869. 
Claim, — The dropper or weighted wheel D, provided 
with the cavity c, arranged and operating substantially 
as and for the purpose set forth. 

85,721. F. J. ASHBUEN, West UxVion, W. Va. Corn 
Planter. Jannanj 12, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. In combination with a seed planter, the 
reversible harrow B and lever G, when constructed 
and arranged to ox)erate substantially as described, and 
for the purpose set forth. 2. The hopper D, plate E, 
slide H, and lever K, when constructed and arranged 
to operate substantially as described, in combination 
with the covering roller C, for the pur^iose set forth. 
3. In combination with the hox)per D, and drill-tooth 
L, the plate E, with its slides H and I, when constructed 
and arranged to operate substantially as described. 

86,068. DANIEL W. HAMAKEE, Union Star, Mo. 
Seed and Grain Brill. January 19, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. The drive wheels E, when constructed 
with saw-shaped periphery &, substantially as and for 
the purpose herein si^ecilied. 2. The peculiar arrange- 
ment and combination of the beam A, links H H, cross 
pieces C C, D D, and outer beams B B, each beam B 
having a hopper, with dropping pulley K, standard 
and tooth S U, dropi^ing tube T, and drive wheel E, 
secured thereto, the several parts being arranged and 
combined, substantially as and for the i)urpo8e herein 
specified. 3. The adjustable grain or seed drill, herein 
described, composed of the beam A, standard F, cross- 
bar G, handles E E, cross pieces C C, D D, outer beams 
B B, links H H, standards and teeth S S, U U, drop- 
ping tubes T T, brace pieces P P, Q Q, drive wheels 
E E, with saw-shaped perij»heries b h and crank axles 
d e f g, connecting rods M M, N N, dropping pulleys K 
K, with holes Ic A", adjusting screws y y, and shafts / I, 
with cranks L O, L 6, hoppers I I, with guard valves 
a a a a, and covers J J, the several x^arts being con- 
structed, combined, and arranged substantially as and 
for the purposes herein set forth. 

86,105. WILLIAM SCOTT, High Banks, Ind. Com- 
bined Corn Planter and Cultivator. January 19, 
1869. 

Claims — 1. The construction of the seed distributer 
3, and its arrangement with reference to the conductor 
H, substantially as shown and described. 2. The 
combination of the seed distributer 3, passage or con- 
duit 2, and seed conductor H, substantially as shown 
and described. 

86,457. EMANUEL SEIBEL, Wittenberg, Mo. Com- 
bined Seed Planter and Ploiv. February 2, 1869. 
Claim. — The combination of the wheel D, having 
projections or teeth d' formed upon its side, A\alve H, 
spring I, slide G, slide plate F, swiveled screw J, and 
hopper or seed box E, with each other and with an or- 
dinary plow, substantially as herein shown and describ- 
ed, and for the purxjoso set forth. 

86,595. WILLAED H. SABINS, Eockford, III. Corn 
Planter. February 2, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. The adjustable frame E Ei, constructed 
and arranged as described, with its shaft, wheel, and 



hoppers, in coml)ination with the main frame ABC D. 
2. The seed ]danter descriJ>ed, consisting of tlio main 
frame A B C D, adjustaJ)]e fnime E E', witb its attach- 
ments, eartli oi)ener W, cover(;rH H, jnnl markers .J, 
when combined and ai'rang<;d as described, for llic ]tiir- 
pose s(!t fortli, 

86,776. D. B. MORGAN, WABHiXfiiox, Ohio. As- 
signor to himself and MOSKS GILMORE, same 
place. Cidtivator and Seed PhinUr. February 9, 
1869. 

Claims. — 1. Tlu; seed (lrf)])j)ing (hn ice, coin|)OS(;d of 
the fixed block C, ha ving an opening /, tlirongli it, and 
tlie vil)rating plates (J (i', i»rovi(led res])ecti vely with 
the holes V '7 airan;j,( (l in i-elation witli Ili<; jiendent 
tube 1] of tlie lioppcr I), lo oi)erat(} in tbe manner sub- 
stantially as and for (lie piiipos(; s(;t forth. 2. Tbe piv- 
oted onter ])arfc ol' tiic li;iii<!le 15', plates o 0, arms q r jt, 
shaft J, and rod I, tor o^xnating the seed distrilnit ing 
device, all arranged substantially as shown and de- 
scribed. 

86,992. E. E. McGEEGOE, Covington, Tenn. Corn 

and Cotton Seed Planter. February 16, l^.Gd. 

Claims. — 1. The condunation and arrangement of the 
beam A, liandles B, l)ars E, box \'\ lioppcu- H, revolv- 
ing axle G, and wheels J, with e;ich otlu r, substantial- 
ly as herein shown and d('S( i-il)cil, and for the purpose set 
forth. 2. The semi-eyliii(li i( ;il flrojjping blocks K and 
S, either or both, constructed and attached to the axle 
G, substantially as herein shown and described, and 
for the X)urpose set forth. 3 The casing M, construct- 
ed substantially as described, and ])r()vided with de- 
tachable perforated slides N, in comliiiiation Avith the 
hox3i)er H, spout I, and semi-cylindrical drox>ping blocks 
K and S, either or both, as and for the purpose set 
forth. 4. The detachable x^erforated cux) O, in combi- 
nation with the slotted bottom of the h()X)per H, and 
slotted casing M, and detachable slides N, substantial- 
ly as herein shown and described, and for the x>nrx)Ose 
sot forth. 

87,018. D. D. WOOD, Paris, III. Corn Planters. Feb- 
ruary 16, 1869. 

Claim. — The combination of the grooved Avhcel A, 
crank D, x^itman E, movable x^late F. stationary plates 
K and L, hollow standard I, and shovel plow J, with 
each other and Avitli the fraiiic 15 and liopper H, said 
parts being constructed and arr;iuged substantially as 
herein shown and described, and for the x^in'pose set 
forth. , 

87,651. JAMES W. EAEDLY, Cascade, Mich. Corn 
Planter. March 9, 1869. 

Claim. — The combination of the bar A A and its ad- 
justable marker b, with the box B. adjustable slide a, 
and handles and handled rods y'/', a\ hen constructed 
and used as and for the x»iirpo,se>- scr iVu ih. 

88,048. D. P. LEACH. Franklin, Ind. Seul riant- 
ers. March 23, 1869. 
Claim. — The coiubination of the slide E c", connect- 
ing bar F, swinging lever G, adjustable connecting bar 
I, arm J, rack shaft K, bar L, adjustable standard 
M, and wheel N, with each other and with the 
seed box D rf', and body or frame A, substantially as 
herein shown and described, and for the x>ui"X)ose set 
forth. 

88,244. JOHN P. WARE, :\roNTGo.MERY City, Mo. 
Corn Planter. March 23, 1869. 
Claim. — The arrangement of the beam A. plow C, 
cutter D, seed T)ox E, and adjustable shovel, or shoo 
F, all constructed as desi'ribed, and operating substan- 
tially as and for the purj^oses herein set fortli. 

88,971. E. G. MATTHEWS, Newton. Assignor to F. 

F. HOLBEOOK, Dorchester, Mass. Seed Sower 

and Planter. A2)ril 13. 1869. 
Claims. — 1. The metal frame, tor supporting the 
wheel B, hox^x^^'i' seed box D, and hand bar's C, sub- 
stantially as and for the x)urposes set forth. 2. The 
combination, Avith the seed box or hopper D and cam 
M, of the connecting rod or arm L and stiiTer or agita- 



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tor I, substantially as and for the purposes set forth. 
3. Tlie combination, ^\'ith the forward ends of the side 
pieces A, of tlie peculiarly constructed eye bolt bear- 
ings a, substantially as shown and described. 4. The 
combination, with the sides of the frame or hand bars 
C, of the holding x>ins or hooks j;, substantially as and 
for the xurrposes set forth. 5. The combination of the 
enameled open conductor and the frame, the whole 
being constructed and arranged substantially as and 
for the purposes set forth. 6. The combination, with 
the bottom of the hopper D, of the peculiarly con- 
structed dial holding i)late E, having the projections y 
and X, sul)stantially as shown and descrilDed. 7. The 
arrangement of The dial x^late E and dial F, and the 
device for holding the latter in place, substantially as 
described, wliert-l^y the dial can be adjusted without 
tipping or turning over the machine, as set forth. 8. 
The combination and arrangement, with the dial F, of 
the gate or cut-oft" G, pivoted or mounted upon the axis 
of the said rotating dial, and api)lied to the under side 
of the same, substantially as shown and set forth. 

88,989. THOMAS G. SMITH, Canton, Miss. Seed 
Planter. April 13, 1869. 
Claim. — The hoi)X)er, constructed with the inclined 
front side and a nearly vertical rear side, and arranged 
with the seed raising wheel G, as described, and com- 
bined with the 8UX)porting wheel B and shares I D, as 
and for the purpose set forth. 

89,404. W. W. HAUPT, Mountain City, Texas. Seed 
Planter. Ajjril 27, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. Constructing the dropping cylinder F, 
with teeth for dropjiing cotton seeds, and with two 
or more sets of cups for ditforent kinds of grain, so 
that the cylinder may be used without change for 
planting different kinds of seeds, substantially as here- 
in shown and described. 2. The seed block or bridge 
H, constructed substantially as herein shown and de- 
scribed, to support the lower ends of the end plates M, 
in different positions, and to guide the ditferent kinds 
of seeds to their apijropriate cups, as set forth. 3. The 
seed bos J K L M, constructed with adjustable hinged 
end boards M, in combination with the dro^tping cylin- 
der F and seed block H, substantially as herein shown 
and described and for the purpose set forth. 4. The 
hinged and folding extension box X, constructed sub- 
stantially as herein shown and described, in combina- 
tion with the seed box J K L M, as and for the purpose 
set forth. 5. An improved seed planter, formed by the 
combination of the furrowing i)low D, having a con- 
ducting sx)out, with a broad ux^per end formed in its 
standard, covering x^lows E, covering roller B, droj)- 
ping cylinder F, seed block H, seed box J K L M, and 
concave I, with each other and with the frame A, sub- 
stantially as herein shown and described alid for the 
purx)ose set forth. 

90,698. M. M. SPEES^KLE, Rochelle, Ya. Assignor 
to himself and ROBERT C. GARNETT, same 
place. Corn Planter and Fertilizer. June 1, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. The slide M, constructed and operating, 
in connection T\-ith the part J, as and for the xiurjioses 
ex)ecified. 2. In coinluuation with slide M and bottom 
J, the levers L O, catch o, and cams k Ic, constructed 
and operating as described. 3. The adjusting x)lates r 
r, and screws 8 8, in combination with the sliding -plate 
M, and bottom J, substantially as and for the pur^iose 
specihed. 

90,911. MOSES ADA^IS, Chilmakk, Mass. Seed Plant- 
er. June 8, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. The ground wheel, x)rovided with a num- 
ber of changeable pins, to regulate said distances, in 
combination with elbow leverT, spring G, driving rod 
T, slide B, operating substantially as set forth. 2. The 
adjustable seed driver C, constructed and operating as 
and for the purpose described. 3. The crank agitator 
A, and driving rod T, constructed and operating sub- 
stantially as set forth. 4. The combination of vertical 
elides E and D, and screws L L, slide B, seed driver C, 
crank agitator A, driving rod T, elbow lever F, spring 
G, with the pins in the ground wheel, constructed and 
operating as and for the purpose set forth. 



91,143. E. G. IMATTHEWS, Newton. Assignor to 
F. F. HOLBROOK, Dorchester, Mass. Seed 
Planter. June 8, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. The combination, with the markers J and 
arms 1 1, of the pins e and /, substantially as and for 
the purposes set forth. 2. The conductor or opening 
plow K, made substantially as and for the puri^oses set 
forth. 3. The combination, with the hoj^x^er and con- 
ductor, of the seed-dial i)late, substantially as and for 
the purposes set forth. 4. A seed-dial plate, construct- 
ed in the particular manner above described, in com- 
bination with the hox)x>er, substantially as and for the 
purposes set forth. 5. The stirrer D, substantially as 
' and for the purposes set forth. 6. The combination 
with the pieces A A and handles R R, of the curved 
joint-pieces S S, as shown and described. 

' 92,084. GEORGE W. MOYERS, GoRDONS^aLLE, Va. 
i Corn Planter. June 29, 1869. 

i Claims. — 1. In combination with the box M and con- 
j cavo-convex bottom s, the cylinder T, when the latter 
is provided with oblique x)Ockets, and all arranged in 
1 the manner and for the j)urpose specified. 2. The ar- 
rangement of the pockets t t', so that they arrive at the 
edge of the feed-openings at ditferent times, when em- 
ployed in connection with the curved plate r, as and 
for the x^urx»oses sx)ecified. 

92,184. .P. P. GARDNER, Stoneborough, Pa. Com- 
bined Corn Drojyper and Cultivator. July 6, 1309. 
Claims.— 1. The slide p, lever Q, springs arm 
R, shaft K, arranged and ox^erated by suitable gearing 
and driving wheels, substantially as and for the x^^ir- 
pose set forth. 2. The roller H, harrow G, arms F F', 
cam D^, and driving wheels D, in combination with 
the elements of first claim, and Y-shaped cultivator, 
when arranged and oxierating substantially as and for 

\ the purxiose set forth. 3. In combination with the 

I frame E and the shaft K, the beveled l)lock m, with 
screw m', as and for the x^urpose specified. 4. In com- 
bination with the rollers H, harrow G, arms F F', and 

I cam D\ and driving wheels D, the adjustable teeth or 

I shears A^, substantially as specified. 

! 92,889. A^IOS SHELLABARGER, MiAm Co., Ohio. 
I Corn Planter. July 20, 1869. 

i Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the grain wheel or 
' disk G, with its x^rojecting lix^s or sx^aces i i, and pin 
wheel P, ^-s'ith set screw S, for regulating the sizes of 
discharge holes / /, with slot s', for adjusting the 
same, as shown and described. 2. The lever a, with 
springs 6 and c, arranged for ox)erating the rotating 
wheel or disk P, the valve Y, and x^unch M together, 
as shown and described. 3. The combination of levers 
Z X L, cam J, and lever a, with sx^riugs & and e. for 
operating the drox^x^ii^o mechanism, as showm and de- 
scribed. 4. The arrangement of the punch M, brush g, 
and disks G and P, as shown and described. 

92,984. DANIEL McCULLOUGH, Oxford Town- 
ship, Ontario, Can. Assignor to himself, \YIL- 
Lmi J. SCOTT, JR., and PATRICK HARTY. 
Corn Planter. July 27, 1869. 
Claims. — I. In connection with the hox^per bottom E, 
having the seed x>assage c, the alternately recixu-oeating 
slides F F', arranged above and below the bottom E, 
and oxjerated by means of the sxiring arms H H', and 
pins I J, or their mechanical equiA'alent, all said x>arts 
being constructed to operate substantially as and for 
the xuirposes set forth. 2. The -pRits M ^1. when ar- 
ranged uxion the rim of a wheel, as and for the pur- 
poses described, said x^arts consisting essentially of the 
fixed x^lates m m n, xuvoted phites 0 rod r, and 
spring 8, constructed to ox^erate togetlicr, substantially 
in the manner specified. 3. Tlie combination of the 
])arts M M, constructed to ox:)erate as describc-d, with 
the wheel B, pins I J, arms H H', levers or bars G G', 
slides F F', and hopper bottom E, all operating to- 
gether substantially as described and for the x^^rrposes 
8X)ecified. 

93,140. W. F. TUNXARD, East Baton Rouge Parish, 
La. Corn Planter. July 27, 1869. 
I Claims.— 1. The pitman F, provided with a x>iu 1, 



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which works in a slot in a fixed plate standard G, in 
combination witli a seed drojiping drum or cylinder C 
and regnlating sliding covers D D', Avhen those several 
parts are constructed, arranged, and operate substan- 
tially as herein described, for the purpose set forth, 2. 
The above combination, in combination with a tr(^n(;h 
opening shoe E, and a covering fluke J, snbstantially 
as herein described, for the purpose set forth. 

93,237. PETER SHELLENBERGER, Millerstown, 
Pa. Corn Planter. Augusts, 1869. 
Ciaim.— The combination of the plows C D, con- 
structed as described, and drag N 0, with the frame A, 
spout E, dropping device F G H IJ K L, and wheel M, 
substantially as herein shown and described, and for 
the purpose set forth. 

93,762. JOHN STARK, Thomasville, Ga. Seeding 
Maehine. August 17, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. The adjustable seed slides I I, construct- 
ed as described, operating upon the graduated scales 
m, ill combination with the perforated plate Tc, as herein 
described, for the purpose specified. 2. The oscillat- 
ing plate n, for closing the seed apertures, when op- 
erated by means of the lever o, substantially as herein 
shown and described. 3. The application to a seed 
planter of the rotating ui^right shaft F, on which the 
separating disk i, having the arms j, is mounted, for 
separating cotton seed and for breaking up the lumps 
of fertilizing material, substantially as described. 4. 
The apparatus for operating the reciprocating slide r, 
consisting of the oscillating arbor s, having the cam t 
of the spring u, toothed disk x, and gear wheels w, all 
made and operating substantially as described. 5. The 
combination, with the seed slide r and supporting 
wheel C, of the spring a, cam t, rock shaft s, gear 
wheels iv v, and the cam x, operating substantially as 
described, for the purpose specified. 6. The combina- 
tion, in a seed planter, of the hopper G, plates I I and 
n, shaft F, disk i, having the arms j, with the hopper 
H and box I, all made and operating substantially as 
herein shown and described. 

94,349. ZACHARIAH B. SIMS, Bonham, Texas. 
Cotton Flow and Planter. August 31, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. The frame, consisting of the plow beam 
A and radial pieces B, bolted together, and the cross 
bar C, and provided with a series of openings Q, sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose described. 2. The 
handles D, supported on the cross bar C, and made ad- 
justable by means of screw rods E, in connection with 
the series of jam nuts a a, substantially as and for the 
purpose described. 3. The marker, consisting of a weight 
and cord or chain, in connection with the adjustable 
hooks h. 4. The removable valve-plates J, substantial- 
ly as and for the purpose described. 5. The valve K, 
secured to the simng strip L, and operating as and for 
the purpose described. 5. The valve K, secured to the 
spring strip L, and operating as and for the purpose de- 
scribed. 6. The mode of securing the plows to the 
standards, by means of the loops Jc and the notch n, as 
described. 7. The plow standards, having a i^late P, 
welded or riveted thereto, and made adjustable, as de- 
scribed. 

94,546. HENRY BAUGHMAN, Columbus, O. Corn 
Planter. Septemler 7, 1869. 

Claim. — The construction and arrangement of the 
handles A A, beam B, wheel C, cross bars D E, drag 
bars F F, scrapers F' F", standards G G, and springs H 
H,'in connection with a seed box I, slide n, and jjIow 
R, substantially as shown and described. 
95,121. H. C. LOCKE, Somerville, Tenn. Seed 
Planter. Septemher 21, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. The standard D, constructed as shown, 
in combination with the separate shovel or j)low C, as 
described. 2, The combination and arrangement of the 
colter E, curved backward, as described, the shovel C, 
and standard D. 

7,062. H. C. LOCKE, Somerville, Tenn. As- 
signor to F. B. HUNT & CO. Seed Planters. No. 
95,121. Septemher 21, 1869. Reissued April 18, 1876. 
Filed March 22, 1876. 
Claims. — 1. In a seed planter, a colter, the front edge 



of which is curv<;(l or inclined ])ack\vard, said colter 
resting in contact witb the too of the sliovel or opener, 
said hIiovcI acting us a stay or ))race to the colter, sub- 
stantially as d(;sci ib(!d. 2.' Tlie colter E, the fiont edge 
of which is curved or inclined l)ack\vard, said colter 
resting in contact with a shovel or oj)ener in front of 
the H(M (1 li()i)])er, in ccmibination with tin; teeth or cov- 
orers in rear of said hopj)er, substantially as set forth. 
3. Tlx; colter E and shovi;! or oixsner, arranged in front 
of tin; Hced-h()p])er, in combination with the teeth or 
covercrs I, and wheel G in rear of said s(!(;d liopper, 
substantially as and for the i)uri)ose set forth. 

95,535. S. STOW, East Enterprlse, Ixd. Seed Drill. 
October 5, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. Tlie straps m and n, in combination with 
wheel E, when constructiMl and arranged as and for the 
purpose descril)ed. 2. 'I he straits m and //, in combina- 
tion with wheel E, rods/ and //, adjustable block e, and 
slide r/, the whole constructed and Jirranged substan- 
tially as specified. 3. The plow P., in combination with 
seed box D, slide g, seed stop /', !<-ver I, rest J,. rods/ 
and h, adjustable Ijlock e, wheel E, and straps m and ?/, 
the whole being arranged as and for the purpose sub- 
stantially^ as describ(Hl. 

96,015. DANIEL P. LEACH, Fraxkllv, Ixd. Corn 
Planter, Seed Sower and Cultivator. Ocloher 19, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. The arrangenuMit of the knives B B' and 
teeth C C, on the front end of the bed A, all substan- 
tially as shown and described. 2. The arrangement of 
the adjustable and changeable plow beams H H and 
changeable plows J J, constructed substantially as de- 
scribed, and for the purposes set forth. 3. The arrange- 
ment of the adjustable strap r, connecting the bar h 
with the handle K, substantially as and for the pur- 
poses herein set forth. 4. The valve (, constructed as 
described, and for the i^urposes set forth. 5. The ar- 
rangement of the handles K K, connecting l)ar I, and 
bars L L, for the purpose of adjusting the handles in 
any suitable manner, substantially as herein set forth. 
6. The arrangement of the bed A with bandies K K, 
j)i voted platform M, with roller N, wheel K, bar /(, slide 
d, in box O, and devices for operating said slide, rod D, 
beam E, and teeth a a, all the parts being constructed 
and operating as specified. 

96,319. JACOB C. HAZEN, West Independence, 
Ohio. Combined Corn Planter and Cultivator. Xo- 
veml)er 2, 1869. 
Claim. — The combination of the detachable seed 
hoj)per K, and tube M, the standard B, the shears E G 
G, and adjustable roller H, the several parts being con- 
structed and arranged as specified. 

96,323. DAVID E. HOLT, Wilkinson Co., Miss. Com 
and Cotton Seed Planter. Xovember '2, 1869. 
Claims. — 1. The supx)lemental adjustable slides a h 
with the hopiJcr F, when the latter is provided with 
stirrer shaft G and cylinder H, substantially as heroin 
described, for the purpose set forth. 2. The combina- 
tion of the hox)per F, when provided with supplemental 
adjustable sides a b, with the shaft I, and its adjuncts 
and the gearing connected therewith, when all the 
parts are arranged and operate substantially as herein 
described, for the purpose set forth. 

96,388. JOHN I. BOSWELL, Christiansville, Va. 
Fertilizer Attachment for Plows. Xoveviher 2, 1869. 
Claims.— 1. The hopper D, coustrticted as described, 
with removable bottom b, stop plate d. spring e, and wire 
/, all substantially as and for the purposes herein set 
forth. 2. Securing the hopper D to the plow beam A, 
by means of the iron frame a, substantially as herein 
set forth. 3. The spring bar F, provided a\ ith wheel H 
I, and pulley J, and connected to the plow beam A, 
substantially in the manner and for the purposes herein 
set forth. 4. The stirrer h i, belt m. pulleys E J, arm n, 
and roller 0, all constructed and arranged substantially 

[ in the maimer and for the purposes herein set forth. 5. 

I In combination with a plow, a fertihzer attachment. 

j constructed substantially as herein shown and de- 

I scribed. 



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96,546. JAMES CAMPBELL, Harrison, Ohio. As- 99,217. NOAH IVIENDEXHALL, Greensburg, Ind. 

signer to liimself and AYILLIAM CAMPBELL, Seed Planter. January 2o, 187 0. 

same place. Seed Flanter. Xovemher 9, 1359. I claims.-l. The combination and arrangement of the 

Claims.— 1. The gear disk D, forming the center or annular perforated rim D with projecting pins d, seed 
huh of the ground or drive wheel, and separahle there- slide C, rock shaft C\ levers C- and C% Link C\ and 
from, as shown and described, for the purpose set forth, spring C^ substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 
2. The rearward extension s of the lid or top S of the 2. The spring H, in combination with mechanism herein 
seed hopper, for the pm-pose of protecting certain op- described for operating the same, substantiallv as and 
erative parts of the seeding mechanism, and the upper for the purpose set forth. 3. The fenders N X, when 
end of the seed spout, as set forth. 3. The pivoted ; arranged substantially as and for the purpose set 
gravitating forwarder or drop linger M wi m' m" m"',con- forth, 
structed, and having its pivot arranged relatively to ; 

the seed sHde, as represented and described, for the 100,001. JOSEPH ARRINGTON, Livixgstox, Ala. 
purpose set forth. 4, The reversible gauge plate K A; fc', Seed Flanter and Fertilizer Fistriliiter. February 

as and for the jjurpose described. 22, 1870. 



6,270. JAMES CA^^IPBELL, for himself and JAS. A. 
CAMPBELL (administrator of WILLIAM CAMP- 
BELL, deceased, assignee of one-half interest), 
Harrison, Ohio. Seed FJanters. N'o. 96,546. Xo- 
vemher 9, 1869. Reissued February 2, 1875. Filed 
July 16, 1874. 

Claims. — 1. A seed tooth corn drill, mounted upon 
a single front driving and pilot wheel, its flange 
or rim being Y-shaped, so as to act as a cutter guide 
and marker, substantially as herein set forth. 2. In a 
corn drill, in combination with the front ground dri\dng 
wheel, the curved fender T, arranged between the grain 
spout E, and tread E of the drive wheel. 3. The gear 
disk D, forming the center or hub of the ground or 
drive wheel, and separable therefrom, as shown and de- 
scribed, for the purpose set forth. 4. The rearward ex- 
tension 8 of the lid or top S of the seed hopper, for the 
pui-pose of protecting certain operative jiarts of the 
seeding mechanism, and the upper end of the seed 
epout, as set forth. 5. The pivoted gravitating for- 
warder or drop finger M m m' m'' m'", constructed and 
having its pivot arranged relatively to the seed slide, 
as represented and described, for the purj)ose set forth. 
6. The reversible gage plate K k k', as and for the pur- 
pose described. 

97,121. JOHN A. ROCKWOOD, Kinderhook, III. 
Assignor to himself and S. MORRIS, same place. 
Combined Flanter and Cultivator. Xovemher 23, 1869. 

Claim. — The combination of the harrow NOP with 
the beam A, dropiung device O H I J K L M, handles F, 
and rear or covering plows D E, whether used with 
or without the furrowing plow B C, substantially 
as herein shown and described and for the i^urpose set 
forth. 

97,739. F. L. WILKINS, St. Mary's, Omo. Corn 
Flanter. December 7, 1869 ; antedated December 4, 
1869. 

Claims. — 1. The seed boxes K, when provided with 
the projections N, in combination with the slides P, 
arm R, and spring S, when used substantially in the 
manner and for the purpose set forth. 2. The marker 
G, when provided with a slot upon its inner side, and 
with curved arm H, when used in the manner and for 
the purpose specified. 3. The levers ]M, in combination 
with the seed boxes K, slides P, and cam wheel B, when 
used substantially in the manner as described. 4. The 
marker G, and arm H, in combination with the cam I 
and rod O, when used substantially as set forth. 5. 
The plows D and F, cam wheel B, marker G, provided 
with arm H, rod O, and cam I, in combination with the 
levers M, seed boxes K, and slides P, when all are ar- 
ranged in the manner and for the puri)ose substantially 
as set forth and described. 

98,136. DAYID C. WOODS, Waxahatchie, Tex. Seed 
Flanter. December 21, 1869. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the wheel F, which 
has the stop c, with the toothed disk K and seed drop- 
per I, all arranged, substantially as described, to auto- 
matically droj) certain quantities of seed at certain in- 
tervals, as specified. 2. The improved seed planter 
formed by the comlnnation, with the beam A, of the 
wheel E, shovel C, hoi^per G, seed dropper I, toothed disk 
K, wheel F, marker M, shovels D, and handles B, when 
said parts are arranged as shown and described. 



Claims. — 1. The combination and arrangement of the 
detachable hopper K, detachable bars F, detachable 
feed boards H, whether provided with teeth or brushes, 
dropping roller or cylinder L, whether pro^-ided with 
teeth or recesses, guide hopper S, conducting spout T, 
crank M, connecting rod N, crank P, and gauge wheel 
Q, with each other, and Vk'ith the plow frame A B C, 
substantially as herein shown and described, and for 
the purpose set forth. 2. In combination with the hop- 
per S, spout T, opening plow D, and the frame ABC, 
the covering block Y, when arranged to be adjusted 
vertically by means of rods X, bar Y, and screw nuts, 
whereby said coverer maintams a fix:ed relation to the 
plows, as shown and described. 

100,215. E. A. THRUSH, New Kingston Pa. Corn 
Flanter. February 22, 1870; antedated February li, 
1870. 

Claim. — A corn planter consisting of the frame A, 
having the shovels E and F and hoppers G, arranged 
as shown, and p^o^^.ded with the wheels B, double 
crank axle /(, pitman a, and cross rod c for operating 
the seed slides, in the maimer herein set forth. 

100,974. JOHN F. BYLAND, Walton, Ky. Corn 
Flanting Attachment for Flows. March 22, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. The gravitating or ''floating'' corn 
planter, constructed as described, and hinged to a 
common plow in the manner descriljed, so as to allow 
the former to rise and fall with any inec|ualities in the 
ground. 2. The combination and arrangement of the 
sheath A of a common plow, hinge bolt B, beam C of a 
com planter, ground wheel D, covering shares E, cam 
F, slide G, spring H, cnt-ofl" I, gauge plate J, screw K, 
staple L, and hook M, substantiallv as shown and set 
forth. 

100,990. SAMUEL L. DONNELL, Humboldt, Tenn. 
Combined Corn and Cotton Seed Flanter and Guano 
Distributer. March 22, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. The combination with a hopi^er of a fur- 
row opener B, bevel edged wheel C, and rake Q R S, 
all arranged and operated as set forth to open the fur- 
rows, press apart and form a well defined bed, drop the 
seed and cover the same, in the manner described. 2. 
The combination with hopper I having slotted bottom 
H, of two spiked stirrers K K, spike wheel G, and 
sjjout J, all constructed, arranged, and operated as set 
forth. 3. The rake Q R S, and roller T, m combina- 
tion with each other and with the frame A, toothed 
wheel G, toothed rollers K, and toothed wheel C, sub- 
stantially as herein shown and described and for the 
purijose set forth. 

101,939. WILLmi D. STROUD, Oshkosh, Wis. 
Seed Flanter and Cultivator. Ajjril 12, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the receiver B, cyl- 
inder /provided with the valve h, brush J. seed con- 
ductor t, marker and coverer D, rods x, belt c , support- 
ing and driving wheel E, cross bar u, conical pul- 
ley F, and frame A, substantially as and for the x>ur- 
pose hereinbefore speciiied. 2. The combination of 
the indicator k with the cylinder /, provided with the 
valve h, substantially as and for the purposes herein- 
before specified. 3. The combination of the seed con- 
ductor t, marker and coverer D, rods x, supjjortiug and 
dri%i^ng wheel E, cross bar u, and frame A, with the 



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receiver C, gauge v, cylinder q provided with the plate 
0' and brushes 8, belt d', fast pulley H, and loose pul- 
ley G, substantially as and for the purposes herein- 
before specified. 

102,004. CHRISTOPHER HIPPENSTEEL, Lee's 
Cross Roads, Pa. Corn Planter. April 19, 1870. 
Claims. — 1. The combination and arrangement of 
the double mold board A A, seed box G H, coverers J 
J, roller K, and inechanism ?, O, N, P, Q, for operating 
the seed dropping slide from the shaft of the roller, 
substantially as and for the purposes set forth. 2. The 
combination with the shield U and cut-offs u u, of the 
elastic roller V, arranged to operate as herein described, 
for the purposes set forth. 

102,017. JA^^IES M. KIRACOFE, Mount Solox, Va. 
Corn Planter. April 19, 1870= 

Claims. — 1. The roller K, pulley L, and band M, in 
combination with the hopper E and axle B, substan- 
tially as herein shown and described and for the pur- 
poses let forth. 2. The sliding shield T, connected 
with and operated by the clutch lever D, when used in 
combination with the dropping cylinder I of a com 
planter, substantially as herein shown and described 
and for the purpose set forth. 3. An improved com 
planter formed by the combination of the wheels A, 
axle B, clutch C, clutch lever D, hopper E e', drop- 
ping cylinder I, roller K, pulley L, band M, connecting 
rod O, shaft Q, stirrer R, apron S, frame F, tongue H, 
plow beams W, for rotating the plate B, winch fc, crank 
g, connecting rod /, and hopper E. 

103,315. JOHN G. FETZER, Bsuxswtlck, Mo. As- 
signor to himseK and A. H. FETZER, same place. 
Corn Planter. May 24, 1870. 

Claim. — The combination of the inclined projections 
or cams G, dropping slide E, and spring F with the 
wheel C, hopper D d', fuiTowing plow H I, covering 
plows J K, and frame A, substantially as herein shown 
and described and for the purpose set forth. 

103,666. S. A. SCOTT, Griffin, Ga. Seed Sowers. May 
31, 1870. 

Claim. — The combination of the box a, rock shaft m, 
beveled blocks o, plow Ji, covering hoes k, masher 
wheel e, and connecting rod f?, all constructed and ar- 
ranged to operate as described. 

104,280. NATHAN C. DAVIS, Worthington, Omo. 

Assignor to I. N. HOBILL, same place. Corn 

Planter. June 14, 1870. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the shovel B, the 
retainer D', and the slide or rake D, constructed and 
operating as shown and described. 2. The combina- 
tion and arrangement of the slide D, rods F F^ F'^, 
shaft F^, and handle G, for operating the slide and 
retainer, constructed and operating as shown and de- 
scribed. 

104,983. ALBERT M. NEWLAND, Olivet, Mich. 
Combined Cart, Wheelharrow and Turnip Drill. July 
5, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the side bars A, 
cross bars B, standards C, curved braces D, adjustable 
wheels E, and axle F, with each other, said parts being 
constructed and arranged substantially as herein shown 
and described and for the purposes set forth. 2. The 
axle F, bent upward at its center, and provided with 
the notches, whereby the wheels E may be adjustably 
secured on said axle, and thus arranged together or 
apart, as shown and described, for the purposes speci- 
fied. 3. The combination of the pivoted bars I, hollow 
shoes J, hoppers L, and spring levers M m', with each 
other, and with the frame A B C D, wheels E, and axle 
F, substantially as herein shown and described and for 
the x>iirpo8e set forth. 

105,285. CAMDEN L. WILCOX, Wayne Township, 
Ohio. Combined Cultivator and Corn Drill. July 
12, 1870. 

Claim. — The arrangement, with a cultivator, con- 
atmcted as described, of the detachable seeding appar- 
atus, consisting of the seed box E, agitator H', and 



cylinder F, with the cups G, operating in the manner 
substantially as and for the pury)08e set forth. 

105,314. THOMAS DALE Russellville, Ky. Corn 
Planter. July 12, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. The comlunation of the plow, the hop- 
per, and the yoke, all these parts being constructed to 
operate as set forth. 2. The combiuation of the plow, 
the hopper, the yoke, and the adjustable coverer, all 
these parts being constructed to operate substantially 
as set forth. 3. The combination of the lAow, the 
hopper, attached to the stock, the reciprocating slide, 
the elbow lever, the operating rod, and the spring, all 
these parts being constructed to operate substantially 
as set forth. 

105,316. J. ADDISON DAVIS, Verona, Miss. Corn 
Planter. July 12, 1870. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the trench opener, 
the conducting tube, the hopper, the seed-slide, the 
spring, bearing against the slide, the pendulous lever, 
the supporting wheel and its pins, all these parts being 
constructed to operate substantially as set forth. 2. 
The combination of the reciprocating seed slide, the 
pendulous lever, and the adjusting screw, as set forth. 
3. The combination of the trench opener and its shank, 
the conducting tube, and the adjustable scraper, all 
these parts being constructed to operate as set forth. 

105,621. PRUDDEN ALLING, Norwalk, Ohio. Seed 
Planter. July 26, 1870. 
Claims. — 1. The driving wheel B, and zigzag wheel 
K. as arranged, in combination with the lever J, 
vibrator I, and agitator G, in the manner substantially 
as described, and for the purjiose specified. 2. The 
arrangement and combination of the hopper E, revolv- 
ing disk F, conductor L, share M, scrapers or wings N, 
and roller O, in the manner substantially as described, 
and for the purpose set forth. 

107,156. JOEL L. BOND, Marshalltown, Iowa. 
Corn Planter. September 6, 1870 ; antedated August 
27, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the two curved bars 
B B, made adjustable, as described, and carrj-ing the 
gauge wheel C, substantially as and for the pui-poses 
herein set forth. 2. The hojiper D, suspended at the 
side of one of the bars B, by means of the hooks e e, 
and eyes d d, which can be fixed or removed by means 
of the ears and m m and spring key n, substantially 
as and for the purposes herein set forth. 3. The com- 
bination of the forked axle a. collar or socket p, and 
pin s, all substantially as and for the purposes herein 
set forth. 4. The removable incline /, provided with 
the brush i, substantially as and for the purposes here- 
in set forth. 5. The arrangement, within the hopper 
D, of the inclines //, brush i, and wheel E with 
cavity g and screw Ji, all substantially as shown and 
described. 6. The combination of the adjustable bars 
B B, gauge wheel C, and hox^per D, all constructed 
and arranged as described, and operating substantially 
in the manner and for the purposes herein set forth. 

107,235. NATHAN EARLYWINE, Centre^tlle. Iowa. 
Planter and Cultivator. September 13, 1870. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the double platform 
C, circular dropping plate D, ratchet teeth E, pawl F, 
springs G and H, lever I, connecting rod J, lever K, 
connecting rod L, and lever M, with each other and 
^vith the handle N, frame A, and seed hopper Q, sub- 
stantially as herein shown and described, and for the 
purpose set forth. 2. The combination of curved bar 
or beam B', teeth C, hinged amis A', and plates Z with 
the frame A, substantially as herein shown and do- 
scribed, and for the purpose set forth. 3. The com- 
bination and arrangement of the cutter U, furrowing 
plow T S, conductor spout K, and covering plows V W. 
with the frame A and seed dropping device, substan- 
tially as herein shown and described, and for the pur- 
pose set forth. 

107,436. EDWARD BLACKLIDGE, Abbe\T[LLE, Ala- 
Seed and Guano Distributer. September 20, 1870. 

Claims.— I. The arrangement, with the slide <?, oi 



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the pivoted lever/ with the adjusting screw e, work- 
ing in lugs of said lever and slide, as shown and de- 
scribed, for the purj)ose speciiied. 2. The arrange- 
ment of the transporting -wheel A, agitators huh B, 
and separate hopper C, as shown and described. 

107,467. CLEMENT E. EDWARDS, Bowling Geeen, 
Ky. Seed Planter. Septemler 20, 1870. 
Claim. — The arrangement, in a seed dropper, of the 
sliding plate P, having a series of apertures, adjusta- 
ble plate E, and cut-off slide E, as and for the purpose 
described. 

107,796. DUNCAN McIiELLAE, Selma, Axa. Flanter 
and JDisirihuter. September 27, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. The reciprocating shdeF, gate V, coverer 
L, and roller H, combined, arranged and operating sub- 
stantially as described. 2. The suspended gate V, 
foruiing the bottom of the discharge chamber T, when 
arranged and o]3erating in connection with the slide F 
and spring Y, substantially as and for the purpose set 
forth. 3. The arms K, carrying the coverer L, and 
jointed to the bars J, which carry the roller H, in com- 
bination with the notches P on the handles, when con- 
structed and operated substantially as described. 4. 
The cutters Q and E, in connection with the hopper 
and the slide, substantially as and for the purpose de- 
scribed. 5. The adjustable back board e of the dis- 
charge chamber T, substantially as and for the j)ur- 
pose described. 

107,908. HEZEIOAH E. HOLLAtTO, Wiohngton, Va. 
Corn Planter. Octoher 4, 1870. 

Claim. — The seed slide a, provided with the flange h, 
and combined with the elbow e, provided with the 
loaded arm d, when the loaded elbow is so arranged 
that it may be turned back away from the slide, so as 
to render the latter inoi^erative, substantially as de- 
scribed. 

107,954. HOEATIO NELSON PEASE, Toledo, Ohio. 
Cultivator. October 4, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the tappets c, rack 
bar N, spring O, dro^^per K, plug /, aud pinion M, in 
conuection with the wheel B and seed box J, when con- 
structed as described and shown, and as and for the 
jturposes set forth. 2. The arrangement of the radius 
bars E, quadrant F, arms G, and shovels H, constructed 
as described and shown, and as and for the purpose set 
forth. 

108,032. PETEE KLING, Speingfield, III. Plow 
and Planter. Octoher 4, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. The disk P, formed with a concavity on 
one side and a series of openings y', and carrying the 
pivoted lingers S and sx)riugs t, and oj)erated by the 
pin or stud /, substantially as described, for the purpose 
set forth. 2. The bevel- wheel X, mounted on the shaft 
V, carrying the standard C, provided with arms or 
spikes a' a', in combination with the disk P and stud 
substantially as described. 3. The axle N, jourualed 
within bearings attached to the frame A, with the 
wheel L, chain F, wheels K and X, aud shaft O, in 
combination with the standard C, disk P, stud i, and 
hopper B, the whole arranged and operating together, 
substantially as described. 

108,051. BLACHMAN ASBUEY EAMSEY, Teenton, 
Tenn. Seed Planter. Octoler 4, 1870. 
Claim. — The combination and arrangement of the 
adjustable colter N, adjustable shoe I), planting wheel 
F, case K, trough c, angular drag M, and roller E, when 
constructed substantially as and for the purpose set 
forth. 

108,196. JOSEPH J. SINGLETON, Foesyth, Ga. 
Fertilizer Distributer. Octoler 11, 1870. 
Claims. — 1. The horizontal disk F, arranged imder 
the hoi>per, to discharge the contents of the same into 
the tube H, substantially as herein shown and describ- 
ed. 2. The adjustable gate/, api)lied to the hopper, in 
combination with the disk F and scraper e, substan- 
tially as herein shown and described. 



108,213. WILLIAM L. TEAYNHAM, Wareenton. 
Ga. Seed Planter and Guano Distributer. Octoher 
11, 1870. 

Claim. — The combination of the conductor spout E, 
hopper F, vertical shaft and sth'rer J K, pulley L, band 
M, pulley N, and drive wheel O, with each other and 
with the beam, standard, and handles of an ordinary 
plow, substantially as herein shown and described, and 
for the purpose set forth. 

108,580. ABEAHAM G. W. FOSTEE, FEA^mES-, Ga. 
Cotton Planter. October 25, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. The cross and connecting bars F F, the 
circular and perforated plate G, and bifurcated stand- 
ards E E, all constructed and arranged as shown and 
described. 2. The plows H, made with a notch at 
their upper end, and a slot W-, made larger at its uT)per 
j end and dovetailed at its lower end, to adapt them for 
j convenient attachment to the standards E, substan- 
tially as herein shown and described, and for the ijur- 
pose set forth. 

6.054. A. G. W. FOSTEE, New^na.^?, Ga. Cultivators. 
No. 108,580. October 25, 1870. Reissued September 
22, 1874. Filed August 17, 1874. 

Claims. — 1. The cross bars F F, perforated disk G, 
and bifiu'cated standards E E, all constructed and ar- 
ranged substantially as and for the purposes herein set 
forth. 2. The ])lows H, made with a notch 7i\ at their 
upper end, and a slot Ir, enlarged at its upper end and 
dovetailed at its lower end, to adapt them for conven- 
ient attachment to the standards E, substantially as 
herein shown and described, and for the purx^ose set 
forth. 

6.055. A. G. W. FOSTER, Newak, Ga. Cotton Plant- 
ers. Xo. 108,580. October 25, 1870. Reissued Sep- 
tember 22, 1874. Filed August 17, 1874. 

Claims. — 1. The toothed cylinder P. attached to the 
geared shaft K, and adjustable longitudinally in the 
seed hopper O, substantially as and for the purposes 
herein set forth. 2. The combination, with a cultiva- 
tor, of the longitudinally adjustable shaft K, tootbed 
cylinder P, hopper O, discharge spout E, plow S, gear 
vrheels N N on the shaft K, and the gear wheel M on 
the shaft of the drive wheel Q, all constructed sub- 
stantially as and for the purposes herein set forth. 

108,988. JAMES M. ELLIOTT, Winnsboeough, S. C. 
Seed Planter. November 8, 1870. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the frame A B, 
V-shaped wheel C, adjustable blocks or bearings E, 
pulley F, endless chain or band G, iDulley H, stirrer I K, 
hopper J, stationary fingers L, and V-shaT)ed guide 
X)late M, with each other, substantially as herein showTi 
and described, and for the purpose set forth. 2. The 
combination of the sjiring O, slotted strap N, roller P, 
and lever Q, with each other, and with the slotted bot- 
tom of the hopi^er J, substantially as herein shown and 
described, and for the i)ui'pose set forth. 3. The com- 
bination of the pivoted bars S, covering block E, and 
adjustable spring barsT, with each other, and with the 
frame A B, substantially as herein shown aud described, 
and for the purjiose set forth. 

109,041. ALBEET M. NEWLAND, Olivet, Mich. 
Combined Barrow and Turnip Drill. November 8, 
1870. 

Claim. — The construction and arrangement of the 
hand levers N, bell cranks N', and links O, with rela- 
tion to the side bars A and shoe bars I, as and for the 
purpose herein shown and set forth. 

109,916. SAMUEL D. LUCAS, Winterpock, Va. 
Combined Hand Seed Drill and Cultivator. December 
6, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. A bottom perforated and shaking seed 
box F, combined with a pan-shaped receiver E, placed 
thereunder to collect the scattered seed and converge 
them toward the discharge tube D, as described. 2. 
The combination, with the dropping mechanism of 
a seed planter, of the following instrumeutaliries, 
viz., the plow O to open the furrow, the pulverizers P 



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to commiuute the soil which is to be turned on the seed, 
the coverers M, and the concave ridge roller L, when 
all are arranged as described. 

109,923. NOAH MENDENHALL, Greensburg, Ind. 
Corn Planter. December 6, 1870. 
Claim. — The combination of the box F, cut-off G, 
slide H, rod li, lever I, rock-shaft J, sprino- K, agitator 
M attached to lever I, and trigger L, all arranged, con- 
structed, and operated in the manner and for the [)ur- 
pose set forth. 

110,679. JOHN EEICHELDERFER. Cridersville, 
Ohio, administrator of PHILIP KUNTZ, deceased. 
Corn Planter. January 3, 1871. 
Claims. — 1. The described arrangement of shiftable 
handles E, tongue i, and seed distributing mechanism 
F G H J K L, in the described combination with the 
shiftable hoe P. 2. The spout V, pivoted at its upper 
end, so as to pei-mit of its being vibrated by means of 
the trigger Y, through the medium of the rods Z Z' Z", 
arms 12 3, pawl 4, segment ratchet 5, tongue 6, cord 7, 
and spring 8, with fixed lip X for closing the discharg- 
ing end of said spout, the whole constructed and 
operating in manner as represented and described. 3. 
In the described combination with the shiftable handles 
E, the catch Q, spring E, and trigger mechanism 
S T XJ. 

110,720. D. S. ALVOED, AusxmBURG, and CHARLES 
D. HOLLIS, Ashtabula, Ohio. Seeding Machine. 
January 3, 1871. 

Claim. — The arrangement of the seed box A, wheel 
B, curved arm D, guide wheel E, tube F, slide G, arm 
K, pin c, and spring A', as and for the purpose specified. 

110,837. YOUNG I. EDWARDS, Trenton, Tenn. 
Corn Planter. January 10, 1871. 
Claim. — The j)itmau I', provided with the trunnions 
n, and combined with the recessed plate m and guard I, 
in the manner described, and for the purpose of afford- 
ing protection and imparting steadiness of motion to 
the pitman. 

111,101. A. QUARLES WITHEES, Holly Springs, 
jVIiss. Planter and Cultivator. January 17, 1871. 
Claims. — 1. The curved vibratory seed plate E, con- 
structed, arranged, and operating inthe hoi^ijer D, sub- 
stantially as and for the purposes herein specified. 2. 
The partitions v v dividing the hox)per D into compart- 
ments, in combination with the vibratory plate E, for 
the purpose of distributing fertilizers simultaneously 
with planting seeds, substantially as herein specified. 

111,428. JOEL L. BOND, St. Louis, Mo. Combined 
Gang and Siibsoil Plow. January 31, 1871. 
Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the bent bar G, 
clami)S & &and (7, adjustable bar H, and plow D, construct- 
ed as described, and used in combination with a single 
plow to form a gang-plow or a subsoil plow, as herein 
set forth. 2. The combination of the beam A with its 
plow D, the bent bar G, subsoil plow D', frame I, 
wheel J, and grain drill attachment K, all constructed 
and connected together as described, so that the sub- 
soil will be turned over and cover the seed by the plow 
D', while the j)low D at the same time makes a new 
fuiTow, substantially as herein set forth. 

111,979. JOSEPH SCHOTT, Peoria, III. Corn 
. Planter. Fehruary 21,1871; antedated Februan/ 6, 
1871. 

Claims. — 1. The adjustable colter G, in combination 
with the bent plates H, when constructed and arranged 
substantially as and for the purpose herein specified. 2. 
The sliding block N, sliding plate u, and block and 
brush, fig 7, combined with the lever K, cam C, and 
springs L and E, when constructed and arranged to 
operate substantially as and for the purposes specified. 

113,018. JAMES B. CONATY and MILTON CATT, 
Indianapolis, Ind. Corn Planter. March 28, 1871. 
Claims. — 1. A tooth or pin, revolving independently 
about the hub or axis of a wheel supporting the beam 
of a corn planter, in combination with a lever operat- 



ing the drop]>ing device in the hopper thereof, wh ui 
the revolution of said radial ann is controUed or 
Jirrested, su1)Htantially in the manner and for the i)ur- 
posc lu ixnii set forth. 2. Tlx; tootli or ]»in W, ujion a 
slide woi ii! a slot in tlie radial arm S, in combina- 
tion wit !i s;(id. ;irm, all substantially as ajid for tlie pur- 
]Misc licicm set forth. 3. 'J'lie conibinat ion of th<; 
adjustable slotted lev(;r P, with tbe end ol' tli(^ axis of 
flic O, operating the seed slide, and with the 

jiisl ;il)!c tooth or ])in W, revolving about the hub of 
t!i< siipj/Drting wheel D, all substantially in the nuuiner 
and for the purpose herein set forth. 

113,022. JESSE W. CEAVEN axd ALIiLET CLAlfK, 
Centre Valley, Ind. drain Drill. March 28, 
1871. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement of the series of holes 
ab d in the ho])])er bottom, and the corresponding holes 
in the slide. 2. The arrangement, with the dropping 
slide and the driving wheel of the disks P, the rods M 
O, and the lever N, the said disks having two or more 
holes adapted to receive the wrist \n\\ at different dis- 
tances from the axis, to vary the feed, all substantially 
as specified. 3. The nrrnngenjent of the drills L, with 
the tubes ?7, and the [)iii.s i, for holding the said drills 
above the ground, all substantially as specified. 

113,233. UEIAH T. WILSON, De Soto City, Miss. 
Corn Planter. March 28, 1871. 

Claim. — In a corn planter, the combination of the 
spring cut-off' Z with the adjustable dropper sleeve L, 
provided with sets a b c oi one, two, three, or more 
pockets, and set screw Z', substantially as specified. 

113,482. WILLIAM C. BIBB, Madison, Ga. Com- 
bined Plow and Seeder. April 11, 1871. 

Claim. — The beveled wheel D, actuating the seeding 
and fertilizing devices by cranks I I, in combination 
with the plow C and seed spout E, substantially as and 
for the jjurpose set forth. 

113.717. GEOEGE W. LEWIS, Wls^chester, Ky. 
Corn Planter. April 11, 1871. 

Claims. — 1. The harrow, as made in the divergent 
bars 1 1, that connect the shovels h,' to the frame A, 
for tirrning all obstructions out of the way of the diiv- 
iug wheel and coverer. 2. The rod controlling the 
bolt, to check the deposit of the seed at pleasure. 3. 
The arrangement of the ijoints on the top of the hopper 
for squaring the field and pointing out the first hill in 
each row. 4. The device and arrangement by which 
the plow or shovel, the harrow continuous therewith, 
the tlriving wheel, the cylinder provided with suitable 
chambers, the markers, the rods and bolt, the points on 
the top of the hopper, the cleaner, and the funnel- 
shaped tube, are all combined and arranged in one 
comparatively light machine, easily managed by one 
person, and iiiade subser^ient to the purposes herein- 
before named, the object of the whole being the rapid 
planting of corn in straight rows, at right angles and 
at proper distances apart. 

113.718. SAMUEL HIESTAND, Hillsborough, Ohio. 
Conibhicd Planter and Seeder. April 11, 1871. 

Claim. — Tlio machine herein described, consisting of 
the frame A A', traction wheel F, band wheel G, seed 
box K, and seeding device H I L M N O, aU arranged as 
herein sx>ecitied. 

113,747. J. DYSON DELAP, Tyrone Township, Pa. 
Corn Planter. April 18, 1871. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the rod ^^ bar N, 
roller P, connecting rod /, and tube L. as and for the 
purpose specilied. 2. The combination of the roller P, 
connecting rod i, hiiv X, ami E, spring rod D, seed 
slide A. connecting rods I L and arms H H. as and for 
the purpose specitled. 3. The combination of the seed 
slide A, connecting rods 1. arms 11. bar N, arm E, spring 
rod D, rod tubes V and L, rod /. roller P, shovel o, 
and covering wings w, as and for the purpose specified. 

113,797. LEONID AS M. EHODES, AVarrenton, Ga. 
Guuno and Seed Drill. April 18, 1871. 
Claims.— 1. The wheel F with the wires H, and the 



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hopper E mthtlie stationary wires I, arranged substan- 
tially as and for the pnrj)oses described. 2. The remov- 
able band N, in combination with the wheel F, sub- 
stantially as and for the purposes described. 

113,819. GRANVILLE J. VAUGHT, Hanly, Ky. 
Corn Planter. April 18, 1871. 
Claim. — An improved corn planter, consisting of the 
frame A, handles B, seed hopx)er C, dropping wheel F, 
guard H, shaft G, di'um or long pulley J, belt K, cone 
pulley L, shaft M, drive wheel N, furrowing plow O P, 
conductor spout I, covering plow Q R, and adjustable 
scraper S T, said parts being constructed, arranged, 
and ojierating substantially as herein shown and de- 
scribed, and for the purpose set forth. 

114,047. CHARLES R. SARGENT, Newburypoet, 
Mass. Seed Planter. April 25, 1871. 
Claim. — The seed planter hereinbefore described, the 
same consisting of the pioneer or auxiliary furrow- 
opener C, the main furrow-opener B, the seed wheel K, 
the frame or conduit A, the hopper L, the adjustable 
coverers O O, and the pressing roller G, all constructed, 
combined, and arranged substantially in manner, and 
provided with wheels so as to operate, as and for the 
purpose set forth. 

114,066. CHARLES J. TURNER and MARCELLOUS 
L. WILKINSON, Clean, N. Y. Seed Planter. April 
25, 1871. 

Claims. — 1. The clutch mechanism as arranged for 
operating the dropping cylinder E, the lever d, and in- 
cline in combination with the movable barrow 
handles I I, by which the clutch is thrown and held 
out of gear, substantially as shown and described. 2. 
The movable handles I I as connected together, with 
their supports K K, as arranged, when combined with 
a hand-ban'ow seed planter, for operating in the man- 
ner substantially as and for the purooses herein set 
forth. 

114,908. WILLIAM C. BOWMAN, Clarksburg Dis- 
trict, Md. Corn Planter. May 16, 1871. 

Claims. — 1. The jointed lever K' carrying the plows 
L L', arranged, resj)ectively, in front and rear of the 
hopper, and operating in connection with the dro]3ping 
mechanism, substantially as herein shown and describ- 
ed. 2. The hopper G and spring seed slides J, when 
made adjustable upon the frame with relation to the 
tripping mechanism, substantially as descril)ed, for the 
purpose sliecified. 3. In combination with the hopper 
and seed slides, the pivoted connecting bars, and the 
operating lever S, substantially as described, for the 
purpose specified. 

116,612. ROBERT MARKS and ANDREW CHRIS- 
TIAN BEHNE, CON^TSRSVILLE, IND. Grain Drill. 
July 4, 1871. 

Claim. — The combination and arrangement of the 
guard plate N having the lugs or cut-offs n w n', the 
feed wheel P, provided with teeth j9 for conveying the 
grain to the dropping apertures, bed plate M, spouts O 
O' O", rock shaft G, lever H, and gearing D E F I, sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose specified. 

116,827. JOHN T. FOREE, Henry County, Ky. 
Cam Planter. July 11, 1S71. 

Claims. — 1. The marking wheel R with its double 
pointed cams O O, in combination with the lever S, 
which operates the dropping slides, substantially as and 
for the purpose set forth. 2. The share J with its cov- 
ers L L and rib K on the bottom, substantially as and 
for the purpose hereinbefore set forth. 

117,646. JAMES A. KNETZER, Fillmore, Ind. Corn 
Planter. August 1, 1871. 

Claim.— The combination of wheel a, can /, spout 
j m, thimble Ji, and wires i, as and for the purpose 
specified. 

117,835. THOMAS G. SMITH VANIZ, Canton, Miss. 
Seed Planter. August 8, 1871. 

Claims. — 1. The distributing wheel G, having a 
channeled or grooved periphery and made adjustable, 



substantially as described. 2. The combination of the 
hopper F and adjustable casing J, with the spiral 
spring M and leather linings/. 3. A seed planter, com- 
posed essentially of the hopper F Ti, distributing wheel 
G s, adjustable casing J, the spring M, and cord L, or 
their equivalents, and a frame A, with drill and cover- 
ing shares, a wheel B, and driving gearing, all operat- 
ing substantially as herein described, 

118,716. EDWARD P. HARNISH, Felton. Del. ! 

Seed and Fertilizer Dropper. Septemler 5, 1871. ' 
Claims. — 1. A laterally pivoted handle and lever 
I, connected together and arranged, as described, to re- 
ciprocate the dropper slides horizontally and laterally, 
in the manner set forth. 2. In combination with a 
manure hopper M, and slide N, the limber conical wire 
coil Q, arranged to vibrate and scatter broadcast the 
guano, bone dust, or other powdered fertilizers. 

119,411. JOHN SAMPLE, Franbxin Co., Miss. 

Seed Planter and Fertilizer Distributer. Scpteniber 

1871 ; antedated September 23, 1871. 
Claim. — The combination of the wheels E, dropping 
wheels G g^ g'^, slide I, bars K, crank rod L, bar M, and 
spring J, with the seed hopper and the fertilizer hopi^er, ■, 
substantially as herein shown and described. 

120,424. THOjMAS M. EDGAR, Paris, Tenn. Corn 1 
Planter. October 31, 1871. 
Claim. — In a grain planter having two wheels D D, 
connecting arms F, and removable bars b, the spring 
lever c, feed slide d, feed gauge plate G, spout H, hop- 
per B, plow K, concave coverer L, double ratchet R R, 
and fenders S S, all as constructed, arranged, and com- 
bined, substantially as described. 

120,507. ANDREW WILSON DUNLEAVY, Fair 
Play, Ohio. WaUing Planter. October 31, 1871. 
Claim. — The combination of the frame A B with 
wheel E, shovels N L, point C, adjustable shovel D, 
hinged bar O, draft bar P, seed box H and its operat- 
ing mechanism, and standard R, all constructed and 
arranged substantially as and for the purposes herein 
set forth. 

122,567. OVERTON B. CHEATHAM, Henderson, Ky. 
Combined Seeder, Plow and Boiler. January 9, 
1872. 

Claims. — 1. The curved bars A A, in combination 
with the fender D, roller B, plows G G, and concave 
roller C, arranged substantially as and for the purpose 
set forth. 2. The seed tube and drill opener E, in com- 
bination with the hopper F, slide /i, loops e e^, and 
set screw c-, as and for the purpose described. 3. The 
bars A A, provided with the concave roller C, and : 
handles J, J, and scraper brace adapted to receive the [ 
plow H, and rod hf, as and for the purpose set forth. 

122,675. M. W^ STEPHENSON, Pickensville, Ala. 
Walking Planters. January^, 1872. 
Claim. — The movable side parts d^ d^ of the hopper ^ 
D, provided with grooves or slots, the nuts F F, screws 
E E, connecting rods G G, pivoted cross bar H, rod I, j 
and roller K, provided with crank J, arranged to oper- 
ate in the manner specified. 

122,736. JAMES A. PRESTON, Greensborough, Ga. | 
Seed Planter. January 16, 1S72. \ 
Claim. — The hopper, substantially as described, with | 
its operative mechanism, adapted to be attached to the i 
rear of a plow standard, or detached therefrom and ! 
used as a hand imi)lement, substantially as and for the 
purposes set forth. 

123,121. L. DAVIS NOBLE, Cerro Gordo, III. 
Walling Planter. January 30, 1872 ; antedated Jan- 
uary 27, 1872. 

Claims. — 1. A com planting implement, combining j 
in its construction a subsoil plow E, arranged for turn- j 
ing furrows in two directions, a corn or seed l>os D, 1 
with the mechanism for operating its droi)ping slides, \ 
and a cutting wheel B, for separating the sod in front 
of the plow, substantially as and for the purpose set 
forth. 2. The combination, with the helve and 



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roller of a corn planter, of the cutting roller B, the 
parts being arranged, with reference to each other, 
substantially as shown and described. 

123,186. EDWAED B. McCLELLAN and JOHN F. 
McCLELLAN, Ajlexa2sT)ria, Ala. Planter and 
CuJtivaior Comhined. January 30, 1872. 
Claim. — The front sloping hopper H, having hole 
K and slide N O, the rotary arms L, having holes M, 
and tube F, when combined in a seeder, as and for the 
purpose set forth. 

123,216. ELI F. BALLARD, Lincoln, Neb. Seed 
Planter. January 30, 1872. 
Claim. — The combination, with the plow beam A, of 
the seed bos B, swiveled by the arm l and pin C, wheel 
F, seed cylinder E, brush G, chain H, and lever I, all 
aiTanged substantially as and for the purjiose specified. 

123,257. JAMES R. GILBERT, Stakkville, Ga. Seed 
Sower. January 30, 1872. 
Claims. — 1. The frame consisting of the two bent 
bars A A, provided with hooks a a and h h, and legs 
E E, all substantially as and for the purposes herein 
set forth. 2. The frame A, as described, provided with 
the plow C and bar D, with the seed cylinder arranged 
upon said frame so as to be operated by the garden 
line, substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 

123,514. THOMAS RYAN, St. Martins, Ohio. Corn 
Planter and Marl-er. February 6, 1872. 
Claims. — 1. The vertically adjustable runner N ??, in 
combination with the ground wheel I, with or with- 
out the cross-row markers i i', and with the frame 
of the machine, said wheel and runner being con- 
structed substantially as shown and described, and 
arranged between the two sets of furrowing, dropping, 
and covering devices, and said runner in front of said 
^wheel, so as to smooth a track for the same, all sub- 
stantially as herein set forth. 2. The adjusting de- 
vices, composed of the racks d d' and the detent E, with 
its handle e, and spring G, in combination with the 
pivoted ground wheel frame D D' for the purposes set 
forth, the same being constructed, combined, and ar- 
ranged substantially as shown and described. 

125,568. GEORGE W. HEATH, Burlington. Assignor 
of one-half his right to ROBERT E. SPENCER, 
Ulster, Pa. Walking Planter. April 9, 1872. 
Claim. — The marker arm N and lever M with the 
springs h and and arranged to be operated by the lever 
I simultaneously with the seed dropping mechanism, all 
substantially as described, and for the purposes set 
forth. 

125,847. MORRISS SCHNAPP ant> WILLIAM J. 
HOLLIS, De Witt, Mo. Corn Planta-. April 16, 
1872. 

Claim. — A com planter, consisting of an ordinary 
shovel plow ABC, seed box D, reciprocating slide H, 
hinge discharge tube G, connecting arm I, adjustable j 
clamp L, crank R, shaft K, and detachable bifurcated I 
standard N, when all the parts are constructed as de- 
scribed and shown. 

126,147. ASA LITTLE, Jamestown, Ohio. Planter 
and Cultivator. April 30, 1872. 

Claim. — The combination of the frame R, wheel S, 
beams O, and cross bar T, whereby the machinery 
may be converted from a cultivator to a furrower, as 
described. 

126,250. MATTHEW BARBOUR, Oxford, Ohio. 
Planter and Fertilizer. April 30, 1872. 

Claims. — 1. The boxes E E, slotted as described, and 
provided with bearings for the reception of shaft d 
between the beams A A to adjust the wheel D, as and 
for the purpose set forth. 2. The deflecting rod in 
combination with the recessed hopper M, gravitating 
arm U, roller u, flange T, and perforated disk N, ar- 
ranged substantially as described. 



126,258. THOMAS M. BROOKS and JOHN BROOKS, 

Cincinnati, Ohio. Comhined Planter and Culti- 
vator. April 30, 1872. 
Claims. — 1. The construction and arrangement of 
the divided beams A « a' brace li, stretchers E E', 
fixed shovels F F', reinovable sliovel F", seeding ajijiar- 
atus G H I J K, shaft L, wheel M, and roller R S, as 
and for the purposes set forth. 2. The detachable and 
extensible yntman O O' o o' T T', in conibination with 
the seed slide J, crank L, and adjustable wheel M, to 
adapt the slide to work as required while the frame is 
at any height, and dispense with the need of springs. 

130,220. GEORGE W. HENDRICKS, Rushvillk, Ind. 
Corn Planter. Aufjust 6, 1872. 
The planter has a device for shifting the gear and a 
ball for forcing the grains from the plate. Claims. — 1. 
The combination of the sh)tted bar G, brace h with 
pins i i, and the collar /, through which the sliaft d 
passes, all substantially as and for the purpose set 
forth. 2. The combination of the lever H, slotted slid- 
ing bar G, brace Ji, pins i i, collar /, and shaft d, the 
several parts being arranged substantially as and for 
the purpose described. 3. The loose ball w, in combi- 
nation with the tube v and disk s, substantially as and 
for the purpose set forth. 

130,764. BENGT JOHAN SVENSON, Manor Station, 
Tex. Corn and Cotton Planter. August 20, l'^72. 
Claim. — The combination of the concave driving rol- 
ler J with crank h, slotted levers or pitman L P, with 
headed screws or pins h 1i, and cranks d /, formed re- 
spectively upon the journals of the agitator and plant- 
ing wheel, substantially as and for the purposes herein 
set forth. 

130,920. LUTHER C. IVES, Land of Pro^se, Va. 
Seed Planter. August 27, 1872. 
Claim. — The mechanism for operating the distribut- 
! ing disk G, consisting of the double cranks I. J, M and 
N, connecting rods K L, and covering wheel B, as here- 
in shown and described. 

131,969. ALYY G. PERRY, Union County, Miss. 

Comhined Planter and Cultivator. October 8, 1872. 
Claim. — The mechanism made use of for operating 
the shaft P and reciprocating slide E, consisting of the 
combination of the wheel I, shaft K provided with the 
bevel gear L, and crown wheel M, pinion N, crank H, 
connecting rod G, crank R, and connecting rod T, all 
operating together, as and for the purposes described. 

132,564. JOHN H. DANCY. DANCY^^LLE, Tenn. Seed 
Planter. Octoher 29, 1872. 
Claim. — The combination of the cut-off g and parti- 
tion h with the seed hopper A, slide E, and cam a, sub- 
stantially as herein shown and described. 

132,770. ANDREW JACKSON NOE, Mitchell, L\d. 
Corn Planter. Novemher 5, 1872. 
Claim. — The combination of the distributers I I. shaft 
i, and bar with the pitman D and stud d, attached to 
the corn dropping slide, substantially as and for the 
purpose specified. 

133,055. JAJMES RICE, Prairie Creek, Ind. Corn 
Planter. Xovemher 12, 1872. 
Claim.— The combination of the valve E, seed slide 
E^ lever F, spring H. and links G' G, all arranged sub- 
stantially as specified. 

133,109. N. MENDENHALL. Greensburg, Ind. Corn 
Planters. Xovemher 19, 1872. 
Claims. — 1. In combination with the seed slides H h, 
the rock J j, screw threaded rod M, nut m. adjustable 
weight 0, and one or more shiftable sleeves P, for the 
object desiiiuated. when iised in combination with the 
operatiuo- devices L I or their equivalents. 2. In com- 
biiiationNvirh the seed box F, and reciprocating slide 
H h, the vibratino- shaft U, stirrers u u , arm W, and 
operating devnces^ T R J L /, or their equivalents, as 
herein explained. 



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133,199. JAMES CMIPBELL, Harrison, Ohio. As- 
signor to Mmself and AVILLIAM CAMPBELL, 
same place. Corn Planter. November 19, 1872. 
The furrowing tooth is constructed with a. continu- 
ous transverse curvature to render its head elastic, and 
is braced by means of the fender. The hiller attach- 
ment is for planting in check rows, and consists of a 
band strap and direct pull rod, with a spring and 
adjusting nut. Claims. — 1. The furrowing tooth A, 
with forwardly ijrojecting head or lip A', and con- 
structed with a continuous transverse curvature, as 
herein described, to render the head elastic and to im- 
prove its hold, and to strengthen the angle of the tooth, 
as set forth. 2. The shield and brace E, constructed 
with the hook F, and screw shank G, and the collar or 
shoe H and nut I, in combination with the furrowing 
tooth A, as herein shown and described, for stiffening 
and bracing the same, as set forth. 3. The direct puil 
rod W, spring iv, adjusting nut w', and hand straj) Y, 
combined and arranged as set forth for operating the 
hiller valve B'. 

6,372. JAMES CAMPBELL, for himself and JAMES 
A. CAMPBELL, Harrison, Ohio, Administrator 
of WM. CAjMPBELL, deceased, Assignee of one- 
half interest. Corn Planters. Ao. 133,199. Novem- 
ler 19, 1872. Reissued April 13, 1875. Filed July 16, 
1874. 

Claims. — 1. In a corn drill, mounted upon and guided 
by a front driving x>ilot wheel, the shield brace E, with 
its hook F rigidly secured to the furrow tooth, and the 
frame of the planter between the tread of the driving 
wheel and the seed tooth, as and for the i:)uri)ose de- 
scribed. 2. The furrowing tooth A, with forwardly 
projecting head or lip A', and constructed with a con- 
tinuous transverse curvature, as herein described, to 
render the head elastic, and to improve its hold, and 
to strengthen the angle of the tooth, as set forth. 3. 
The shield and brace E, constructed with the hook F 
and screw shank G, and the collar or shoe H and nut I, 
in combination with the furrowing tooth A, as herein 
shown and described, for stiffening and bracing the 
same, as set forth. 4. The direct pull rod W, spring w, 
adjusting nut w', and hand strap Y, combined and ar- 
ranged as set forth, for operating the hiller valve B'. 

5. In combination with the seed box, the floating wire 
Tj for reconducting gTain into the box, substantially as 
herein set forth. 

134,279. JOHN HILDEBRAND, Taneytown, Md. 
Assignor of one-half of his right to DANIEL H. 
SWOPE, same place. Corn Planter. December 24, 
1872. 

Claims.— 1. The reciprocating double rack bar driven 
from the supporting wheel to operate both the seeding 
de^^ices and the devices for grinding and discharging 
the fertilizer, substantially as described, for the pur- 
poses specified. 2. The geared feed wheel forming the 
bottom of the hopper, combined with the rack bar, so 
that when the latter is reciprocated it shall oscillate 
the former upon its axis together with the hopper, sub- 
stantially as described, for the purposes specified. 3. 
The combination of the rack bar with the cylinder W 
and slide D', so that when the rack bar is reciprocated 
it shall reciprocate the slide and oscillate the cylinder 
upon its axis, substantially as described, for the pur- 
poses specified. 4. The corn feeding devices, consist- 
ing of the sweei), the adjustable brush r, and the 
spring blocks S, substantially as described, for the pur- 
poses specified. 5. In combination with an oscillating 
feed plate, the stationary brush r and spring blocks S, 
substantially as described, for the purposes specified. 

6. The arrangement of the base-plate H, the seeding 
and fertilizing mechanism, the guide block x, and the 
discharge spouts F' with respect to each other and the 
frame A, as herein shown and described, for the pur- 
poses specified. 7. The hinged scrapers G' arranged to 
operate, in connection with the independent adjustable 
yoke H', as herein described, for the purpose specified. 
8. The fixed sweep n provided with the upright in 
combination with the feed plate, whereby the oscilla- 
tions of the latter shall cause the upright to move the 
com in the hopper alternately in opposite directions 
toward the discharge opening in such feed plate, sub- 



stantially as described, for the purposes specified. 9. 
The seeding mechanism and the recessed oscillating 
feed wheel I, in combination with the stationary disk 
J, substantially as described, for the purposes specified. 
10. The hooked pieces constructed as described, for 
application to the plow standards, as herein set forth 
and shown. 

134,984. WILLIA^I A. EASTIN, Henderson County. 
Assignor to W. L. RANKINS, Paris, Ky. Corn 
Planter. January 21, 1873. 

Claims. — 1. The tobacco-hill maker A, having a con- 
cavity in its lower side, in combination with the wheels 
F F, axis c, and handles G G, substantially as set forth. 
2. The combination of the cylinder C c', plate E, axis c, 
wheels F, hopper D, tobacco-hill maker A rt^ ft*, plow 
B, and handles G, substantially as and for the purpose 
set forth. 

135,813. J. INGELS and W. E. MOLWT, JVItlton, 
Ind. Assignors to HOOSIEE DRILL CO., same 
place. Corn Planter. Felyraary 11, 1873. 

Claims. — 1. In combination with the shaft c and its 
half-clutch, fastened thereon, the combined half-clutch 
and worm 1 2, and clutch-lever E, for moving said 
clutch, and worm longitudinally on the shaft c, as and 
for the purpose described and represented. 2. The 
combination of the worm 2, that is always in gear with 
its pinion, the shaft C, gear m, and adjustable box or 
bearing d, so that the worm and gear may always re- 
main in contact, and any wear compensated for by 
moving the worm and shaft up to the gear m without 
disarranging its other duties, substantially as describ- 
ed. 3. In combination with the dial or cell plate I, the 
chamber J, in the hopper, and the cage a.nd ball ar- 
ranged to operate inside of said chamber, and in con- 
nection with said dial-plate, for knocking or jarring the 
grains out of the cells at or over the dropping point, 
substantially as described. 

136,277. JOHN W. STUBBS, Cheraw, S. C. Ferti- 
lizer. February 25, 1873. 

Claims. — I. The arrangement of the wheel I and dis- 
tributing hopper or cylinder H M on the shaft J with re- 
lation to the apertured plate F, ha^dng the receiving 
hopper G secured to its outer side, as shown and de- 
scribed, to operate as specified. 2. The combination of 
the two adjusting screws O P with the plate F, the dis- 
tributing hopper H, wheel I, shaft J, and radial arms 
M, substantially as herein shown and described, and for 
the purpose set forth. 

136,961. DAVID G. BOARDMAN, Albia, loWA. Corn 
Planter. Marcli 18, 1873. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the corn box H, bar 
d with inclined sides and grooves i, and the slide J with 
adjustable plate/ and collar e, said slide being operated 
by the lever K, rod /f, spring m, and crank-lever L, sub- 
stantially as and for the purposes herein set forth. 2. 
The combination of the plow G, concave standard E, 
and convex bar a with longitudinal slots, substantially 
as and for the purposes herein set forth. 

138,105. ISAAC T. SUGGS, Green Hill," Tex. Seed 
Planter. April 22, 1873. Filed November 25, 1872. 
A corn or cotton planter on one running wheel, which, 
by a rod and cranks, as also by tappets at the opposite^ 
end of the axle, works the hopper mechanism. The front 
of the fr'ame has a harrow pivoted thereto at its rear, 
and has handles and a coverer behind. Claim. — A har- 
row C, combined with a beam B, pivoted at its rear 
end to the front of a seed planter, as and for the pur- 
pose described. 

138,158. GEORGE O. HOUCK, Springfield, Ohio. 
Corn Planter. April 22, 1873. Filed February 21,1S73. 
Claim. — The combination of the furrowing wheel B, 
seed dropper D D', coupling rod E, crank F-, and co7i- 
caved covering wheel F having the tranverse rib F', all 
constructed and arranged substantially as and for the 
purpose set forth. 

139,074. ELBRIDGE G. MATTHEWS, Oakil\m, Mass. 
Seed Brill. May 20, 1873. Filed February 21, 1873. 
Claims. — 1, In combination with the hopper, the 



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plunger, having an automatic, positive, and intermit- 
tent downward movement to carry its foot into or to- 
ward the delivery orifice, substantially as described. 2. 
In combination with the hopper and delivery orifice, a 
plunger shed with rubber or rubber compound, sub- 
stantially as described. 3. In combination with the 
hopper and conductor, the gage disk w placed upon the 
flange C2, which forms an integral part of the conductor, 
and is fastened to the frame between the hopx^er and 
conductor, substantially as described. 4. In combina- 
tion with the sowing mechanism, the coverer, formed 
^ with the converging blades t, having the shoe », sub- 
' stantially as described. 5. The markers 2r formed with 
the radiating blades a^, substantially as described. 6. 
,The conductor cast with the flange c2, for sustain- 
ing the hopper and gage plate and uniting the handles 
d and arms l^, substantially as described. 

139,195. JOHN W. SAVAGE and FEANCIS M. DOTY, 
Parmitchie, Miss. Corn and Cotton Planter. May 
20, 1873. Filed February 5, 1873. 

Claim. — The combination of the hopper D Avith 
stirrer/ i, movable plate h, stationary plate a, guard d, 
and lever E, all constructed and operating substantial- 
ly as set forth. 

139,269. HIEAM A. SHAEP, Harlem, Mo. Corn Plant- 
er. May 27, 1873. Filed March 3, 1873. 

Claims. — 1. In combination with a seed delivering 
apparatus constructed with two slides N and P, one 
traversing above and the other below, the perforated 
stationary jjlate J, the movable block a, constructed 
and arranged to operate substantially as described, for 
the purpose set forth. 2. The marking arms H H, ar- 
ranged on the rear axle F, to mark in the tracks of the 
fore wheels E, so that the marks will not be oblitera- 
ted by a shower of rain. 3. The spurs or projections 
on the wheel Gr, arranged each side of the tread of 
the wheel, in combination with the scraper I, pro- 
vided with scores and x3rongs to clear projections and 
tread of the wheel. 

139,617. ANDEEAS EOHMEE, Newport, Ky. Corn 
Planter. June 3, 1873. Filed January 27, 1873. 

Claim.— The share C c D D' E E' e e' F F, formed as 
and for the purpose set forth. 

139,672. GEOEGE HAYES, Lawrenceburg, Ind. 
Corn Planter. June 10, 1873. Filed Decetnber 5, 
1872. 

Claim. — The combination of the seed box C, provided 
with a conical dropping plate h, with the tilting lever 
e, standard F, and clamp o, substantially as and for the 
purpose specified. 

139,943. WILLIAM CALL, JE., Haverstraw, N. Y. 
Seed Planter. June 17, 1873. Filed March 15, 1873. 

Claim. — The main frame, consisting of two bars C C, 
and three cross bars D D D', the sliding frame I T, and 
the sliding hoppers, combined and relatively arranged, 
in connection with a cammed axle on wheels, substan- 
tially as and for the purj)ose described. 

140,254. GEOEGE DE VANY, Darbyvllle, Ohio. 

Combined Corn Planter and Cultivator. June 24, 
' 1873. Filed January 10, 1873. 

Claims. — 1. In a walking seed planter, the combina- 
tion of the lever o, fulcrum bolt s, projecting arm t, 
elbow lever j9, link r', and spring r, used either with or 
without the secondary lever u, to constitute a mechan- 
ism for operating the seed distributing slide, when all 
the parts are constructed and relatively arranged, in 
the manner herein shown and described. 2. The seed 
receiver or box F adai)ted for the reception of hopper 
H, and ijrovided with a central bridge or pai-titiou G, 
and brushes or cut-olfs i i', as and for the ijurpose set 
forth. 3. The rear shovel standards B'-, and handles 
C C, connected by means of a transverse rod a, pro- 
vided with bifurcated ends a^, and clamp plates a", as 
shown and described. 



140,493. JESSE P. FULGHUM and L. LOVELL 

LAWEENCE, Dublin, Ind. Assiguors to WAYNE 
AGEICULTUEAL COMPANY, same place. Corn 
Planter. July 1, 1873. Filed May 20, l':i73. 

Claims. — 1. In the described combination with hori- 
zontally levolvino- seed disk D d d', the vertically re- 
volving ,si»i(lci' formed and operating as set forth. 
2. The coiiil)iii;ttiou of tin; plate J,;/, cnrved ril).s K K', 
and swinging door or flap N, together with tlie lugs 
n' U" and apertures P P', whereby said door is render(;d 
capable of being detached from tlie hopi)er for the in- 
sertion of a brush M, as herein explained. 

140,648. WILLIAM J. SAFFEEY, Bremen, Ohio. 
Seed Planter. July 8, 1873. Filed March 15, 1873. 

Claim. — The combination, in a seeder, of a seeder in 
front, a guano drojjper in the rear, and an intermediate 
wheel O, all arranged in the same vertical longitudinal 
plane with the furrow opener G, as described, so that 
the seed may be slightly covered with soil by the 
wheel before the guano is dropped upon it, and all 
danger thereby removed of destroying the vitality of 
any of the seed. 

141,328. WILLIAM J. COX and WILLIAM T. SMITH, 
Lilesville, N. C. Cotton Planter. July 29, 1873. 
Filed June 17, 1873. 

Claim. — The vertical seed delivering tube e, cut as 
described at the ujiper end, with a lip i on one side, 
and operated by the gears d b, shaft a, and wheels J J, 
as set forth. 

141,472. HENEY CHAELES STEPHENS, Glenville, 
Ohio. Seeding Machine. August 5, 1873. Filed 
June 9, 1873. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the frame A, roller B, 
seed box D, hollow standard E, point or share F, and 
scraper G, in the manner as and for the x^urposc set 
forth. 2. The agitator, consisting of the frame I and 
cord H, in combination with the seed box D, arm J, 
spring K, and pins c of the roller B, substantially in 
the manner as and for the purpose specified. 

142,675. ELIJAH C. BEOWN, Crawfordsvllle, Ind. 
Corn Planter. September 9, 1873. Filed May 7, 1873. 

Claim. — The combination, with the frame A, of the 
seed box E, metallic plates d c, posts / /, curved spring /, 
slide G, and the flukes C, the seed box being so ar- 
ranged that it is mainly below the frame, and sup- 
ported upon the flukes, all constructed and operated 
substantially as set forth. 

143,905. WILLIAM HOUSE, Aurora, Ind. Com 
Planter. October 21, 1873. Filed September 4, 1873. 

Claim. — In combination with the reciiu'ocnting seed 
slide H 7t and recessed ground wheel Er Sofa corn 
planter, the pitman L M. rotating disk N n O, onej3r 
more apertures P, stud shaft Q, pawl U, and spring V, 
when arranged with reference to each other, and 
adapted to operate in the manner herein explained. 

144,708. LEVI SIPE, Keezletown, Va.. Assignor 
of one-half his right to GEOEGE E. EASTHAM, 
same place. Corn Planter. Xovcmbcr 18, 1873. 
Filed October 23, 1873. 

Claims. — 1. The combiinition of the ground wheel B, 
and toothed half-wheel C, sul>stantially as and for the 
purpose herein set forth. 2. In combination with the 
seed slides and retraction spring, the wheel B, and 
toothed half-wheel C, as and for the purpose herein set 
forth. 

145,019. MOEEISS SCHNAPP, Pleasant Park, Mo. 
Seedinq Machine. Xovcmbcr 25, 1873. Filed March 
15, 1873. 

Claim. — The standards B B', clod fenders J J, seed 
box E, clamps G G', wheels 11 I, bar K, pulley /, and 
belt e, all constructed, combined, and arranged as and 
for the purpose set forth. 



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146,422. WILLIAM S. BARTON, Oeangeburg, S. C. 
Seed Planter. January 13, 1874. Filed September 8, 
1873. 

Claim. — The hub B', having the angular wheel D, 
crank N, and groove i, and connected directly with the 
removable dropper J in the throat of the hopper C by 
the endless band a, and with the vertical agitator k c, 
by the crank M and pivoted lever L, all combined and 
operating as herein shown, for the purpose specified. 

146,793. WILLIAM F. WEST, Haverstraw, N. Y. 
Seed Sower. January 27, 1874. Filed Feljruary 15, 
1873. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the self-adjustable 
link coupling T with the valve L and scalloped-faced 
tooth or cam wheel I, made and operating substantially 
in the manner hereinbefore set forth. 2. The combina- 
tion of the hopper H, the cross bar E, with the clamp 
F and binding screw G, for the purpose of making said 
hopper or seed box adjustable from side to side on the 
said cross bar, Hubstantially as hereinbefore described. 
3. The adjustable fluke lever V and furrow roller lever 
as arranged to work one under the other, and joint- 
ed or hinged to the cross bar d"^^ in combination with 
the lifting pin in the levers &2, roller c^, and pulley 
cord g'^, all arranged as set forth, and for the purposes 
described. 

147,160. GEORGE OWEN, Vicksburg, Miss. Seed 
Planter. February 3, 1874. Filed September 10, 
1873. 

Claim. — In a seed planter, the feed shaft I, provided 
with short teeth K and long teeth K' on top, bent over 
at the upper end in the form of a quarter of a circle, 
two of which turn in one direction and two in an 
opposite direction, and the said shaft being provided 
with suitable rocking mechanism, as herein shown and 
for the purpose specified. 

147,671. SLBRIDGE G. MATTHEWS, Oakham, Mass. 
Seed Planter. February 17, 1874. Filed January 3, 
1874. 

Claims. — 1. The cylindrical and adjustable vessel n, 
having the annular flange n', and a perforation through 
its bottom, and applied inside of the cylindrical portion 
of the box A, in combination with the perforated bot- 
tom a', and revolving stirrers and dischargers j"/, sub- 
stantially as described. 2. The foot i, on the seed dis- 
charging arm/, combined with the agitators j, substan- 
tially as described. 

147,686. THOMPSON PRESSLY, Sweet^Home, Texas. 
Assignor of one- half his right to D. E. HICKS. 
Seed Planter. February 17, 1874. Filed November 8, 
1873. 

Claim. — The combination, with the dropper shaft and 
roller shaft connected by crank arms and connecting 
rods, of the plates J J, adjustable Avith the roller G for 
regulating the depth of plows, but so that the distance 
between said shafts shall be always preserved, as and 
for the x^iucpose set forth. 

148,766. SIMEON SMITH, JR., Newburg, Tenn. Seed 
Planter. March 17, 1874. Filed Septeml)er 13, 1873. 

Claim. — The combination, with a hopper G, and seed 
disk F H, relatively arranged as shown and described, 
of the beam A, having recess K, filled with compressi- 
ble material L, the sijring J, and the cut-off* pad I, as 
and for the pujrpose described. 

149,212. A. G. W. FOSTER, New^nan, Ga. Seed 
Planter and Guano Distributers. March 31, 1874. 
Filed February 27, 1874. 
Claims. — 1. An inclined seed box, secured to the 
handles, and adjusted up and down with them, substan- 
tially as set forth. 2. The combination of the seed box, 
secured to the handles so as to be adjusted up and 
down with them, shaft g, pinion e, and bearing i, with 
a driving wheel c d, substantially as shown and de- 
scribed. 

149,698. CHARLES D. WILSON, Kextland, Ind. 
Planter. April 14, 1874. Filed February 14, 1874. 
Claim. — The seed wheel H and the toothed disk K, 



mounted on opposite ends of the vertical shaft F with 
in the hopper E, in combination with the transportiug 
wheel D, having projections M, which engage with the 
laterally projecting edge of disk K, all as shown and 
described. 

150,199. LEMUEL BANKS SMITH, De Soto Co., 
Miss. Seed Planter and Fertiliser. April 28, 1874. 
Filed March 3, 1873. 
Claim. — The combination of the ridging shares H H, 

furrow 023ener G, hopper A, axle and seed cylinder B, 

and concave covering roller J, as and for the purpose 

specified. 

150,816. CASWELL F. BREWTON and FRANCIS M. 

CURTIS, Independence, Miss. Corn Planter. May 

12, 1874. Filed April 18, 1874. 
Claim. — The combination of the standard C, pivoted 
arms K, coverers d, and concave pivoted molder L, 
substantially as specified, and for the purpose set 
forth. 

151,019. WILLIAM H. GRIFFITH, Jones' Mill, Tex. 
Assignor to himself and M. J. STRICKLAND, same 
place. Corn and Cotton Planter. May 19, 1874. Filed 
December 29, 1873. 
Claim. — The combination, in a cotton seed hopper, of 
the saws L L, and spiked cone block O, arranged on the 
same shaft, as and for the purpose described. 

151,161. ZACHARIAH ROGERS, Tuskegee, Ala. Cot- 
ton and Cm^n Planter. May 19, 1874. Filed June 1, 
1873. 

Claims. — 1. In a com and cotton planter, the com- 
bination of the adjustable seed box H, hinged semi- 
cylindrical bottom L, hooks A;, internal removable hop- 
per J, detachable combined seed cylinder and axle, and 
driving wheels, all as shown and described. 2. In a 
wheel planter having an adjustable seed box supported 
upon the axle, and coupled by loops to the plow stand- 
ard in front, the coverer having curved arms pivoted 
to said standard, and thence projectiug rearwardly un- 
derneath and behind the seed box, all combined sub- 
stantially as shown and described. 

151,490. JOHN HOWL AND, Hanson, AL^ss. Seed 
Planter. Ju7ie 2, 1874. Filed January 18, 1873. 

The seed cups are divided vertically, one-half of the 
cup being pivoted and operated by a fixed cam, which 
both o]3ens and shuts the cup. Claims. — 1. In the seed 
slide of a seed planter, the seed cup I, di\aded, as and 
for the purpose set forth. 2. The divided seed cup I, 
its movable half J x>rovided with the projecting part 
K, in combination with the fixed cam M, for opening 
and closing said cup, as and for the purpose specified. 
3. In a seed planter, the reversible wheel T, having two 
or more sets of cams, as described, for planting at dif- 
ferent distances apart. 

151,674. JOHN WILKINSON, Baltimore, Md. Ma^ 
chine for Sowing Seed or Fertilizer. June 2, 1874. 
Filed April 18, 1874. 
Claim. — The wind screen suspended from the seed 
box or other receptacle, as specified, provided with 
weights at or near the lower extremity, as set forth. 

151,813. WILLIAM A. WATKINS, Culleoka, Tenn. 
Corn Planter. June 9, 1874. Filed February 7, 
1874. 

Claim. — The rectangular or polygonal plates F F, 
pivoted in the ends of the platform B, the seed slide E, 
and the blocks G, attached to the wheels H H, which 
are fast on the axle, all constructed, arranged, and 
operating as shown and described, whereby the slide 
is reciprocated and its movement arrested by the 
pivoted plates in alternate succession, as specified. 

152,282. CARLES DOMSCHKE, Austin, Texas. Corn 
and Cotton Planter. June 23, 1874. Filed January 
3, 1874. 

Claim. — The laterally adjustable bottom m, having 
the apertures z and y, and the groove k, arranged in a 
seed hopper B, and combined with the slide /, and with 
the stirrer s and agitator o, substantially as herein 
shown and described. 



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154,365. LAFAYETTE E. ASKEW and WILLIAM H. 

SANGSTER, Greenville, Ky. Corn I'lantcrs. 

August 25, 1874. Filed June 27, 1874. 
Claim. — The combination of the wheel D, sliaft C, 
cnrved arms E E, the slotted ijlnnger F, spring G, and 
pivoted spring plates J, for closing the mouth of the 
hoxjper, as shown and described. 

154,507. SAMUEL J. MILLEE and LUNA WRIGHT, 
Economy, Ind. Com Flantcrs. August 25, 1874. 
Filed March 21, 1874. 
Claims. — 1. The grooved revolving seed droppor D, 
having a wire discharger 7i, api)lied to it, substantially 
as described. 2. The revolving dropper D, removably 
applied on its shaft e, in combination with the two 
beveled arches J J and the hopxier H, substantially as 
described. 

7,695. S. J. MILLER and L. WRIGHT, Economy. 
Assignors to F. B. HUNT, Richmond, Ind. Corn 
Flantcrs. Fatent No. 154,507. August 25, 1874. 
Beissued May 22, 1874. Filed Octoler 12, 1875. 
Claims. — 1. A corn planter having a seed dropper with 
cells in its iperiphery placed in rear of a single front 
wheel, and revolving upon a horizontal axis, and driven 
from said wheel by means of a longitudinal shaft, sub- 
stantially as set forth. 2. A revolving seed dropper 
having cells in its periphery, in combination with a 
seed hoi)per having a curved inclined bottom, whereby 
the grain is directed into the cells, substantially as set 
forth. 3. In combination with frame A, and a seed 
hopper having a curved inclined bottom, a revolving 
seed dropper and tube E, substantially as set forth. 4. 
In combination with a seed hopper having a curved in- 
clined bottom, the revolving dropj)er and tube E, ar- 
ranged in rear of tooth F, substantially as set forth. 5. 
In combination with a seed dropper having a groove 
and cells in its periphery, a seed hopper having a curved 
inclined bottom, whereby the grain is directed into the 
cells, substantially as set forth. 6. In combination with 
the frame and revolving seed dropper, a hopper with a 
curved inclined bottom tooth F, and tube E, substan- 
tially as set forth. 7. The seed hopper attached to the 
frame A, in combination with a revolving seed dropper 
having a groove and cells in its periphery, grain tube 
E, and covering blades K, substantially as set forth. 
8. In combination with the frame A, tooth F, tube E, 
revolving dropper, and a seed hopper having a cnrved 
inclined bottom, covering blades K, substantially as 
set forth. 9. A seed dropper revolving upon a horizon- 
tal axis, and having cells in its periphery, in combina- 
tion with frame A, ground wheel B, hopper with curved 
inclined bottom tooth F, tube E, and covering blades 
K, substantially as set forth. 

154,511. ELIMOSHER, Holly, Mich. Seed DriUs. 
August 25, 1874. Filed April 4, 1874. 
Claim, — The seed slide D, having the square opening 
0, combined with the gage lever «, pivoted to the under 
side of the slide D, and provided with the rectangular 
notch o' at its forward end, and a pawl tlauge formed 
on its rear end, to engage with teeth t, formed on the 
rear end of the slide D, as and for the purpose men- 
tioned. 

155,011. MARK COOPER, Greenville C. H., S. C. 

Fertilizer Distributers and Seed Flanters. Septeinher 

15, 1874. Filed June 20, 1874. 
-The fertilizer is ground, to free it from lumps, by a 
metallic burr. Claim. — The combination, with a ma- 
nure hopper E, and delivery spout H, of the interme- 
diate fluted conical grinding burr F and correspond- 
ingly shaped shell G, having slit at top and bottom, as 
and for the purpose specified. 

155,294. WM. J. COOK, Dawson, Ga. Assignor of 
one-half his right to LUCIUS W. STEWART, 
same place. Cotton Seed Flanters. September 22, 
1874. Filed February 13, 1874. 
Claim. — The cranks j m, connected by the link 1c and 
the slotted arm I m, in combination with the open 
troughed wheel e g and the vibrating stirring fingers h 
of the hopper, as shown, and for. the purpose set forth. 



155,929. L. 8. CONNOl?, ORAXGEunuo, S. C. Seed 
J'lanters. October 13, 1874. Filed July C, 1874. 
Chtims. — 1. The combination, with the- shank ends a 
a oi' the 8])okcs D and hub F, of the lips b b and c, sul>- 
st;uiti;ill.\ ;is and for the purposes set forth. 2. The 
cojiildiiai with the central solid metallic hub F 
and twisted wire ring A, of the twisted wire H[)okcH D, 
clasps B and E, and lips b b and r, subsfantially as and 
for the pur^wses set forth. 

1.56,148. CHAS. FRANKISH, Abilene, Kaxs. Seed 
Flanters. October 20, 1874. Filed January 20, 1874. 
Claims. — 1. The combination, in a seed ])lanter, of 
the vertical ])lato C, ]>rovided with notches a, hor)kcd 
rods )i,and slot led plate r, all constructed and arranged 
as shown and described, for the purpose sjiecified. 2. 
In a corn planter, the seed wheel or cylindf^r revolving 
with the shaft of the pilot wliecd, which is fast thereon, 
the circular case E fipcning oti the front side, and the 
knob screw S, all combined, constructed, and arranged 
as shown and described, for the ])urpose specified. 

157,166. A. C. EVANS, Springfield, Ohio. Serding 
Macliincs. November 24, 1874. Filed February 12, 
1874. 

Claim. — In combination with the recessed, double 
slotted, and perforated piece M and cut-off slide N, con- 
structed with projections to engage said slots, the lever 
O, connecting rod O^, and gravitating thumb latch O^, 
all substantially as and for the purpose specified. 

157,342. SAINIUEL J. MILLER, Muncie, Ind. Com 
Drills. December 1, 1874. Filed October 6, 1874. 

Claim. — The finger g combined with the groove /and 
cells e in the dropping wheel, as described. 

158,318. JACOB R. SAMPLE, Liberty, Miss. Seed 
Flanters. December 29, 1874. Filed September 22, 
1874. 

Claims. — 1. A x>low K, having bend p about midway 
of its shank, combined with the cross bar Q, as shown 
and described, so that the strain will be taken on the 
bottom of said bar. 2. The plow R, having its shank 
pivoted to the frame, and having a forward bend r^, as 
and for the purpose set forth. 3. The combination, 
with a cranked iplow standard R, of a cross bar R', hav- 
ing end projections ? ' r^, as and for the X)iii'pose speci- 
fied. 

158,440. W. C. REYNOLDS, Collierstown, Ya. 
Seed Flanters. January 5, 1875. Filed Auqust 15, 
1874. 

Claim. — A false bottom P, for seeder hoppers, pro- 
vided with sul)jaeent su])port and side apertures, as 
and for the purpose specified. 

158,727. BENJAMIN F. MILLER and WILLLA3I J. 

REEVES, Gatesville, Texas. Assigiun-s of one- 
half their right to JAMES MOKIHS and ED- 
WARD A. JONES. Coilon Seed riaufcrs. January 
12,1875. Filed January 187 4. 
Claim. — The conil>ination, with open-bottonu^d hop- 
per J, of the slidiiiu stiirc v U V, and rotary distributer 
K L, as and for thr pur[)ose specified. 

159,087. JOHN G. GARNER, Pittsburg, Texas. 

Seed Planters. Januarif 2»>, 1875. IVcd November 
14, 1874. 

Claim. — The combination, in a seed planter, of the 
dropping disks E F, mounted loosely on a driving axle, 
so as to be shifted thereon, and the interchangeable 
hoppers H M, adapted for one or both disks, respect- 
ively, substantially as herein specified. 

159,840. ELIAS MONROE POTTER, Rutherford 
Depot, Tenn. Seed Flantcrs. February 16, 1875. 
Filed October 10, 1874. 
Claim. — AYheel G on an axle G', having a pocket p in 
it, in combination with the seed hopper H and its slide 
h, the whole being applied to standards J for the pur- 
pose of accommodating themselves to the iuequahties 
I of the ground. 



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159,939. L. L. LAWRENCE and G. S. THOMAS, 
Dublin, Ind. Assignor to the WAYNE AGRI- 
CULTURAL CO., same place. Corn Planters. 
February 16, 1875. FUed January 2, 1875. 

Claims. — 1. The fender M, in combination with the 
revolving cell-x)late F and square cut-ofF brush G H. 
2. In the described combination with cut-olF brush G 
H and set-screw P, the revolving cell-plate F and the 
hopper bottom E, each occupying half the area of the 
brush point, as and for the purpose set forth. 3. The 
combination, with cut-off brush G H, of clamp I J K, 
fender M, and ear N, substantially as set forth. 

160,592. L. L. HAWORTH, London, Ohio. Seed Drills 
and Planters. March 9, 1875. Filed January 18, 
1875. 

Claims. — 1. The frame work of the seed drill and 
planter, consisting of the adjustable handles F, the 
braces E, the bars B B, hangers C C, attached with 
braces E to bars B by a common bolt, and the adjusta- 
ble bar h', attached to the two bars B B, so as to act 
both as a scraper and also as a brace to secure the loose 
ends of the said bars B B, all combined and arranged 
substantially as described. 2. The angular plow U, 
having its ux:)per end divided into strips or braces, sub- 
stantially as herein shown and described. 

160,889. SILVANUS P. EVANS, Ash Ridge, Ohio. 
Gang Corn Planters. Marcli 16, 1875. Filed May 18, 
1874. 

Claim. — In a com planter, the slotted bars K, plate I 
and vertically adjustable clevis I', in combination with 
the seed spouts G, as shown and described. 

160,923. JAMES B. LUDLOW, Muncie, Tnd. Corn 
Drills. March 16, 1875. Filed January 30, 1875. 

Claim. — The clearing finger fc, formed on the upper 
rear end of the drill opener G, in combination with the 
dropping wheel E, provided with seed cells intersected 
by an annular groove, as and for the purpose set forth. 

161,292. U. T. STEWART, Rossville, Tenn. Seed 
Planters. March 23, 1875. Filed Fehruary 4, 1875. 

Claim. — In a seed planter, the double hopper D, con- 
sisting of rear chamber d and front chamber d', pro- 
vided with pivoted jjartition (Z", in combination with 
seed delivering wheel I and dropping slide K, having 
apertures k k', substantially as described. 

165,155. JAMES CAMBPELL, Harrison, Ohio. 
Pilot-Wheel Corn Drills. July 6, 1^75. Filed Decem- 
ber 19, 1874. 

Claims. — 1. The adjustable pinion I, in combination 
with the pinion L on the seed box E, adapted to rise to 
allow a change of speed when the drill is in operation, 
substantially as herein set forth. 2. The combination 
of the pinion I, slide rod MO, with pinion L, and pivot- 
ed grain box E, constructed and arranged substantially 
as herein set forth. 3. The furrow-tooth D, having at 
its upper end the rearwardly-projecting ears ee' and the 
forwardly-jjrojecting central earrf, all of said ears being 
stamped or cut from the end of the tooth, substantially 
as described. 4. The sliding wedge or thimble T, for 
securing gear rod M in any desired position, sub- 
stantially as herein set forth. 5. The fastening device 
shown in fig. 3, constructed and arranged as herein set 
forth. 

165,788. JAMES CAMPBELL, Harrison, Ohio. Corn 
Drills. July 20, 1875. Filed December 19, 1874. 

Two complete and independent planters are remov- 
ably attached, as a double walking or ridiug corn drill, 
by the substitution of different forms of yoke, one of 
which is provided with a seat. Claims. — 1. A double 
riding corn drill, composed substantially of two pilot- 
wheel corn drills, connected by means of the yoke G 
and frame I K, substantially as herein set forth. 2. In 
a double or riding corn drill, the yoke G, tilting bar M, 
and frame I K, constructed and combined substantially 
as herein set forth. 3. The combiuation of the two 
single pilot wheel corn drills by means of the riding 
frame IK, yoke G, and roller H, substantially as herein 



I set forth. 4. The combination of the loose yoke G and- 
I roller H with the two single pilot wheel com drill s,- 
I substantially as described. 

167,552. E. E. MATTHEWS, Muncie, InD; Corn Plant- 
ers. September 7, 1875. Filed January 9, 1875. 
Claim. — The dropping slide D, having the double 
rack d' at one end and perforations // at the other end, 
in combination with the hopper H, bevel wheels a h, 
and toothed segment e, substantially as and for the pur- 
pose set forth. ' 

168,046. EDMOND MORGAN, Dublin, Ind. Assignor 
to himself and L. LOVELL LAWRENCE, same 
place. Corn Planters. September 21, 1875. Filed. 
May 7, 1875. 

Claim. — In combination with the notched hopper 
back B b, the conical revolving dropper disk E, seated 
in a circular depression of the bottom F, and having 
peripheral indentations K corresponding to the size ol; 
the grain on edge, a portion of said notched disk E and 
of said bottom F protruding in rear of the hopper, said- 
bottom protrusion having the orifice G and shallow- 
peri j)heral curb g g\ to insure and enable observation^ 
of the grain dro^jping, as and for the purpose set forth. 

168,718. W. C. CHAMPION, Stanton, Tenn. Seedi 
Planters. October 11, 1875. Filed September 11,( 
1875. i 
Claim.— The combination, with the plow A, of the- 

seed box, the seeding wheel, and the spoke wheels E, 

the drag F, as constructed, and the rods G and H, as 

and for the purpose set forth. 

169,072. JOHN T. WRIGHT, Columbia, Tenn. Seedl 
Droppers. October 19, 1875. Filed July 1, 1875. ) 

Claim. — The combination, with the beam A, of the 
adjustable brace D, wheel C provided with the remov- 
able tire or rim E, the pitman/, slide J, and tubes 1 1, 
constructed and arranged to operate substantially as 
and for the purpose set forth. 

169,122. J.W.SIMPSON, Dry Ridge, Ky. Assignor' 
of one-half his right to MORGAN J. SIMPSON, 
same place. Seed Planters. October 26, 1875. Filed- 
April 6, 1875. 

Claim. — In a walking seed planter, the combination 
of hinged standard B, brace b', link b", and lever C, 
pivoted to and extending rearward along one side of 
beam A to a point within reach of the operator, sub-^ 
stantially as described. 

169,621. JAMES CAMPBELL, Harrison, Ohio. Pilot[ 
JHieel Corn Planters. November 9, 1875. Filed De-] 
eember 19, 1874. , 
Claims. — 1. The two sets of driving gear, one upon i 
each side of the frame, in combination with the pivoted [ 
grain box C, adapted to shift the speed of the drop- i 
ping mechanism while the di'ill is in operation, sub- 
stantially as herein set forth. 2. In combination with 
the pivoted hopper, the shifting lever H, and notched 
adjusting bar, substantially as set forth. 

169,750. W. C. WALKER, Glasgow, Ky. Seed Plant 
ers and Drills. November 9, 1875. Filed April 21 
1875. 

Claims.-— 1. The adjustable frame C C, constructed to 
form bearings for the shaft D, in combiuation with feed 
wheel E, gears G H, and wheel I, and operating sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose set forth. 2. The drag 
P P, secured to the hopper l)y a spring arm, and pro- 
vided with the cutting disks Q Q, for covering the seed ^ 
and pulverizing the soil, substantially as specified. 3. ' 
The shaft B, operated by the marking and driving 
wheel I, and carrying the feed wheel E, said shaft also^ 
constituting a bearing for the adjustable frame C, sub- 
stantially as specified. 

170,412. H. P. SULLIVAN, Xenia, III. Corn and 
Seed Planters. November 2\^, 1875. Filed Jt((/ust 'AO, I 
1875. I 
Claim. — In a seed planter, constructed as hereiube J 
fore described, the combination of the di-iving whee | 
D, having the lug c, operated by the springs / and g i\ 



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with the seed cylinder C, provided with the recess e in 
its inner circumference, said cylinder C being arranged 
upon the hollow axle of the 'driving wheel, substan- 
tially in the manner as and for the purpose specified. 

170,823. MERIDETH P. CURLEE, Corinth, Miss. 
Seed Planters and Fertilizer Distributers, Decemher 7, 

1875. Filed July 17, 1875. 

Claim. — The combination of the laterally operating 
and detachable slides J K, having handles L, the hooked 
bolts M M, bars 1 1, and slide N, with the hopper and 
the operating devices, all substantially as and for the 
purposes set forth. 

170,902. J. B., S. B. AND G. W. RUDE, Liberty, Ind. 
Corn Drills. December 7, 1875. Filed August 14, 
1875. 

Claims. — 1. The frame plate E, provided with the 
circular groove x, with outlets y y, substantially as and 
for the purposes herein set forth. 2. The combination 
of the conical drop plate N with frame plate E, having 
the hollow central box k formed therewith, the shaft 
R extended through and above the drop plate, secu'red 
by the key /, and provided with the oil chamber n, 
stopper p, and hole s, all substantially as and for the 
purposes set forth. 3. The hopper G,'lever I, handle K, 
spring b, and lock bar J, all constructed and combined 
substantially as and for the purposes herein set forth. 

171,462. S. WISHARD, Gurley's Tank, Ala. Corn 
Planters. December 21, 1875. Filed March 3, 1875. 
Claim. — In a walking planter, the combination of 
the olbow F with the slotted lever G, seed valve E, and 
handle C, substantially as and for the purpose herein- 
before described and set forth. 

172,776. L. M. RHODES, Warrenton, Ga. Cotton 
Planters. January 25, 1876. Filed October 29, 1875. 
Claim. — The combination of tlie wheel I, provided 
with a series of teeth or fingers K, inclined as specified, 
and the hopper having a closed bottom, as shown and 
described, whereby the seed is discharged between the 
wheel and hopper, as set forth. 

173,473. JOSEPH C. JENKINS, Lebanon, Tenn. 
Assignor of one-half his right to WM. H. BEN- 
NETT, same place. Seed PUmters. February lb, 

1876. Filed December 27, 1875. 

Claims. — 1. In a seed planter, the sliding bottoms a 
o^, arranged to operate separately and together alter- 
nately, so that two hills of corn are planted for every 
hill of pumpkin seed, substantially as and for the pur- 
poses described. 2. The sliding bottoms « a\ with open- 
ings a^ a^, levers E E, and springs F F, in combination 
with the revolving axle C, i)rovided with a single cam 
lever G and double cam lever G', constructed and ar- 
ranged to operate substantially as and for the purposes 
set forth. 

173,570. I. H. ALBERTSON, Bedias, Tex. Seed Plant- 
ers. February 15, 1876. Filed December 18, 1875. 
Claim. — In combination with the standard d of the 
covering shovel J, the angular braces L, attached to 
the frame of the covering and dropping mechanism, 
substantially as specified. 

174,024. S. T. STOUT, Cedar Grove. Assignor of 
one-third his right to D. W. SMITH, Dirt Town, 
Ga. Cotton and Corn Planters. February 22, 1876. 
- Filed July 10, 1875. 

Claim. — The beams A A', bolted together to form the 
longitudinal sides of the chute /, the seat for the 
tongue, and to which the plow standards are attached, 
in combmation with the plate e, having the tongue e', 
spout I, and rotating seed dropper D, substantially as 
described, and for the purpose set forth. 

174,132. L. L. HAWORTH, London, Ohio. Seed 
Drills and Planters. February 29, 1876. Filed May 
4, 1875. 

Claim. — The slotted pipe e and dropper d, provided 
with the solid inclined bottom, and the lateral dis- 
charge opening d', in combination with the rod / and 
lever F, substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 



174,785. JOSEPH DANA, Mitchell, Ind. Seed 
Planters. March 14, 1876. Filed October 16, 1875. 
Claim. — The combination of the frame B, having 
openings a and b, as dcscrilx^d ; bearing wheel B' pit- 
man C, and seed dropping slide D; the several ])arts 
being constructed and arranged to operate substantial- 
ly in the manner as and for the purpose specified. 

175,088. A. T. HATCHER, Mansfield, La. Cotton 
Planters. March 21, 1876. Filed December 18, 1875. 

Claim. — In a cotton or walking j)lanter, the combi- 
nation of the open bottomed hop[)cr H, revolving 
toothed distributing cylinder K, rocking tooth agitating 
shaft T U, inclined trough or chute G, and holhnv or 
grooved standard B, having jdate E and plow D, all 
constructed and relatively arranged as herein set forth. 

176,190. E. MORGAN, Dublin, Ind. Com Plunt^ra. 
April 18, 1876. Filed February 16, 1876. 

Claims. — 1. The gravitating cut-off E E', for separat- 
ing the grains and allowing only one to pass with the 
notch in the feed wheel to the discharge opening, sub- 
stantially as set forth. 2. In combination Avith the 
feed wheel B and cut-off E, the chambered shield D, 
substantially as set forth. 3. In combination with the 
feed wheel and shield cut-off, the shield, constructed 
with a shoulder D^, to prevent the cut-off from bearing 
on the wheel. 4. In combination with the chambered 
gravitating cut-ofi" E, the disk F, revolving in the re- 
cess and on the face of the feed wheel, substantially as 
set forth. 5. In combination with the feed wheel, the 
shield D, the cut-off E, and the disk F, substantially aa 
set forth. 

176,909. MASON WESTON and A. H. JOHNSON, PoN- 
tiac, Mich. Combined Weeders and Seed Drills. May 
2, 1876. Filed September 9, 1875. 

Claims. — 1. The adjustable weeder knife K, having 
the transverse blade B', with its angle a', and inclined 
portions b' and c', and upright blades d', as described. 
2. The combination of the adjustable drill box A, cone 
pulleys c d, belt C, chute E, adjustable opener G, with 
the adjustable knife K, as described. 

177,369. MATTHEW O. BEATTY, Concord, N. C. 
Combined Cotton Planters, Guano Distributers, Cul- 
tivators and Boilers. May 16, 1876. Filed May 1, 1876. 

Claim. — The combination and arrangement of the 
fertilizer distributer A T, its oyjening plow E and spout 
P, the adjustable bearing wheels H H, the seed-distri- 
buting cylinder N, with its backwardly-curved arms, 
and an adjustable cotton chopper blade C, adjustable 
plows L L, and roller D, as and for the purpose speci- 
fied. 

178,808. NAPOLEON B. SPRADLEY. JAMES Mc- 
KIBBIN, and CHRISTIAN A. ORR, Oxford, Ala. 
• Combined Cultivators and Seed Planters. June 13, 
1876. Filed Fehruary 28, 1876. 

Claims. — l.The metallic frame, consisting of the two 
perforated bars A A, with their rear ends bent inward, 
slotted, and connected together by a bolt and nut, and 
their front ends curved toward each other, and forming 
jaws, between which is seeurcd the adjustable shovel 
beam L, substantially as and for the purposes herein 
set forth. 2. The wheel M, toothed upon its periphery 
and upon its sides, in combination with the seed box P, 
with its slot S and slides O O, as and for the purpose 
specified. 3. The combination of the frame bars A A, 
having their rear ends bent at right angles and sloitt>d, 
the handle-stay I, formed of one piece of metal, the 
handles H H, and the clip J, connecting the handle- 
stay and the bolts A A, as set forth . 

179,723. HENRY S. O'NEAL, Concord, Tenn. Seed 
Planters. July 11, 1876. Filed March 21, 1876. 

Claim. — The combination, Avith the journal that 
operates the dropping device, of the crank A', and the 
rod B', arranged substantially as and for the purpose 
specified. 



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180,031. WM. W. HUBBAED, Edinburg, Ind. As- 
signor of one-half liis right to JOSEPH BEATTY, 
same place. Corn Planters. July 18, 1876. Filed 
June 28, 1876. 
Near the rear end of the frame is a jiivoted plate, 
carrying two pulleys, with jiinions of unequal size, for 
changing the speed of the feed mechanism. The axle 
has tvro pulleys — one rigidly and the other loosely at- 
tached. A fixed pulley is on the under side of the 
frame, and an endless chain works upon all the pulleys 
operating the seeding device. Claims. — 1. The combi- 
nation, in a com planter,with the driving wheel D and 
its axle a, of the fast pulley d, loose pulley h^, chain d, 
one or more xiulloys h h, and the retaining pulley /, all 
suhstantially as and for the piirposes herein set forth. 
2. In a corn planter, two pinions of unequal size, in 
combination with a movable plate or frame, and gear- 
ing on the bottom of the hopper, so that either pinion 
may be thrown in gear with the dropping mechanism 
for operating the same fast or slow, as herein set 
forth. 3. The combination of the pivoted plate G with 
spindle e e, the pinions i i of unequal size, chain d, the 
handle H, and notched cross bar I, substantially as and 
for the purposes herein set forth. 4. The combination 
of the hopper J, rotating bottom K, with internal cog 
gear Ic on its under side, the central screw p, disk L, 
with vertical grooves x, and a fastening device, sub- 
stantially as and for the purposes herein set forth. 5. 
The combination of the rotating bottom K, grooved 
disk L, slides t, and cam W, as and for the purposes 
herein set forth. 6. The combination of the slotted box 
E, L-shaped cut-off a', rod and spring d', as and for 
the purposes herein set forth. 

180,468. W. T. EASTEEDAY, Watsonvllle, Cax. 
Seed rianiers. August 1, 1876. Filed June 2, 1876. 
Claims. — 1. The slides E, moving in a guide beneath 
the hopper C, and united by cords passing over pulleys 
H, and having pockets i, for receiving the seed from 
the hopper and carrying it to the delivery spout by the 
alternate movements of the slides, substantially as 
herein specified. 2. The lever J, operated in one di- 
rection by a pin upon the driving wheel, and di'awn 
back by a spring, said lever having a hooked rod L, in 
combination with the slides E, with the holes n, and 
the reversible incline o, by which the hook m is caused 
to operate each of the slides alternately, substantially 
as herein described. 

180,615. N. H. MEEKS, Salado, Tex. Corn Planters. 
August 1, 1876. Filed February 5, 1876. 

Claim. — The combination, with the bed piece D, pro- 
vided with discharge openings G G, of the curved or 
arc-shaped dropper slide A, having inclined passages F 
E F E and the whifiletree H and rods I, all as shown 
and described. 

180,655. SANFOED M. SCOTT, Stockbridge,Wis. Corn 
Planting Attachments for Sod Plows. August 1, 1876. 
Filed May 22, 1876. 
Claim. — The combination, with a sod plow, of a corn 
planter having a spout arranged to drop the seed at 
the edge of a furrow, as shown and described, where- 
by the corn is planted, covered, and allowed to come up 
through the crack between two furrow slices. 

181,978. WM. J. PIEKLE, Gumming, Ga. ComUned 
Seed JPlanter and Cultivator. Seiitember 5, 1876. 
Filed July 12, 1876. 

Claims. — 1. The fi-ame pieces A A, in combination 
with the beam B, and the bars E E, D D, and C C, ar- 
ranged substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 
2. In combination with the adjustable frame pieces and 
beam, the seeding wheel M and the spacing wheel J, 
upon the same shaft, said shaft being sufficiently long 
to allow of lateral spreading of the frame, substantially 
as herein represented. 

182,451. J. P. KEFAUVEE, Mabisonville, Tenn. Seed 
Planter. September 19, 1876. Filed July 17, 1876. 
Claim. — In a seed planter, the combination of hopper 
D, handles B B', and seed slide K, having a spring c, 
at the rear, and cord or chain g at the front, friction 
roller d, and sliding handle C, substantially as and for 
the purpose described. 



183,180. JOHN H. LEE, Livingston, Ala. Seed 
Planters. October 10, 1876. Filed August 1^,181 
Claims. — 1. The combination, with the plow frame A 
B C, of the chute D, grain box E, hopper F, slide I, 
having holes a and d, and the shaft J, carrying the 
spiked wheel L, adapted to be oscillated, as described, 
and for the purpose set forth. 2. The combination, 
with the grain box E, of the slide I, having holes a and 
d, the frame H, having holes Ic, the shaft J, with wheel 
L, having long spikes c and short spikes &, and the 
hoppers F M, substantially as and for the purpose 
described. 3. The combination, with the planter and its 
plowing devices, of a coverer composed of the frame N 
/ g, pivoted to the brace bar O of the plow, and a 
thong-spring P, fastened beneath the plow beam, and 
pressing at its rear end upwardly against the coverer 
frame, substantially as and for the purpose described. 

183,912. A. C. EVANS, Delphos, Ohio. Corn Planters. 
Ocioler 31, 1876. Filed August 19, 1875. 
Claims. — 1. In combination with the driving wheel 
and operative mechanism, the shield L, arranged in 
relation thereto and to the frame, substantially as set 
forth. 2. In combination with the dri™g wheel, the 
scraper F, with opening F', the side pieces of the 
frame, clamping the recessed ends of the scraper, and 
clamping rod G, for adjustably confining the scraper in 
such relation to the wheel that it will shave the mud 
from the wheel, and by means of the hole F' prevent 
its accumulation, substantially as set forth. 3. In 
combination with the valve H^ and its actuating lever 
H% the lever H% pivoted to the handle, the 
rod H^ and lever H^ substantially as set forth. 4. In 
combination with the seed wheel E, the sliding plate 
M, with an opening to receive the seed Avheel, and a 
bridge to support its shaft, formed to permit it to re- 
volve without interfering with the driving mechanism, 
substantially as set forth. 5. The openings O' in the 
lower rear edge of the hopper, immediately over the 
feed wheel, substantially as set forth. 

184,447. A. W. TUFTS, Port Vincent, La. Cotton 
and Corn Planters. November 14, 1876. Filed Sep- 
tember 16, 1876. 
Within the hopper, between the agitator and dis- 
tributer devices, is adjustably secured a division rack, 
to prevent too great a flow of seed. Claim.— In a cot- 
ton planter, the combination of the vertically adjust- 
able rack K with the toothed distributing shaft I 
and the hopper G, as and for the purpose set forth. 

184,516. LOUIS FLATAU, Pittsburg, Tex. Com- 
bined Seed Planter, Fertilizer, JJistnhuier and Cultiva- 
tor. November 21, 1876. Filed April 18, 1876, 
The dropping wheel is provided with radial teeth 
upon its rim, and also side pockets, to enable it to drop 
seeds of A^arious sizes. Claims.— 1. The dropping wheel 
D, provided with the radial teeth d' upon its rim, and 
the pockets d"" in its side, to adapt it for use in dropping 
cotton seed or corn and peas, substantially as herein 
shown and described. 2. The combination of the case 
F, with the dropping wheel D d^ d"^ and the hopper E, 
substantially as herein shown and described. 

184,964. G. E. HEEEICK, Lynnfield Centre, Mass. 
Seed Planters. Decemb&r 5, 1876. Filed May 22, 1875. 
Claims.— The hopper G, provided with the perforated 
bottom and the closing slide I thereto, removable with 
the hopper, in combination with the agitator F and its 
perforated disks d e, as described, for regulating the 
discharge of the seed. 2. The combination of the 
agitator F, with the adjustable cam E, as described, to 
operate with the cam wheel D, as specified. 

185,735. J. H. FAEMEE. Eichmond, Ind. Assignor 
of one-half his right to the WAYNE AGEICUL- 
TUEAL COMPANY, same place. Corn Brills. 
December 26, 1876. Filed November 27, 1876. 
Claims.— 1. The combination of a seed hopper and 
the vertical wheel D, running on a horizontal axis, 
having buckets formed by inclined faces, to first 
separate a single grain, and then lift and deliver it to 
the seed spout, substantially as set forth. 2. The 
wheel D, constructed with sectional flanges D', with 



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angular faces, in combination with the peripheral 
flange B, cut away at the seed spout E, substantially 
as set forth. 3. In combination with the separating 
and elevating wheel J), the channel F, formed between 
the wheel and hopper^ substantially as sot forth, so as 
to arrange the grains of corn upon their edges. 4. In 
combination with the channel F, the inclined sur- 
faces and A*, for deli vering the grain, substantially 
as set forth. 5. In combination with the hopper and 
aperture A^, the chamber formed between the lio])por 
and the wheel D, for supplying grain first taken from 
the hopper to the elevating wheel, substantiallj^ as set 
forth. 6. The combination of the hopper, the wheel, 
constructed as described, for separating and delivering 
single grains, and the spout E, arranged to receive the 
grain at near the level of the axis of the wheel, and 
deliver it below at E^, substantially as set forth. 

186,275. JOHN L. G. SCHMIDT, Petersburg, III. 
Corn Planters. January 16, 1877. Filed Novemher 
18, 1876. 

Claim. — The combination of the bar h, brace link 
/, and draft )i, with the plates o and wheel r, whereby 
the draft of the team and the backward jjressure of the 
wheel are made to counteract each other to a certain 
extent, as described. 

186,82.3. R. L. GALER, Dunham, and E. E. SPEN- 
CER, Parlsii of St. Armand, East Quebec, 
Canada. Combined Fertilizer and Seed Sower. Jan- 
uary 30, 1877. Filed May 22, 1876. 

The boot is divided into two sections. Through the 
forward division the fertilizing matter is con^'eyed 
to the ground, and the seed is conveyed by "the 
rear division. The flukes are formed with a lateral 
obliquity and made interchangeable, so as to ]3lant 
the rows nearer to or farther from each other. Claims. 
— 1. The combination of the boot, divided so as to 
distribute the fertilizer in front and the seed behind 
it, with the coverer X and presser Z, both pivoted 
in a frame Y, which is itself pivoted to the boot, as and 
for the ijurpose specified. 2. The boots T, constructed 
in laterally-curved shape, and connected detachably to 
the machine for adapting the machine to rows of differ- 
ent widths by interchangeable boots, substantially as 
specified. 

186,859. SAMUEL P. LOYD, Cassandra, Ga. Corn 
Planters. January 30, 1877. Filed Octoher 21, 1876. 

Claim. — In a corn planter, a hinged hopper, having a 
regulating and cut-ofi" slide T, in combination with a 
dropping wheel arranged below said hopper, substan- 
tially as and for the purpose set forth. 

186,963. JOHN A. TRUE, Marion, Ala. Cotton Seed 
and Corn Planters. Fehruary 6, 1877. Filed October 
26, 1876. 

Claims. — 1. In combination with the rearwardly 
slanting sides of a cultivator frame, the metallic plates 
e, secured thereto, and having their lower edges made 
into saw-teeth, substantially as shown. 2. The combi- 
nation, in a corn and cotton seed planter, of a suitable 
frame a, and the saw-toothed plates e, for preparing 
the ground, the standards li, braces r, shaft o, having 
the crank n, i)ulley x, and wheels s, the parts being 
ayranged for operation substantially as shown. 3. The 
combination of a triangular frame a, provided with 
harrow-teeth g, with the saw-toothed plates e, substan- 
tially as described, whereby the grass and weeds are 
first cut away and the ground harrowed at the same 
time. 

187,056. J. A. SHINE, Mount Olive, N. C. Cotton 
Planters and Fertilizer Distril titers. February 6, 
1877. Filed December 4, 1876. 

Claim. — The combination of the hopper B B', stirrer 
shaft and fingers F E, parallel bars C, pivoted connect- 
ing bars C', pivoted levers D, connecting bar G, opener 
A, fender J, and coverer H with the frame I, as and 
for the purpose specified. 



187,:!21. J. R. SAMPLE, Liberty, MiS8. Assignor to 
himself and W. P. ANDERSON, same place. Seed 
Planters. February 13, 1877. Filed JJeceniber 23, 
1876. 

Claim. — The leather strap O, provided with the radial 
spikes or pins P, in combination with the grooved drop- 
ping cylinder M and the slotted lower endof the hopper 
N, substantially as herein shown and described. 

187,412. W. II. PENNAL, Bold Branch, S. C. Seed 
Droppers. February 13, 1877. Filed October 21, 1876. 

Claims. — 1. In a corn planter, the laterally s[)read 
beam a, having the branches a' extendiiig in tlie plane 
of tbe beam to the rear, on each side of the liopper, in 
combination with the vertically vi))rating ]ioj)])er sup- 
porting frame G, liinged by its front end to the beam a, 
and supported in rear by the driving wheel G', as speci- 
fied. 2. The hopper H, having removable clieek pieces 
I in its throat, and the striker J, journaled in tlie said 
pieces, combined with a recii^rocating dropper rod, as 
set forth. 3. A corn planter, having the detachable 
dropper rod I, the removable cheek pieces / in the 
throat of the hopper, and a vibrating striker arranged 
between the said cheek pieces, substantially as speci- 
fied. 

188,430. THOS. SPARKS, Kentontown, Ky. Corn 
Planters. March 13, 1877. Filed January 6, 1877. 
Claim. — Pivoted standard V, provided with covering 
shovel U and handle V^, in combination with beam A, 
band V^, and pivoted brace v, substantially as described 
and for the purpose set forth. 

188,454. CHARLES W. WILDE, Berlin, Mich. Feed- 
ing Devices for drain Drills. March 13, 1877. Filed 
December 1, 1876. 
Claim. — The lever D, having secured thereto an agi- 
tator C, and the pivoted lever E, connected to the lever 
D by a link F, in combination with a wheel or disk G, 
carrying i)ins or projections e, constructed to operate 
substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 

188,547. LEVI SCOFIELD, Grand Haven, Mich. 
Assignor of one-half his right to J. B. WAIT, same 
place. Planters. March 20, 1877. Filed January 
12, 1877. 

Claims. — 1. In a seed planter adapted to be drawn by 
one horse, the combination of the single drive-Avheel, a 
vertical shaft driven by said wheel, and a sprocket and 
chain, or equivalent connection for the seed plate, as set 
forth. 2. The combination of the driving wheel A, 
vertical shaft /, and connecting bevel gears d d', with 
the wheel g and adjustable sprocket wheel, as set forth. 
3. The bracket b', formed with the shell c and studs e e, 
in combination with the shaft/ and bevel gear (7, as set 
forth. 4. The check valve pivoted within the seed 
tube, and the spring /.-, arranged between the partition 
or back o and the up])er eTid of the valve, substantially 
as described, for the purpose specified. 5. The com- 
bination of the check valve i and its spring A- with the 
lever I, 02)erated by means of connections within reach 
of the driver, as set forth. 6. The combination of the 
lever I and adjustable stop p, as set forth. 7. In a seed 
planter, the combination of an automatic mechanism 
for dropping the seed in regulated (quantities, a check 
valve for detaining such seed in the tube, and a stop by 
which the cheek valve may be held out of operation, as 
sot forth. 8. The partition or back o, let or fitted into 
the standard B to form the seed tube, and at the same 
time permit the rear edges of the standard to form pro- 
tecting side walls for the check valve and its spring, 
substantially as described. 9. The combination of the 
beams a a, coulter pivoted between said beams, standard 
B, and flanges t, as set forth. 10. The frame of the seed 
planter, consisting of the straight side beams a a, the 
flanged clevis, the rear end piece a', and suitable 
handles, having combined with it the raised hopper, the 
coulter and seed standard B, and the brackets b b\ for 
the support of the di'iving wheel, and the mechanism for 
communicating motion from the driving wheel to the 
seed plate, substantially as and for the purpose speci- 
fied. 



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188,694. G. TATLOCK and S. NEWBY, New Phila- 
delphia, Ind, Corn Planters. March 20, 1877. 
Filed January 6, 1877. 
Claims. — 1. The handles D E, supported on extensions 
of the standard B, in combination with adjustable bars 
F, beam A, and hopper L, as shown and described. 2. 
A handle frame D, pivoted to a rear extension of stand- 
ard B, and adapted to be connected in front either with 
the beam A or bars F, as and for the purpose set forth. 

188,980. H. STRIEWIG, Yoek, Pa. Corn Planters. 
March 27, 1877. Filed December 28, 1876. 

Claim. — The socketed spider M, adjusting screw g, 
passing; through the socketed portion of said spider, 
the cog wheel J, the shaft K, the upper end of which 
rests in the socket of said spider M, the feed plate d, 
bed H, recessed and made annular to receive said plate, 
the hopper G, and operating mechanism, constructed, 
combined, and arranged substantially as shown and 
described. 

189,044. D. KEESCHNER, Connersville, Ind. Corn 
Brills. April 3, 1877. Filed May 25, 1876. 

Claims. — 1. The feeding mechanism, consisting of the 
slide J, to which is pivoted at y the U shaped double 
pawl I, arranged to be operated by means of the links 
t and its connections with the working parts of the 
machine, to give a vibrating motion to the double pawl 
I, and at the same time a sliding motion to the slide J, 
whereby motion is communicated to the feed plate 
g by means of the ratchet i, in the manner and for the 
purposes set forth and described. 2. The combination, 
with the frame A, its driving wheel and shaft L, of the 
rear pivoted frame E, carrying the hopper and feed 
mechanism, the intermediate devices driven by the 
shaft L, and a clutch, which is disconnected on the ele- 
vation of the frame, as set forth, 3. The adjustable 
platform E, with its studs e^, having inclined faces, 
combined with washers e^, with inclined faces, nuts d, 
and coverers F, having slotted shanks, as specified. 4. 
The combination of the yoke C, carrying the plow, the 
platform E, pivoted to the yoke and moving freely in- 
dej)endent of the plow, and the slotted link v, for oper- 
ating the devices by which the platform is raised and 
the feed thrown out of gear, as set forth. 5. The com- 
bination of the platform E, carrying the hopper, and 
feed mechanism operated from the shaft L of the main 
frame, the devices for disconnecting the shaft and feed 
mechanism,' and the slotted link connecting said de- 
vices and the platform, and x>erniitting a limited move- 
ment of the latter without disconnecting the gear, as 
set forth. 6. The platform elevating device, consisting 
of the crank shalti U, connected by a link u, to the yoke 
C, and by a link n' to a hand lever V, hung to the frame 
of the machine, as shown, a link v, connected with the 
slide w, slotted at one end to receive the crank-shaft IJ, 
arranged and adapted to be operated by the forward 
or backward movement of the lever V to elevate or 
lower the platform E with its feed mechanism in the 
manner set forth and described. 7. The combination 
of the slide J, pawl I, lever K, and rod r, connected 
by a universal joint to the lever, and to a pin on the 
revolving disk Q, substantially as specified. 8. The 
platform E, carrying the hopper G and coverers F, 
and hung to and adjustable independently of the 
plow beam, as set forth. 

191,104. W. A. BRYANT and G. W. D. PARTRIDGE, 
Good Water, Ala. Seed Planter. May 22, 1877. 
Filed June 7, 1876. 
Claim. — In combination with the frame A and hop- 
per C, provided with longitudinal slot in its bottom, 
and the laterally adjustable plates J J, the longitudinal- 
ly placed spiked cylinder I, having pnlley H, pulleys/ 
/, endless cord d, and the driving wheel E, j^rovided 
with pulley G, all constructed substantially as and for 
the purposes herein set forth. 

191,723. .T. P. SIMMONS, Cold Spring, Ten^. Assign- 
or of one-third his right to J. H. ACUFF, same 
place. Corn Droppers. June 5, 1877. Filed April 21, 
1877. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the covering wheel 
E, secured on the shaft &, the lug or flange d on said 



shaft, the levers 1 1, pi voted one on each side below the 
shaft, and the longitudinally reciprocating slide G, sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose described. 2. The 
combination of the marker shovels P P, standards J J, 
the handles L L, passing through the upper ends of the 
standards, and the connecting rod R, substantially as 
and for the purpose described. 

191,838. JOSEPH CUSTER, Goshen, Ohio. Com- 
hined Potato and Corn Planter. June 12, 1877. 
Filed March 24, 1877. 
Claims. — 1. The axle B, long armed clips C, and piv- 
oted braces h', in combination with planter frame D, 
pilot wheel U, and hopper H, substantially as de- 
scribed. 2. The combination, with frame D, and slid- 
ing hopper H, of the dropping plate J having bevel 
wheel O, the shaft R having gear wheels Q S, and the 
concentric wheels T T on the side of ground wheel U, 
as and for the purpose set forth. 3. The combination, 
with hopper H, of the dropping wheel J, guard L, and 
knife M, as and for the purpose specified. 

192,211. JAS. H. ADAIR, Lynnville, Ky. Seed Plant- 
ers. June 19, 1877. F'iled May 5, 1877. 
Claims. — 1. In a seed planter, the combination of a 
central operating wheel, provided on both sides with 
removable j)ins or cams, and two independently and 
separately moving slides carrying the operating mech- 
anisms, substantially as set forth. 2. The combination 
of the wheel C with pins or cams l>, the slides D, cam 
levers E, and arms G, having springs d, and connected 
with the dropping apparatus in the hoppers, substan- 
tially as and for the purpose described. 

192,243. JOHN H. FARMER, Richmond, Ind. Brop- 
ping Attachments to Corn Drills or Planters. June 19, 
1877. Filed May 5, 1877. 

Claims. — 1. A corn planter having a side plate D, de- 
livering grain from a hopper through a suitable open- 
ing a, and a feed plate or wheel E, having a vibratory 
movement, and adapted to deliver seed from a seed cell 
or cells formed on its edge over elevated edge or edges 
g or g\ in the case of the wheel or plate, substantially 
as and for the purpose specified. 2. The curved plate 
D and seed wheel or plate E, forming when united a 
throat for collection of seed, gradually contracted, as 
shown, to guide the seed into the mouth of the cell G', 
substantially as and for the purpose specified. 3. The 
seed cell G', having its side A; formed so as to flare in- 
wardly in both directions, substantially in the manner 
and for the i)urj)Ose specified. 4. The curved plate D 
and seed wheel or curved plate E, forming when uni- 
ted, a throat for collection of seed, gradually contracted 
to guide the seed into the mouth of the seed cell G', and 
also forming the seed cell G' contracted downward, 
substantially as shown and for the purpose specified. 

193,268. WREN MOORES, Sherburne, Ky. Seed 
Planters. July 17, 1877. Filed June 14, 1877. 
Claim. — In a walking seed planter, the combination 
of seed box/, having an opening through its side, and 
an inclined bottom leading to the said hole, seed plate 
g, shield 6, shaft /, connecting rods h r, driving wheel n, 
and seed spout 5, substantially as shown and described. 

194,424. E. GERBER, La Fayette, Ga. Seed Plant- 
ers. August 21, 1877. Filed April 2, 1877. 

Claims.— 1. The combination of the standard C,made 
of two bars welded together at their lower ends, and 
having holes in their upper ends, and the shouldered 
and grooved brace plates E, with each other, and the 
draw bar A and the beams B, su))stantially as herein 
shown and described. 2. The combination of the ad- 
justable conductor spout F, having its rear side slotted 
and extended upward, with the brace plates E, the 
standard C, and the stationary conductor sjiout G, sub- 
stantially as herein shown and described. 3. The 
combination of the triangular hopper J, the slotted 
false bottom K, the bolt and nut L I', and the cleats //, 
with the beams B, the cup H, and the dropping wheel 
or plate I, substantially as herein shown and described. 
4. The combination of the slotted plates N with the cup 
H, the hopper J, and the dropping wheel or plate I, 
substantially as herein shown and described. 



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194,465. JOHN REAL, Double Springs, Miss. 

Planter and Manure Distributer. August 21, 1R77. 

Filed June 18, 1877. 
Claim. — In a planter and manure distributor, the 
harrow composed of toothed side bars, the counectiug 
cross bar h secured to the plow standard H, the verti- 
cal standard a, passing through and made adjustable 
in a slot in the beam, all said parts being combined as 
shown and described, for the j)urpose specified. 

194,88.5. GEO. E. BAITES, Lynchburg, Tenn. Corn 
Planters. September 4, 1877. Filed June 9, 1877. 

Claim. — The frame E, attached to the plow beam, 
and having journaled in its lower end, on a common 
axis, the wheel G, and disk H provided with holes 
X, at unequal distances from its centre, in combination 
with the pitman I, slotted seed slide J, and conductor 
L, substantially as described, and for the i)urposo set 
forth. 

195,570. JAS. CAMPBELL, Harrison, Ohio. Corn 
Planters. September 25, 1877. Filed July 3, 1877. 
Claims.— 1. The combination, with the seed hopper 
M and perforated dropper plate R, of the curved i)ivoted 
cut-olf W, and the gravitating cone-shaped plunger 
O, substantially as and for the purpose described. 2. 
The combination, with the rotating perforated dropper 
plate and fertilizer hopper N, of the annular gage plate 
and cut-olf P, the slotted tumbler /i, engaging a pin 
on said gage plate, the rod t, and set screw j^', substan- 
tially as and for the purpose described. 3. In combina- 
tion with the covering shares, the brace rod E, having 
the elongated eye or slot at one end, adapted to engage 
any of the series of teeth in the clamp F, substantially 
as and for the purpose described. 4. In combination 
with the pilot wheel B, the shield I, and its revolving 
cutter i, arranged in line between the tread of said 
pilot wheel and the centre of the grain spout, substan- 
tially as and for the purpose described. 

196,517. J. M. BROWN, Florence, Texas. WalUng 
Planters. October 30, 1877. Filed August 20, 1877. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the hopper F, rigidly 
secured to bridge G, and having the endwise recipro- 
cating dropper rod 7i, with spurs i' of the rock shaft I 
having arms h x, engaging said rod the adjustable 
shouldered lever I, the set nut n, the feed wheel C, 
having tappers c c' , and the master transporting wheel 
B, subsfcantially as specified. 2. The spring S, secured 
at one end of the frame and bearing with the other 
upon a projecting spur ^9, upon a rock shaft ?, in com- 
bination with the hopper F and feed rod 7i, substan- 
tially as specified. 

196,641. L. DEFENBAUGH, Kokomo, Ind. Corn 
Planters. October 30, 1877. Filed September 10, 
1877. 

Claims. — 1. A corn planter provided with two plow 
shares — right and left hand — arranged to turn both 
furrows outward, and thus leave a trench or ditch, 
combined with an automatic droj)ping mechanism to 
deposit the seed in regular quantities and at regular 
intervals, as set forth. 2. A corn planter provided 
with two shares E E — right and left hand — arranged 
parallel with each other, but Avith an intervening- 
space, combined with the seed hox^per and automatic 
distributer, and the pointed boot G, located between 
the shares, for the purpose set forth. 3. The right and 
left hand shares E E, set parallel with, but more or 
fess distant from, each other, and an automatic seed 
distributer and hopper attached thereto, combined 
with the tubular boot G and the conveying roller H, 
provided with the marking ribs h, for the purpose set 
forth. 4. The revolving seed hopper F, xirovided with 
the rotating rack plate w, combined with the hook bar 
w, and the vibrating lever J, actuated by pins k Jc set 
in the wheel H, substantially as set forth. 

196,899. JOHN HOFFACKER, English Lake. As- 
signor of one-half his right to LOUIS KNOPF, C. 
H. KNOPF AND MICHAEL KNOPF, Richmond, 
Ind. Combined Plow, Harrow and Seeder. Novem- 
ber 6, 1877. Filed October 3, 1876. 
Claims.— 1. The combination of plow A, ground 



wheel L, connected bolt pulleys M and O, for operating 

seed dropper G, harrow E, hitched upon the furrow 
side of the- jAnw !»< .iiii, cliaiTi D, and (;qiializirig double 
tree, C. 2. 'iMH ( !|ii;ilizing doiihU; tr(;e C, having elon- 
g;it(;(l looj) (!', iiiid !i;i,rrow chain J), coimeclod to said 
loop l)y a si id i no ring, as show J). 

198,076. DAVID I5H0XAUGH, Kentucky Town, Tex. 
Cotton I'lanicrs. December 11, 1877. Filed November 
17, 1877. 

Claim. — The slotted hopi)er E, with its .sliding bot- 
tom G, having slot o find hnish c, iji combination with 
the toothed shalt 11, toothed drum n, i)low C, and seed 
tube p, the whole constructed, arranged and operated 
in the manner and for the purpose set forth. 

193,329. JOSEPH W. ALLISON, Dayton, Ohio. As- 
signor to tlie FARMER'S FRIEND MANUFAC- 
TURING COMPANY, same place. Corn Planters. 
December 18, 1877. Filed Awjust 14, 1877. 

Claims. — 1. The double action cam K K', operated 
by pins m, and connected to the seeding mechanism by 
rod J, substantially as and for the puri)ose simcifiecl. 
2. The cam K K', provided with a curved slot in 
combination with the linked lever L P and rods J I, as 
and for the purpose specified. 

198,581. C. DOMCSHKE, Austin, Texas. Corn and 
Cotton Planters. December 25. 1877. Filed October 
16, 1877. 

Claim. — The combination of the shaft C, ha\nng two 
separate cranks a e, with the rod b, perforated slide D, 
rod H, pronged rotary shaft G, pronged rotary .shaft F, 
and agitating devices /and I, and with the hopper E, 
having a discharge opening beneath the slide D, and 
another separate discharge opening ^, beneath the dis- 
tributer I, substantially as specified. 

199,081. ELBRIDGE G. MATTHEWS, Oakham, Mass. 
Combined Cultivator and Seed Drill. January 8, 1878. 
Filed April 13, 1877. 

Claims. — 1. The handle bracket comi)osed of two 
parts, arranged in juxtaposition, each part consisting of 
a brace, a base, an exterior flange, and a solid end, the 
last three elements being combined to converge to a 
common point, substantially as shown and set forth. 

2. The combination, with the seed box C and gauge 
plate L, of the operating and indicating seed wheel N, 
substantially as and for the purposes set forth. 3. The 
combination, with the arms 11, provided with recessed 
or slotted heads 12, of adjustable marking and steady- 
ing arms 0, substantially as described. 

199,200. GEORGE W. GRIMES, Bluffton, Ind. 
Combined Drill and Planter. January 15, 1878. 
Filed October 6, 1877. 
Claim. — The stationary plate L, provided with the 
slotted uprights V, the hopper T, provided with an 
inclined bottom, the pivoted plate, provided with one 
or more holes, and a gear wlieol. in combination with 
the driving gearing R G F E D, and with the frame 
work A B of the machine, substantially as herein 
shown and described. 

199,820. J. P. FULGHAM, Milton, Ind. Assignor to 
the HOOSIER DRILL COMPANY. Corn^ Jh-ills. 
January 29, 1S78. Filed June 23, 1877. 

Claims. — 1. A double row corn drill having in com- 
bination, first, a main frame mounted on two Avhoois, 
which are tlio ground wheels of the maidiine and 
driving Avhoels ot the seed droi)i)ers ; second, two iu- 
dependout si^condary iVames, coupled to swing on the 
nxle of the grourul wheels, to each of whioli secondary 
frames are rigidly attached all the opeiative parrs of 
a corn drill in proper ponnanent operative relation; 
and third, a driving < onncction between eacli ground 
wheel and dropper plate, which swings with the sec- 
ondary frame, to which it is permanently secured, and 
preserves an uiulianuing relation between these two 
points. 2. The adjustable graduated plates on the 
main frame for determining the space betweeii the 
rows without measurement, substantially as specified 

3. The combination, substantially as specified, of 
the laterally sliding bearing of the shaft O, the 



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cranked trigger shaft, the spring thereof, the trigger, 
and the fised cam surface for acting on the trigger to 
turn the trigger shaft, ^vherehy the shaft 0 is moved 
laterally for throwing its pinion either in or out of gear 
Tvith the ground wheel of the main frame. 4. The 
adjustable bearing P of the driving shaft O, in com- 
bination with the pivoted hopper, shiftable toward 
and from the gear driving its dropper plate, and the 
clamping screw or screws, substantially as and for the 
purpose specified. 

199,889. JOHN T. WEIGHT, Columbia, Tenn. Seed 
Droppers. January 29, 1878. Filed June Q, 1871 . 

Claims. — 1. As an attachment for the beam of a plow 
or cultivator, the adjustable casting E, shaft «, with 
pinion &, and disk /, the wheel D, with internal cog 
gear D', and the pitman G, placed on a wrist pin on the 
disk/, as and for the purposes herein set forth. 2. The 
combination of the spur s, attached fco the cut-off A% 
and the slide I, having dropping holes z z, with a groove 
or slot z', connecting the same, substantially as and for 
the purposes herein set forth. 

200,039. JOHN V. CLOYD, Whitley C. ,H., Ken- 
tucky. Corn Flaniers. February 5, 1^78. Filed 
April 11, 1877. 
Claim. — In a corn planter, the combination, with the 
mortised slide J a, of the hopper brush c, arranged to 
extend into and across said mortise, and form the 
movable end thereof nest to the dropping-conductor, as 
herein set forth. 

200,141. JAMES LYTCH, Laurixbueg, N. C. Cot- 
ton Seed Flanters. February 12, 1878. Filed Decem- 
ler 6, 1877. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the drill or tooth H, 
the opener K, located in rear thereof, and leaving an 
open space between the two, the clearing wings 1 1, 
and the covering blades N N, the several parts being 
connected with each other and with the framework by 
means of bars M and O, substantially as shown and de- 
scribed. 2. The combination of the frame A, drill or 
tooth H, opener K, clearing wings 1 1, constructed as 
shown and described, the blades N N, and the curved 
covering roller P, all arranged as and for the purposes 
set forth. 

200,286. JAMES W. HAEBIN, Evansville, Ind. As- 
signor of one-half his right to GEORGE W. HAE- 
BIN, ^YATERLOO, Iowa. Corn Flanters. February 
12, 1878. Filed Ocioher 8, 1877. 
Claims. — 1. The grain-delivering wheel I, having the 
peripheral cups or cavities i, of rectangular plan, and 
having the radial rear and oblique front wall, as and 
for the purj)ose set forth, and the deep circumferential 
groove i', in combination with the gravitating or self- 
adjusting ejecting tongue V, whose point is made bevel- 
ing, and underlies said cavities, the whole being ar- 
ranged and adapted to operate in the manner designat- 
ed. 2. In the grain box D of a com planter, the slotted 
oblique diax)hragm W w, having the socket X and ad- 
justable cut-off Y Z, and inclosing the upper half of a 
peripheral grain wheel I, substantially as set forth. 3. 
In combination with the hinged grain box D and the 
wheels I and J, the bed plate H, having the openings 
Ti and h' for the grain and sprocket wheels, respectively, 
bearings N for the seed distributer shaft, and lugs L for 
hinging the grain box. 4. The combination of the me- 
tallic endless chain connection T, sprocket wheel J, 
ratchet wheels P Q, pawls E S, grain wheel shaft O, 
and grain wheel I. as and for the purpose set forth. 5. 
In combination with the brush shield or socket X in 
the diaphragm W w, the seijarable cap-piece Z', having 
the adjusting screw Z, as and for the purpose designated. 

201,204. JOSEPH A. SHINE, Mount Olive, North 
Carolina. Cotton Planter and Fertilizer Distribu- 
ters. March 12, 1878. Filed December 10, 1877. 

Claims.— 1. The combination of the gage fender C D, 
the forward opener F G, the forward blades or teeth Y, 
the coverer Z, the rear opener A', and the rear blades 
or teeth C, substantially as herein shown and de- 
scribed. 2. The combination, with hopper H, of two 



I parallel end-pivoted strips S, the short middle-pivoted 
I strip T, and the strip U, pivoted at the forward end of 
the discharge opening, and connected with hand mech- 
anism, substantially as described. 3. The combination- 
WT.th hopper H, of a longitudinally-divided wedge, 
shaped spent X, having oppositely-inclined boards 
x', as and for the purpose specified. 

201,715. T. B. SWAN, Forest City, Ark. Assignor 
to himself and O. E. DOREIS. Seed Flanters. 
March 26, 1878. Filed January 26, 1878. 
Claim. — The combination of the teeth G, the bar 
H, provided with the cross-pins li', and the guide bar I 
with the wheel F, and the crank or eccentric upon the 
axle E, and with the frame A, the ho]3per B, and the 
slotted semi-tubular bottom C, substantially as herein 
shown and described. 

202,026. JACOB HAMELBACK, Hopewtsll, Ohio. 
Assignor to himself, WILLIAM HAMELBACK 
and D. HAMELBACK. Combined Cultivator and 
Corn Planters. April 2, 1878. Filed January 30, 
1878. 

Claims. — 1. The supporting arms H, carrying the 
seed boxes, combined with and fastened to the slotted 
bar C of an adjustable cultivator, substantially as de- 
scribed. 2. The supporting arm H, carrying the seed 
boxes, and the coverer I, combined with the slotted 
bar C of an adjustable cultivator, and secured thereto 
by a single bolt c, substantially as and for the purpose 
described. 3. The combination, with the adjustable 
cultivator, having slotted bars C, of the supporting 
arms H, seed box G, having a roller with seed cups, the 
connecting rod/, crank shaft g, and hand-lever h, sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose described. 

204,323. WILSON HAEPEE, Fulk's Eun, Va. Seed 
and Fertilizer Distributers. May 28, 1878, Filed 
April 8, 1878. 

Claim. — The semicircular dropper G", provided with 
the radial jpivoting-arm H-, grooves e e, pocket b', and 
slide f?'^, in combination with the chamber D'-, bottom 
F-, and ribs / /, all substantially as and for the pur- 
poses herein set forth. 

204,488. GEOEGE W. GEIMES, Blltffton, Ind, 
Combined Drill and Planter. June 4, 1878. Filed 
March 26, 1878. 

Claim. — The shoe N, having arm O, curved ujiward 
and provided with hook-slot to receive rod P, as shown 
and described. 

204,703. E. O. BEAN, Macedonia, :Miss. Seed Plant- 
ers. June 11, 1878. Filed April 12, 1878. 
Claim. — The combination, with hopx^er and recessed 
platform, of the ^ilates F, concaved on the sides and 
provided with downwardly-iirojecting flanges, as and 
for the purx)Ose specified. 



WALKING VIBRATING HOPPEES. 



3,525. D. BEEUEE, Petersburg, Tenn. Cotton 
Planter. April 4, 1844. 
Claim. — The combination of the axle A', and ^-ibrating 
shoe i with the seeding macliine, constructed^ and ar- 
ranged in the manner and for the purpose set forth and 
described. 

17,275. J. HASELTON, Oxford, N. H. Seed Planters. 
May 12, 1857. 
Claim. — The arrangement of roller F, and sliding 
frame F', substantially in the manner and for the pur- 
pose described. 

18,104. THOS. J. EOGEES, Captille, Ga. Cotton Seed 
Planter. September 1, 1857. 
Claim. — Forming one side of the eduction aperture of 
a cotton seed planter of the extremity of a sharply 
vibrating plate /, when the opposite side of said aper- 
tirre is formed of an adjustable flaring concave sub- 
stantially as set forth. 



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19,579. J. REDHEAD, Wood viLLE, Miss. Seed Planters. 
March 9, 1858. 

Claims. — 1. The seed distributor G, hung upon hinoed 
arms, and agitated as described, for the purpose of 
sifting the seed through the openings in its bottom, as 
set forth. 2. A suxjply seed box C, rocking or oscillat- 
ing on its supporters as an auxiliary in furnishing the 
distributor with seeds without so overcharging said dis- 
tributor, as to cause the seed to choke or clog therein, 
substantially as described. 

24,542. CALEB B. DAVIS, Lawrencebueg, Tenn. 
MacMnes for Sowing Fertilizers in Drills. June 28, 
1859. 

Claim. — The arrangement of hopper A, wheels B^ B'^, 
frame C C, handles D D, shoe E, handle of shoe H, pins 
on wheel 6 &, and axletrees G G, as described, for the 
purposes set forth. 

27,091. L. ACEEE, Taliaeerro County, Ga. Cotton 
Seed planters. February 14, 1860. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the hopper H, shaking 
box G, and revolting feed roller F, arranged, combined, 
and operating together in the manner and for the pur- 
pose stated. 2. Hinging the coverers to the main frame 
through the slotted hinges r, so that said coverers may 
follow the gTound without being influenced by the 
frame, as set forth. 

27,635. A. B. HUTCHES, Quixcy, Fla. Seeding Ma- 
chines. March 27, 1860. 
Claim. — The vibrating hopper G, in connection with 
the agitator or clearer H^ attached to the front part of 
the spout H and passing within the hopper and clearer, 
being arranged relatively with the spout H, substan- 
tially as and for the pui-pose set forth. 

29,065. ZINA DOOLITTLE, Perry, Ga. Cotton Seed 
Planters. July 10, 1860. 
Claims. — 1. The arrangement and combiuation of the 
hinged oscillating hopper D, ^abrating curved fingers 
G, and pin wheel B, constructed and operating substan- 
tially in the manner and for the purpose specified. 2. 
The combination, with the vibrating curved finger G, 
of the curved slotted seed passageway F, constructed 
and operating substantially as and for the puqjose set 
forth. 3. The arrangement of the thumb screw m in 
combination with the vibrating curved fingers G, oper- 
ating sul)stantially in the manner and for the puri^ose 
described. 

30,139. J. L. GARLINGTON, Snapping Shoals, Ga. 
Sowing Machines. Septemlier 25, 1860. 
Claim. — The vibrating hojiper D in connection with 
the fixed bag and stationary standard H, provided 
either with the rod ?, with arms m attached, or provided 
with the supplemental bag n, as and for the purpose set 
forth. 

31,409. IRVIN J. SAUKDERS, Sparta, Ga. Guano 
Spreaders. February 12, 1861. 
A vibrating hopper is pivoted to the bottom of the 
main hopper so that one of its sides shall rest agamst a 
cam wheel, which is caused to rotate by a band from a 
pulley on the forward axle. A slide in the lower hop- 
per serves to regulate the amount of guano to be 
dropped. The whole may be attached to the frame of 
an ordinary wheelbarrow. Claim.— The combination 
of two hoppers A and B, slide S, cam wheel c. and its 
driving pulley a, with an ordinary wheelbarrow frame, 
all the parts being constructed, arranged, and operating 
in the manner and for the purpose set forth. 

107,937. WILLIAM E. MARTIN, Oconee, Ga. Assignor 
to JAMES D. BARBER, same place. Guano Distri- 
huter. Octol)&r 4, 1870. 
Claim. — An improved guano distributer formed by 
the arrangement of the side bars A, cross bars B, legs C, 
wheel D, standards E, frame F, hopper G, shoe H, flex- 
ible suspending straps I, cord J, belaying pin K, or eqiu- 
valent cams or incliaes L, wheel M, pulley N, band 0, 
and enlarged hub or pulley P, aU constructed substan- 
tially as herein shown and described, and for the pur- 
poses set forth. 



108,476. J. H. HANNON, Halifax, N. C. Cotton Plow 
and Planter. Octoher 18, 1870. 

Claims. — 1. The suspended vi])rating liojtper F, in 
combination with the spring m aiul lugs h, when 
arranged and operating substantially iih lierein de- 
scrib(?d. 2. The spring jaws / I at tlio bottom of the 
hopper, when coinl)ined and operating in connection 
with spring/ above said jaws, and the arms or spikes g, 
substantially as described. 3. Tlie coverer I, acting 
both as a coverer for the seed and scraper for the wheels, 
substantially as described, for the purx)08e set forth. 

110,644. LAFAYETTE GANTT, Caahlla, Ga. Com- 
hined Cotton Seed Planter and Guano iJiHtrihuter. 
January 3, 1871. 
Claim. — The comliination of the dropper F G H I and 
hopper J K L with each other and with the frame 
work A C D E, said ])arts being constructed and oper- 
ating substantially as herein shown and descri})ed, and 
for the purpose set forth. 

112,486. LOUIS A. PERRAULT, Natchez, Miss. As- 
signor to himself and .JOSEPH HUBER, same 
place. Combined Cotton and Corn Planter. March 
7, 1871. 

Claims. — 1. The arrangement, with one truck, drill- 
opener, and covering scraper, of a com planting hop- 
X^er, dropping slide, and the operating devices therefor; 
also, the cotton droxjping devices, consisting of the 
vibrating shoe W, hopper R, cup disk T, and the 
bristles V, all substantially as specified. 2. The corn 
hopper D, cut-ojff slide F, lever H, rod K, dropper slide 
G, eccentric M, rod N, all arranged substantially as 
specified. 3. The cotton hopper R, cupped disk T, 
bristles V, and vibrating shoe W, all combined and ar- 
ranged substantially as specified. 

128,366. GENERAL DAVIS, Mu^viford, Ala. Seed 
Planter. June 25, 1872. 
Claims. — 1. The plate H, stirrup f7, and roller e, con- 
structed and arranged on the foot B, in combination 
with the head block K, substantially as herein set 
forth. 2. The arrangement of the rollers e' and //, in 
combiuation with the frame B D E and stirrup a. so as 
to allay the friction of the hopper when in motion, 
substantially as set forth. 3. The skip wheel N, at- 
tached on the hollow cylinder h and operating in com- 
bination with the spring skip O, substantially as and 
for the x^urposes herein set forth. 4. The combination 
of the wheel R with cog valves r. star wheel P, hollow 
cylinder h, shaft }), drum M, with valves, and the sldp 
wheel N, and spring ski]) O, all constructed and oper- 
ating substantially as set forth. 

130,553. WILLIAM J. WEST, Greensville, S. C. 
Seed and Guano Distributer. August 13, 1872. 
Claims.— 1. The vertically shaking shoe D, sus- 
X)ended from the sides of the hopper C by straps d d, 
and provided at its rear and contracted end with a flex- 
ible diseharue tube E, and at its forward end \%-ith 
fingers d' d. in combination with the wheel B and pins 
ft 7>^the latter projecting from opposite sides of the 
wheel, all constructed and operating in the maimer 
and for the piu-pose specified. 2. The plumb G, ar- 
ranged between standards g g, and on cross bar a' of a 
seeder, as and for the purpose set forth. 

141,753. ROBERT E. BOWEN, George's Creek, S. 
C. Cotton Planter. Auijust 12, 1873. Filed June 
17, 1873. 

Claim. — The combination, with the spout D. sus- 
pended from the hopper A, and provided with arms d, 
of the cross bar a-, arranged between said spout and 
the toothed wheel, and the adjusting rod extending 
back to the handles F. aU as sIioaati and described, to 
operate as specified. 

143,832. RICHARDSON MONT'FORD, Bitler, Ga. 

Seed Planter and Fertilizer Distributer. October 21, 

1873. Filed May '2i, 1873. 
Claim. — The vertically-adjustable supplementary dis- 
tributuig hoppers G and an adjusting apparatus, as de- 
scribed, in combination with the stationary receiving 



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lioppers I, liaving a form at their lower ends corre- 
sponding with that of the movable hoppers, whereby 
the discharge of seed may he regulated in quantity or 
entirely arrested, as set forth. 

144,250. JAMES H. BOYD, Plain, S. C. Guano and 
Seed Distrihuter. November 4, 1873. Filed July 19, 
1873. 

Claim. — A plow-tube, A I, and shaking conveyor F, 
combined with seed-hopper E, as and for the purpose 
described. 

144,465. JAMES LYTCH, Laurinburg, N. C. Fertili- 
zer Distrihuter. November 11, 1873. Filed August 9, 
1«73. 

Claims. — 1, The shoe F, provided with a spout H, 
pivoted suspension bars G, and adjustable suspension 
cord I, the grooved wheel K, provided with its cross- 
rods N, and the spring O, in combination with the hop- 
per E, beam A, and plow BCD, substantially as herein 
shown and described. 2. The combination, with the 
handle M, beam A, spring O, and shoe F, of the lever 
R, and double crank or crank lever Q for holding said 
spring and shoe away from the wheel KN, substantially 
as herein shown and described. 

146,613. WILLIAM C. PIERCE, Pushmataha, Ala. 
Assignor to KNIGHTON and WILLIS, same place. 
Seed Planter. January 20, 1874. Filed Ootoher 25, 
1873. 

Claim. — The combination, with the pivoted frame F, 
wheel H, standards and cross bar J K, and pivoted 
hopper I, of the arm and wheel L M, adjustable plates 
N P Q, detachable gate R, adjustable false bottom T, 
and forked beam A, substantially as herein shown and 
described. 

151,029. WILLIAM T. HUFF, Atlanta, Ga. Cotton 
Planter. May 19, 1874. Filed February 28, 1874. 

Claim. — The combination of dropper spout J with 
pivoted rods K K and shaker H, the spout being placed 
loosely between cross bars of rods K, and receiving the 
end of shaker in an opening at its front, as and for 
the purpose specified, 

165,198. DAVID F. BALENTINE, MoimT Gallagher, 

5. C. Seed Planters and Fertilizer Distributers. July 

6, 1875. Filed May 15, 1875. 

Claim. — The combination of tbe hinged bottom E, 



the toothed plate I, the spring F, and the arm G, with 
the hopper D, and pins c' on the wheel C of the machine, 
substantially as herein shown and described. 

171,285. JAMES T. HORTON, Wideman's, S. C. 
Guano Distributers. December 21, 1875. Filed July 
31, 1875. 

To the plow beam is pivoted a forked wheel shank, 
in which is jourualed a ribbed bearing wheel, for giv- 
ing vibratory motion to the seed trough. Claim.— The 
pivoted wheel shank M, and block K, both constructed 
as set forth, in combination with the ribbed wheel F, 
standard B, provided with the tube E, and plow point 
Tc, funnel R, shoe P, hopper C, and lever N, substan- 
tially as described, and for the purpose set forth. 

181,327. J. C. FOOSHE, Greenwood, S. C. Seed 
Planter and Fertilizer Distributer. August 22, 1876. 
Filed July 15, 1876. 

The bottom of the hopiier is formed of two hinged 
parts, to which toothed feeders are adjustably attached. 
Spring ai-ms upon the hinged section are struck by 
pins on the bearing wheel, for discharging the fertilizer. 
Claims. — 1. The combination of the hinged parts D of 
the hopper bottom, provided with the flanges d^, the 
teeth d'\ and the adjustable bent toothed plates G, 
the bent arms H, the alternate pins I, and the springs 
J with the hopper C, the frame A, and the wheel B, 
substantially as herein shown and described. 2. The 
combination of the cross partition cf, and the j)late K, 
with the hopper C, and the rear ends of the hinged parts 
D of the hopper bottom, substantially as herein shown 
and described. 

202,147. GEORGE L. BUTLER, Merrittsville, S. C. 
Seed Planters. April 9, 1878. Filed June 25, 1877. 
Claims. — 1. In a seed planter, the combination of a 
fiame for the seeding mechanism, that is provided with 
the wheels A, with the two beams S, having their front 
ends pivoted upon the axle B, and their rear ends pro- 
vided with the handles V, whereby the beams S may 
be raised upward without affecting the other part of 
the machine, substantially as shown. 2, In a seeder, 
the combination of ratchets L, a suitable supporting 
frame, a box E, having its upper edge formed to receive 
the hopper H, whereby a rigid or a vibrating hopper 
may be used, substantially as shown. 3. The combina- 
tion of the toothed dropping-cylinder F, ratchets L, 
box E, supports K, shoe I, and standards J, to pivot 
the end of the shoe to, substantially as described. 



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2 Sheets— Sheet 2. 

J. S, FOSTER. 
Wheeled-Harrow and Seeding-Machine Combined. 

No. 207,025. Patented Aug. 13. 1878. 




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2 Sheett— Eijeei 

J. S. FOSTER. 
Wheeled-Harrow and Seeding-Maohine Combined. 

No. 207.025 Patented Aug. 13. 1878. 




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&. ESTERLY. 

Assignor of one-half Interest to S. KoHus. 

Broadcast Seeder and Cultivator. 
No. 8,385. Reissue^j^Hig. 20, 1878 





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Or. ESTEELT. 

Assignor of one-half luWrest to B. Kdhss- 

Broadcast Seeder and Cultivator, 



Reissued Aug. 20, 1878. 




W. HENIGST. 

Cultivator. 



No. 207.808. 



Patented Sept. 10, 1878. 




Invento?*; 



B, TOWN. 
Grain-Drill Attachment. 



No. 208,549. 



Patented Oct. 1, 1878. 



J. S. WILLIAMS. 
Combined Spading and Seeding Machine. 

Patented Nov. 26, 1878. 



No. 210,387. 






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A. E, BIDDLE, 
Cheok-Rower 



No.. 205.466. 



Patented July 2. 1878. 




Tnvenlcr . 
"ted/ 7^, ^uui^ 



G, W. EOGEES. 
Check-Eow Attachment for Seed-Planter. 

Patented July 9. 1878. 





I?rVi3fT0B: 



W. B. CHAMBEES. 
Check-Eow Wire-Stops for Cora-Planter. 



W. B, CHAMBERS & J. E. BERING. 
Corn-Planter. 



No. 206.702. 



Patented Aug. 6. 1878. 



No. 207. 25J. 



Patented Aug. 20. 1878. 





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G. L. RIDER. 
Check-Row Attaphment for Corn-Planters 



No. 207,683. 



Patented Sept. 3, 1878 




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J. P. MOOS. 
Check-Rower for Corn-Plante 
No. 208, t95. 



PatentedSept. 17. 1878 



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A. H. LAW. 
Check-Row Attachment for Corn-Planter. 



No. 208.020. 



Patented Sept. 17. 1878. 




G. D. HAWORTH. 
Knots for Check-Row Wires. 



No. 208,814. 



Patented Oct. 8, 1878. 




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G, D. HAWORTH. 
Knots fcr Check-Row Cord, 



No. 208,815. 



Patented Oct. 8, !878. 



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WilHe-sseS: 



G. B. HAWORTH. 
Guide for Check-Row Wire or Cord. 



No. 209,477. 



Patented Oct. 29. 1878. 




J'nvervCb}' 



2 Sheets— Sheet 2. 

G. D, HAWORTH. 
Guide for Check-Row Wire or Cord, 



E. FERGUSON, 
Check-Rower. 



No. 209,477. 



'Patented Oct. 29, 1878. 



No. 210,109. 



Patented Nov. 19. 1878. 






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S. W. PERKINS. 
Check-Eower for Corn-Planter. 



No. 210,143. 



Patented Nov. 19. 1878. 




Jrwisrctor': 



^, Sheets— 81l««ti. 

S, W. PERKINS. 
Check-Rower for Corn-Planter. 



No. 210.143. 



Patented Nov. 19. 1878. 




J C. ELDER. 
Check-Row Corn-Planter. 



2 Sheets— Sheet 1. 

T. C. LORD. 
Check-Row Attachment for Corn-Planters. 



No. 210,306. 



Patented Nov. 26. 1878. 



No. 210,340 



at(|nted Nov. 26, 1878. 





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2 Sheets— Sheet 

T. C, LORD. 
Check-Row Attachment for Corn-Planters. 
No. 210,340. Patented Nov. 26, 1878. 




% SheeU— Sheet 2. 

C. G. CROSS. 
Check-Row Planter. 
No. 210,998. Patented Dec. 17, 1878. 




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0. (J. CROSS. 
Check-Row Planter. 
No. 210,998. Patented Dec. 17. 1878. 




F. E. JOSEL. 
Corn-Planter. 
No. 205,487. Patented July 2, 1878. 




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S Sheeti— Sheet t. 

F. E. JOSEL, 
Corn-Planter, 
No. 205.487. Patented July 2, 1878. 






2 SlieeJs— Sheet 2 

L. A. COOPER. 
Corn-Planter, Marker and Cultivator. 

No. 205,529. Patented July 2, 1878. 





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2 Sheets— Sheet 1. 

L. A. COOPEE. 
Cora-Planter, Marker and Gultiyator, 

No, 205,529. Patented July 2, 1878. 




UfVMTOE: 

BY ~^X<xU^^^-^ 
ATTOENEYS, 



F. C, FEOST, 
Corn-Planter and Marker. 



No. 205,535. 



Patented July 2, 1878. 





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2 Sheets— Sheet 1 



0. S. DEMING. 
Corn-Planter. 




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Cora-Planter. 



No. 205.618. 



Patented July 2, 1878. 




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Cora-Planter, 



D. E. MOORE, 
Corn-Planter. 



No. 205,878. 



Patented July 9. 1878. 



No. 205.890. 



Patented July 9. 1878. 






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2 Sheets— Sheet 1 

J. NEILL. 
Corn-Planter Attachment. 

No. 205.973. Patented July 16, 1878. 




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2 sneets— Sbeet 2. 



J. NEILL. 
Corn-Planter Attachment. 



No. 205.973. 


Patented July 16. 1878. 

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W. W. S. EIME. 
Seed-Dropper. 

No. 206.336. Patented July 23, 1878. 



W. W, GOODWIN & S. W. HUELBUBT. 
Corn-Planter. 

No. 207,028 Patented Aug. 13. 1878. 












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W. M. CAREIKER. 
Corn-Planter and Check-Row Harker, 

No. 207,250 Patented Aug. 20. 1878. 




A. HECKMAN. 
Gora-PUnter. 



No. 208.015. 



Patented Sept. 17. 1878 




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BERGHOLD & T. FOESTNER. 
Corn-PlaateT, 



S. J. EEIM. 2Sbeets-3heet 

Planter, Cultivator and Fertilizer Distributer. 



No. 208,668. 



Patented Oct. 8, 1878. 



No. 208,824. 



Patented Oct. 8. 1878. 





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2 Sheet's— Sheet 2 

S. J, KEIM. 

Planter. Cultivator and Fertilizer Distributer. 



Patented Oct. 8, 1878. 




S. J. K&IM, 
Seed-Df opper. 

Patented Oct. 8, 1878. 




Sh38t5— Sheet 



S, 0. CAMPBELL, 
Seeding-Macbine. 

No. 208,887. Patented Oct. 15, 1878, 



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No. 203,887. 




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S. 0. CAMPBELL. 
Seeding-Maohine. 

Patented Oct. 15, 1878. 



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J. H. ZARLEY. 
C 0 r u - P 1 a n t e r . 



No. 209.440. 



Patented Oct. 29, 1878. 




Corn-Planting and Hilling-Machine. 
No. 209,670. Patented Nov. 5. 1878. 




2 Sheets— Sheet 

L. DUNNE. 
Coru-Planting and Hilling-Machine. 

No. 209,670. 



Patented Nov. 5, f878. 



i Sbeece— Sbeet 

0. G. Du SOUCHET. 
Oheck-Ro-w Corn Plantex and Drill. 
No. 209, 67t. Patented Nov. 5, 1878. 






ATTOBKETS. 



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2 Sheets— Sheet 2. 

0. C. Du SOUCHET. 
Cheok-Eow Corn Planter and Drill. 
No. 209,671. Patented Nov. 5, 1878, 



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ATTORNEYS. 



2 Sheets— Sheet 

T, A. SAMMONS. 
Corn-Planter. 
No. 209,717. Patented Nov. 5, 1878, 





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2 Sheets— Sheet ?,. 

T, A. SAMMONS. 
Corn-Planter. 
No. 209,717. Patented Nov, 5, 1878. 



Sheets- Sheet 1. 



J. H. WOODGATE. 
Corn-Planter. 




No. 209,950. 



Patented Nov. 12, 1878, 






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J. H. WOODaATE. 
Corn-Planter. 



No. 209.950. 



rPatented Nov. 12, 1878. 





2 Bheeii— SDeet 1. 



M. MAETISCHANO. 
Corn-Planter. 



No. 209,973. 



Patented Nov. 19. 1878, 




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Sheets— Sheet 2, 



M. MARTISCHANa. 
Corn-Planter. 



No. 209.973. 



Patented Nov. 19, 1878. 



No. 210.111. 



2 Sheets- Sheet 1. 

E. riTZSIMONS, 
Seed-Planter, 

Patented Nov. 19. 1878. 





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2 Sheets— Sbeet 2. 



R. FITZSIMONS. 
Seed-Planter. 



No. 210,111. 



Patented Nov. 19, 1878. 




4 Sheets— Sheet : 

A. & M. EUNSTETLER. 
Combined Drill and Corn Planter. 



No. 210,214 



Patented Nov. 26, 1878. 




S. R. HAWLET. 
Seed-Planter. 



No. 210,118. 



Patented Nov. !9, 1878. 




4 Sheets— Sheet i. 

A, L M. EUNSTETLER, 
Combined Drill and Corn Planter. 



No. 210,214. 



Patented Nov. 26, 1878. 




071/. <:^jr***«rfZSz^i77 



AM.PHOTO-LlTHO.CO.M.^f.iQSBORNeS PROCESS.) 



1286 



4 Sheets— Sheet 3. 

A. & M. RUNSTETLER. 
Combined Drill and Corn Planter. 




A. & M. RUNSTETLER. 
Combined Drill and Corn Planter. 



No. 210,214 



Patented Nov. 26, 1878. 





G. M. TITUS. 
Cora-Planter. 



No. 210,225. 



Patented Nov. 26, 1878. 



2 Sheets— Steet 

T. J. & D. A. LINDSAY h. W. J, MINER. 
Combined Seed-Drill and Corn-Planter. 



No. 210.262. 



Patented Nov. 26, 1878. 





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2 Sli«8ts— fiiieet Z 

T. J, k D. A. LINDSAY Sl W. J. MINEE. 
Combined Seed-Drill and CorE-PUnter. 



No. 210,262. 



Patented Nov. 26, 1878. 




ATTORNEYS. 



A. HEARST & W. W. DUNN 
Corn-Planter. 




Patented Dec. 3, 1878. 





iff 








11 





C. E, COE. 
Corn-Planter. 



Patented Dec. 10, 1878. 




No. 210,845 



2 Sheets— Sheet 

A. H. PESSENDEN. 
Horse-Power Corn-Planter. 

Patented Dec. 17, 1878. 




iiM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.(OSBORNE S PROCESS.! 



1288 



2 Slieela— Sheet 2. 



•A. H. FESSENDEN. 
Horse-Power Corn-Planter. 



No. 210,845. 



Patented Dec. 17, J878. 





3. 


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1 












r o ^tro o o D 

2)0^0 0(0 





R. L. PATTERSON. 
Seed-Dropping Attachment for Corn-Planter 

No. 210.958. Patented Dec. 17, 1878. 




ATTORNEYS. 



J. J. REICHERTS & D. TIPTON. 
Combined Field Roller and Planter. 



No. 210.962. 



Patented Dec. J7, 1878. 




W, W. CHAPMAN. 
Cotton-Planter. 

No. 206,772. Patented Aug. 6, 1878. 



JNVENTOK: 




AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.IOSBORNE S PROCESS) 



1289 



R. M. PATTILLO. 
Cotton-Seed Planters. 



Sheets— Sheet 



No. 209,508. 



Patented Oct. 29, 1878. 





INTCNTOBs 



-"""^ & TTATlriftYft 



R, M. PATTILLO. 2 Sheets-She.tJ. 

Cottoa-Seed Planters. 
No. 209,508. Patented Oct. 29, i878. 




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INVENTOEi 



W. W. WOODWAED. 
Cotton-Planter. 



J. M. HALL. 
Cotton and Corn Planter. 



No. 210,390. 



Patented Nov. 26, iSTS. 



No. 210,604. 



Patented Dec. 10, 187S, 






WiTf-jESSES 



AM.PHOTQ-i-ITHU. OO.N, ^.lOSBCJ KNt S PROCESS.) 



1291 



2 SheetB— Sheet 2 



W. H. NAUMAN. 
Grain-Drill. 



No. 205,892. Patented July 9, 1878. 




J, F. KELLER, 

Assignor to Hagerstowh Agricdltural iHrLEMEiiT MAsroACTnErae 

Seeder. 



No. 8,343. 



Reissued July 23, 1878. 




J. F. KELLEE. 

Assignor to Hagersiown Ageicuiidral Implement MAHBTACTCEiNe Co. 

Seeder. 

o. 8,344. Reissued July 23, 1878. 



No. 206JS9. 



E. M. MORGAN. 
Grain-Drill. 

Patented July 23, 1878. 





AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.YfOSBORNE S PROCESS.) 



J. D. HARRISON, Dec'd. 

Harriso*. iwidow* W. S Marseau & Golden, (Ouaniiaas of minor childi-eui assignors to 
Farmers Friend Manupaotusing Co. 
8e, >ding-Machine, 
No. 8,394. Reissued Sept. 3, 1878. 




f C3 C' >a) f O: jj /3^ve3^Tto3r: 



W. A VAN BEUNT & 8. E. BAViV"'"* 
Cultivator 

No. 209.633. Patented Nov. 5. 1878. 




TNES^ES 



2 Sheets— Sheet 2. 

W. A, YAN BEUNT & S. E. DAVIS. 
Cultivator. 

No. 209,633. Patented Nov. 5, 1878. 



2 Sheets— She 

J, M. SMITE & H. W, C, THOMAS. 
Grain Drill, 
No. 210,719. Patented Dec. 10. 1878. 






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1293 





AM.PHOT0-LITHO. CO.N.Y.(0SBORNES PROCESS-i 



1204 



T. &ALLOWAT & J. LARSEN. 
Locking Device for the Teeth of Seeders, 
No. 208.014. Patented Sept. )7, 1878. 




S. FRANK. 
Drill-Tooth Attachment. 



No. 208,583. 



Patented Oct. ), 1878. 




B, BELONG. 
Grain-Drill. 



H.- P. NUSBAUM. 
Feed Attachment for (Juano Dril 



No. 209.386. 



Patented Oct. 29, 1878. 





-rial 






/fs/VENTOfl: 



AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO N.Y.(0S80RNES PROCESS.) 



1295 



B. KUHNS, 
Fertilizer-Distributor. 

No. 207.043. Patented Aug. 13. 1878. 




D. ENGLAR, Jr. 
G-uario-Distributei 



No. 210,310. 



Patented Nov. 26, 1878. 




S, S, MOETON. 
Fertilizer and Gram-Distributor. 

No. 207,062. ^ Patented Aug. 13. 1878. 

^1 




J, P. LOWELL. 
Guano-Distributer. 



No. 210,462. 



Patented Dec. 3, 1878. 




INVENTOB: 



AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.(OSBORNe S PROCESS.) 



296 



A, MEKEKNEY. 
Carriage for Spreading Manure, 
fio. 208.029. Patented Sept. 17. 1878. 




J. H. B. EEA. 
Fertiliier-Distriboter. 



No. 208,848. 



Patented Oct 6, )878. 



eh: 




0. E. PATRIC. 
Seed-Planter. 



2 Sheets— Sheet 



2 Sheets— Sheet 2 



No. 208,262. 



Patented Sept. 24, 1878. 



G. E. PATRIC. 
Seed-Planter. 



No. 208,262. 



Patented Sept. 24, 1878. 




irjTjYKSSJ-:S: 





ITTT-yBSSES 



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1297 



J. p. f UL&HAM. 
SeeMing-Machiae. 



No. 208,588. 



Patented Oct. 1, t878. 





■57. T, EILDEUP & A. TSGHOP. 
Se§d-Drill. 



No. 208,599. 



Patented Oct. 1, 1878, 




No. 208,652. 



5 Sheeti— Sieet 

i. YAN BEUNT & S. E, DAVIS 
Force Peed Seediag-Maohiae. 



Patented Oct, 1, 1878. 




I . INVENTORS 



5 Sheets-rShest 2. 

W, A. YAN BEFIfT & S. E, EAYIS, 
Force Peed Ssediag-Machiae. 
No. 203.652. Patented Oct. !, I878-. 




I 1 invert I \jr.^ 



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.H.Y.(OSSORNES PROCISS- 



1298 



5 Sbeets— Sbeet 3 

W. A. YAN BEUNT & S, E. DA7IS. 
Force Feed .Seeding-Machine. 
No. 208,652. Patented Oct. I 1878. 




W. A. VAN BEUNT & S. E. DAVIS. 
Foroe Feed Seeding-M&chiae. 
No. 208,652. Patented Oct. 1. 1878. 




5 Sheets— Sheet 5. 

W. A. VAN BEUNT & S. E. DAVIS. 
Force Feed Seeding-Machine. 
No. 208,652. Patented Oct. I, 1878. 



F. F. MAST & C. 0. GAEDINEE. 
arain-Dfcill Feed. 



Sheeu — Sheet 1. 



No. 208.834. 



Patented Oct. 8. 1878. 






M^"CUSjuj>>v!.».v«-. attorney 




AM. OHOTQ-LITHO. CO.N. Y.<OSBD^Ne S PROCESS,! 



1299 



2 Sheets— Sheet 2. 

P. P. MAST & C. 0. GAEDINER. 
Grain-Drill Feed. 

No 208,834. Patented Oct. 8, 1878. 




No. 210,364. 



A. EUNYAN. 
Grain-Drill. 

Patented Nov. 25. 1878. 




JTrwenton 




WimtSSiB: /' 



5 Sheets— Sheet 1. 

P. P. MAST &.G. 0. GAEDINEE. 
Graiii-Drilliiig and Seeding-Eaciiine. 
No. 205,971. Patented July 16. 1878. 



8 Sheets— Sheet 2. 

P, P: MAST & G. 0. GARDINEE, 
Grain-Drilling and Seeding-Machme, 
No. 205,971. Patented July 16. 1878. 





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& (P. i^ardik<er. 



AM. BH.OTO-i.ITHO. CO.N.Y.'.OSS jR\€ S PRnCESS.I 



1300 



5 8tie«s-SLe»i 3 

?. P. MAST & C. 0. GARDINER. 
C-ram-Drilling and Seediug-JIaclune. ^ 
No. 205,971 Patented July^IS, 1878 




jOnventor- 



5 Sheets— Steet 5, 

P. P. MAST & C. 0. C-ASDINEE. 
Grain-Drilling and Seeding-Machine. 
No. 205,971. Patented July 16, 1878. 




Jf^t'Triesses 



Zri re/tfor. 



/Do. 



P. P MAST & C. 0. GARDINER. 
Grain-Drilliag and Seeding-Machine. 
No. 205.971. Patented July 16. 1878. 





/.//if/t/or 



T. C. CLARK. 
Grain-Drill. 



No. 207.503. 



Patented Aug. 27. 1878. 




1 



AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.M.Y.OSBOSNC S PROCESS-i 



13U1 



T. D. &ERE. 
G-rain-DrilL 



Sheets— Shsst 1 



No. 208.388. 



Patented Sept. 24, 1878. 




T. D. C-EEE. 
Grain-Drill. 



S Siseets— Sheet 2 



No. 208,388. 



Patented Sept. 24, 1878. 





T. D. GEEE. 
Grain-Drill. 



8 Sheets — Sheet S 



No. 208,388. 



WITNESSES 



Patented Sept, 24, 1878. 




IWENTOR 



C. PEBEIN. 
Interchangeable Gearing for Grain-Drill 
No, 209,833. 



Patented Nov, 12, 1878. 





AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.M.Y.{0SBORNeS PP^CESS) 



1H02 



J. W, LUCAS, 
Grain-Drill Cleaner. 



No. 208.982. 



Patented Oct. 15, 1878. 




Will 



TT 

iililiill I I ; □ QIMI 



W. SHEPARD • 
Hand CorQ-Planter. 



Patented Nov. 12. 1878. 




J. WRIGHT & G. McNAEY. 
Corn-Planter. 



S. P. KIMBALL. 
Corn-Row Marker. 



No. 207,148. 



Patented Aug. 20. 1878. 



No. 206,800. 



Patented Aug. 6, 1878. 




AM.PHaTO-LIT«O.C0.N.Y..0SB0ANeS PROCESS.) 



1308 



D. S, HAENEB, 
Corn-Marker. 



No. 207, 03t. 



Patented Aug. 13, 1878. 




J. W. THOMPSON, 
Corn-Marker. 



No. 20e,438. 

® 



Patented Sept. 24, 1878. 






i 



IltV-tiT.te-r: 



2 Sheets— Sbeet 1. 



E. SPELMAN, 
Land-Marker. 



W. E7EEITT. 
Land-Marker. 



No. 209,611. 



Patented Nov. 5, 1878. 



No. 208,769. 



Patented Oct. 8, 1878. 





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AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.M.Y.tOSBORNES PROCESS.) 



W, EYERITT. 
Laad-Marker, 



2 Sheets— Sheet 2. 



No. 209,611. 



Patented Nov. 5, 1878. 




Wit] 



I H 



It-LVEl-ltaK' 



(J. H. WAKEINGTO:; 
Land-Marker. 
No. 210,278. Patented Nov. 26, 1878 



WITNESSES: 




T. J. DAYIS. 
Potato-Planter. 



3 Sheets— Sheet 1. 



No. 209,607. 



T. J, DAYIS. 
Potato-Planter. 



3 Sheets— Shee: 2 



Patented Nov. 5, 1878. 



No. 209.607. 



Patented Nov. 5, 1878. 







AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N.Y.iOSBORNES PR^^CESS 



1305 



3 Sh-eels— Sheet 3. 



T. J. DAVIS. 
Potato-Planter. 



No. 209,607. 



Patented Nov. 5, 1878. 




m 3 



''9. iyWct/ww/ 



W, K. EVANS, 
Seeding-Machine. 



No. 208,469. 



Patented Oct. I, 1878. 




2 Sieets— Sheet 1. 



C. E. McBONN, 
Grain-PJanter. 



2 Sheets— Sbeet 2. 



C. E. McBONN. 
Grain-Planter. 



No. 208, 9!4. 



Patented Oct. 15, f878. 



No. 208,914. 



Patented Oct. 15. 1878. 






By his Attorneys 




By /lis Attorney; 



,^S^-«5<«-«^ (^5^^)^*^i«<v /r^^2ST~ 



AM. PHOTO-LITHO. OQ.N. Y.iOSBORNE S PROCESS.) 



1306 



D. W. HOSEAlL 
Seed-Planter. 



No. 210.535 



Patented Dec. 3, 1878. 




c 





ii, A. AVERY, 
Plow and Grain Drill. 



No. 206,069. 



Patented luly 16. 1878. 





^ INVENTOR 



S, S. & J. P. CLARY. 
Corn and Gotten Planter. 

No, 206,089. Patented July 16, 1878. 




S. .E. HIERIS. 
Combined Seed-Planter and Cultivator. 
No. 206.444. Patented July 30, 1878. 



SB 



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-JLJLa.'^ 



INVENTORS 



4TT0RNEV 




^ ? urvsgros: 



AM.PHOTO-UITHO. CO.N. Y.tOSBORN E S PROCESS.) 



1307 



D. L, C-ARVEE. 
Seed-Drill and Cultivator, 
No. 206.780. Patented Aug. 6. I87S 





W. T, EASTERDAY. 
Seed-Planter. 



No. 207,404. 



Patented Aug. 27. 1878; 




0. & F. WYSONG. 
Gorn-Piaater, 



No. 208,-503. 



Patsnte'd Oct. !, 1878. 



2 Sieets— Shset 

J. E, MORGAN. 
Seedef and Planter. 
No. 208,625. Patented Oct. 1. t873. 





Witnesses. 



AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.M.Y.(0SBORNES PROCESS.) 



1308 



2 Sheets— Sheet 2. 

J. E. MORGAN. 
Seeder and Plariter. 
No. 208,625. Patented Oct. 1, 1878. 





Im.vBi-T.lraK' 



J. 0. WILLIAMS. 
Seed-Planter and Guano Distributer. 



No. 208.657. 



Patented Oct 1. 1878. 




/9 IKVEHTOE: 

BY 



ATTt)S.>rETS. 



I. ALLEN & H. CHANDLEE, 
Seed-Dropper. 

No. 208,781 . Patented Oct. 8, 1878. 




W. M. KAFE 
Seed-Planter. 



No. 208,847. 



Patented Oct. 8. 1878. 



J />■/ j.NVENTl 



Outi^ /^iL^c^ ATTORNEYS 




WITNESSES 



AM. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N. Y.(0S8ORN £ S PROCESS ! 



1309 



G. A. WOODS, 
Seed-Planter, 



No. 208.945. 



Patented Oct. 15, 1878. 



Em 



P'' IJ.,.'''\'1J11™ 
jr Lzu.L. miJiiii 



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E. D, & 0, B, EEYNOLDS. 
Corn-Planter, 



2 SUeetE— Sbeei 1. 



No. 209,293. 



Patented Oct. 22, 1878. 




E. D, & 0. B, REYNOLDS, 
Corn-Planter, 



2 Sheets— Sheet 2. 



a. A, SHARP. 
Corn-Planter. 



No. 209,293. 



No. 209,71 



Patented Oct. 22, 1878. 



Patented Nov. 5, 1878. 







Bti /111 Attarneys i/> i 



AiVl. PHOTO-LITHO. CO.N,T(0S30RN E S PROCESS.) 



irno 



A. P. POWERS, 
G-rain-Dropper. 



No. 2!0,355. 



Patented Nov. 26, 1878. 





Bll j Atfn 



M. HUMPHREY. 

C 0 r n - P 1 d n t e r 



No. 210,537 



Patented Dec. 3. 1878. 




m i -u 



2 Sheets— Shee 



M. HUMPHREY. 
Corn-Planter. 



A. TURNER. 
Seed-Drill. 



No. 210,581. 



Patented Dec. 3, 1878. 



No. 210,537. 



Patented Dec. 3, 1878. 





JTi?r7 ess 



AM.PHOTO-LITHO. CO.M. Y.tOSBO RN E S PRCCESS-! 



1311 



No. 210,881. 



2 Sheets— Sheet 1. 

E. RUHLMANN. 
Seed-Drill. 

Patented Dec. 17, 1878. 




2 Sheets— Sheet 2, 

E, EUHLMANN. 
Seed-Drill. 

No. 210,881. Patented Dec. 17. 187S. . 




M. W. SMITH k E. J. RICHEY 
Grain-Drill. 



No. 2tO,973. 



Patented Dec. 17, 1878. 




I 




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1313 



207,025. JOHN S. FOSTER. Hudson, Michigan. 
Wheeled Harrow and tieeding Machine Combined. 
Aug. 13, 1878. mied July 10, 1878. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the stationary center 
harrow-section A, cross-bar C, tlie triangular side sec- 
tions B B, flexibly connected to the cross-bar C, and 
connected together by the hinged rods a a, the suspend- 
ing-chains d e, and the rock-shaft G with arms F and 
lever H, all constructed substantially as and for the 
purposes herein set forth. 2. The combination of the 
seed-slide L, rods h, rocking-bar M, with arms N N, • 
the arm O, with cam-groove n, and the pins m in the 
wheel E, substantially as and for the purposes herein 
set forth, 

8,385. GEORGE ESTERLY. Whitewater, Wis. 
Assignor of one-half interest to BENJAMIN 
KUHNS, Broadcast Seeders and Cultivators. Ko. 
79,332, dated June 30, 1868. Beissued August 20, 
1878. Filed June 20, 1878. 

Claims. — 1. A secondary hopper or seed-cup having 
a distributing wheel supported by bearings within the 
seed-cup, in combination with devices for shifting said 
wheel laterally for regulating the sowing capacity of the 
said seed-cup, substantial!}^ as set forth. 2. A second- 
ary hopper or seed-cup supporting a seed- wheel turning 
on bearings in said hopper, and having a laterally-mov- 
ing cut-off to widen or narrow the carrying surfaces of 
the distributing wheel, substantially as set forih. 3. A 
secondary hopper or seed-cup, in combination with a 
rotating laterally-adjustable distributing- wheel arranged 
within said hopper or cup, and a rotary shaft connected 
with and passing through the center of said wheel, 
substantially as set forth. 4.. The combination with a 
seed-cup, of a loose ring having a rim-bearing therein, 
and provided with cem rally and laterally projecting 
teeth, and a distributing wheel having its bearing 
within said ring, and provided with radial projections 
adapted to slide between the teeth of said ring, substan- 
tially as set forth. 5. In combination with a laterally- 
moving distributing wheel and cylindrical cut-off, a 
circular flange, having lateral segmental projections 
and slots formed in it, which fit the teeth and cells of 
the distributing wheel, forming a revolving bearing for 
the wheel in the seed-cup. 6. The combination, with 
a seed-cup or hopper, of a distributing wheel and a ro- 
tary cut-off, each having a bearing within said cup or 
hopper, and both adapted for lateral adjustment therein, 
substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 7. The 
combination, with the seed-cup, having throat d, and 
rotary annular bearing s, having the inward and lateral 
projections s , of the cylindrical cut-off J' and the 
toothed distributor J, substantially as described. 8. 
While not claiming conical scatterers, I do claim con- 
structing conical scatterers I for seed-discharging tubes, 
with circular ribs or corrugations upon their surfaces, 
substantially as described. 9. The shaft K, having the 
seed-wheels mounted thereon, and supported by bear- 
ing in seed cup F, in combination with the lever K^, 
for adjusting the seed- wheels laterally in their cups, 
substantially as set forth. 

207,808. WM. HENIGST, Columbus, Ohio. Culti- 
mtor. September 10, 1878. Filed March 30, 1878. 

Claims. — 1. In a grain-plant cultivator, the combina- 
tion of the wheeled frame A and a series of vertically- 
swinging independent frames, D, each frame D hav- 
ing a series of loosely-turning pointed cutter wheels, F, 
and cultivator blades E, substantially as and for the 
purpose set forth. 2. The combination, with the 
wheeled frame A, of the independent frames D, hav- 
ing the wheels F and blades E, and the vertically- 
swinging arms i'^ , carrying either shields or rakes, sub- 
stantially as and for the'purpose described. 3. The 
combination of the cultivator blades E, revolving 
pointed cutter-wheels F, and the pendulous frame D, 
carrying the blades E and wheels F, substantially as 
described. 4. The combination of the seed-hopper M, 
frame A, and frames D, having blades E and wheels^F, 
substantially as and for the purpose described. 5. The 
combination of the seed-hopper M and fertilizer-hopper 



L, provided with the cone-wheels I, inclined spouts 
and adjustable shaft k, the revolving pointed culter- 
\yheels F, cultivator-blades E, and frames D, sub.stan- 
tially as and for the purpose <lescrilted. 0. The ver- 
tically-swinging shields I, applied in puirs, in combina- 
tion with the vertically-svs ingin^ frames J), having the 
blades E and wheels F, substantially as and for tiie pur- 
pose described. 

208,549. BYRON TOWN, P^ond Uu Lxr. Wis. 

Orain-JJrill Attachments. October 1, 1878. Filed. 
8eptemb?r 5, 1878. 

Claims. — 1. The combination, with a feed-case and 
feed-wheel, of a laterally adjustaljle slotted semi-circular 
plate, forming the bottom of the feed-case, substantially 
as and for the purpose herein shown and described. 2. 
The combination, with the feed-case and feed-wheel, 
of the laterally adjustable slotted semi-circular plate or 
bottom C c, the pointer a, and registering-plate a , sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose lierein shown and de- 
scribed. 3. The scatterer F. having a narrow neck or 
point,/, convex portion p, and side channels as 
herein shown and described. 4. The combination, 
with the feed-wheel and shaft, piovided with a screw 
thread, of the gear G, formed with a hub, g, and the 
screw-nut h and stationary nut h' , arranged as herein 
shown and described, whereb}' said feed-shaft can be 
thrown in and out of gear, substantially as specified. 
5. The combination, with the feed-case, of a conical 
feed-wheel, and a laterally adjustable bottom, provided 
with a nearly V-shaped discharge-opening, substantially 
as and for the purpose herein shown and described. 

210,387. JOHN S. WILLIAMS, Chicago, III. Com- 
bined Spading and Seeding Machines. Notemher 
26, 1878. Filed July 11, 1878. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of a series of spades, 
forced by a positive motion into the ground, through 
the medium of a rotating shaft having cams attached 
thereto, and retracted by springs, and a rotating seed- 
cylinder, substantially as herein set forth. 2. The com- 
bination of ti/C walking beams D, provided with the 
shanks G and spades I, the springs b, and the rotating 
beam F, with cams d secured thereon, substatially as 
and for the purpose herein set forth. 3. The seed-cyl- 
inder H, constructed of the heads /, grooved barst% and 
curved, perforated metallic plates h, sprung into the 
grooves on the bars e, substantially as herein set forth. 

205,466. ALFRED R. BIDDLE, Maeoa, III. Check- 
Rowers. July 2, 1S:8. Filed Jujie V2. 1S:S. 

Claims. — 1. In combination with the seed-slide of a 
corn-planter and forked levers and rods, through which 
power is transmitted, the intermediate arm and frame 
F', carrying a sliding block controlled by set-screw.< 
abutting at each end, substantially as and for the pur- 
pose described. 2, In combination with the bar A, 
carrying forked levers and a handle lever pivoted to it. 
the rod/ and sliding blcck (7, controlled by set-screws 
in a frame attachetl to the seed-slide, substantially as 
and for the purpose set forth. 

205,810. GEO.W. ROGERS, Frankfokd, :Mo. ihick 
Bow Attachments for Seed Planters. Juli/9, 1878. 
Filed March 14, 1878. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of bars G, pivoted to 
dropping slide I), and connected together by a cord or 
bar, H, the shaft E and cam-wheel F all constructed 
and arranged to operate as described. 2. The comlii- 
nation of the rods M. the colhn\y , the scraper O. the 
bar L, and the pins N, with the shaft J. the marking- 
wheel K, and the frame A of a seed planter, substan- 
tiall}^ as herein shown and described. 

206,702. WM. B. CHA:MBERS. Decatur, III. As- 
signor to Chambers, Bering and Quinlan s;iuie 
place. Check-Boic Wire-Stops for Corn Phinttrs. 
August 6, 1878. Fil^d July 27, 1878. 

Claims. — A corn-planter chock row w- ire stop, farmed 
in two parts. A' A . united by a loop. </. substantially 
as and for the purpose specified. 2. The part A ha^- 



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ing tongues B B, combined with the part A", having 
slots b b, substantially as and for the purpose specified. 
3. The part A', having tongues B B, combined with 
the part A", having oblique slots b b, by which the in 
serted tongues B are held without other aid, substan- 
tially as and for the purpose specified. 4. The corn- 
planter check row wire stop, formed in two parts, A' 
A", having curved or crooked grooves c in their adja- 
cent faces, when used in combination with sections of 
wire D for firmly securing said wire to the parts A' A", 
substantially as described, and for the purpose speci 
fled. 5, Stops A, formed in two parts. A' A", united 
by loop a, and having curved grooves c, tongues B, and 
slots b, combined with section D, substantially as and 
for the purpose specified. 

207,251. WM. B. CHAMBERS and JAMES E. BER- 
ING, Decatur, III. Assignors to Chambers, 
Bering and Quinlin, same place. Corn Planters. 
August 20, 1878. Filed August 3, 1878. 

Claims. — 1. In a check-row attachment for corn 
planters, a segment gear, I', constructed with its ends 
adapted to act as stops for the pinion L, in combina- 
tion with said pinion and rod M, whereby said pinion 
is revolved half a revolution at each throw, substan- 
tially as described, and for the purpose specified. 2. 
The rock-shaft E, tappet K, and pawls J J, in combi- 
nation with the segment gear I', pinion L, and con- 
necting-rod M, subbtantially as described, and for the 
purpose set forth. 3. In a check-row attachment to 
corn planters, an oscillating pinion, L, and rod M, for 
actuating the planter seed-slides, relatively arranged 
with each other and with the slides, so that the rod M 
is brought in line or near in line with the center of the 
pinion at each end of the throw of the seed-slides, so 
as to act as a stop to prevent movement of the slides 
until moved by the pinion, substantially as and for the 
purpose specified. 4. In a check row attachment to 
corn-planters, an oscillating pinion, L, and rod M, for 
actuating the seed-slides, relatively arranged as de- 
scribed, in combination with a segment-gear, I', sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose specified. 

207,683. GEO. L. RIDER, Kent, Iowa. Check-Row 
Attachments for Corn Planters. September 3, 1878. 
Filed March 25, 1878. 

Claim.— In a check-row planter, the combination of 
the armed reels C, connecting bar E, pins or blocks F, 
levers G, and cross-bar H, with the frame work A B 
and the chain D, as and for the purpose set forth, 

208,020. ABRAM H. LAW, Aledo, III. Assignor of 
one-half his right to JAMES A. SHERIFF, same 
place. Check-Row Attachments for Corn Planters, 
beptember 17, 1878. Filed August 14, 1878. 

Claims.— 1. A check-row attachment for corn plant- 
ers, consisting of the laterally -oscillating bar I, con- 
nected with the sliding bar, and operating to impart a 
reciprocating motion thereto by means of a knotted 
wire or rope, in manner and for the purpose substan- 
tially as specified. 2. The fixed bar G, having uprights 
J', in combination with the oscillating bar I, having 
the corresponding uprights J, for imparting a recipro- 
cating motion to the sliding bar F, substantially as and 
for the purpose specified. 3. The combination of the 
fixed barG, oscillating bar I, uprights J J', and guide- 
pulleys H, operating substantially as and for the pur- 
pose specified. 4. The combination of a sliding bar, 
F, rod L, osicllating bar I, fixed bar G, uprights J J', 
and pulleys H, all operating substantially as and for 
the purpose specified. 

208,195. JOHN P. MOOS, Lincoln, III. Check-Row- 
ers for Corn Planters. September 17, 1878. Filed 
July 10, 1878. 

Claims. — 1. In a check-rower, the combination of 
the loose pulley h and the wings F, with forks/, as and 
for the purposes herein set forth. 2. The swinging 
wings F', with pulleys h' between them, arranged on 
opposite sides of the fork-wheel F 7i, and connected by 
a rod, t, substanti dly as and for the purposes herein set 



forth. 3. The combination of the bars B, center cast- 
ing A, with elongated tubes D and D' D' projecting 
therefrom, the shafts d d' d' , wings F F', and pulleys 
h h' , substantially as and for the purposes herein set 
forth. 

208.814. GEO. D. HAWORTH, Decatur, III. Knots 
for Check-Row Wires October 8, 1878. Filed August 
28, 1878. 

Claims. — 1. The jointed or divided stops, knots or 
buttons, having the couplmg-hooks for uniting them, 
as described, in combination with the sections of wire, 
provided with looped ends for uniting them to the 
coupling-hooks, as described. 2. The jointed or di- 
vided knots, stops or buttons B B', provided with the 
permanently-formed coupling-hooks C C, for uniting 
the sections of the check- row cord or wire, in combi- 
nation with the beveled spurs c?^, overlapping the 
ends of the hooks, substantially as and for the purpose 
set forth. 

208.815. GEO. D. HAWORTH, Decatur, III. Knots 
for Check Row Cords. October 8, 1878. Filed Au- 
gust 28, 1878. 

Claims. — 1. The jointed or flexible knot, stop or 
button, adapted to be applied to and to operate in com- 
bination with a continuous check-row cord, substan- 
tially as described. 2. The jointed or flexible knot or 
stop for continuous check-row cords, applied to and 
adapted to be adjusted upon the cord, substantially as 
described. 

209,477. GEO. D. HAWORTH, Decatur, III, 
Guides for Check-Row Wires or Cords. October 29, 
1878. Filed September lQ,m^. 

Claims. — 1. The series of pulleys having the curved 
arrangement on the swiveling arms, in combination 
with the wire check-row line, for the purpose of trans- 
ferring said line over a suitable distance for planting 
the next succeeding rows. 2. The swiveling guide for 
the check-row cord or wire, in combination with the 
pinion E and traveling rack C, or equivalent devices, 
arranged and operating substantially as described. 3. 
The pivoted arms C and D, provided with the rack and 
pinion, in combination with the swiveling guide for 
the check-row cord or wire, arranged and operating 
substantially as described. 4. The pivoted and slotted 
arm C and pivoted arm D, made adjustable on the 
frame or bar A for changing the throw of the guide 
for the check-row cord or wire. 5. The combination 
of the guide for the check-row cord or wire, composed 
of the arm or bars F and guide pulleys G G^, and the 
pivoted a,rms C and D, substantially as and for the 
purpose described, 

210,109. ELISHA FURGUSON. Crescent City, III. 
Assignor of one-half his right to CHAS. E. BAR- 
BER, same place. Check-Rowers. November 19, 
1878. Filed October 8, 1878. 

Claims. — 1. In combination with the check-rower 
rope D, the anchors F, made hollow and provided with 
the arms a, for the purposes herein set forth. 2. A 
clamping device arranged upon the beam of a check- 
rower for holding the rope in turning, substantially as 
herein set forth. 3. The forked standard H, having 
groove b, the hinged arm I, and lever L, with projec- 
tions X, all combined with a check-rower, substantially 
as and for the purposes herein set forth. 

210,143. SETH W, PERKINS,' Cambridge, III. 
Check- Rowers for Corn Planters. November 19, 1878. 
Filed April 5, 1878. 

Claims. — 1, In a check rower operated by a rope, the 
combination, with the main wheel 5, of the standards 
28, 28, each having two pulleys, 2, 2, and swinging arm 
1, the standard 24, with single pulley 4 and two swing- 
ing arms, 3, and the rope 7, arranged in and around the 
various parts, substantially as and for the purposes 
herein set forth, 2. In a check-rower operated by a 
rope, the combination of the spindle 11, with disk 18, 
having pin e, the boxing and collar 23, with internal 



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gear, and the wheel 5, with set-screw c, all arranged 
upon the same vertical shaft or spindle, substantially 
as herein set forth. 3. The lever 18, with pivoted 
catch 9 and arm 12, having rubber A, in combination 
with the wheel 5 and disk 13, for throwing the wheel out 
of gear and locking the spindle, as herein set forth. 

210,306. JOSEPH C. ELDER, Carthage, 111. Clieck- 
Row Corn Planters. November 26, 1878. Filed 
April 13, 1878. 

Claims. — 1. An operator for a planter having two 
levers, 1 1', arranged to move together in opposite di- 
rections, combined with slide I", and measuring-wheel 
G, having driving projection H, arranged substantially 
as set forth. 2. In an operator for a planter, the meas- 
uring-wheel Gr, with a projection, H, combined with 
two connected levers, I I', arranged to move together 
in opposite directions, and the slide I", to prevent their 
interference, substantially as set forth. 3. An operator 
for a planter having the pulley C to receive the cord A, 
in combination with its carrier, having a spring, so as 
to regulate the tension of the cord when the planter is 
in action, substantially as set forth. 4. An operator 
for a planter having the cord A and stake B, with its 
upper portion bent spirally around the vertical portion 
in a horizontal plane to form a flat head B, projecting 
to all sides, substantially as set forth, 

210,340. TYLER C. LORD, Joliet, III. Check-Row 
Attachments for Corn Planters. November 26, 1878. 
Filed June 28, 1378. 

Claims. — 1. In a check-row attachment for corn plant- 
ers, the double pulley H, having polygonal grooves A, 
constructed substantially as shown, and for the pur- 
pose specified. 2. The combination of the horizontally- 
operating double-grooved pulley H, pulley J, having a 
frictional bearing, j, and pulleys G G, operating sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose specified. 3. The 
combination of the horizontally-operated pulley H and 
shaft H', with chain-wheels K' and K, wrist-pin O, 
slotted pitman P, and lever C, substantially as and for 
the purpose specified. 4. The lever L, operating in 
combination with the pivoted catch N, having pressure- 
foot n and forked end n' , and with the anchored cord 
Y, substantially as and for the purpose specified. 

210,998. C. G. CROSS, Chicago, III. Check-Row 
Planters. December 17, 1878. Filed September 18, 
1878. 

Claims. — 1. In a corn planter, a reel, E, adapted to 
carry a cord, J, connected and combined with the 
planter, substantially as described, and with devices 
for operating the reel, so that the cord will be paid out 
from the reel when the machine moves across the field 
in one direction, and be taken up onto the reel when 
the machine moves in the opposite direction, and oper- 
ate the check-row mechanism both ways, for the pur- 
pose set forth. 2. In combination with the dropping 
devices of a corn planter and a check-row cord, a reel, 
E, pulleys H I, belt d, and devices for tightening the 
belt, substantially as specified. 3. In combination 
with seed slide or slides of a corn planter, the lever i, 
rollers h h' k, and cord J, for the purpose of operating 
the seed-slides by the action of the knotted cord, sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose set forth. 4. The 
lever i, rollers h h' k, and pulleys P n n', in combina- 
tion with the seed-slide and cord J of a planter, sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose set forth. 

205,487. FRANCIS E, JOSEL, Freeport, Ills. 
Assignor of one-half his right to HIRAM 
BRIGHT, same place. Corn Planters. July 2, 
1878. F'Ued March 11, 1878. 

Claims. — 1. The drills M, in combination with_ the 
runners E and coverers F, hinged thereto, substantially 
as expressed. 2. The shaft W. provided with the 
cams I and n, having respectively, the ropes m and p. 
in combination with the drills M,"^hanger T, bell-crank 
lever S, and seed-trough N, having bottoms P R. sub- 
stantially as set forth. 3. The lever id, connected with 
the wheel t by a band, w, in combination with the shaft 



W, having cams I and n, drills M, hanger T, bell-crank 
lever S, and seed-trough N, having bottoms P R, sub- 
stantially as described. 

205,529. LEONARD A. COOPER, Winthrop, Mo. 

Corn Planter, Marker and Cultivator. July 2, 1878. 
Filed May 11, 1878. 

Claim. — In a corn planter or cultivator, the combina- 
tion of the laterally-reciprocating slide-piece of the 
.seed-dropper with an oscillating forked lever, recipro- 
cating and spring-acted crankshaft, and revolving' 
wheels operated from the supporting-axle, and en- 
gaging by diametrical arms, alternately, tlie diametrical 
arms of the crank-shaft, substantially as and for the 
purpose set forth. 

205,535. FRANCIS C. FROST, Anoka, Minnesota. 
Corn Planters and Markers. July 2, 1878. Filed 
March 9, 1878. 

Claim. — The combination, substantially as described, 
of the double cam F, having a serrated Imb and 
mounted loosely on the rotary axle B, the latter carry- 
ing a rigid draft-wheel, and also the fixed collar E and 
the sliding serrated and grooved collar E , the yielding 
and perforated feed-slides / /, provided with the pins 
T T, arranged for contact with the working faces of 
the said cam, the slides R R, connected with the slides 
//by means of the pivoted levers S S, the lever G, the 
seed-boxes, the vertically-adjustable pair of triple shov- 
els I I', and the boxes P P, for the purposes set forth. 

205,618. OSMER S. DEMING, Mount Olivet, Ky. 
Corn Planter. July 2, 1878. Filed April 6, 1878. 

Claims — 1. The driving wheel provided with a flanged 
hub, D d, and adjustable shuttle-drivers / and shuttle 
F, combined with adjustable feed-slides and a cut-off 
mechanism, as herein specified. 2. I'he oval or 
diamond shaped shuttle F, operated by the adjustable 
drivers/ in the flange r/, combined with a feed-bar, and 
operating two or more adjustable feed-slides in mov- 
able hoppers, as herein specified. 3. The oval or dia- 
mond shaped shuttle F, with slot h, adapted to throw 
the feed mechanism out of action, and allow the drivers 
/to pass idly through the slot, as specified. 4. The 
combination of the shuttle F h with the slotted feed- 
bar, rest, and gage-pin. as and for the purpose des- 
cribed. 5. The cut-off J, with openings )< and lever O, 
arranged and combined to serve relatively to two or 
more slides, H m, and movable hoppers I n. as herein 
specified. 6. The lever 0, adapted to serve the double 
function of operating the cut-off and also to throw the 
shuttle and feed mechanism out of gear by means of 
gage-pin k, as specified. 

205,878. JACOB LEIMBACH and GEO. H. WIL- 
SON, Oskaloosa. Iowa. Corn Planters. July 9. 
1878. Filed December 14, 1878. 

Claim. — The combination of the upright pivoted 
hand-lever J, perforated bar /?. link w, spring I, having 
hook t, and the crank-lever o, having arm ;•, carrying a 
friction-roller, with the seed-slide, and one or more 
cams on the side of the driving-wheel, all constructed 
substantially as and for the piu'poses herein set forth. 

205,890. D. E. MOORE, Prescott, Iowa. Go-ji 
Planters. July 9, ISIS. Fikd June 12, 1S:S. 

Claim — The combination of the cranked axle, slot- 
ted connecting-rod I, sliding block and a lever for 
operating it. with the bar jn, levers n. and the seed- 
slides, substantially as shown. 

205,973. JOHN NEILL, St. Joseph. 3Io. Corn Planter 
Attachment. July 16, 1878. Filed December 15. 
1877. 

Claims. — 1. The combination, with the wheel B and 
sliding clutch D, having sockets of the spokes c c . of 
different lengths, the V-^^i^^P^^^ plate g. the transverse 
rock-shaft E. having f<nked arm the longitudinal 
shaft F. having arm h engaging the arm h. and the 
arm k engaging the dropper-slide of a corn-planter. sub- 
, stautially as specified, 2, The combination, with th§ 



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rock-shaft E, having V'S^aped plate g, of a trausporl- 
ing-wheel having a ckitch device provided with tap- 
pets of different lengths, striking the said plate upon 
opposite sides in alternation, whereby a rocking motion 
is imparted to said shaft, as and for the purpose speci- 
fied. 3. The combination, with the wheel of a corn- 
planter, having a projecting hub-sleeve and a ratchet, 
rt, of a sliding clutch fitting on the said sleeve, having 
a ratchet, cl the socket-flange h, and an inner ratchet, 
/, the concentric guides H J, the slide K, the forked 
lever S, having arms o, and the spring S, between the 
slide and lever, substantially as specified. 

206,386. W. W. S. KIME, Victor, Iowa. Seed 
Droppers. July 23, 1878. Filed June 28, 1878. 

Claims. — 1. The seed-slide H, cross-cords i i, angle- 
levers 1 1, cords e e, levers J J, and revolving arms L L, 
all arranged substantially as and for the purposes set 
forth. 2. The front frame, D, with runners F, seed- 
boxes G, and seed-slide or bar H, in combination with 
the rear hinged frame. A, Avheels E, arms L, levers J, 
cords e e, angle-levers I, and cross-cords i i, all arranged 
substantially as and for the purposes set forth, 

207,028. WM. W. GOODWIN and S. W. HURL- 
BURT, Creston, Iowa. Corn Planters. August 
13, 1878. Filed July 6, 1878. 

Claim. — The cutter- wheels C c, combined with the 
shaft B, pulley I, hand-wheel X, elbow-arm l^, rock- 
shaft D 6^, and feed-bar d' , as herein specified. 

207,250. WM. M. CiiRRIKER, Irving, III. Corn 
Planter and Check Boic Marker. August 20, 1878. 
Filed June 15, 1878. 

Claim. — The combination of the frame A B C, shaft 
D, with wheel d, chain a, shaft F, with wheel h and 
slotted heads G, and pivoted markers I, with springs h, 
substpntially as herein set forth. 

208,015, ADAM HECKMAN, Sterling, III. Corn 
Planters. September 17, 1878. Filed August 2, 
1878. 

Claims. — 1. The double levers B, adjustable vertical- 
l}-, for operating the dropping devices, substantially as 
described. 2. The combination of the lever g, rock- 
ing shaft H, arms c, bar h, and wheels G, provided 
with standards and guides for raising and lowering the 
machine, substantially as described. 

208,668. A. BERGHOLD, New Ulm, and T. FORST- 
NER, SiGELTowN, Minnesota. Corn Planters. 
October 8, 1878. Filed July 18, 1878. 

Claims. — 1. In combination with the main frame 
supported on two wheels and carrying the seed-boxes, 
and a secondar}^ frame pivoted to standards upon the 
sides of the main frame, the single roller D, extending 
the whole width of the frame, grooved longitudinally, 
and provided with adjustable markers d^, substantially 
as and for the purpose described. 2. In combination 
with a corn-planter having a main frame supported on 
two wheels, a secondary frame pivoted to standards 
attached to the main frame, and a grooved roller ex- 
tending the whole length of said frame, the driver's 
seat M, located over said roller, with lever n pivoted to 
the hounds to raise or depress the front of the machine, 
and the lever o and bar c^ to raise the roller off the 
ground, substantially as and for the purpose described. 
3. In combination with the main frame of a corn- 
planter supported on two wheels, and a grooved roller 
mounted on a secfindary frame, the ringing attachment 
composed of a spring, r, attached to the main frame, 
and two staples, s, upon the end of the roller, substan- 
tially as and for the purpose described. 

208,824. SIMON J. KEIM, Catasauqua, Pa. As 
signor of one-half his right to WM. YOUNGER, 
same place. Planter, Cultivator and Fertilizer Distri- 
butors. October 8, 1878. Filed February 26, 1878. 

Claims. — 1. The disk Ti^, provided with the opening 
W , and having an inner concentric flange or ring, pro- 



vided with the brake h*^ and an expelling device, com- 
bined with the disk h~, having the opening h^, and pro- 
vided with the flange h^, adapted to fit within the 
groove of the disk W^, substantially as specified. 2. 
The seed dropper H, consisting of the stationary disk 
A^, the rotary disk h~, and the internal ring li^, fitting 
into the groove li^, and having an opening, h^, which 
forms a seed-pocket to receive a fixed'amount of 
seed through opening h^, and which seed is carried 
around within the groove h*, and is deposited from 
the opening 7v , as herein described. 3. The com- 
bination of the stationary disk h'^, the rotary disk , 
having a seed-pocket, Ti^, and a fertilizer-cup, n'^, by 
which a fertilizer is deposited simultaneously with the 
seed in the spout K. 

208,825. SIMON J. KEIM, Catasauqua, Pa. As- 
signor of one-half his right to WM. YOUNGER, 
same place. Seed Droppers. October 8, 1878. Filed 
February 26, 1878. 

Claims. — 1. The rotary drum C, having the cup d, 
plunger e, and weighted arm e\ combined w^ith the 
hopper K, substantially as specified. 2. The divided 
hopper K. combined with the rotary drum C, having 
the fertilizer-receptacle h and the seed-cup d, the latteV 
being provided with the plunger e and weighted arm e , 
substantially as described. 

208,887. SOLON O. CAMPBELL, Tower Hill, 
III. Seeding Machines. October 15, 1878. Filed 
January 24, 1878. 

Claims. — 1. In a convertible frame for a sulky corn- 
planter and plow, the arrangement of the frame a hav- 
ing the front and rear cross bars, a^ a'", and braces c^ 
c^ , with pin-holes e~, frame a^, having its rear end rest- 
j ing on the cross-bar a^, while its forward end is passed 
under the front cross-bar, and is secured between 
the braces c^ , with capability of being set higher or 
lower,. as desired, and gage-wheel d, journaledln the 
cross-bar of the shield and supported between 
the side bars, e e, of the frame a^, substantially as and 
I for the purposes set forth. 2. The combination with the 
j frame a^, of the curved grain-boxes b, constructed with 
i hollow runners b'^ b'^, in w^hich are journaled the re- 
volving dropping wheels Z>~, and secured in front and in 
I line with and bent back and under the wheels «* a^, sub- 
j stantially as set forth. 3. The hollow runner or furrow- 
' opener b^, havingthe discharge-opening b' , and secured 
to the lower end of the curved grain-box b, horizontal 
dropping- wheel b~ , journaled in the runner b'^, and 
! pinion b'^ on shaft c, journaled in a bearing, 5^, oasaid 
j runner, and connected with the driving mechanism of 
! the planter, all arranged with reference to the main 
i frame, and to operate substantiall}' as set forth. 4._ 
The combination, with the dropping wheels b~ , having 
holes b^, and gage-wheel d, having pins d^, of the star- 
wheels c^, shafts c, supported in the bearings 5^, and 
braces c^ c~, and pinions b^, substantially as and for 
the purposes set forth. 5. The shield d^, having cross- 
bar and held by suitable pins between the bars e e 
of the frames- with capability of easy removal there- 
from, gage-wheel d, provided with pins d^, and having 
its axis journaled in the cross-bar d'^, frame a^, having 
brace e^, and arms for operating the hoes or mark- 
ers/, arranged to operate substantially as and for the 
purposes set forth. 

209,440. JOHN H ZARLEY, Oakland, III. Corn 
Planters. October 29, 1878. Filed March 12, 1878. 

Claim. — The rock-shaft D, having the lever g and 
the foot-plates k, in combination with the seed-valve 
bar/ of a corn-planter, substantially as shown and de- 
scribed. 

209,670. LAWRENCE DUNNE, Morgantown, W. 

Va. Corn Plan.iing and Hilling Machine. Novem- 
ber 5,1878. Filed July 13, 1878. 

Claims. — 1. The shaft b^ , and quadrant cam c, in 
combination with shanks g and shovels i s, as and 
for the purpose specified. 2. Tlieframes//^ working 
in the frame e'^, the latter provided with arms h^ h~, in 



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combination with the shaft b~, having cams c and arms 
C-, and the shanks g and shovels i s, substantially as 
and for the purposes set forth. 3. The shovels i, con- 
structed as shown with shanks g, pivoted at e'^ in 
reciprocating frame, combined with jawed tongue 
7i and operating mechanism substantially as specified. 
4. The frame e'^, having grooves, in comljination j 
with the reciprocating frame /, cam c, frame and i 
shaft b^, as and for the purposes set forth. 5. The ' 
shaft b^, operating the feed slides y in the | 
hoppers /i^ in combination with the "feed-tubes F, j 
shovels i s, and indicators j~ , constructed and | 
operating substantially as and for the purposes set 
forth. 6. The combination of the jawed tongue h, 
having guide-bars I, with the shovels g i, operated by 
the cams c and arms upon the shaft and frames 
fP, substantially as and for the purposes set forth 

209,671. OSMAN C. DU SOUCHET, Alexandria, 
Mo. Check Bow Corn Planter and Brill. Novem- 
ber 5, 1878. Filed August 6, 1878. 

Claims. — 1. The combination, with axle B, having 
spring-pawl D E, end-beveled on one side and working 
in a ratchet on the inside of wheel-liub, of the ratchet- 
wheel M', pawl W , and hollow lever O , as and for the 
purpose specified. 2. The combination of the sliding 
board I, the lever L, the keeper M, and the bar H with 
the frame J and the lever G, for throwing the said lever 
into and out of gear with the cams F, substantial!}' as 
herein shown and described. 

209,717. THOMAS A. SAMMONS, Lewisburg, W . 
Va. Corn Planters. Nomviber 5,1878. Filed Au 
gust 9. 1878. 

Claims. — 1. The levers F, provided with notched re- 
taining-bars and rigidly connected to rock-shafts G, the 
rock-shafts G carrying oscillating levers H at their outer 
ends, and the vertically-sliding standards of the opening 
and covering shovels loosely connected with the opposite 
ends of the lever H, all combined with each other and 
the frame-work, substantially as shown and described. 
2. A corn-planter having a feed-slide constructed with 
subjacent rack- bar, and combined with a segmental pin- 
ion rigidly attached to the shaft of the drive-wheels, 
the said slide and rack being arranged to move lon- 
gitudinally out of engagement with the pinion, as and 
for the purpose described. 3. The combination of a 
reciprocating feed-slide having a subjacent rack, a 
segmental pinion on the drive-shaft, and a retracting- 
spring, the said slide and rack being arranged to move 
longitudinally out of er.gagement with the pinion, i 
substantially as described. 4. A reciprocating feed- , 
slide having several holes to receive the grains, ar- 
ranged transversely to the line of reciprocation, in 
^combination with a subjacent b-^d-piece having holes 
in alignment with the holes of the slide, but arranged 
at different distances or points along Ihe throw of 
the slide, as set forth. 5. A reciprocating feed-slide 
held into engagement with its actuating device by an 
adjustable block in the rear of the slide forming an 
abutment as described. 6. The platform having com- 
municating slots I m, and the laterally-adjustable lever 
combined with the slide J, having a projecting 
arm, and the cross-head T, connected with the abut- 
ment blocks O, substantiallly as and for the purpose 
described. 7. The tongue 'U, having a yoke-shaped 
rear end pivoted to the frame-work, the curved 
-notched bar o passing through a slot in the tongue, 
and the latch p, arranged to lock the tongue to the 
notched bar, all combined substantially as sliown and 
described. 

209,950. JAMES H. WOODGATE, Waveland, 
Ind. Corn Planters. November 12, 1878. Filed 
Sejjtember 21, 1878. 

Claims.— 1. The combination of the marking-wheel 
C, having severed periphery c and bifurcated spoke C , 
the axle B, and body A with the seed-wheel D. with 
adjustable bottoms d d', of corresponding numbers 
and portions with the markers and with the shield F, 
as and for the purpose set forth. 2. In a seeding- 
machine, the marking-wheel C, having two or more 



bifurcated spokes, C, and the periphery Hcvered at 
its junction with the bifurcated spokes, subiitantiallj 
as set forth. 

209,973. MICHAEL MAKTISCHAXG, Drn.mauk 
Township, Lee Co.. Iowa. Com PlanterH. ISor.em- 
ber 19, 1878. FiUd February 25, 1878. 

Claim. — In a corn planter, the combination, with 
pivoted feed-plates S, which have movement in a liori 
zontal plane, together with .springs Z, who.se free ex- 
tremities liave lateral bearing against th«; inner .side 
edges of said plates and tend to maintain tiie latter in 
closed po.sition, of a trip-lever, W, centrally pivoted to 
the side frame, and having vibrating movement in a 
vertical plane, together with intermediate connection 
X, said trip-lever being adapted to be actuated in a 
single direction by engagement therewith of a wiper, y, 
secured to the side wheel in radial adjustment, suljstan- 
tially as set forth. 

210,111. ROBERT FITZSIMONS, Tomah, Wis. 

Seed Planters. November 19, 1878. Filed September 
12, 1878. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the slide I, adjust 
able plate J, having inclines a a and point <i , the arm 
K, roller d, and spring /, substantially -is and for the 
purposes herein set forth. 2. The combination, with 
the driving-wheel L', of the disk M, having wrist-pin e, 
the pitman k, and elbow-lever P, for starting the drop- 
ping-slide I, and the double-inclined plate "j, and the 
spring-arm K, with roller d, for suddenly completing 
the movement of the slide, substantially as herein set 
forth. 

210,118. SAMUEL R. HA\YLEY. Odin. Ii.l. Seed 
Planters. November 19, 1878. Filed October 5, 1878. 

Claims. — 1. In a .seed-planter, the combination of the 
pivoted lever F, provided with the short pivoted slide 
d, and the spring i, provided with the cut-off //, extend- 
ing beyond the slide d, operated by the knockers b b and 
the retracting-spring /t, with the hopper D, substantially 
as and for the purposes set forth. 2. The drill-tender 
N', having the elongated slot n' working between the 
bars of the f'ame Aon the pivot / , in combination with 
the drill N t, having the drill-tender pivoted thereto, as 
shown and described, for the purposes set forth. 

210,214. A. AND M. RUNSTETLER. Moline. III., 
assignors to DEERE and :\[AXSUR CO., same 
place. Combined Drill and Corn Planter. November 
26, 1878. Filed January 2, 1878. 

Claims. — 1. In a seed-drill operated by gear-connec 
tions from one of the supporting wheels, the rotating 
shaft I', hung m oscillating bearings J and K at its ends, 
to permit i' to oscillate laterally while passing over un- 
even surfaces, substantially as described, and for the 
liurpose specified. 2. The shaft H. having pinions H 
H", combined with the driving-gear 4, pinion 1. later- 
ally and longitudinally oscillating shaft I , and lever I . 
substantially as described, and for the purpose specified. 
3. The shaft having cams m \ or equivalent devices, 
for receiving motion from actuating mechanism, ar 
ranged to operate with the seed-cup pTateP. and a ri.ved 
plafe, N, seated between the series of cams r.t and the 
seed-cup plate P. substantially as and for ihe purpose 
specified. 4. The plate S. combined with the seed box 
D and its bottom plate, and with the bolts S . substanti- 
ally as described, and for the purpose specified. 5. In 
a corn-planter, the removable conductor Q. which is 
inserted within the seed-tube, and discharge-valve R. 
journaled to each other, substantially as described, and 
for the purpose specified. 6. The conductor Q and dis- 
charge-valve R. constructed as described and journaled 
to each otht r, to adapt them to seating and removal 
from the seed-tubes without the use of bolts or other 
fastenings, substantially as described, and for the pur- 
pose specified. 

210,225. GEO. :M. TITUS. Rock Falls. 111. O^rn 
Planters. November 26. 1878. Fihd July 7, 1876. 

Claim.— In a seed-planter, the combination, with the 



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tongue and its side bars N N, of tlie lever Y, having 
stirrups p, and pivoted to tlie axle and to bars N, per- 
forated segments J J, with a stop-pin, and seat m, sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose set forth. 

210,262. T. J. LINDSAY, D. A. LINDSAY, and 
WM. J. MINER, Windfall, Ind. ComUned 
Seed, Drill and Corn Planter. November 26, 1878. 
Filed September 20, 1878. 

Claim. — The seed-boxes h h', divided horizontally on 
line with axle, the lower part, h, having spout and plate 
s, and a bottom provided with plate b' c', cut-off d', and 
two openings, whereby it is adapted to operate as a 
planter, ©r with the perforated flanged cylinders p as a 
drill, as shown and described. 

210,531. A. HEARST and W. W. DUNN, Peoria, 
III. Corn Planters. December 3, 1878. Filed 
October 19, 1878. 

Claim. — The rotary seed-plate D, provided with a 
groove or a projection somewhat star-shaped in form, 
as described, in combination with a reciprocating shake- 
bar, C, provided with one or more studs, and the plate 
B, provided with one or more slots, substantially as and 
for the purpose set forth. 

210,753. CHARLES E. COE, Elmwood, III. Corn 
Planters. December 10, 1878. Filed April 5, 1878. 

Claims. — 1. The shaft N, having a cam-grooved disk, 
O, and pinions n, in combination with wheels M, pin- 
ions L, shaft P, and arms p' pj" and bar q, substantially 
as described, and for the purpose specified. 2. The 
combination of the shaft N, cam-grooved disk O, rock- 
shaft P, lever S, pawl r, and ratchet R, arranged to 
operate in manner substantially as and for the purpose 
specified. 

210,845. ALBERT H. FESSENDEN, Porteh, Wis., 
assignor of over half his right to A. W. FESSEN- 
DEN", Janesville, Wis. Rorse-Power Corn Plan- 
ters. December 17, 1878. Filed May 23, 1876. 

Claims. — 1. In combination with frame A E, in a 
horse-power corn-planter, the loose bearings working in 
slots in the pendants e, and pivoted rods g, to adapt the 
machine to uneven surfaces by the rising and falling of 
the wheels independently of each other, substantially 
in the manner described, as and for the purposes set 
forth. 2. In a horse-power corn-planter, substantially 
as described, the combination of the runners c c c with 
double arms o o o, double braces m m m, double gage- 
wheels n n n, and windlass attachment, for the purpose 
of opening a furrow for the seed, all combined and 
constructed as described, and for the purposes set 
forth. 3. In a horse-power corn-planter, substantially 
as described, the combination of the seed-boxes aa a a', 
with the revolving bottoms, provided with openings, 
the ratchet-wheels e e e e, springs jjj and k k k, and 
conductors b b b with the pockets and internal arrange- 
ments, as and for the purposes hereinbefore set forth. 

210,958. ROBERT L. PATTERSON, Belle Plaine, 
Kansas. Seed- Dropping Attachment for Corn Plan- 
ters. December 17, 1878. Filed October 11, 1878. 

Claim. —The combination of the elbow-lever I, pro- 
vided with the friction- wheel L, the upright lever J, 
the cross-bar K, provided with the shoulders or cams 
yfci k"^, and the curved slotted plates M, with the drop- 
ping-slide H, the frame C D, and the wheel A, substan- 
tially as herein shown and described. 

210,962. JOHN J. REICHERTS and DAVID TIP- 
TON, Delaware, Ohio. Combined Field Boiler 
and Planter. December 17, 1878. Filed October 21, 
1878. 

Claim. — The dropping-slides of a seed-planter consist- 
ing of a continuous recessed slide-piece, E^ and the 
bars E^, connected by tongue and groove, said bars 
having angular arms, that pass through block /-, and 
being adjustable by the right and left screw and collar 
yi, as and for the purpose specified. 



206,772. WM. W. CHAPMAN, Washington, D. C. 
Cotton Planter's. August 6, 1878. Filed July 2, 
1878. 

Claim. — The combination of springs B, C and D in 
the bottom of hopper E and feeders a in wheel H, sub- 
stantially as set forth. 

209,508. R. M. PATTILLO, Cartersville, Geor- 
gia. Cotton Seed Planters. October 29, 1878. Filed 
August 26, 1878. 

Claims. — 1. A cotton seed planter consisting, essen- 
tially, of a curved throat with retaining-spring, and a 
rotating disk having extensible followers fitting in said 
throat, combined and arranged substantially as herein 
described. 2. The hollow disk A A, made in two sec- 
tions, in combination with the rigid shaft D, having 
cam G, and the slotted and shouldered follower-bars 
E', substantially as shown and described. 3. The com- 
bination, with the segmental frame B, having opening 
c, of the hopper H, having a slot d, and made adjusta- 
ble on the curve of the segmental frame, to regulate the 
size of the feed-passage, substantially as described. 4. 
The combination, with the stirrer having cranks g, of 
the disk having wiper-wheels K, and the vertical bars 
J, having lugs h, and made forked or slotted, so as to 
embrace the axle, substantially as and for the purpose 
described. 5. The combination of the angular frame- 
pieces C C, having recessed offsets to form a vertical 
slot, the curved and notched beam M, having bolt-seats 
i, and extended down past this point to form the stand- 
ard for the shovel, together with -the fastening-bolt L', 
arranged to secure the frame-sections and lock the 
beam, substantially as herein described. 

210,390. W. W. WOODWARD, Athens, Georgia. 
Cotton Planters. November 26, 1878. Filed October 
8, 1878. 

Claims. — 1. The horizontal toothed bar H, provided 
with inclined ends k k, arranged across the seed-box, 
aud having a lateral reciprocating motion through the 
means of the pitmen D acting on the inclined ends k, 
as and for the purposes herein set forth. 2. The com- 
bination of the rotary stirrer G and the laterally-recip- 
rocating toothed bar H, as and for the purposes herein 
set forth. 3. The combination of the wheel C with 
projection a, rotary stirrer G, laterally-reciprocating 
agitator H, and coverers I J, all constructed substan- 
tially as and for the purposei herein set forth. 

210,604. JAMES M. HALL, Larissa, Texas. Cotton 
and Corn Planters. December "lO, 1878. Filed No- 
vember 2, 1878. 

Claims. — 1. In a cotton or corn planter, the combina- 
tion, with the axle^', of the agitators I, secured thereto- 
and arranged to rotate or turn upon their own axis dur- 
ing the rotation of the axle, as set forth. 2. The axle 
j, provided with spiral lines of cogs or pegs k, in com 
bination with the rotary agitators I, substantially as and 
for the purpose specified. 

208,885. J. W. BRIGHAM and T. M. FLENNIN- 
KEN, RocKFORD, III. Corn Planters. October 15, 
1878. Filed January 15, 1878. 

Claims. — 1. The automatic intermitting scraper here- 
in described, operated by means of the rotating carry- 
ing wheel, for the purpose of removing adhering earth 
from the periphery of the carrying-wheel, substantially 
as hereinbefore set forth. 2. The combination, sub- 
stantially as herein described, of the screw-gear and the 
spiral-toothed gear-wheel, constructed and operating to 
impart an intermitting movement to the scrapers 
through the rotary movement of the carrying-wheels, to 
cause the scrapers to come in contact with the periph- 
eries of the carrying-wheels intermittingly to remove the 
adhering earth therefrom automatically, as hereinbefore 
set forth. 3. The combination, with shaft E, upon 
which the front frame swings in free connection with 
the rear frame, said shaft being provided with gear I' 
and spring-clutch m, of horizontal lever m', which is 
fulcrumed to the main frame, and the upright wedge- 
piece m" which is rigidly secured to the front frame, 



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said lever and wedge-piece being adapted to auto- 1 
matically engage with eacli other as the rear body of ! 
the front frame is swung upward in its movement upon : 
said shaft E, substantially as set forth. 4. The com- 
bination, with the worm formed on the axle, worm-gear ' 
meshing therewith, and provided with the upright 
studs, of the horizontal oscillating lever, which infer- 
mittingly engages with said studs and indirectly i 
operates the scraper-beam, substantially as described. | 
0. The combination, with worm formed on the axle, 
gear meshing therewith and intermittingly actuating by 
stud engagement the horizontal oscillating lever, of the 
link which connects with the scraper-beam, and is pro- 
vided with a clamp-nut on its outer tapped extremity, 
substantially as set forth. 

205,892. WM. H. NAUMAX, Daytox, Ohio, Grain 
Drills, July 9, 1878. Filed August 2, 1877. 

Claims. — 1. The detachable arm B, united at its for- 
ward end to one of the connected swinging beams A, 
and capable of adjustment to the lever G, operated by 
a cam E, or ecxuivalent device, whereby the hoes can 
be either adjusted in straight or zigzag ranks by hand 
or have a constant reciprocating motion, substantially 
as specified. 2. The arm B, having a widened portion, 
e" , and a slot, e, in combination with the stud e and ' 
the screw d of the arm G, substantially as specified. 
3, In combination with the cam-wheel E and arm B. | 
connected to the beams A, the trifurcated lever G, 
pivoted to the bearing-plate F, substantially as speci- 
fied. 4. The bell-crank arm K, hung upon the shaft J, 
and having pivoted to it the loose gear wheel M, and 
provided in its rear with a heart-shaped aperture, in 
combination with the cams /' upon the lifting-bar, ; 
whereby the driving-gears become automatically disen- 
gaged when the drill is backed or when the hoes are 
lifted, as and in the manner set forth. 5. The perfor- ; 
ated adjustable grass-seed distributer T, hung in ' 
brackets under the hopper, whereby the seed can be 
made to fall either in the front or m the rear of the 
hoes, as specified. 

8.343. JOHX F. KELLER, Hagerstowx, Md. As- ' 
signor to Hagerstown Agricultural _ Implement j 
Mfg. Co. Seeders (Div. A), patent ^o. 153,345, 
July 21, 1874. Reissued July 23, 1878. Filed' 
February 14, 1878. 

Claims. — 1. In a spring hoe drill, the axles G, con- 
structed substantially as described, in combination with 
the bars A A B' and hoes E, as and for the purposes 
set forth. 2. The combination, in a spring hoe drill, of 
the crooked axle crossing the machine forward of the 
foremost line of hoes, with the hoes arranged relatively 
to one another, substantial!}^ as described, so as to per- 
mit the hoes to be raised when meeting with obstruc- 
tions. 3. In a spring hoe drill, the short axle G, with 
crooked arms g, constructed substantially as described, 
so as to act as a brace to strengthen the machine. 

8.344. JOHX F. KELLER, Hagerstown, Md. As- 
signor to Hagerstown Agricultural Implement Mfg. 
Co. Seeders (Div. B), patent Xo. 153,345. July 
21, 1874. Reissued July 23, 1878. Filed February 
14, 1878. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of main frame A A B and 
shifting-bars C C, the shifting-bars being arranged un- 
derneath the main frame, and one on either side of the 
main cross-bar B', substantially as and for the purposes 
described. 2. The combination of a main frame, A A 
B, shifting bars C C, arranged underneath the main 
frame, gearing D c b b, and horizontal lever D', sub- 
stantially as and for the purposes described. 

206,189. ELIAS M. MORGAN, Belleville, III. 
Assignor to HENRY RENTCHLER, same place. 
Grain Drills. July 23, 1878. Filed January 16, 
1877. 

Claims.— 1. The sliding yoke a, provided with 
slotted openings d and the flanged openings g g, for at- 
taching it to the frame b, and the two parallel flanges 
e t , in combination with the roller i and the ground- 



wheel c, or their equivalents, substantially in the man- 
ner and for the purpose set forth. 2. The adjuKtable 
flange q , in coml)ination with the yoke a and hand- 
brace n, for the purpose described, 3. The flanges I I 
at the upper end of funnel k, in coml)ination witli pins 
s in the cross-piece t of frame b, for the purpose of 
confining the funnel k to cross-piece, as set forth. 

8,394. FARMERS' FIHEND MFG. CO. Dayton, 
Ohio. Assignee of BAliBARA HARRISON, 
(Widow) of JNO. D. HAIiRIsrjX, decea>efl. and 
WM. S. MARSHALL and SIMON (iC^LDKN, 
Guardians of ]Minor Children of said .JNO. D. 
HARRISON. Seeding Maehines, patent No. 93.989. 
August 24, 1809. Bdssued September 3, 1878. 
Filed June 20, 1878. 

Claims. — 1. In a grain-drill, the Ijar G, pivoted to the 
main frame, having only the alternate drag-bars E at- 
tached to it, whereby the alternate drag-bars E are ad- 
justed forward and backward by the oscillation of the 
pivoted bar G, substantially as herein .set forth. 2. In 
a grain-driU, the bar F, pivoted to the main frame, and 
having only alternate drag-bars hinged to it, so that the 
oscillations of bar F on its pivot adjusts the alternate 
series of bars E' backward or forward, substantially as 
herein set forth. 3. In a grain-drill, two oscillating 
bars, separately pivoted to the main frame, with a 
series of drag-bars alternately hinged to each bar, 
which are adjusted to occupy either a single or a double 
rank by the oscillation of the bars on their axis, sub- 
stantially as herein set forth. 4. In a grain-drill, the 
series of drag-bars, hinged alternately to two bars sepa- 
rately pivoted to the main frame, and so connected 
that the oscillation of one of the adjusting-bars will 
move the other and set the two series of drag-bars in 
either single or double rank, substantially as herein set 
forth. 5. The combination of the gearing-sockets o 
with the bars F G and drag-bars E, constructed, ar- 
ranged, and operated substantially as and for the pur- 
pose described. 

209,633. W. A. VAN BRUNT and S. E. DAVIS, 
HoRicox, Wis. Cultivators. Nocember 5, 1878. 
Filed August 6, 1878. 

Claims. — 1. The combination, with drag-bars, pro- 
vided with suitable teeth or hoes, of a supporting-shaft 
journaled eccentrically to its longitudinal axis, and pro- 
vided with transverse arms, part of which extend on 
one side and part on the opposite side of said shaft, 
the same being adapted to cause said drag-bars to be 
moved so as to adjust the several teeth or hoes in single 
or double rank, substantially as set forth. • 2. The com- 
bination, with the drag-bars of a cultivator, of an 
eccentrically-journaled shaft provided with transverse 
arms, part of the latter extending on one side and the 
remaining part on the opposite side of the shaft, said 
arms being adapted by the rocking movement of said 
shaft to be all placed in the same vertical or in the 
same horizontal plane with each other, and at the same 
time out of alignment with the supporting shaft, sub- 
stantially as set forth. 3. The combination, with the 
drag-bars of a cultivator, of connecting-arms secured 
transversely to an eccentrically-journaled shaft, said 
arms extending at equal distances, part of them on oce 
side and part on the opposite side of a straight line 
passing through the bearings of said shaft, substan- 
tially as set forth. 4. In a cultivator, the combination, 
with a series of drag-bars, of a supporting-shaft, jour- 
naled eccentrically at its opposite ends, and provided 
with single transverse arms extending on opposite sides 
of the same, said drag-bars being pivoted to the arms 
at points equidistant from a straight line passing 
through the bearings of said shaft, substantially as set 
forth. 5. In a cultivator, the combination, with a 
series of drag-bars, of a supporting-shaft journaled 
eccentrically at its opposite ends, and provided with 
arms axially adjustable on said supporting-shaft, said 
arms having the drag-bars pivoted thereto at points 
equidistant from a line passing through the eccentric- 
bearings of the supporting-shaft, substantially as sdt 
forth. G. The combination, with a series of cultivator 
diag bars formed with bifurcated ends, of a supporting 



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shaft joiirnaled eccentrically at its opposite ends, said 
shaft provided with a series of arms, each of which 
projects on opposite sides of the shaft, the bifurcated 
ends of the drag-bars being pivoted to the ends of ad- 
jacent arms on the supporting-shaft, substantially as 
set forth. 7. The combination, in a cultivator, with a 
series of drag-bars formed with bifurcated ends, of a 
supporting-shaft journaled eccentrically at its opposite 
ends, and supported by a bracket-bearing located 
between its end bearings, said shaft provided with a 
series of arms, each of which projects on opposite 
sides of the shaft, the bifurcated ends of the drag-bars 
being pivoted to the ends of adjacent arms on the sup- 
porting-shaft, substantially as set forth, 8. In a cul- 
tivator, the combination, Avith a series of drag-bars 
formed with bifurcated ends, of a supporting-shaft 
journaled eccentrically at its opposite ends, and pro- 
vided with an adjustable collar, having an arm formed 
therewith, which has a locking bearing on a bracket 
located between the end bearings of the supporting- 
shaft, the latter provided with a series of arms, each of 
which projects on opposite sides of the shaft, the bi- 
furcated ends of the drag-bars being pivoted to the 
ends of adjacent arms on the supporting-shaft, sub- 
stantially as set forth. 

210,719. JOSHUA M. SMITH and H. W. C. 
THOMAS, Spklngfield, Ohio. Oraia Drills. 
December 10, 1878. Filed B'ebruary 28, 1878. 

Claims. — 1. The plates d, to which the drag-bars are 
attached seriatim, abutting each other, and actuated by 
sets of shifting-bars e and/, to shift the hoes from a 
straight to a V-shaped or diagonal rank, as set forth. 
2. The guide-plates h, between which the ends of the 
bars e are confined, in combination with the plates d 
and the bars e and /, the whole constructed and ar- 
ranged as specified. 3. The lifting-lever N, provided 
with the catch o and pivoted slot p, in combination 
with the lifting-bar S and segmental ratchet M, sub- 
stantially as specified. 4. The hollow spindles a, in 
combinalion with the wheels I, whose hubs extend 
beyond the spindles and are keyed to the ends of the 
stub-axles c , provided on their inner ends with clutches 
d' , the whole constructed and arranged substantially as 
specified. 

210,683. THOS. GALLOWAY and JOHN LARSEN, 
OsHAWA, Ontario, Canada. Combined Broadcast 
Seeder, Gultivator and Grain Drill. December 10, 
1878. Filed March 18, 1878. 

Claims. — 1.' The shaft I, having a series of valves, C 
secured thereto, and provided with the block I^, com 
bined with the spring I^, substantially as described, 2. 
The hopper C, provided with divergent grain-passages 
C^ C~, having swinging valves C^, combined with the 
grain-conductor tubes D, with divergent branches 
JL)^, and a scattering tube, substantially as set forth, 3, 
The distributors B and hoppers C, having divergent 
grain-passages C^ C^, and swinging valves C^, com- 
bined with the tules E and teeth G F, all arranged sub- 
stantially as set forth. 4. The pivoted supporter L, 
having the hangers K, combined with the drag-bars of 
a broadcast-seeder and grain drill, and with the braces 
M, the central one of Avhich serves also as a draft-bar, 
and detachable pins for securing the said hangers and 
braces together, substantially as set forth, 

206,884, A. LANDIS, Salem, Ohio. Grain Drill 
Hoes. August 13, 1878. Filed January 11, 1878. 

Claim, — The grain drill hoe A, having arms C and 
wings H, roller B, pivot D, washers F, and bolt E, con- 
structed and arranged substantially as set forth. 

207,577. JOHN T. WEST, Allensville, Ky. Colters 
for Grain Drills. August 27, 1878. Filed January 
28, 1878. 

Claim. — A pioneer colter, B, in combination with a 
shoe A, and the support C, the said colter arranged 
upon the bottom of the shoe, and fastened to the shoe 
support C by the same bolts, F, used to secure the shoe, 



and serving to re-enforce the joint, substantially as 
shown and described. 

208,014. THOS. GALLOWAY and JOHN LARSEN, 
OsHAWA, Ontario, Canada, Locking Dericesfor 
Teeth of Seeders. September 17, 1878, Filed June 
5, 1878, 

We are aware that various forms of flexible lock- 
ing devices for the teeth of seeders and cultivators 
have been used in which a form of toggle-joint is in- 
troduced between the tooth and the drag bar. To such 
our invention has no relation, the locking and retaining 
parts working on a ditferent principle altogether. 

Claims, — 1. The draw-bar A and tooth B, connected 
at one end by the link C, and at an intermediate point 
by the link D, whereby the draw-bar and tooth are 
divided into levers of about equal proportions, which, 
when the draft is applied, oppose each other, and, in 
connection with the links C D, form a lock, the rigidity 
of which may be utilized and varied in strength for the 
purpose of retaining the tooth B in working position, 
substantially in the manner and for the purpose set 
forth. 2. The link C, with check block C, in combina- 
tion watli the tooth B, drag-bar A, and link D, substan- 
tially as shown. 3. The tooth-retaining spring F, in 
combination with the bars A, links D and C, and tooth 
B, substantially as described. 

208,583. S. FRANK, Hagerstown, Md. Assignor to 

WM. M. McDowell and c. e. baechtel, 

one-third to each. Drill-Tooth Attachments. October 
1, 1878. FUed July 27, 1878. 

Claims, — 1, The combination, substantially as shown 
and described, of the pivoted boot or cultivating tooth, 
having a head provided with the angular notch or re- 
cess and the set-screw, as described, and the spring- 
supported bar E, attached to the drag-bars, and its free 
end projecting upward, to adapt it for engagement with 
said recessed liead, so as to hold the boot or tooth rigid 
while in its normal working position, and to suddenly 
disengage from the same when sufiicient resistance is 
offered to the advance of the tooth, as specified, 2. 
The combination, with the drag-bars and the spring 
locking-bar E, of the upper and lower clamps, F F, 
having grooves to receive the edges of the drag-bars, 
and the screw-bolt h, all as shown and described, for 
the purpose of receiving the drag-bars and the spring 
together, as specified. 

209,386. BENJAMIN DELONG, CAughdenoy, N. Y. 
Grain Drills. October 29, 1878. Filed June 25, 1878. 

I am aware that helical or coil springs have been em- 
ployed before now for yieldingly retaining a pivoted drill 
tooth or seeding-tube in its operative position, and I 
therefore do not claim the same, broadly. 

Claims. — 1. In combination with the pivoted seeding- 
tube b and the spring-plate e' , having its spring wound 
to impart to it a rearward rotary force, the connecting- 
bar c, bent at its forward end to bring it to bear against 
I the lower periphery of the spring-case, and to connect 
with hook t on the front of said case, substantially as 
described and shown, for the purpose set forth. 2. The 
combination of the plate e, provided with hollow jour- 
nal n and lug r, the plate e' , provided with hub m, lug 
s, and circumferential flange/, and having the journal 
n protruding at its outer face, the spring having 
hooked ends, the bolt o, and leaders a a, all constructed 
and combined substantially as described and shown, 
for the purpose set forth. 3, In combination with the 
spring V, the plate e, provided with a series of holes, ^, 
i, i, diametrically opposite each other, the leader a, 
provided with corresponding holes, and the screws /, i , 
substantially in the manner shown and described, for 
the purpose specified. 

205,671, HENRY P, NUSBAUM, Libert ytown, Md. 
Feed Attachment for Guano Drills. July 2, 1878. 
Filed May 1878. 

Claim. — The improved agitating and crushing wheel 
A, having a zigzag periphery, with the side angles r 
j and depressions s, and the transverse pins n, to which 



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are attached the rims p, in combination witli the con- 
cave-shaped feed-hopper e and feed-aperture, as set 
forth. 

207,043. BENJAMIN KUHNS, Dayton. Oirro. Fer- 
tilizer Distributors, Aug. 13, 1878. BV.ed Jan. 24, 
1878. 

Claims. — 1. The combination, with the hopper of a 
fertilizer distributing machine, of a shaft, B, radial 
fingers C C, and longitudinal scraper- bar D, connecting 
the ends of one series of the radial fingers, substantially 
as set forth. 2. In combination with the hopper, shaft, 
and fingers and scraper, the bracket E, adjustably at- 
tached over an opening in the hopper, and having the 
collar H constructed to revolve in the bracket and serve 
as a hub for the shaft, substantially as described. 3. 
The combination, with the stirring-finger, of a scraper- 
bar, triangular in cross-section, and attached to the 
finger, substantially as set forth. 

207,062. SAMUEL S. MORTON, York, Pa. As- 
signor of one-half his right to H. W. McCxlLL, 
same place. Fertilizer and Grain Distributors. Aug. 
13, 1878. Filed July 23, 1878. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the roller D, having 
diagonal or spiral tapering grooves a and the inclined 
shear-guide E, for the purposes herein set forth. 2. In 
combination with the roller D, having grooves a, as de- 
scribed, the slide F, rocking lever O, with clearer G' 
and weighted arm G^, and the twist-chain H, substan- 
tially as and for the purposes herein set forth. 3. In 
combination with the distributing roller D, the intermit- 
tently-rotating shaft C. having straight teeth /^operatimr 
close to the side of the roller, and inclined curved wings 
I, arranged to draw the seed or fertilizer f mm both ends 
toward the roller, substantially as and for the purposes 
herein set forth. 4. The combination of the shaft B 
with crank i, the shaft C with toothed wheel L, the pit- 
man P, and pawl R, substantially as and for the pur- 
poses herein set forth. 

210,310. DAVID ENGLAR, Jr., Avondale, Md. 
Guano Distributors. Nov. 26, 1878. Filed Nov. 4, 
1878. 

Claims. — 1. In combination with the hopper and the 
cylinder having a cam-groove, and located within the 
hopper, the clearer or scraper plate C and a movable bar, 
D, to which said plate is attached, as shown and descri- 
bed. 2. In c ombination with the hopper and cam-groov- 
ed cylinder, the regulator E and the horizontally-sliding 
bar F, to which said regulator is attached, and with 
which it reciprocates as the cylinder revolves, as shown 
and described. 3. In combination with the hopper and 
cam-grooved feed-cylinder, the regulator E, working in 
the groove, the horizontally-slotted bar F, and the diag- 
onally-slotted bar or auxiliary slide G, and pins k, 
which pass through the diagonal slots i, substantially 
as specified. 4. The combination of the swiveled ad- 
justing-screw with the auxiliary slide G, having a lug, 

through which the screw passes, and provided with 
diagonal slots i, the slotted guides H, the pins k, pass- 
ing through said slots, the reciprocating regulator-slide 
F, and the grooved feed-cylinder, all as shown and de- 
scribed. 

210,462. JAS. P. LOWELL, Purcellyille, Va. Gua- 
no Distributors. Dec. 3, 1878. Filed Oct. 24, 1878. 

Claims. — 1. In a fertilizer-distributor, the combina- 
tion, with the hopper having the diagonally-arraSiged 
discharge aperture, of a distributor-wheel, placed diag- 
onally on its revolving axis, so as to operate as speci- 
fied. 2. The combination of the arms D, which ex- 
tend first radially from the shaft, and are then bent lat- 
erally, and also curved concentrically to the axis, with 
the cam-shaped distributor-wheel and the discharge- 
orificfe, located beneath said wheel, all as shown and de- 
scribed, for the purpose specified. 3. The combina- 
tion, with the diagonally-arranged discharge aperture 
and the cam-shaped wheel traversing the saaie, of the 
slide having a similarly-arranged aperture, as specified. 



208,029. A. McKENNEY, MiDDLEBOUouorr, Mass. 

CJarriages for Spreading Manure. Serd. 17, 1878. 
Filed Dec. 28, 1877. 

Claims. — 1. Tlic, (-ujiihinfition of the axle E, the drum 
D, on whi(;h slides i hc di lun (J. having slotted tires d 
and fastening's c? ' d ', substantially in the manner and 
for the pui posc sijown and described. 2. The combi- 
nation of llie axle E, tlu; drum (J, and the drum D, 
having toothed tires c; t iic iMchets//, fastened to the 
wheels A A, and the wheels A A , substantially as and 
for the purposes shown and desci ibed. 3. The combi- 
nation of the axle E, provided with knives within the 
receptacle B, and the recejUacle B, the ratchets//, 
fastened to the wheels A A, and the wheels A A, sub- 
stantially as shown and for the purposes described. 4. 
The combination of the drum D and the drum C, hav- 
ing cross-pieces m m fastened to its tires and staves, the 
cap n, provided with semicircular slots, and the plate j9, 
fastened to a stave in the drum D, having holes therein, 
for the purpose shown and described. 5. The combi- 
nation of the hinged staves c c, the drum J), and the 
circular brace x, substantially as and for the purpose 
shown and described. 

208,848. JOHN 11. B. RE A, Trion Factory, Ga. 
Fertilizer Distributors. Oct. 8, 1878. Filed July 27, 
1878. 

Claim. — The distributing-wheel I, having laterally- 
projecting teeth b, working between stationary teeth d 
in the sides of the hopper H, in combination with the 
concavo-convex box or shield L, as and for the purposes 
set forth. 

208,262. CHARLES E. PATRIC, Springfield, Ohio, 
Seed Planter. Sep. 24, 1878 Filed Oct. 15, 1878. 

Claims.— 1. The vertical force feed wheel E, having 
a lateral peripheral flange, and the regulator valve F, 
located within said seed channel, for the purpose set 
forth, and provided with an arm, H, attached to the 
outer end of the valve spindle/, combined with the arm 
L, adjustably fixed upon the rock shaft I, said arms H 
and L being coupled directly by means of the pin n and 
slot J), as described. 2. The*^distributer wheel E, having 
a lateral peripheral flange, and made with its web con- 
cave or dishing within, combined with the case D. made 
concave in an opposite direction at the point of dis- 
charge d, and the pivoted valve F, substantially for the 
purpose set forth. 3. Combined with the rock shaft I, 
provided with adjustable arms for actuating the sep- 
aratel3'--pivoted gages F, the open bearings k, cast with 
and a part of the seed-cup plate D, and the remova- 
ble caps u, pivoted to said plate above the bearings /•, 
and secured in position by tightening the pivot screw as 
shown. 

208,588. JESSE P. FULGHAM, Richmond, Ind. 
Seeding Machines. October 1, 1878. Filed Feb- 
ruary 19, 1878. 

Claims. — 1. In a force feed forgrain drills, the com- 
bination, substantially as specified, of the seed cup. rotary 
seed wheel, the washer thereof, and the separate cut-oii 
sleeve, which is adapted to slide endwise only, but is 
coupled to the seed wheel 2. In a force-feed grain 
drill, the combination, substantially as specified, of the 
sliding but non-rotating sleeves for adjusting the 
seed wheels, the bar for sunultaneously moving all said 
sleeves, and adjustable connections between said bar 
and each of the sleeves. 3. In combination with the 
wheel C, the sliding but non-rotating sleeve F, con- 
structed of large diameter, so as to form its own cut-off. 
and having a seed-collecting groove, K. formed between 
it and the wheel, to deliver seed to the ends of the teeth 
thereof. 

208,599. WM. T. HILDRUP and ALBERT TSCHOP. 
Harrisburg. Pa. Seed Drills. October 1, ISTS. 
Filed August 7, 1878. 

Claim. — The feed rollers h. provided with parallel 
grooves and spiral grooves in relation to each other, 
substantially as and for the purposes described. 



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208,(55-?. ^y. A. VAJsT BRUNT and S. E. DAVIS, 
Hoi-iicoN, Wis. F'orce-Feed Seeding Machines. Ocio- 
btr 1, 1878. Filed August 6, 1878. 

C"l:iims. — 1. In a force feed for seeding machines, a 
feed wheel consistiog of a ribbed or flanged portion, 
Tvhicli is provided with radial ribs arranged parallel 
\\itli the shaft, and a smooth portion, the latter of less 
diameter than the former, substantially as set forth. 2. 
The combination, with a feed wheel constructed of 
ribbed and smooth portions, of a notched disk encircling 
the ribbed portion of the feed wheel, said notched disk 
constructed with a flat face that extends from the feed 
wheel to the casing of the seed chamber, which face 
is provided with curved or tangential ribs that gradually 
increase in depth from the inner to the outer portion of 
the disk, substantially as set forth. 3. The combination, 
with a feed wheel constructed of ribbed and smooth 
portions, of a notched disk encircling the ribbed portion 
of the feed wheel, said notched disk provided with 
pockets, open on their inner ends, and bounded on three 
sides by raised flanges, substantially as set forth. 4. 
The combination, with a flanged or ribbed feed wheel, 
and a notched disk having curved or tangential ribs, and 
an annular flange formed on its inner surface, of the 
casing, a portion of w^hich bears against the annular 
flange on the annular disk or ring, and prevents the 
lateral displacement of the same, substantially as set 
forth. 5. The combination, with a feed wheel con- 
structed with flanged and smooth portions, of a seg- 
mental gale attached to the smooth portion at a point 
within the casing, and above and without the seed 
chamber therein, substantially as set forth. 6. The 
combination, with a feed wheel constracted with flanged 
and smooth portions, of a segmental gate attached to 
the smooth portion at a point within the casing, and 
above and without the seed chamber therein, the lower 
portion of said gate being provided with an outwwdly- 
projecting flange, which is adapted to open and close 
the discharge opening, substantially as set forth. 7. 
The combination, with a feed wheel composed of 
smooth and ribbed portions, the former having an an- 
nular groove formed therein at a point within the casing, 
of a segmental gate attached to the smooth portion by a 
collar located within said annular groove, and retained 
on the side of the feed wheel by the casing, substan- 
tially as set forth. 8. The combination, with the casing 
of a force feed having flanges formed thereon, of a 
spout made in single piece, and adapted to be re- 
movably secured to the case in a self-adjustable manner, 
by means of flanges or lugs engaging with said flanges 
or lugs on the casing, substantially as set forth. 9. The 
combination, with the casing of a force feed having de- 
pending segmental flanges with grooves on their inner 
surfaces, of a spout provided with segmental ledges or 
guides, which flt within the segmental grooves In the 
flanges on the casing, substantially as set forth. 10. 
The combination, with a feed wheel constructed with 
smooth and ribbed portions, and having a segmental 
gate attached thereto at a point within the casing, of 
the casing constructed with a gate opening formed 
above the seed chambers, whereby the segmental por- 
tion of the gate is retained on the side of the feed wheel 
and without the seed chamber, substantially as set forth. 
11. The combination, with a feed wheel constructed 
with smooth and ribbed surfaces, and having a segmen- 
tal gate provided with an outwardly-projecting flange 
attached thereto, of the casing formed with an opening 
in one end thereof for the endwise adjustment of the 
gate, said opening being located above and without the 
seed chamber, the flanged portion of the gate being 
located on a plane witli the discharge opening, sub- 
stantially as set forth. 12. In a force feed, the com- 
bination, with a sectional seed chamber, one of whose 
sections has the front of the casing formed solid there- 
with, of a segmental gate attached to the smooth por- 
tion of the feed wheel at a point above and without the 
seed chamber, said gate having a flange which projects 
through an opening in the end of the casing, substan- 
tially as set forth. 13. In a force feed, the combination, 
with an automatically-adjustable spout, of a casing to 
which it is removably secured, the two being loosely 
connected together by segmental grooves formed in the 



opposite sides of one of the same, and suitable groove" 
t-ngagmg mechanism, formed on the corresponding 
sides'" of the other, substantially as set forth. 14. In a 
force feed, the combination, with an automatically-ad- 
justable spout, of a casing to which it is removably 
secured, the two being connected together by curved 
grooves and flanges formed, respectively, on adjacent 
sides of the same, substantially as set forth. 

208,834. P. P. MAST and C. O. GARDINER, Sprinc^- 
FiELD, Ohio. Assignor to P. P. MAST & CO., same 
place. Grain Drill Feed. October 8, 1878. Filed 
July 9, 1879. 

Claims. — 1, The combination, substantially as shown 
and described, of a vertical feed wheel, D, a feed cup 
or case, B, and a feed-regulating gate, F, arranged to 
move in a right line into and across the grain channel 
fiom one side, so as to diminish its width, and deci^ase 
the discharge by holding back a portion of the grain. 
2. The combination of the vertical feed wheel having a 
grooved or channeled side face, a feed cup, B, and the 
flat feed-regulating gate E, arranged to slide into said 
cup toward and at substantially right angles to the face 
of the wheel 3. The combination of the vertical feed 
wheel, having the annular shoulder in its side face, with 
the feed cup B and tlie transversely moving feed-regu- 
lating gate F. 4. In a seeding machine, the combina- 
tion of a feed wheel and cup containing a grain channel 
or passage, having in crof^s section substantially parallel 
top and bottom walls, with a laterally moving slide or 
gate extending across said channel from top to bottom, 
and serving in contradistinction to those gates which 
merely diminish the outlet opening without affecting 
the stieam within the cup, to diminish the transverse 
width of the moving stream of grain within the cup, 
and thereby lessen the discharge, o. In combination 
with a vertical feed wheel, a laterally-moving gate F, 
provided with a depression or recess, g, at its inner end, 
for the purpose described. 6. In combination with the 
feed wheel D, having the annular groove c, the trans- 
versely-moving gate F, having the recess or depression 
^'in its end, the two being arranged for joint operation, 
substantially as described and shown. 7. In combina- 
tion with the gate F, having the depression or cavity g 
in its end, the feed w^heel D, provided with the peri- 
pheral teeth e, to insure the delivery of the grain through 
the recess g. 

210,364. ALONZO RUNYAN, Cataw^ba, Ohio. 
Grain Drills. November 2%, I^IQ. Filed October '21 , 
1878. 

Claims. — 1. The combination of the wheel C, regula- 
tor E, shaft G, arms H H, grooved plate J, and lever L, 
substantially as described. 2. The combination of the 
shaft G, arms H H. grooved plate J, and lever L, sub- 
stantially as described, and for the purpose specified. 

205,971. P. P. MAST and C. O. GARDINER, Spring- 
field, Ohio. Grain Drilling and Seeding Machines. 
July 16, 1878. Filed September 21, 1877. 

Claims. — 1. In a grain drilling or seeding machine, a 
driving wheel screw^ed directly upon the feed shaft, so 
that it can unscrew when turned backward, substan- 
tially as shown, and for the purpose described. 2. In 
the feed operating mechanism or gearing of a grain drill 
or seeder, a wheel screwed upon its shaft or bearing, so 
that when turned backward it will unscrew and permit 
the feeding devices to remain inoperative, and that it 
will then permit the machine to advance again to its 
original position before commencing to actuate the 
feeding devices. 3. In a grain drill the combination of 
rotary grain and grass seeding shafts provided with 
pinions and an intermediate adjustable pinion, which 
may be thrown into and out of action at will in order 
{ that the grass seeder may be driven from the grain 
I feeding shaft or the latter operated alone at will, as 
shown and described. 4. In combination with the main 
feed pinion J and grass seeder pinion O, the swinging 
arm Q, journaled on the grass seeder shaft, the pinion 
J, mounted on the arm Q, and the bolt c, arranged to 
lock the parts in position, as shown and described. 5. 
In combination with the pinions J O, swinging arm Q 



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and pinion P, the slotted grain hopper end and the bolt 1 
for securing the swinging arm. as sliown. 6. In com- j 
bination with the feed shaft F, the rotarj'" sleeve R, 
secured against end movement thereoo, and provided 
with the enlarged oblique disk or flange e, working be- 
tween fixed bearings. 7. In combination with the 
sleeve R, having the oblique or inclined disk or flange e, j 
a rigid bearing on one side of the same, and the adjustable 
screw/, bearing against the opposite side of the same. | 
8. In combination with the sleeve R, the slotted arm or 
lever S, journal ed thereon, and the lateral bolt h, in- 
serted, as shown, to secure the parts together face to 
face. 9. In combination with the axle, having the 
loose wheel V and the clutch W mounted thereon, and 
the wheel provided with the notches or stops, the hand 
lever connected with the clutch and provided with the 
lip to enter the notches, substantially as shown. 10. A 
continuous broadcasting tube, divided at or near its 
middle into two sections, the upper section provided 
with the lugs/' and arm d\ and the lower section pro- 
vided with lugs and a pin-receiving arm, as shown, 
whereby the two sections may be united directly to 
each other. 11. In , a broadcasting tube or conductor 
for seeding machines, the combination of a vertically 
sliding mouth or end section, the body section provided 
with teeth i' and having the moutli section mounted 
thereon, and a transverse fastening pin k' , substantially 
as shown. 12. In a force feed for grain drills and 
seeders, the combination of a cup or case, a feed roll, 
substantially such as shown, and a ring or rosette hav- 
ing, substantially, its entire top exposed to agitate and 
move the grain resting thereon. 13. The combination 
of the feed roll, having ends of different diameters, the 
rosette C, and the cup or case A', provided with the 
lip or guard q' , extending forward over the grain chan- 
nel or passage beyond the vertical axis of the roll, but 
cut away on one side, in order to expose the top of the 
rosette and permit the inside face of the latter to extend 
above it, as shown. 14. In combination with the feed 
roll of two ditferent diameters and the ring or rosette 
C, the feed cup or case having the channel ?*' in its in- 
terior, adjacent to the face of the ring. 15. In a force 
feed for grain drills, the combination of a cup or case 
containing a feed roll and a lip or guard q with a ro- 
tary ring or rosette, having its upper edge extended 
above the level of the lip and exposed to the superin- 
cumbent grain. 16. In an adjustable force feed of the 
character shown and described, an inclined or beveled 
ring or rosette C, as shown. 

207,503. THOMAS C. CLARK, Russellville, Ky. 
Grain Drills. August 27, 1878. Filed Augusl 7, 1878. 

Claims. — 1. The bar G, having the springs F, colters 
D and hoes C attached thereto, and provided with the 
projecting concavo-convex bars a at its ends, in com- 
bination with the hangers H, having curved slots 6, and 
a mechanism for adjusting the bar G, as set forth. 2. 
In combination with the bar G, supported in the hang- 
ers H, and having the hoes C connected thereto, the 
nut d, screw shaft I, swiveled bearing ?i, arms L, and 
stud i, all substantially as and for the purposes herein 
set forth. 

208,388. THEODORE D. GERE, Oswego, N. Y. 
Grain Drills, September 24, 1878. Mled July 31, 1878. 

Olaims. — 1. In a grain drill, the wheel L, interme- 
diate between the driving and the distributer wheel 
sliafts, provided with the flange for holding the inter- 
changeable pinions in place, substantially as and for 
the purpose set forth. 2. The flanged wheel L, in com- 
bination with the adjusting yoke K, or its equivalent, 
and the removable shaft .V, substantially as and for the 
purpose set forth. 3. In a grain drill, the combination 
of the adjustable flanged wheel L, intermediate between 
the driving and distributer wheel shafts, and the remov- 
able pinion I^, substantially as and for the purpose set 
forth. 4. The angular casting C, forming a stiffen- 
ing brace for the frame, and provided with axle 
sleeve D and bearings d d'^ and e e' for the shafts actu- 
ating the grain and grass seeding and registering de- 
vices, substantially as described. 5. The pinion m, 



provided with the eccentric boss or hub, as described, 
in combination with llir; i (;v(-rsif>le rod or pitman n for 
actuating the grass seedirig devices, as described. 

209,833. CHARLES PERRIN, SpRrNOFiELD, Ouio. 

Inter chanqeaMe GedrirKj for Grain Drills. Noxem- 
her 12, 1878. Filed Orfoher 21, 1878. 

Claims. — 1. The revolving disk or wheel provided 
with the series of double gears of different or varying 
diameters, substantially as and for the purpose set 
forth. 2. A series of interchangeable double gears in- 
termediate between the driving wheel and distributer 
or driven wheel shaft, any one of which gears may be 
brought into action without removing the others from 
the machine, substantially as described. 3. The revolv- 
ing disk, carrying the series of interchangeable double 
gears, in combination with the adjustable transmitting 
wheel D, substantially as described. 4. The revolvmg 
disk F, provided with the series of double gears of 
varying diameters, as described, in combination with 
the bevel wheel I, shaft I', and index lever K, or equiv- 
alent devices for efiecting the adjustment of said disk, 
substantially as and for the purpose set forth. 

208,982. JOSEPH W. LUCAS, Lessbukg, Ky. Grain 
Drill Cleaners. Ocfok^r 15, 1878. Filed September (S, 
1878. 

Claim. — The combination of the drag bars and seed 
tubes attached thereto with the levers g, the tubes and 
levers being made to move in opposite directions, sub- 
stantially as shown. 

209,929. WM. SHEPARD, Jonesburg, Mo. Hand 
Cam Planters. November 12 1878. Filed June 27, 
1877. 

Claims. — 1. The plungers E, their rods E^, carrying 
the cross-piece F^, the shaft F^, having the bearings 
//I, stems /2 and the respective cut-offs F G, the 
latter having projections g, and said cut-offs being ar- 
ranged with relation to each other as described, in com- 
bination with feed tubes C C and discharge tubes D D, 
to operate in the manner and for the purposes set forth. 
2. In a hand seed planter the forked plungers E, their 
rods E^, having the cross-piece F^, the shaft F^, carry- 
ing the bearings //I, stems /^Z^, and the cut-offs 
F G, arranged with relation to each other as shown 
and described, and the latter having projections g, the 
] feed tubes C C, the discharge tubes, D D, the grain 
holder having feed holes b, and the frame parts 
A A^ A'^ A*, all said parts being combined to operate 
substantially in manner and for the purposes set forth. 

i 207,148. JACOB WRIGHT and GEORGE McNARY, 
i Delafield,Wis. Corn Planters. August 
Filed February 26, 1878. 

Claim. — The plunger C, as provided with a concave 
surface E, in combination with the feed slide G, in such 
a manner that the vertical motion of the plunger will 
transmit a horizontal motion to the feed slide, substan- 
tially as and for the purpose specified. 

206,800. SAMUEL P. KIMBALL, Union Co., Ohio. 
Corn Bow Markers. August 6, 1878. Fikd May 21, 
1877. 

Claim. — The combination of the reversible lever A' 
with marker O, chains or cords h and y, and curved 
arched bar D, for the purpose explained. 

207,031. DAVID S. HARDER, Xenia, Ohio. Corn 
Markers. August 13, 1878. Filed June 8, 1878. 

Claim. — The jointed or hinged markers B B, pro- 
vided with the sliding weights D D and levers E, sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose set forth. 

208,438. JOHX W. THOMPSON. Clermont Co.. 
Ohio. Corn Markers. September 24, 1878. Filed 
May 3, 1878. 

Claims. — 1. The shovel-holding clamp C, with jaws 
c', held by friction to the axle A, the hooked chain- 
carrier E', loosely sliding upon the shaft B, arranged 



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and combined with the shovel arm D and the said axle 
and shaft, so as to be adjusted at will, as specilied. 2. 
The markin^^ device described, consisting of the arm 
J J', pivoted to the arm H, the pendent drag K K', and 
the operating cord L. leading to the driver's seat, as 
and for the purpose specified. 3. The crotched upright 
H' on the arm H, adapted to receive the arm J' when 
the marker is not in use, and hold the same by the 
weight of the flexible swiveled drag, which is turned 
inward, as herein specified. 

308,769. ROWLEY SPELMAN, Newton, Iowa. 
Laad Markers. October 8, 1878. Filed July 1, 1878. 

Claims. — 1. The combinaHon of the hinged cams or 
blocks m m, the reversible runner g, carried by the 
hinged bar A, and the operating device n r r, substan- 
tially as and for the purposes set forth. 2. The im- 
proved land marker composed of a tractable carriage 
having three equidistant fixed runners, d b r, the hinged 
bar 7i, carrying a reversible runner g, the hinged blocks 
m m, and their operating device n r r, substantially as 
shown and deScrilDed, to be operated in the manner set 
forth. 

209,611. WM. EVERITT, Delaware Station, N. J. 
Land Markers. November 5, 1878. Filed September 
13, 1878. 

Claim. — The combination of the windlass n, belt or 
chain o, shaft f, arm g, provided with drag Ji and a 
locking device, substantially as shown. 

210,278. CURTIS H. WARRINGTON, West Chrs- 
TER, Pa. Land Markers. November 26, 1878. 
Filed October 2, 1878. 

Claim. — A land marker consistmg of a two-wheeled 
vehicle, a rod J** pivoted in its frame C, standards K, 
made fast to said rod and carrying plows, and a spacing 
bar M, said standards being adjustable on rod J and 
bar M, as shown and described. 

209,607. THOMAS J. DAVIS, Fair Haven, N. Y. 
Potato Planters, Nov. 5, 1878. Filed July 28, 1878. 

Claims. — 1. The feeding mechanism consisting of 
diskC, adjustable rim G', shaft H, provided with gear- 
wheel h, segmental casing a^, and shaft I, carrying the 
distributing-arm I', in combination with the bevel- 
geared driving- whe^l b, having on its hub the groove 
b"^, and adjustable on the axle, as shown, lever K, rod 
K^, short lever K~, and hand-lever F, whereby the 
movement of the hand-lever lowers the plow-frame 
and also starts the feeding mechanism, as specified. 

2. The revolving feeding apparatus G G' I i, con- 
structed and operated as and for the purpose set forth. 

3. The feed-arm I' and the feed-slide J, with its arm 
J', the lug and spring all arranged and operated as 
and for the purpose set forth. 

208,469. WM. K. EVANS, Berkeley, Mass. Seed- 
ing Machines. October 1, 1878. Filed April 27, 
1878. 

Claims. — 1. In a seed planter provided with the ro- 
tary seed-carrier, having seed-passages in its circum- 
ferential wall and valves to close and open such pas- 
sages, with stop w to open such valves when at or 
near the lowest point described in the circuit of the 
seed-carrier, the stop y, combined and arranged to 
open such valves when at or near the apex of the cir- 
cuit of the carrier, to release any substance which 
might be caught by such valve in the seed passage, sub- 
stantially as described and shown. 2. In a seeder pro- 
vided with a rotary seed-carrier, having the seed-pas- 
sages and the valves /, the stops w, constructed and 
arranged to admit of both an adjustment to insure a 
greater or less opening of the seed-passages, and a 
greater or less frequency of such opening, substantially 
as described and shown. 3. In a rotary seed carrier, 
the seed-passages p, formed at the point where first un- 
masked by valves /as a semi-ellipse, or nearly so, sub- 
staatially as and for the purposes specified. 



208,914. CHARLES E. McBONN, Fally Mills, Va. 
Assignor of one-half his right to B. ESKRIDGE^ 
same place. Grain Planters. October 15, 1878 
Filed February 19, 1878. 

Claims. — 1. The traction drop-wheel composed of a 
felly wider at its outer than its inner face, with an in- 
cline between the two faces, a central band or hollow 
cylinder, and hollow spokes or tubes connecting the 
C3dinder and inner face of the felly, so as to straddle 
the latter, substantially as described. 2. The combina- 
tion, in a traction drop-wheel, of a central band or 
hollow cjdinder and drop-tubes leading from the cylin- 
der and connected with the felly, so as to drop grain 
on both sides of it, substantially as described. 3. The 
combination of the band I, provided with its apertures 
and arms, with the slides d' and stops k of the cylinder, 
w^hereby the adjustments for dropping are effected, 
substantially as described. 4. The combination of the 
cut-away disk N, the cylinder, and the band I and its 
adjusting arms, substantially as described. 

210,535 DAVID W. HORSHALL, Dallas, Texas. 
Seed Planters. December 3, 1878. Filed May 8, 
1878. 

Claims. — 1. In a planter, the circular drum D, in 
combination with sections E and projections K, the said 
projections K being situated between the sections E, as 
shown and described. 2. In a planter, the circular 
drum D, compo-ed of sides D^ D'^, sections E, and 
projections K, the under side of projections K termina- 
ting on the line of the inner surface of sections E, as 
j and for the purpose set forth. 3. In a planter, the cir- 
j cular drum D, in combination with the X ^haped pro- 
I jections K and sections E, said sections having slides 
I or regulators G on their outer face, substantially as de- 
i scribed, and for the purpose set forth. 

1 206,069. HOMER A. AVERY. Maryville, Mo. 
I Plow and Grain Drill, July 16, 1878. Filed May 
25, 1878. 

Claim. — The combination, with the double beam B, 
having a seed- dropper mechanism, and a double plow 
A, of the spout G, the sub-soil shovel on the end of 
the said spout, and a dividing blade connecting the 
plow and shovel, substantially as specified. 

206,089. S. S. and J. P. CLARY. Belton, Texas. 
Corn and Cotton Planters, July 16, 1878. Filed 
May 18, 1878. 

Claim — The combination, with the hopper C, having 
removable slotted plate j, provided with the raised an- 
gular rib, forming slots s, and the hub h having spaced 
arms ^ engaging said slots, and the crank- arm /' of 
the pitman F, shaft e, crank-arm /, and hub E, having 
radial arms e' , substantially as specified. 

206,444. S. E. HARRIS, Whitesburg, Tenn., Com- 
bined Seed Planter and Cultivator. July 30, 1878. 
Filed April 27, 1878. 

Claim. — The combination of the hollow cylinder F, 
provided with the door /', the dropping-slide G, the 
spring H, the bent sliding bar I, and the bent lever J, 
with the axle D, the wheels E, the frame A B A, and 
the plow standards and braces K L, substantially as 
herein shown and described. 

206,780. D. L. GARVER, Hart, Mich. Seed Drills and 
Cultivators. August 6, 1878. Filed April 27, 1878. 

Claim. — In a hand seed-drill, the combination of the 
wheel D, having its rim a scalloped on one side, the 
pivoted lever F, with roller b, and a rigid guide-roller, 
d, on the opposite side, the shuttle H, and spring-lever 
G, all constructed substantially as and for the purposes 
set forth. 

207,404. WM. T. EASTERDAY, Watsonville, Cal. 
Seed Planters. August 27, 1878. Filed June 22, 
1878. 

Claims.— 1. The slides F F, having the blocks O O, 
in combination with the concave or bow -shaped switch- 



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bar L and the reciprocating operating or draw hook W, 
when constructed to operate substantially as and for 
the purpose herein described. 

2. The seed-slides F F, having the grooves M cut in 
their lower sides forward of the receiving-pockets in 
combination with the grooves N in the frame or bed- 
piece, opening outward, so as to receive dirt or dust 
from the slides and discharge it, substantially as here- 
in described. 

3. The trip-lever X, operated by the pins upon the 
wheel B, said pins being provided with friction rollers 
P, in combination with the lever Q, for holding back 
the trip-lever and stopping the operation of the ma- 
chine, substantially as herein described. 

208,503. C. & F. Wysong, Pyrmont, Ohio. Corn 
Planters. October 1, 1878. Filed August 2, 1877. 

Claims. — 1. In a corn-planter, the adjustable beam I, 
pivoted at its front end between the forward ends of 
the beams A, and provided at its rear end with the 
standard and shovel J h, in combination wiih the 
bent lever i, pivoted to the side of the hopper, the sev- 
eral parts constructed and relatively arranged with 
each other substantially as herein shown aud described. 

2. In a corn-planter, the combination with the hop- 
per having a cylindrical bottom, with discharge -aper- 
ture c and recessed feed-wheel G, of the curved and 
pivoted swinging lever H, provided with gate d, sub- 
stantially as specified; 

208,625. JOSEPH E. MORGAN, Columbus, N. C. 
Seeder and Planter. October 1, 1878. Filed August 
14, 1878. 

Claims. — 1. The two divisions i, secured together 
and held in position in the hopper by means of the 
transverse rod^', the said divisions forming two sides of 
a square, so as to be applied to the corners of the hop- 
per, and thus leave the centre of the hopper entirely 
clear, substantially as shown. 2. The combination in 
a seeding-machine, of the feed-cylinder shaft, pulley s, 
having different diameters, belts or chains t, pulley 14, 
tighteners u, and rods or chains d, substantially as set 
forth. 

208,657. JULIUS C. WILLIAMS, Thomaston, Ga., 
Assignor to himself and S. B. PRITCHARD, same 
place. Seed Planter and Ouano Distributor. Octo- 
* berl,mS. Filed February I, m^. 

Claim. — The partitioned hopper F, having seed and 
guano exits leading into a common spout G, the exits 
being provided with adjustable plates H I, in combina- 
tion with the rock-shaft J, having arms M for the attach- 
ment of straps, stirrer- pins L, and two semi-circular 
serrated feed-disks K K, one of which extends below 
the exit of the seed-compartment, and the other disk 
only to the mouth of the exit in the guano-compart- 
ment, all constructed and arranged to operate in the 
manner and for the purpose set forth. 

208,781. I. ALLEN and H. CHANDLER, Alfords- 
viLLE, Ind., said ALLEN assignor to said 
CHANDLER. Seed-droppers. October 8, 1878. Filed 
August 23, 1878. 

Claims. — 1. In combination with the conductor C of a 
corn-drill, a scoop d and a scraper/ operating simul- 
,taneously in opposite directions, for the purposes 
herein set forth. 2. The combination of the rocking- 
shaft a with arms D i, the rods h e, scoop d, scraper /, 
rod h and lever F, with spring m, all constructed sub- 
stantially as and for the purposes herein set forth. 

208,847. WM. M. RAPE, Natasulga, Ala. Seed 
Planters. October 8, 1878. Filed August 23, 1878. 

Claims. — 1. The stirrer h i, mounted in. dovetailed 
slides d in the hopper D, in combination with the slide 
G, as set forth, 2. The combination of the wheel C, 
with pins s s, the slide G, with lug p and pin m, and 
the stirrer h i, with eyebolt n, substantially as and for 
the purposes herein set forth. 



208,945. G . A. WOODS, Dumah, Miss. Seed Planters. 
October 15, 1878. Filed March 2. 1878. 

Claim. — The combination in a seed i)lanter of the 
hopper g, made in two ]);ji t,s, as described, the lower 
part being hinged lo th(; u!)p('r pait, the boards oo, with 
centrally looped or uicIkmI connecting-strips r r, the 
shaft ?i, and the semi cylindrical seed-cups ])laced 
around the shaft iind connected together by the rings 
M 71, all substantially as and for the purposes herein set 
forth. 

209,293. E. D. and O. B. REYNOLDS, Brockton, 
Mass. Corn Planters. October 22, 1878. Filed 
February 20, 1878. 

Claims. — 1. The Avhcel V>, i)ir)vided with the radial 
slots a a and adjustal)le ])ins /> A, in comijination with 
the plate C, hopper D, and pivoted arm g, substanti- 
ally as and for the purpose described. 2. The perfo- 
rated hinged plate C and hopper D, and sliding valve 
d', in combination with the standai ds E, swinging beam 
e, bar e', beam e", and post F, all constructed to operate 
subsantially as and for the purpose set forth. 3. The 
sliding valve d' , provided with a central opening bev- 
eled on the rear side, and with smaller openings or 
perforations, substantially as and for the purpose set 
forth. 4. The hinged plate C, provided with the bent 
lever G and catch A^, in combination with the notched 
arm H, lever ?i, spring h', and rod I, substantially as and 
for the purpose set forth. 5. In a corn planter, the ad- 
justable resisting-brace consisting of the bars 31 and N, 
with projection n and thumb-screw ni' , constructed 
to operate substantially as and for the purpose set 
forth. 

209,718. GEO. A. SHARP, Harmony, Ky. Corn- 
Pla7iters. iSfovember 5, 1878. Filed September 12, 
1878. 

Claim. — The combination of the beam A, adjustablj^- 
pivoted plates E, secured to the platform D, hopper F, 
hangers I, roller G, with crank axle and the pitman H, 
rocking shaft K, with arms J o, and the rod P, for im- 
parting motion from the roller to the slide in the hop- 
per, substantially as and for the purposes herein set 
forth. 

210,355. A. P. POWERS, Flowery Branch. As 
signer of one-half his right to J. H. POWERS, 
Cochran, Georgia, Grain Droppers. November 
26, 1878. Filed September 12, 1878. 

Claim. — The combination of the beam A, provided 
with a horizontal slot, as described,- and a vertical slot, 
in the top portion, the lower slide, F, provided with 
the projecting side arm G and seed-opening a. the up- 
per slide, F', provided with seed-opening a , aud con- 
nected with the lower slide by the pin or stud x, the 
lever I, and wheel D, with pin <?, all constructed sub- 
stantially as and for the purposes herein set forth. 

210,537. MOSES HUMPHREY, Concord, N. H. 
Corn Planters. December 3, 1878. Filed September 
2, 1878. 

Claim. — In a corn planter, a plow provided with two 
vertical channels at its rear portion, the channel for 
phosphate being round and that for corn square, the 
latter being arranged somewhat out of line with the 
former, so that the phosphate will not drop on the corn 
and burn it, substantially as set forth. 

210,581. W. A. TURNER. Hiawatha. Kansas. 
Seed Drills. December 3. ISIS. Filed uUay 25, 1S7S. 

Claims. — 1. The wheel D and cam /, loosely pivoted 
to the plow-standard by arms E, in combination with 
the vibrating lever F, pivoted in the center, and pro- 
vided with crooked slot e to receive the cam-pin and 
with a pin to operate in slot n of seed-slide I. as speci 
fied. 2. The combination of the pivoted arms E. carrying 
the wheel D, the spring (Z, lever F, bar G, and brace H, 



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With slot ^■, substantially as and for the purposes set 
forth. 

210,881. EUGENE RUHLMANN. Lockport, N. Y. 
8eed Brills. December 17, 1878. Filed December 
28, 1877. 

Claims. — In a walking-planter, the combination, with 
the bed-plate A, of the wheel C, provided with the 
gear-wheel K, the seed-box D, pivoted to said bed- 
plate and provided with the protuberating ring D' and 
gage-ring U, the revolving brush L", driven by the 
gear-wheels L and K, spout R, and plow S, attached to 
said spout, the whole constructed and arranged sub- 
stantially as and for the purpose specified. 

2. The seed-box D, having the protuberating ring 
D', in combination with the seed-gage U, consisting of 
the perforated ring sliding over the protuberation D', 
as specified, said gage being rendered attachable to the 
seed-box by the bolt V and the projection i\ acting 
upon the flange U'' on said seed-gage, as and for the 
object stated. 

3. The combination, with the seed-box D, having 
the protuberation D', provided with the aperture g, of 
the seed-gage U, provided with a series of differently- 
sized apertures, u, the plate N, with the lugs e and 
aperture/, spindle L', brush L", and the gear-wheel L, 
as described. 

A. The combination, with the seed-box having 
the protuberation D', provided with notches in its edge, 
of the plate N, having the aperture /, serving as a 
bearing for the shaft L', said plate being held in place 
by the lugs e and the inwardly-projecting flange u" on 
the seed-gage U, as and for the purpose specified. 

5. The combination, with the seed-box D, formed 
with one-half of the dropping-spout K in one piece, of 
the part R', secured to said part R, by the bolt m, the 
steady-pin in the lug n and the V-shaped projection R" 



on said part R' fitting a correspondingly-shaped groove 
in the flange O of the seed-box, as described. 

6. The combination, with the platform A, having 
the pivots a' a' and guards a" a", of the handles Y, 
loosely placed upon said pivots and bearing against the 
circular guards as and for the purpose specified. 

7. The combination, with the frame A, having cen- 
trally the bolt Q, of the plate H, secured to the under 
side of the frame by said bolt, and provided with ears 
h' for attachment of the coverer X, and having the 
bearing for the pivots d of the fork I, as and for the 
object specified. 8. A seed-box, consisting of the 
hopper D, having the protruberating ring D', flange O, 
with the pivots h, and one-half of the dropping-spout 
R cast in one piece, as and for the purpose specified. 
9. In a walking- planter, a seed-box having the flange 
O, provided with the pivots 7i, and the dropping-spout 
R, furnished with a lug m, in combination with the 
platform A and lever T, said lever being pivoted to the 
under side of the platform and arranged to engage the 
lug m either on the top or bottom side thereof, as and 
for the object stated. 

210,973. M. W. SMITH and E. J. RICHEY, Scotts- 
BURG, Ind. Grain Drills. Dec. 17, 1878. Filed 
Nov. 11, 1878. 
Claims. — 1. The double seed-slide F, working be- 
neath the central partition h, in the bottom of both 
hoppers, for dropping seed and fertilizers simultane- 
ously, in combination with an agitator I, operated by a 
pawl or arm extending from the lever R, and Spring 
J, for imparting to the agitator an intermittent rotary 
motion, substantially as set forth. 2. In a seed-planter, 
the V-shaped operating-wheel D, provided with pins E, 
the lever R, for giving motion to the agitator I, and 
double seed-slide F, in combination with the locking- 
arm M, for holding the lever R out of contact with the 
pins E in the operating-wheel D, constructed and ope- 
rating substantially as and for the purpose set forth 



ERRATA. 

155,929. L. S. CONNOR, Orangburg, S. C. Seed Planters. Oct. 13, 1874. Filed July 6, 1874. See pages 
1192 and 1257. 

Claim The combination of the detachable bottom S, detachable slide K. the vibrating slat L, plates h and i, 
and flat spring/, bent at ^, as shown and described, or constructed and arranged substantially as specified. 



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